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Boat Electric Wiring Made Easy, Part 3, Bilge Pumps, Float Switch, Automatic & Manual Complete Guide
Boat electrics from scratch made easy! - Part 3. In this episode we install two electric bilge pumps into our boat electrical mock-up. Having already installed the busbar, master switch and main switch panel, we have most of the boat electrical infrastructure in place, so installing these bilge pumps does not take long.
We first look at three different bilge pumps, a manual (simple on/off) bilge pump, a large capacity automatic bilge pump and a built-in float switch, and a smaller automatic bilge pump that uses electronics (instead of a float switch) to decide when it needs to operate. We also look in detail at using a Seaflo dedicated bilge pump switch system, which takes care of both manual operation and automatic operation for one of the pumps we are installing.
We start with the manual bilge pump, which we are pairing with an external float switch. It is important to make sure that the polarity of the bilge pump is correct, otherwise it will turn the wrong way and won't pump. We also must consider the maximum current draw for the two bilge pumps we are installing to make sure we don't overload the switch / fuse in the main switch panel - in this case deciding to use two different switches, one for each bilge pump. For the manual bilge pump, we first take its negative lead to the 'engine bay' area and connect up to the busbar (electrical negative distribution bar), using a soldered on ring terminal. For the wiring of the positive side of the system we must run the positive feed through the float switch. We decide to bring the wires through the bulkhead to the 'high and dry' main switch panel side of things, so that we do not have to worry about water-proofing the connections.
The second bilge pump that we are installing is an automatic bilge pump. Although this bilge pump looks very similar to other bilge pumps with a built-in float-switch, this one does not include a float switch, but instead uses an electronic system in place of the float switch. The way this works is that every few minutes the electronic system switches on the bilge pump for a short time, when while the bilge pump is on the electronic 'brain' monitors the amount of electrical current drawn to determine if water is present. If the bilge pump is pumping water it will continue to pump until the water has gone (it knows this again by monitoring the current draw while pumping). If no water is present the bilge pump turns itself off again until its next check after another few minutes. We have a separate video and article showing how this works in reality which can be found in the links below.
ua-cam.com/video/CW2CAQXhh0k/v-deo.html
For the electrical wiring of the automatic bilge pump we are using a dedicated Seaflo bilge pump switch. This small switch panel has a switching system which can be used in manual mode (switch only on while held) and an automatic mode where the switch is pushed the other way - it can be left in the automatic mode indefinitely. The Seaflo bilge pump switch panel is illuminated (red for manual operation and green when switched to automatic operation. The wiring connections of the automatic bilge pump switch can be a little difficult to understand at first so we include some close-up photographs showing the wiring, which can be found by following the link(s) below:
www.boatfittings.co.uk/boat_electric_wiring_made_easy_part_3_bilge_pum
Some of the items featured in this video can be bought (in the UK) by following the link below:
www.boatfittings.co.uk/
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  • @fixingstuff2647
    @fixingstuff2647 12 годин тому

    Thanks!

  • @acampbell198
    @acampbell198 День тому

    Hey Richard, I think we lost you there, is everything ok? Hoping so and that your business is doing well and keeping you busy. Looks like you have a pretty good thing going here with the videos w/ over 15k subscribers and over 70k views on this video alone. Looks like several people were really appreciating the unique content. Hope everything is ok and that you find the time to come back to video making soon. I know content production can be extremely time consuming. Thanks for what you have done so far, it's awesome!

  • @timparker7275
    @timparker7275 3 дні тому

    Can you zoom in on the connectors ( closeup) ie eg.the pos from switch and pigtail to 3way switch ,hard to see... I had to wire 2 negatives into 1female connector...after the instructiions said" Connect the neg wire from pump to neg terminal on float switch. Now Connect neg terminal of battery to neg terminal of switch... Helpful if more closeup of actual connectors thx great video... And of course instructions are not always diagrammed properly

  • @smithed3448
    @smithed3448 3 дні тому

    I think it would have been a good idea to to have mentioned the fuses for each switch and fuse function.

