Drainage System Troubleshooting
Reduction in water flow from bilge pump
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Blue Intake screen on bottom of pump is clogged with debris. Clean Intake Screen
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Voltage to the pump is low. Check for corrosion and loose connections. Check battery Voltage
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Discharge hose is blocked or kink. Check discharge hose and clean/repair
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Pump is defective. Replace Pump
Bilge Pump continues to run even though bilge is dry
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Float switch on pump is stuck due to debris or build up on switch. Ensure float switch is clean and free of debris
Bilge is full of water and pump is not running
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The Inline Fuse for the automatic bilge pump is blown. Replace the Fuse
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The battery is dead. Check voltage and charge if necessary
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The pumps impeller is clogged by debris. Clean pump impeller
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The connections/wires to the pump are corroded. Check and replace connections/wires
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The Built-In float switch is defective. Replace Pump
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The Pump is defective. Replace Pump
Bilge pump will not run when the manual switch on the helm is engaged
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Circuit breaker below the pump’s switch is tripped. Reset circuit breaker.
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The battery switch is off or the battery is disconnected. Turn on battery switch/reconnect battery
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The pumps impeller is clogged by debris. Clean pump impeller
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Switch is defective. Replace the switch
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The connections/wires to the pump are corroded. Check and replace connections/wires
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Pump is defective. Replace Pump
