Thanks for all the input guys. I had a check valve on our old boat, but hadn't gotten around to on the new boat. I had been a bit hesitant since most folks say don't, but if Judy's got one on her boat, I want one on mine.
--- In [email protected], Sonshingle <sonshin...@...> wrote: > > I also have a Rule 2000 pump and know what you are talking about. I put in an > anti-backflow valve about 4" downstream from the pump. It eliminates the > water coming back in the bilge. Some say a 2000 gal pump is overkill but it > is there when we need it! > Â > Dick Schmidt > Greenville, NC > Â > > --- On Sun, 4/4/10, PaulJ <jau...@...> wrote: > > > From: PaulJ <jau...@...> > Subject: [IC27A] Bilge Pumps > To: [email protected] > Date: Sunday, April 4, 2010, 11:26 AM > > > Â > > > > I am curious as to the bilge pump setup in other C27s. My 1986 has a Rule > 2000 with a float switch. It seems to do the job, but I have the usual inch > or so of backflow when when the pump shuts off. Does anyone have a better > solution? > Thanks >
