[Rhodes22-list] new to list/ bilge pump

[David Walker]

The usual wisdom in plumbing a bilge pump is top use a check valve or better
yet a syphon break by means of a vented loop in the discharge line.  This
keeps water from syphoning back into the boat if the pump turns on while you
are on a port tack and the drain through hull is under water.  But since you
are connnecting the pump to the sink drain, the opening in the drain
funtions as a vent and syphoning is impossible anyway.

Dave Walker
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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] new to list/ bilge pump


> Hello, I am new to this list, I have been a silent observer for the past
few months. My name is Steve, I live in Pompano Beach Florida.  I just
purchased a 1982 Rhodes 22 from Brad Haslett in Tenn. I have been working on
the boat for the last few wks. adding a Fixed VHF and cable through the
mast, and some electrical work. I am installing a bilge pump and have a
question, I want to run it to drainthrough the sink outlet tube, but in the
FAQ on the link it says to add a check valve.  If someone can give me some
more details that would help.Where do I put the check valve, do I use a
regular platic Tee to hook the tube to the drain valve tube.  Thank you in
advance.  Steve
>
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