  • @joedirt9600
    @joedirt9600 6 днів тому

    Very useful video as I have to go through the wiring on my boat and had no clue... Thank you

  • @cward8110
    @cward8110 6 днів тому

    for the auto bilge pump, utilizing the 3way switch for auto/off/manual, is it necessary to utilize the main switch panel as well or could you just bypass and wire the 3-way switch directly to a power and negative terminals...the use of both switches for the one pump seems redundant

  • @brentoneel4094
    @brentoneel4094 7 днів тому

    In the US they require a breaker or fuse from the battery to the panel. It’s a good idea regardless of where you live. 😊

  • @glennwelsby9472
    @glennwelsby9472 7 днів тому

    Why take such a heavy wire to the control panel from the negative busbar? Just for 6 lights?

  • @buzzysboaty
    @buzzysboaty 12 днів тому

    Thanks so much for this. I have the newer Seaflow switch and the instructions were making my head hurt.

  • @Bonipertis
    @Bonipertis 18 днів тому

    What is the point of running a negative lead from the swich panel to the bus bar and then run the negative lead of the light to the bus bar instead of connecting it to the switch panel?

  • @jimmylekelalu4559
    @jimmylekelalu4559 21 день тому

    Really helpful

  • @alanhatch7121
    @alanhatch7121 23 дні тому

    Dewalt...goodman 👍

  • @pashafedyk2309
    @pashafedyk2309 24 дні тому

    Thanks

  • @dougnichols8351
    @dougnichols8351 25 днів тому

    Good video only thing is you never said what gauge the battery wire is you just said heavy duty? What gauge are you using and also will I use the same gauge if I'm leaking batteries in parallel?

  • @allenhuff
    @allenhuff 27 днів тому

    god bless you

  • @pooyaejtemaei6444
    @pooyaejtemaei6444 Місяць тому

    Great video. It would be amazing if you could show how to use the multimeter to trouble shoot electrical issues using the model. Thank you again for the amazing video.

  • @Ole-vu9yj
    @Ole-vu9yj Місяць тому

    Lets think about electronic pumps at a lightning strike. All electronics just died and you have a leak...

  • @pauldevault6384
    @pauldevault6384 Місяць тому

    Thank you SO much for these videos. Found them extremely straightforward and easy to understand. Much appreciated, Cheers!

  • @offgrid8204
    @offgrid8204 Місяць тому

    Absolutely great video and explanation.

  • @nickmn6108
    @nickmn6108 Місяць тому

    I am useless with electrics but you explain very well. Does having the buzzbar mean you don't have to earth the wiring on the boat??

  • @jeremydoucet-robles9515
    @jeremydoucet-robles9515 Місяць тому

    Will this pump turm on when my seadoo if off

  • @sethmcgowan7339
    @sethmcgowan7339 Місяць тому

    Such a fantastic way to show an electrical system. So simple. Thank you my friend.

  • @terenceclark4441
    @terenceclark4441 Місяць тому

    If a 4th videos comes great, the first 3 are great been wondering how ill go about wireing up my boat , these films are Ace , thanks for making them massive help

  • @samuelcarlsson7728
    @samuelcarlsson7728 Місяць тому

    Great video! I have two led strips. How do i wire them so that they both turn on with one switch?

  • @jackrickells3979
    @jackrickells3979 Місяць тому

    Will you need a float switch if your bilge pump already has a float built-in

  • @jhsevs
    @jhsevs Місяць тому

    Absolutely do not do this on a boat. Get a correct size hose instead. What are you planning to do the day the hose splits down the end and leaks and you’re in the middle of the ocean? You can’t just cut the end off and put it back on and retighten, if you need something to heat it with and the engine isn’t able to run without the broken hose and the rain is pouring down. When on a boat, prepare for the worst. Do so in other parts of life too.

    • @jhsevs
      @jhsevs Місяць тому

      Someone is probably going to comment: "it’s just a bilge pump" There are other hoses in a boat too. Someone is probably also going to comment: "but the next size up is too big" Then it is not the correct size. Always bring a caliper.

    • @jhsevs
      @jhsevs Місяць тому

      And, one more thing: don’t use Jubilee brand hose clamps. For some reason I don’t understand, they have mismatched the band length to the curvature of the worm holder, so all of them create a D shape when tightened. It’s literally just my Jubilee, UK branded hose clamps that do this. None of the worm style hose clamps I buy from china do this. Just don’t use the ones that have a thin band with holes punched in it, those are weak. Use the ones that look like Jubilee clips but aren’t branded Jubilee.

