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Bilge Alarms and Couplings

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Boat Test and Review By Chris Doyle

An argument from experience for the need for a bilge alarm, not just an automatic bilge pump.

[Caribbean Compass, April 2003]
- Bilge alarms

WoodenBoat Forum

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Publisher

Planked wooden boats can leak. Here′s a widely-supported set of forums on building/repair, designs/plans, people and places, and other topics. There is a lot of advice here, and the chance to ask your own questions. You can also search the back issues index by keyword, then order the issue or find it in your library.

[WoodenBoat Publications, Brooklin, ME, USA]
- Read about bilge alarms
- Search the back issues of WoodenBoat

Siphon Breaker - vented loops

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Manufacturer By Andina Foster
Siphon Breaker - vented loops

How a siphon in one of your pump hoses can sink your boat, and what the simple solution is.

[Yandina Ltd., Beaufort, SC, USA]
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Simple audio alarm can save your boat

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Manufacturer By Andina Foster

How to rig a distinctive chime or beeper to keep you informed of your bilge pump′s activity.

[Yandina Ltd., Beaufort, SC, USA]
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Bilge Pump Warning Light

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Service provider By Don Casey

Casey thinks its useful to know what your automatic bilge pump is doing over the noise of sailing or motoring. He provides directions for installing a warning light at the helm. Includes wiring and components diagram.

[BoatUS, Alexandria, VA, USA]
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CruzPro bilge water alarm

[Vendor] CruzPro bilge water alarm - add to MyResources
Manufacturer CruzPro bilge water alarm

Two automatic bilge pump controllers monitor water levels and control your pump(s). If the water level does not recede within two minutes, an 85 dB alarm sounds. Blinking LED shows when pump is running and how many times it activated while you were gone. Simple bilge alarm also available.

[CruzPro Ltd., Auckland, New Zealand]
- The CruzPro bilge alarm

Visual V-MAC Reliant monitoring system

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Manufacturer Visual V-MAC Reliant monitoring system

All purpose monitoring alarm for engine, electrical, batteries, fire, flood & bilge, gas & toxic fumes, GPS, weather, sounder, plumbing, intrusion, and more.

[DataStar Marine Products Inc., North Vancouver, BC, Canada]
- The V-MAC control system
- Worldwide dealers

Rule bilge alarm

[Vendor] Rule bilge alarm - add to MyResources
Manufacturer

12-volt float switch and dashboard gauge with visual and audible alarm.

[Rule Industries, Gloucester, MA, USA]
- The Rule bilge alarm
- Worldwide Jabsco distributors

Smart bilge pump switch

[Vendor] Smart bilge pump switch - add to MyResources
Manufacturer Smart bilge pump switch

Stops and starts bilge pump depending on water level. Lights red light on panel or sound alarm if pump runs more than 2 minutes.. Also makes bilge pump counter to record the number of pump cycles to identify leaks or pump problems.

[Aqualarm, Chula Vista, CA, USA]
- See the bilge pump switches

Sentinal bilge alarm

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Manufacturer Sentinal bilge alarm

Water level sensor system that sounds an alarm when bilge water rises. Alarm can use one or two sensors.

[Borel, Redwood City, CA, USA]
- The Borel bilge alarm

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One of the reasons that boats sink . . . is that by the time the crew is aware something bad is happening, the boat is so full of water that it is hard to figure out where it′s coming from.

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