Test Bilge Pumps

Items Required

• Manual bilge pump handle

Procedure (Electric)

• Lift float switch, verify pump starts.
• Fill bilge chamber containing electric pump intake with 1 1/2" of water.
• Turn on “Manual Bilge Pump” at breaker panel.
• Verify that electric pump outlet expels water.
• Check that the water level in the bilge has dropped to about 1".

Procedure (Manual)

• Fill bilge chamber containing manual pump intake with 1" of water.
• Insert handle into manual bilge pump and pump until suction is lost.
• Verify that manual pump outlet expels water.
• Check that the water level in the bilge has dropped to about 1/2".

Maintenance History