11-07-2012, 09:00 AM
Let me clarify my design. The small electronic bilge pump on a switch is along side the main large pump that does not completely drain the bilge water. The main pump is connected directly, via a fuse, to the battery. It also has a manual override swich in case the float switch fails. You are correct, never put the main pump on a manual switch. Sorry for the confusion. Capt. George

