Re: [Amel] SM 24v Bilge Pump
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Chris Smither <yachtakwaaba@...>
Richard,
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If it is any help, attached is the exploded diagram of the PAM pump with the manufacturers details. Mine has been on my Santorin for 20 years, and is getting close to it's "sell by" date. As an aside, I have found that truck tyre inner tubes make perfect diaphragm's if you have a problem miles from anywhere. Mike Santorin, Akwaaba 1990
--- On Sun, 11/7/10, Richard Piller <richard03801@...> wrote:
From: Richard Piller <richard03801@...> Subject: Re: [Amel] SM 24v Bilge Pump To: amelyachtowners@... Date: Sunday, November 7, 2010, 4:05 PM Kent, after our first pump failed we found a Vetus pump to replace other original diaphragm pump. After two more failures it seems there are some "issues" with that pump. We in desperation installed a 24 volt macerator pump. it has a 1.5" intake and one inch out put. So we installed a reducer on the line going overboard. The macerator pump runs at well over 8 gallons per min. by far faster and using less power then the previous pump (s). Second I can hear it start up and run it may be not as Amel but I know when the bilge pump in on and I kinda like that. It's worked well and draws without issue. For us it's a very big improvement. We spent a lot of money and time before we got to this point... Good luck Richard on SM 209 in Annapolis FOR SALE ________________________________ From: Kent Robertson <karkauai@...> To: amelyachtowners@... Sent: Sat, November 6, 2010 1:43:38 PM Subject: [Amel] SM 24v Bilge Pump Hi again, all, I just got back on Kristy to do some prep for the trip south and discovered that the bilge pump isn't working. The flapper valves on the intake and output sides of the pump were attached to the inside of the pump head by screws that have rusted completely off, making it impossible to replace with new ones. I think I will need to get a new head for the pump but there are no identifying marks on the pump except "PAM" printed on a sticker on the pump head. I believe this is a Sandvik pump, but cant find it searching the web. Can anyone tell me what brand and model pump it should be on SM243? Has anyone replaced this pump with another brand and if so how much of a problem was it to mount in the engine room? Has anyone had the same problem with this pump and do you have suggestions for how to repair it? Thanks as always for your replies. Kent SM243 KRISTY [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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