Consider wiring so that there are 2 "power supplys". The float switch can start the pump directly from the battery and the manual switch can start it from the normal switch board supply. This way the auto float switch will always work.
Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Jul 30, 2017 1:24 PM, "Chris Hobson via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > 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! >
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