Disconnect the float switch from the pump. Connect the wire from the
battery directly to the pump, bypassing the float switch (all you need do
is allow the battery wire to touch the pump connection point). If the pump
springs into action you know you have a bad float switch. Those switches,
btw, tend not to have a long life. Hope this helps.
Jeff Sheler
s/v Windsome
C27TR #6594
Hampton, VA
At 11:03 AM 8/15/2006, you wrote:
Members,
My bilge float switch doesn't work. How can I tell if it a wiring issue
or the float is a gonner? I have a multimeter, but I do not know how to
test the circuit. My panel switch is "OFF-1-BOTH-2" and the pump is wired
directly to the battery so I can turn OFF the batteries when I am not on
the boat. I confirmed the pump works.
Bob "Eileen" #5641
