Automatic Bilge Pump Question

[Bandit1]

I just bought one at BPS last night. I was wondering if I can use my exsisting switch, which is just an on/off switch? Or do I have to buy a new switch for it? I was hoping to be able to hook up the auto wire to the hot wire from the exsisting switch or will that not cause it to work properly?

Thank you in advance,

Jason

[otis44]

You should be able to use your existing switch. If i'm not mistaken your new pump should have the ground wires, then a hot to go to the switch so it can be switched on/off manually and then a hot that goes to the battery or constant power so the automatic float will work all the time.

[fisheater]

Finally got one huh?Man it feels good to be on vacation,we busy up there?

[Bandit1]

Finally got one huh?Man it feels good to be on vacation,we busy up there?

Not busy at all. 31 trucks. Oh and by the way. Me & Tony were just taliking & your first day of vacation is half over. How does that make you feal?

[Bandit1]

Thank Otis, that makes me feal a heck of alot better. I was hoping I could do that.

[fisheater]

Sittin in my undies watchin the price it right with a bowl of cereal in hand,i feel like a million bucks,lol.Ready to hit the river tonight.

[Bandit1]

Thats one mental picture that kinda ruined my day.

[Bandit1]

bowl of cereal in hand.

Bowl of cereal, YEAH RIGHT.

[fisheater]

Hey now,lol.Quit worrying about whats in my other hand.

[MsgMills]

Hey now,lol.Quit worrying about whats in my other hand.

I know, you got the remote control ....Right?

[fisheater]

Exactly

[Bandit1]

I hooked it up the way you suggested, & it works perfectly, & the way you said it would.

Thank You,

Jason