Bilge pump cycling every 2 1/2 minutes?

[Dave R]

Originally Posted by Old Sarge

Ok Guys, it is a Rule 1100 GPH automatic/manual bilge pump. It is controlled by a computer chip as CL 240 S wrote. It pulse starts the impeller to test resistance and if it finds none it shuts down. Supposedly it can be controlled manually with a switch on the helm. I have a switch marked bilge. It is a two position rocker switch. But I think the battery has to be on and it only starts or stops the bilge running (so if it is off it will do the cycle thing). I was hoping I might be able to stop the automatic operation, but I don't think this will be possible. (The snow has kept me out of the boat as it is covered up so I can't test the theory). I think I will have to live with it like this or go to a float pump (don't know if this is such a good idea).

I went to the Stingray site and accessed the Rule owners manual. Damn if you couldn't write another manual of what they leave out (LOL)!

Funny I didn't hear it last year! I think will test as Descant suggested if it ever warms up !

Buy a float switch and wire it like this:

It will only go into automatic mode when the helm switch is set to auto AND the float switch is triggered, OR when the helm switch is set to on.

[Old Sarge]

Ok, so I tested the bilge pump and it works fine. I have found that there is no way with the current set up to take the system out of automatic. There is only a two position rocker switch on the panel. When this is set to off it goes to automatic. The Stingray site says that if the boat is not used for six weeks it will still have over 12.4 volts (enough to start the engine). So I guess I will live with it this season and then consider a 3 position switch for next year. Thanks for all the input guys, I have found that the Winni Forum is the "go to" place for all things boating and I appreciate it!