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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Bilge pump thrusters
At 02:50 PM 12/12/2004, you wrote:
Hi, Dave . . .
That 36 amps seemed a little excessive to me so I checked the Rule web site
for specs.
As follows: the Rule 4000 gph (US gallons) is 15 amps at 12vdc.
The Rule 1100 gph (US gallons) is 3.3 amps @ 12vdc.
Still a large current, but with a proper switch the danger is small. At 36A
though it would have been risky and a solid state switch would be better.
Regarding the bilge pump thrusters, it would be a good idea to install an
arming switch to the hot wire in case the pumps activated without permission
(should the contacts weld together).
Always a good safety measure.
Dave Everett
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