LF Electric bilge pump installation kit

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LF Electric bilge pump installation kit


Paul, in Ottawa

[Bob Wiggins]

LF Electric bilge pump installation kit


Paul, in Ottawa

what, exactly, do you need? it isn't hard to get the parts yourself and link them together.

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I just bought an Esquif Detonator and since I'm gonna spend a lot of time "upsidedown, then right side up" in it, I thought I should get an electric bilge pump installation kit in it... Esquif sells its "kit" for around "$300" but I think therre's got to be a cheaper way to outfit your canoe with an electric bilge pump! Am I wrong??

Paul

[mr ray]

Esquif sells its "kit" for around "$300" but I think therre's got to be a cheaper way to outfit your canoe with an electric bilge pump! Am I wrong??

Paul

Totally. I'll help you out and sell you my special budget kit for $200.

Actually, there are some build threads in the C Forum. It's easier to do than you might think. It depends on how polished you want it. I've slapped a fugly one together the morning of a trip in 30 minutes. Search a bit and post (or even pm me) if you have questions. Glad to help.

Or if you don't want to DIY from scratch: http://jtkcanoes.110mb.com/#Products

-Ray

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Thanks Ray! I'll check out your link! Like almost 50% cheaper!


Paul

[dirk]

I followed these directions (but used only one pump). Easy to follow and works well. Roughly $100 in parts (several years ago).

http://www.cboats.net/media/pdfs/moneypenny/dps.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Whoa, good How-to!

I will try this.

Thanks!

Paul

[jknkboaters]

Or if you don't want to DIY from scratch: http://jtkcanoes.110mb.com/#Products

-Ray

The website mentioned by Ray has moved to:

http://jtkcanoes.weebly.com/products/

It also lists a lot of questions about batteries and the maintenance required for an electric bilge pump system.

Here is one tip - keep your SLA batteries fully charged in storage and between trips. This will increase the life of the battery at least 50%.

jknkboaters