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Thread: 1 reversible pump/ 2 bags
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04-20-2012, 09:22 PM #11
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04-20-2012, 10:40 PM #12
If clearance in the bilge is an issue, you can came right off the thru-hull with a 90* elbow, then the ball-valve. From there, use a thread x hose-barb then hose to the pump. The pump needs to be hard mounted to the boat and needs to be above the bilge/water level. Does that answer your questions.
In all my ballast installs, I use ALL bronze from the thru-hull to the ball-valve. From that pint, PVC, hose, etc.
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04-21-2012, 10:26 PM #13
Yea I understand the logistics of plumbing it, just wasn't sure if the pump was to heavy mount to the manifold only. It seems like I found a thread on here where someone did that with reversible pumps but I'm not positive, they could have been aerators which are obviously lighter. I also saw where someone mounted pumps to the engine compartment side of the back seat which would be easy to do, but t'ing off the outlet and running a hose to the opposite side would force a tight bend. Mounting it to the manifold would make for the cleanest install if it can handle the weight. I can bring it up high enough that I wouldn't be concerned with the pump getting wet, plus I've never had a problem with getting much water in the boat even when rollers come over the bow. Sorry for all the questions
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2008 Outback V-Bought new; sold in 2018
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04-22-2012, 11:17 AM #14
QUOTE=z28ke;175070]Yea I understand the logistics of plumbing it, just wasn't sure if the pump was to heavy mount to the manifold only. It seems like I found a thread on here where someone did that with reversible pumps but I'm not positive, they could have been aerators which are obviously lighter. I also saw where someone mounted pumps to the engine compartment side of the back seat which would be easy to do, but t'ing off the outlet and running a hose to the opposite side would force a tight bend. Mounting it to the manifold would make for the cleanest install if it can handle the weight. I can bring it up high enough that I wouldn't be concerned with the pump getting wet, plus I've never had a problem with getting much water in the boat even when rollers come over the bow. Sorry for all the questions[/QUOTE]
A Jabsco Ballast Puppy weights in at about 6 lbs, so hard-mounting them is a must. You would not want thier weight resting on other components. They also exert a fair amount of torque, especially when they first start to rotate.
When a tight hose bent is inevitable, I use a hose barb x hose barb elbow. Other wise, just lengthen the hose run and make a larger radius turn.
Instead of a "Y" diverter, I use a "T" diverter for what you are looking to do. I use one similar to whats pictured in the link. Inlet is on the bottom and the outlets are left and right.
http://www.flow-rite.com/files/Image/marine/v1-ql.jpg
I would mount the pump below the diverter. Then come out of the pump, into the bottom of the diverter. Now you got a straight exit out of the diverter going port and starboard to the lockers.
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04-22-2012, 01:14 PM #15
That's what I needed to know! Thanks again
2018 Murder Max
2008 Outback V-Bought new; sold in 2018