  • @heddyrockets
    @heddyrockets Місяць тому

    Without a doubt the best I've seen.it just makes things easy to understand.well 👍

  • @Stevecollinsclear
    @Stevecollinsclear Місяць тому

    awesome - love your work ❤

  • @Stevecollinsclear
    @Stevecollinsclear Місяць тому

    I have been messing with small yacht electrics for many years. I have never before grasped just WTF the Busbar is for. huge appreciation: much respect

  • @Kaiwaka27
    @Kaiwaka27 Місяць тому

    Bloody awesome tutorial on bilge pump wiring. Thankyou thankyou so simple and un complicated.

  • @john2406
    @john2406 2 місяці тому

    👍

  • @annaval119
    @annaval119 2 місяці тому

    Great help. Im fixing my motorbike and the water condensation outlet is bigger than the rubber hose for it, so Ill give this a try

  • @andreaselme4127
    @andreaselme4127 2 місяці тому

    Excellent tutorial!

  • @marcianmoon6143
    @marcianmoon6143 2 місяці тому

    the other contact should be wired to the pump also so you can override the auto switch and turn it on manually

  • @marjorymoore1573
    @marjorymoore1573 2 місяці тому

    Hi Richard, what size wire did you use and amp on your Battery terminals please

  • @bethanybertelsen5608
    @bethanybertelsen5608 2 місяці тому

    I’m working on a project 22 foot sailboat. I’ve stripped all the old wiring in it and you made it easy for me to understand how to wire the whole boat I like how you broke it down from the beginning from scratch thank you

  • @jkline999
    @jkline999 2 місяці тому

    Get an auto pump that can be manually activated. I have had the auto function fail on me, allowing 50 gallons of water in the boat before it was noticed. Make sure the auto feature can be tested, and test auto/manual before your next adventure.

  • @k6fgj
    @k6fgj 2 місяці тому

    Very helpful 👍Thank you

  • @JohannesFabender
    @JohannesFabender 2 місяці тому

    The sound of the water is too loud.

  • @KarmaWatersSailing
    @KarmaWatersSailing 2 місяці тому

    Maaagic thanks for sharing💃

  • @MegaSuperKev
    @MegaSuperKev 2 місяці тому

    Part 4 please! This is the best guide to boat electrics I have found on UA-cam

  • @michaelastropharia7119
    @michaelastropharia7119 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for these videos I'm about to start from scratch on my boat as the electrical work has been completely bodged and was feeling very overwhelmed untill I saw these videos. Big thanks 😊👍❤️

  • @derykmacleod4979
    @derykmacleod4979 2 місяці тому

    I try to crimp the connector first, then solder it, then slide a piece of heatshrink tubing with the glue inside it. It's a bit of an overkill but ya hope to only have to do it just once lol.

  • @MattGiasson109
    @MattGiasson109 2 місяці тому

    This is absolutely terrible clean your bench up so we can see clearly the wires what a joke

  • @eoinmcmahon1323
    @eoinmcmahon1323 3 місяці тому

    Of all the boat wiring videos i have watched i now understand the wiring circuit set-up. Thanks

  • @azentioced9
    @azentioced9 3 місяці тому

    so this is what i am looking for ! where can i buy some? thank you

  • @2frogland
    @2frogland 3 місяці тому

    crimps are normally preferred in harsh environments, great aid for the diyer

    • @danielboughton3624
      @danielboughton3624 15 днів тому

      Which is why they are used on automobiles and pretty much everything else. There are people who insist on soldering everything because they had a crimp they did go bad but they can never answer why a 30 year old car still has good crimps. If you are going to solder then get solder connectors v.s. using crimp ones and then add shrink wrap to provide some stress relief as well as short protection. The big issues with solder beyond the time to do it are corrosion due to the flux and cracking due to the hard spot. Modern solders also take a lot of heat and that means melted wire covering which is perhaps why silicon is being used here.

  • @TaylanYalniz
    @TaylanYalniz 3 місяці тому

    👏👏👏⛵️

  • @TaylanYalniz
    @TaylanYalniz 3 місяці тому

    👏👏👏

  • @ramesherrabolu1590
    @ramesherrabolu1590 3 місяці тому

    Simple but elegant way to connect two wires. Thanks for the video