Bilge pumps..Maybe a new option?

[Roseand]

Going with a dual pump setup this year with one 1000+ gph pump to go with a 1 1/8 outlet, and one smaller pump with the typical 3/4 outlet. I'm not going the automatic route, I've already got a military spec toggle switch,etc. So anyways, for the bigger pump, I was thinking 1200 gph attwood or 1100 gph rule, but then I saw this: http://www.amazon.com/Seaflo-Marine...F8&qid=1393120457&sr=1-13&keywords=bilge+pump
It looks like a knockoff rule 1100 gph, but suuuuper cheap. 16$ shipped. As long as you're running a fuse, what's the worst that could happen? Might have to try it!

Also, what are you guys running for smaller pumps? rule 360, 500, or attwood 500?
I know there's a few pump threads out there, but it'd be nice to see what you guys are running nowadays too.

 

[txsuperjetfreak96]

Sounds like overkill, wouldn't a 1100 gph or 1200 b plenty

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[Roseand]

I'm an overkill kinda guy, and trust two pumps MUCH more than one. Not fun when one pump gets clogged and blows a fuse and then you have to ride conservatively with the stock bilge.

 

[Quinc]

Everything I have read has said that the 360gph Rule is the best going from dry to wet and not having to stop/start it to get it going again. I have a similar plan, going to run the 360gph continues and have either a 500gph Rule or Johnson bilge on a thumb switch.

 

[Roseand]

Everything I have read has said that the 360gph Rule is the best going from dry to wet and not having to stop/start it to get it going again. I have a similar plan, going to run the 360gph continues and have either a 500gph Rule or Johnson bilge on a thumb switch.

Yup that's what I've heard too. Going to have one smaller pump running all the time, and then a bigger pump for when I'm really doing stuff that takes on a lot of a water.

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[Dmac80sc]

Try it out and let us know how it goes. For 16 dollar why the hell not. But just like some knockoff stuff you get what you pay for.

 

[naticen]

I've got dual rule 800's and I think that is overkill. They both use the 3/4" outlet which I like too.

Make sure that the only reason you need them is because you like to do a lot of massive subs and not because you are masking problems.

 

[Roseand]

I'm just being better safe than sorry. Modding my hood, new hood seal, ratchet strap, etc.. I know there's people that have run dual 1100s.
I've already got a 1 1/8 outlet too.

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[mattyboy89]

If your modding the hood it hold take on less water. I ran of the stock and a single 500 all last summer doing tons of deep subs and I never had a problem. Why not just install a scupper and save your battery for your ignition?

 

[Roseand]

I don't trust scuppers. I'm already set on dual pumps, I basically wanted insight on the pumps people are using. I don't be running the 1100-1200 all the time. Mostly when I'm either doing deep subs or in Lake Michigan surf.

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[High Speed Industries]

I'm running dual 500s and they seem to do just fine on my rn. I've never had an water ingestion issue. They are hooked up to a handlebar switch and I just turn them on as needed.
I'm not sure if I would go the knock off route. A few years ago I got some knock off 500 gph bilge pumps. Both pumps lasted about 5 rides before they seized up. I was pretty bummed about the lifespan of those pumps. Now all I run are rule pumps. For as important as bilge pumps can be I wouldn't cut corners. The pumps really aren't that expensive anyway. You can get many name brand pumps form you local Walmart or port supply/west marine.
Just my .02 based on my experiences.

 

[Quinc]

All of the reviews I have read on the new Rules is that they are junk now. Johnson's look pretty heavy duty with good reviews but cost more.

 

[mattyboy89]

i suppose you get what you pay for. my 500 has emptied my sn a few times with the water so high i couldnt start it and it would barely float after some really deep subs. i haven't had a problem with it. i would recommend the tidy bilge kit from @OCD Solutions its definitely worth the cash and itll make changing out the pumps a breeze if/when it comes to that

 

[Roseand]

I already have one of his switches and some bullet connectors to make it sano. I don't just have 50$ to burn on a kit that makes it clean.

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[Quinc]

I used some industrial velcro on mine for a while, held up all season and was easy to remove.

 

[OCD Solutions]

All of the reviews I have read on the new Rules is that they are junk now. Johnson's look pretty heavy duty with good reviews but cost more.

I was going to say, Rule isn't what it used to be. Still the top choice though.

 

[tatronation]

I have a freestyle ski with a 500gph plus a verisplug which works for me.

 

[Jhucke]

I have a squarenose with one 500gph. Seems pretty effective to me.. Do you plan on running with the hood off?

 

[mattyboy89]

i feel that once you do the hood mod youd be more than happy with dual 500. by the time you pull your eyelids back over from a deep sub and are ready to ride again those would have it cleaned out pretty well. but essentially its your choice. overkill isnt always a bad thing though

 

[Vumad]

Rule comes with a 3 year warranty.