How To Replace a Bilge Pump Float Switch | BoatUS

BoatUS Magazine associate editor Mark Corke walks you through the steps necessary to install or replace a bilge pump float switch that doesn't work. A boat's bilge pump float switch turns on when there's enough water in the bilge to float it, and then it shuts off the pump once the water is pumped out. A broken bilge pump float switch could cause the boat to sink. Mark will show you how to test whether it's working, how to remove the bilge pump switch that doesn't work, and then reconnect a new switch using marine-appropriate electrical connections. This is a fairly straightforward project that you can do in less than an hour for minimal cost. Not sure if you need to replace the float switch? Here's how to troubleshoot your bilge pump problems: https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2016/april/bilge-pump-troubleshooting 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #bilgepump #bilgepumpswitch #bilgepumptroubleshooting