Chris,
Josh is right on the money! You want to make sure both supplies are protected. My boat has a fuse between the pump and the battery for the automatic ‘always on’ and a circuit breaker for manual. As part of my ritual when leaving the boat, I’ll lift the float switch to make sure it is clear and functions properly. Regards, Ron Ron Ricci S/V Patriot C&C 37+ Bristol, RI <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Josh Muckley via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2017 6:29 PM To: C&C List Cc: Josh Muckley Subject: Re: Stus-List Wiring Bilge Direct to Battery 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" <[email protected]> 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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