Where is the fuse for my bilge pump?

If the boat has a bilge breaker box with optional hour meter the fuse will be in the box. Either way it shows it should have been located on the port fwd bilge bulkhead.

Does a bilge pump have a fuse?

It is the fuse for the automatic bilge pump system. While installing a basic Pixie on a new customer’s boat last week, along with the yard’s head technician of 25 years, we came across a problem.

What size fuse do you need for a bilge pump?

20 amp
Remove and replace with the bilge pump manufacturers recommended fuse size (20 amp maximum). Failure to properly fuse your bilge pump is dangerous and may void the manufacturers warranty.

What kind of wire does a Sahara pump use?

The Sahara has everything contained in one compact yet durable package – pump, wire seals, strainer, and mercury-free switch – and installs quickly and easily in tight spaces. Pumps include 36” lengths of 16-gauge caulked and tinned copper wire.

How many GPH is in a Sahara S1100 pump?

S1100 is our most powerful and efficient automatic pump. High capacity for larger boats and yachts. 1100 GPH* at open flow, 973 GPH* at 3.3’ head. 1-1/8” hose outlet. *Listed GPH is measured at design voltage of 13.6 VDC.

Can a bilge pump be turned off by a helm switch?

It cannot be turned off by the helm bilge switch. A Manual / Auto bilge switch, is an A-B switch with a center off position. There are two paths through it… one direct (bipassing the float), and one in series with the float switch (series means AND… both the auto switch AND the float switch must be closed for the pump to activate).

How many amps does a Sahara 500 GPH draw?

Pumps include 36” lengths of 16-gauge caulked and tinned copper wire. S500 has plenty of pumping power most jobs. 500 GPH* at open flow, 350 GPH* at 3.3’ head. Draws only 1.5-amps at open flow!