Other Anybody use a waterwitch?

[eeerieski]

In my idiocy I tend to leave the bilge pump on or off at the wrong times so I've been looking for an automatic switch. I ran across the Water Witch solid state automatic bilge switch and it looks like exactly what I need. It just clamps on the side of the pump and senses when the resistance between its probes decreases indicating a presence of water. the probes are relatively far apart so splashes won't trigger it. Cool thing is itwith a 3-way switch it can be off/on/auto. Data Sheet and a retailer

 

[ATS_Aaron]

Well, this plus a Rule 500 is cheaper than the automatic Rule 500 by itself.

Aaron

 

[ATS_Aaron]

Oh, I just realized that's a water sensor it it. I incorrectly assumed it checked the electrical load on the bilge pump (how Rule does it). Gonna need to mount it pretty low. I like my hull as dry as possible.

 

[bllewis394]

got one in my wifes ski, seems to work pretty well, just install a fuse/holder inline because it does draw a tiny bit of current at all times (assuming you leave your batt hooked up).

for the record it's really only there in case she forgets the handlepole switch.

 

[Big Kahuna]

had one years ago in a 550. They did not work for long.

 

[Waternut]

If you get a really loud bilge pump, it's harder to forget. Also, if you put something under the hood that you need to get to after the ride, you'll also remember. I fill up my tank and charge the battery at the end of every ride so they're full for next time. I have external fuel fill but I like to see where the fuel level is I pull the hood off when filling.

If I ever turn the pump off in the middle of a ride (very rare even if I beach it), I leave the hood off so I remember to turn it back on.