ChrisCraft47
SKSignal K
•Created by Toasty on 3/9/2024 in #questions
Are there any keys to provide information on bilge pump activations or high water activations?
lol, no risk of it being dry! I keep it between 2-3" in the 2" wide keel. 54 year old engines tend to leak oil, just in case some isn't caught by the well under the engine, or the absorbent pads around the engine, or the ones actually in the keel space - I never pump everything out. Oil floats on top and I pump right from the bottom to ensure oil/diesel is never pumped overboard. I never see oil in the bilge water anymore, but there was a lot when I first bought the boat so have become very cautious.
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SKSignal K
•Created by Toasty on 3/9/2024 in #questions
Are there any keys to provide information on bilge pump activations or high water activations?
I used a NMEA2k ultrasonic sensor and mounted it in a 2” ABS pipe. I have a rather wet bilge (6 shaft logs), so I control the bilge pump via NodeRed to maintain water level in the bilge.
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