There are also a lot of good videos on YouTube. Sent from my iPad
> On Jul 30, 2017, at 6:57 PM, Wayne Anstey via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > My Rule pump came with a wiring diagram; pretty straight forward. > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jul 30, 2017, at 6:25 PM, RANDY via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> wrote: >> >> Hi Chris, >> >> I just did that this year. It's straightforward. You just have to have all >> the supplies and tools. On my 30-1 the three-way switches for the bilge >> pumps (I have two) are mounted under the galley sink, through the plywood >> separating the starboard lazaret from the space under the galley sink. If >> you mount your switch there, you'll need a drill and jigsaw to cut a hole >> for the switch. >> >> Then you'll need some ring terminals matching the size of your battery's >> studs and the size of your wire. If the wiring on your switch and pump is >> 16-gauge like mine, it's easiest to get bulk 16-gauge wire in red and black. >> You'll need some 16-gauge butt connectors to connect the wires on the back >> of the switch to the wires on the pump and to the wire run over to the >> battery. And you'll need a wire cutter, wire stripper, and a crimping tool. >> >> In my case since I have two batteries and two pumps, I mounted terminal >> strips enclosed in junction boxes to the plywood near the batteries (port >> side), and near the switches (starboard side). I connected the positive >> studs of both batteries to one terminal strip, and the negative studs to the >> other. Then I did one run of red and black over to the terminal strips on >> the starboard side where the pump switch leads connected. And of course >> you'll want some cable clamps to run the wires neatly and keep them in place. >> >> You can get all the stuff you need at West Marine, though the tools are >> probably less expensive elsewhere. I think I bought my crimper at Harbor >> Freight. And a good reference on boat electrical systems is >> https://www.amazon.com/Caseys-Complete-Illustrated-Sailboat-Maintenance/dp/0071462848 >> - I recommend it. >> >> Cheers, >> Randy Stafford >> S/V Grenadine >> C&C 30-1 #7 >> Ken Caryl, CO >> >> From: "Chris Hobson via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> To: "cnc-list" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> Cc: "Chris Hobson" <ch...@hobsonbuildsco.com> >> Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2017 11:23:32 AM >> Subject: Stus-List Wiring Bilge Direct to Battery >> >> Need to wire the bilge pump direct to the battery and bypass the >> distribution panel. Currently have to turn battery on for it to work. Simple >> enough, just not something I've done before. Has anyone wired this or know >> how to install a switch (3-way) to do so? No I'm not an electrician and yes >> I'm aware of the consequences of electricity. >> >> Chris Hobson >> s/v Going >> 1980 C&C 30 MK1 >> Hull #615 >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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