Bilge pump

Bilge pump

A bilge pump is a pump to remove bilge water.Because fuel can end up in the bilge, electric bilge pumps are designed not to cause sparks. Electric bilge pumps are often fitted with float switches which turn on the pump when the bilge fills to a set level. Because bilge pumps frequently fail, a backup pump is advised. The primary pump should be located at the lowest point of the bilge, while the secondary pump should be located somewhat higher. This activates the secondary pump only when the primary pump is overwhelmed and keeps the secondary pump free of the debris in the bilge that tends to clog the primary pump. [http://genoil.net/info_crystalSea.htm]

See also

*Bilge


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  • Bilge pump — Bilge Bilge, n. [A different orthography of bulge, of same origin as belly. Cf. {Belly}, {Bulge}.] 1. The protuberant part of a cask, which is usually in the middle. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) That part of a ship s hull or bottom which is broadest …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • bilge-pump — bilgeˈ pump noun • • • Main Entry: ↑bilge …   Useful english dictionary

  • bilge pump — noun a pump to remove bilgewater • Hypernyms: ↑pump • Part Holonyms: ↑ship * * * Naut. a pump for removing water from a bilge. [1865 70] * * * bilge pump, a pump for removing bilge water …   Useful english dictionary

  • bilge pump — /ˈbɪldʒ pʌmp/ (say bilj pump) noun a pump which takes water from the bilge, usually directing it overboard …  

  • bilge pump — Naut. a pump for removing water from a bilge. [1865 70] * * * …   Universalium

  • bilge pump — noun A small pump fitted in ships to pump the bilges clear of water …   Wiktionary

  • Bilge — Bilge, n. [A different orthography of bulge, of same origin as belly. Cf. {Belly}, {Bulge}.] 1. The protuberant part of a cask, which is usually in the middle. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) That part of a ship s hull or bottom which is broadest and… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Bilge free — Bilge Bilge, n. [A different orthography of bulge, of same origin as belly. Cf. {Belly}, {Bulge}.] 1. The protuberant part of a cask, which is usually in the middle. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) That part of a ship s hull or bottom which is broadest …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Bilge water — Bilge Bilge, n. [A different orthography of bulge, of same origin as belly. Cf. {Belly}, {Bulge}.] 1. The protuberant part of a cask, which is usually in the middle. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) That part of a ship s hull or bottom which is broadest …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Bilge ways — Bilge Bilge, n. [A different orthography of bulge, of same origin as belly. Cf. {Belly}, {Bulge}.] 1. The protuberant part of a cask, which is usually in the middle. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) That part of a ship s hull or bottom which is broadest …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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