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Post by servdiv on Jul 27, 2020 11:49:58 GMT
On my 2015 409, my bilge pump float switch seems to have been stuck i.e. dry heaving for an hour or so then shuts off. I have had the boat for a year now and has done this three times now. The black switch box is screwed into the water collection cavity with two wires running from it.
The question, where can I get a new one and two I can take it out but can I just cut into the existing wiring and solder them in place and heat shrink to seal them up once I find the switch?
Thanks for all and any thoughts on this matter...Kevin |
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Post by Syrah on Jul 27, 2020 12:40:29 GMT
A new Rule Float Switch should be available from most good chandlers. If you need to join the wires you can make these connections watertight by using shrink wrap. Use the shrink wrap that has glue built into it. I replaced mine about 12 months ago. It’s a pretty easy job. I think I crimped on joiners and then shrink wrapped them.
Regards Wayne
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Post by Don Reaves on Jul 27, 2020 17:58:01 GMT
Better would be to use in-line crimp connectors with heat-set glue already in them. Then you wouldn't need separate shrink wrap. Avoid soldering, which creates a hard joint that is susceptible to breakage due to vibration.
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Post by servdiv on Jul 30, 2020 14:20:31 GMT
Thanks, is a Rule Float Switch a brand name?
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Post by moonshadow on Jul 30, 2020 14:40:35 GMT
Rule is one brand. There are others. Nothing too special about float switches. If they fit they should work. And heed the advice above about doing the wire connections. Get a good ratcheting crimper and marine grade fittings. Solder is not usually a good choice for boat use.
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Post by mred25234 on Jul 31, 2020 18:50:17 GMT
On my 2012 JN409, the switch is an electronic float switch, not mechanical. Purchased it from Defender and spliced the wires to the old leads.
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airabvi
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Jeanneau Model: SO42DS
Yacht Name: Aira
Home Port: White Bay
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Post by airabvi on Aug 1, 2020 16:13:02 GMT
Curious as to your opinion of the electronic float switch- was planning on using one of those when my mechanical float switch next needs replacing, but not sure what the consensus is on them.
Aira
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Post by moonshadow on Aug 1, 2020 18:16:49 GMT
The rule 1100A pump that came with some later boats has an integral non mechanical water sensor. I have had problems with these also. Rumor is that they drove slime and think it is water.
There is a new 1100B that replaces the A but I haven’t tried it.
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