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Raw water washdown pump
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 4:07 pm
by COTTS4x4
Has anyone installed one on their boat? I am looking at a true washdown pump with plenty of pressure, not a bilge pump. I've found a Jabsco hotshot 6.0 gpm - 70psi - 12v pump with hose, etc.
http://www.hodgesmarine.com/Jabsco-Hots ... 6-0092.htm
Anyone done this?
Thanks
Re: Raw water washdown pump
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 8:59 pm
by badmoonrising
I have a similar setup, one of the first mods I did to my boat. Plenty of pressure, works great.
Re: Raw water washdown pump
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 7:27 am
by RobZ71LM7
I have the exact same pump. Attached is a simple panel I made with a 3/4 hose barb to 3/4" GHT brass coupler along with a Gardena quick disconnect. The rocker switch is a submersible (sealed) rocker switch that is fully potted which I got from McMaster Carr. I mounted the pump upside down to the underside of deck behind the panel. It pulls suction from the motor pod through 3/4" heater hose with a 3/4" hose barb to 3/4" NPT to a standard livewell basket strainer.
Be aware these pumps draw a lot of current. The specs that came with mine called for more than the seller's website listed.
Re: Raw water washdown pump
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 12:49 pm
by badmoonrising
RobZ71LM7 wrote:
Be aware these pumps draw a lot of current. The specs that came with mine called for more than the seller's website listed.
Yep, I installed mine on a separate battery. Kids like to use the washdown pump and didn't want to kill my starter battery.