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Art · 09-12-2011, 01:01 PM

Ya know... I used to think I would modify our 1977 Tollycrafts two showers drain systems by installing sump containers with float activated pumps... for auto drain while taking shower.* Then I learned of*too many boaters having to clean/service the sump and/or pump and its switch due to clogs that occur. *So... Im currently going to stick with the good ol straight-line pump that activates via pull switch adjacent to shower.* Seems to never have a problem!* However, some posts did offer good alternatives to help keep the sump and switch and pump operational!

09-12-2011, 01:01 PM	#10
Art Guru City: SF Bay Area Vessel Model: Tollycraft 34' Tri Cabin Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 12,452	RE: scum in the shower sump sticking the float switch Ya know... I used to think I would modify our 1977 Tollycrafts two showers drain systems by installing sump containers with float activated pumps... for auto drain while taking shower.* Then I learned oftoo many boaters having to clean/service the sump and/or pump and its switch due to clogs that occur. So... Im currently going to stick with the good ol straight-line pump that activates via pull switch adjacent to shower.* Seems to never have a problem!* However, some posts did offer good alternatives to help keep the sump and switch and pump operational!