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Re: bildge drains

Posted By: Capt. Dave Kosh
Date: Wednesday, 18 May 2005, at 3:28 p.m.

In Response To: Re: bildge drains (Jerry Gomber)

Don't forget about the emergency engine seawater intakes into the bilge from a 3 way valve for the engine pick-ups. That will suck more water out of the bilge than any bilge pump will . It is used on most commercial vessels and some here on the post. I have two 2000 GPH aft all the way and another 2000 GPH foward in my dry birth compartment bilge. Also put a high water alarm(Rule) epoxied to one of the tops of the stern 2000 GPH pumps. The siren is mounted at my dash. (I'm on a lift)My GFO packing occasionally will need adjustment . Usually once a year that's all . No water in the bilge. Dave K

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bildge drains
phil -- Wednesday, 18 May 2005, at 7:20 a.m.

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Bill -- Wednesday, 18 May 2005, at 9:04 a.m.

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Walter Kaprielian -- Wednesday, 18 May 2005, at 9:05 a.m.

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captdana -- Wednesday, 18 May 2005, at 9:41 a.m.

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Capt. Dave Kosh -- Wednesday, 18 May 2005, at 9:47 a.m.

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Rawleigh -- Wednesday, 18 May 2005, at 1:21 p.m.

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Jerry Gomber -- Wednesday, 18 May 2005, at 2:01 p.m.

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Capt. Dave Kosh -- Wednesday, 18 May 2005, at 3:28 p.m.

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Wayne -- Wednesday, 18 May 2005, at 3:26 p.m.