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Old 10-05-2017, 05:24 PM   #13
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Our Hatteras had three uncovered sumps, with full size Rule 2000 bilge pumps. They were designed to act as a back up to the adjacent bilges, though I felt the forward one was too high to be the only back up for that bilge. I found the install it and forget it switch solution was the Ultra Pumpswitch. Some of the "solid state" type switches can have issues if they get too scummy, at least a couple people I know had that experience.

I poured some distilled white vinegar down the shower and sink drains on a regular basis and that kept the smell away and cut down on the scum build up. Fine mesh covers over the drains keep the hair issue down.
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