Question about bilge pump for recirc unit.

[arizau]

The particular 12v bilge pump that I am considering buying has this note for installation: "In order for this pump to operate, it must be wired to a float switch or a water sensing switch." Can I assume that instruction is for it's normal usage in a boat bilge area and for my usage I can actually just connect it's attached wire leads via alligator clips to a 12v battery? It further states to use a 10 amp fuse. Is there some type of power surge that can affect the pump or my battery when connecting or disconnecting it directly to a battery? I have a toggle switch that I can wire in for on off operation.

 

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[standard8]

No need for a float switch.

 

[arizau]

Thanks, that is what I thought since I use a smaller one as I described above with no problems.

 

[Jim in Idaho]

Yup, Sid, Standard8 is right. Hope things are going well in your endeavors.
Jim

 

[arizau]

Yup, Sid, Standard8 is right. Hope things are going well in your endeavors.
Jim

Doing well and hope u r too. Building a high banker for the beach. Other projects are kaput due to the nature of the b sand.

 

[Jim in Idaho]

If you ever figure out a sure-fire method on that, you're going to get rich!...LOL
Jim

 

[mike(swWash)]

If you ever figure out a sure-fire method on that, you're going to get rich!...LOL
Jim

Amen to that

 

[Jim in Idaho]

Amen to that

Another serious beach miner responds...LOL Hope things are well with you, too, Mike!
Jim

 

[Capt Nemo]

The only thing a float switch would be good for is shutting off the pump if the water gets too low in the recirc system.