RE: Flooded bilge/Bob

[cloudofbass]

Had too cut/paste. I wanted to get this at the top of the list so it doesn't get lost in the shuffle.





Flooded bilge/Bob by Cloudofbass, 9/20/2011 08:52 ET

Category - Plumbing: Livewells and Bilgepumps



UGH!!! During the storm at Lake Cypress Springs my bilge got flooded. The water line was at the top of all 3 batteries...about an inch away from the +/- post. I was always told it would be ok as long as it doesn't reach the post. Is this true? Another thing... the onboard charger was completly under water (Bass Pro Shops

 

[Texas Transplant]

If it is a similar one that I had (same basic problem), it is a 'sealed unit. I survived the first two times it happened to me. I left it for 2-3 weeks before trying to use it. Again, the first two times it survived.



The third time it bought the farm. When I replaced it, I then realized it is a completely sealed unit (i.e. all encased in a waterproof resin). The last time I plugged it back in, it blew the breaker repeatedly. I bought a new one (same model) and replaced it.



My situation was that on the occasions that I had the flooding, it was due to sitting in the driveway and the plug/drain getting stopped up with something and flooding the bilge. My fault entirely.



Tex

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

Change your preferences to show threads with most recent replies on top and then you won't have to cut and paste or make another post. All you do is post a reply on your original and it will move to the top.



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