FYI...any resistance, whether head (rise) of discharge or corrugation of inner will increase friction and thereby reduce the outflow and the capacity of the pump. Smooth walled hoses for discharge are recommended.
From: Todd Williams via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 2:20 PM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Todd Williams <trwilli...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: Bilge Pump Intake Hose Brian, Are you referring to the hose for the manual bilge pump "Gusher" that is in the cockpit? On my 1980 C&C34 the electric bilge pump outlet hose (3/4") runs through the cabinetry in the head to the outlet just below the toe rail. The manual bilge pump outlet hose (1.5") runs under the engine and loops up to the Gusher in the cockpit on the starboard side. I replaced my manual bilge pump hose this spring. The previous owner had used sanitary waste line, which was really stiff and had cracked. I just used corrugated sump pump drainage hose from a hardware store. I am happy to send photos if that helps. TODD Indigo Out We Go On Wed, Jun 7, 2023 at 1:59 PM Trevor Parry via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Brian, Before doing that have you tried cleaning the outlet of any potential debris or blockage? Mine did the same thing before I launched this year and I managed to clear it out with a wire after a few jabs then it worked fine. Regards Trevor On Wed, Jun 7, 2023, 5:00 p.m. Brian Morrison via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Hello Mates, Can anyone tell me the specific type of hose used for the intake on a bilge pump? The pump in my CnC34 stopped pumping out. I checked the suction on the pump by temporarily disconnecting the existing hose and attaching a temporary. I put it in a bucket of water and the pump worked fine. I followed the hose in the bilge as far back as I could see but cannot see where it goes under the floor through the companionway. I'm not sure if it is actually two hoses that connect and the connection has come loose or if it's one long hose that has been compromised. I plan to just run another hose. Any suggestions on the best hose to use? Thanks Brian C. Morrison Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu
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