Most automatic pumps operate when their internal/external floats get past a certain point to turn it on. If your pump is turning on every 2.5 minutes, you have bigger problems than the battery draining.
The rule automatic doesn't use external float or sensor. It cycles every couple minutes or whatever time it is for about a second or two if no load it shuts off. If it feels a load it will stay on til water is no longer pumping out. IMO have them and they are great.
Can you wire in a 3 way switch and use it manual or automatic or in the off position so it will not turn on...I have an 18' Sanger Pickle Fork..is the 500 gph enough or do I need to go larger..I have 2 pumps now. 1 automatic with the standard float switch and one manual. It seems the one with the automatic float switch allows too much water before it turns on.
Mine did. Stopped sensing the water and wouldn't turn on.
I have a 1500 gph now with a manual switch..works great..the other pump with a float switch is 500 gph and wired directly to a second battery. I want to get a new electronic pump to replace the float switch pump and install a 3 way pull switch on the dash...wired to a second battery.
Actually a great idea leave the auto for overnight or while floating then have the manual for extra emergency.But IMO if a rule 500 automatic cant keep up your already in trouble.You can also use the rule auto manually if you turn it off then again turn it back on it will cycle.I just like the idea of no float switch,water witch,or whatever else is out there in 30 plus years of boating ive seen them all or used some of them simple compact auto is hard to beat
So from those who have used the newer electronic pump that checks for water every 2.5 minutes are trouble free with no issues of battery drain and work without issues...guess that's the way I will go. As long as they are a simple system, trouble free. Just don't want to check my boat and have one spare battery drained...sounds like the Water Witch switch does the same thing as the Rule Electronic pump but in one complete package....thanks.
exactly...great, simple little device and allows you to run basically any size/type pump you want.
This is what I installed WHEN I HAD A BOAT...
Racey, I have seen two fail but that was when they first put them out. I believe the company was in San Diego or some where down that way. They sent me new ones overnight and paid to have them shipped back to see what went wrong. Never did hear anything from them but didn't think I would. I used them up until I retired and never had another problem after the early ones.
yep, customer service is top notch. I hung mine on an alum. bracket I made at the front end of the intake adapter in my jet boat to get it as low as I could with a clean install. On final install I unknowingly pinched one of the 2 wires between the plastic body and bracket. After several months of use it cut thru the wire about an 1/8" outside the body. I called them, told them how I phocked up and asked if I could send in for repair. They said no problem we'll send you a new replacement just send yours back. I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. Great family owned bus. out of the San Diego area with a great product.
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