Does this pump need an external switch? If so, which one?
285331
Yes it needs a switch, it just comes with pig tail wire leads. The switch you connect depends on what you want to do and fitment to your boat. A float switch in the bilge will turn it on when ever the bilge fills until it pumps out enough water assuming your batteries are supplying power to the switch - good if your boat is parked in a marina with power overnight. A manual switch will only run the pump when you switch it on, this also allows you to let the motor with no water present and run the bilge dry which isn't great for it - and you could also kill your battery if you let it run for days on end with no aux power connected. The switch should be rated for 18-24V and be fuse protected. 15A is probably more than enough.
798730
There is an on/off switch on the pump. I wired my power thru another switch as the pump is not easy to get to where it is located and just leave the pump switch on.
1661691
Yes, float switch has to reach the top to turn on. The system works best if lowered into a hole in the floot. I dug a hole big enough to lower a 5 gal bucket ( with holes drilled into it). Pump fits perfectly into it. Dont forget a check valve. Luck!
756845
Nope, sorry. It is an external in line pump, works best if below whatever tank you are pumping from.
1543155
Roger, There is no switch on this pump (on/off) you just plug in when you want it to run an then unplug when you are done. If you have a 14x42 or bigger pool, you would need to run the pump for 3-4 hours a day (preferrablly 2 hours in morning and then 2 hours at night) in order to keep it krystal Clear (Hope this Helps)
1470056
I am not using the safety switch and did not do anything to the level switch wires. If the pump fails for any reason the unit will overflow but this was not a issue for me.
1135618
Yes, the switch plugs into the outlet then the pump plugs into the switch. Easy. You clamp the float assy to your discharge pipe.
1464629
It is not a good idea to go across manufacturers lines with something as sensitive as the pump switch. Even if you would be able to physically get it to fit and wired correctly to function I would advise against it, unless the manufacturer says that it will work.
905823
Not as is you would have to put a float switch between the battery and the pump. This pump as is only works with a on off switch.
178757
No, this is not an automatic pump. It requires manual and or float switching to opetate correctly.
1880018
I installed my pump with a three way switch.....on, off, automatic. That way I can leave it on auto when I leave the boat at the slip or when sailing, but can switch to manual when I want to check that the bilge is thoroughly cleared out.
1816992
It cannot directly be connected to the you will need to use a step down transformer (this breaks the current down from 110v to 12v) after the Honeywell switch, else you will damage the pump. You need 110 - 120v input for it to function properly.I hope this helps.
1580675
There is a separate tether switch that plugs into the main cord. It can be removed if you want the pump to run continuously.
631546
yes it needs a pump, the knob on the faucet is the on/ off switch for the pump.
2240077
No there is not. The power cord from the pump plugs into a receptical attached to the switch. If you plugged the pump directly into a wall socket or extension cord it would run all the time. You could plug the pump into a switched outlet to operate it manually. It has been working for 6 months The gate valve I installed to control the flow became clogged with hair. I disassembled the pump and found that it wasn't clogged. The impeller is easy to service.
460809
Yes it does have an on and off switch. We really like our pump. I hope it works for you well if you decide to order one.
2240078
No. The switch has a power cord that plugs into your 110 outlet. The pump plugs into the switch cord. If you have electric skills you can wire one up but it's tricky.