I'm having repeated bilge pump failures. I don't live where my boat is anymore and it's several months between visits.
I've had repeated failures of Rule bilge pumps. With the last 2 (different models) the fuse is blown when I get to my boat. It blows again when I put a new one in. This last time I'm sure the pump never ran while I was gone, as the bilge was bone dry (like I left it).
All of the pumps are the "intelligent variety", with some sort of control electronics in them (not just a float switch).
I'm beginning to think that my small 0.5 amp solar panel is creating too much voltage for the pumps. Since there is no load on the 2 batteries, they can get up to 14.5 volts, maybe a bit more, in full sun.
I emailed Rule a couple of weeks ago, but no reply.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
I've had repeated failures of Rule bilge pumps. With the last 2 (different models) the fuse is blown when I get to my boat. It blows again when I put a new one in. This last time I'm sure the pump never ran while I was gone, as the bilge was bone dry (like I left it).
All of the pumps are the "intelligent variety", with some sort of control electronics in them (not just a float switch).
I'm beginning to think that my small 0.5 amp solar panel is creating too much voltage for the pumps. Since there is no load on the 2 batteries, they can get up to 14.5 volts, maybe a bit more, in full sun.
I emailed Rule a couple of weeks ago, but no reply.
Any ideas?
Thanks,