DaveC426913
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Looking for an electric pump for my bilge.
I'm having some trouble finding a smallish pump that won't foul with debris.- 12v ideally
- no reason for a float, I'll operate it with a switch
- must input by hose, not mesh/grill
- must be able to run dry and self-prime
- fittings must be large - 1/2" so it won't get clogged with debris
- low flow - I'm not trying to drain a lake here
- not one of those huge 1/2HP things, I want something more portable - like the size of a shoe
I'll have a few feet of hose on input and output, so I can put the ends where I need them.
Apparently, diaphragm pumps are better than displacement or centrifugal pumps for debris-filled water
I've looked through hardware stores and Amazon but very little joy. I'm going to start looking at aquarium stores.
Just wondered if anyone had any other suggestions.
I'm having some trouble finding a smallish pump that won't foul with debris.- 12v ideally
- no reason for a float, I'll operate it with a switch
- must input by hose, not mesh/grill
- must be able to run dry and self-prime
- fittings must be large - 1/2" so it won't get clogged with debris
- low flow - I'm not trying to drain a lake here
- not one of those huge 1/2HP things, I want something more portable - like the size of a shoe
I'll have a few feet of hose on input and output, so I can put the ends where I need them.
Apparently, diaphragm pumps are better than displacement or centrifugal pumps for debris-filled water
I've looked through hardware stores and Amazon but very little joy. I'm going to start looking at aquarium stores.
Just wondered if anyone had any other suggestions.