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jncarlin
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Initially Posted - 05/29/2003 :  21:49:54  Show Profile
My manual bilge pump (operated from the cockpit) doesn't seem to be working. Any ideas or tips to get it working?

Joe Carlin
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/29/2003 :  22:00:24  Show Profile
You may need a new diaphragm or valve. Most rebuild kits cost around $15.00 to $20.00 depending on which one you have and can be found at West Marine or other marine stores.

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tweekes
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Response Posted - 05/30/2003 :  14:40:49  Show Profile
Joe,

When I first got my boat I had to prime the manual bilge pump before it would start working. It has worked well from that point on.
Good Luck.
Tom
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triley
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Response Posted - 05/30/2003 :  22:52:37  Show Profile
Pr9iming would be my bet. I have a story to tell about a manual bp that had never been used. It was a different boat and we learned the hard way. Ity took a leather from a fishing harness to get it working-- but that was a "Big" boat and a blue water problem. Someday!

Tom
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RichardG
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Response Posted - 05/31/2003 :  12:09:04  Show Profile
Joe:

It's a long shot... but do you have a Y-valve? My manual bilge pump empties the bilge or the head holding tank, depending on the setting of the Y-valve.

RichardG 81 C25 SR/FK "Sanity"
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bsmudd
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Response Posted - 05/31/2003 :  20:01:19  Show Profile

Is there a way to split the bilge hose so that when you pump it, it collects water from different bilge compartments?
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