Lead bilge pump wiring up and out of the bilge in a timely manner. This video is specific to wiring a seaflo brand 3 way switch pump with a bilge pump and a 12 volt battery.
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Rule 3 way bilge pump rocker switch wiring. One gray wire from the float switch connects to the solid brown positive wire from bilge pump. I suggest you look at that carefully. Learn more about how our awesome backlit switches work here even that one is still pretty straight forward though here are some diagrams that show the single jumper required on the back of the switch. Shoreline 3 way bilge pump switch panel makes wiring your bilge pump system as easy as it gets. Wiring diagram is included in package. Wire your float switch to your 3 way switch.
3 backlit bilge rocker switch wiring diagram. Float switch should be wired with the 3 way switch so you can freely select the automatic mode on or off. Rule 3 way panel lighted bilge pump switches. Automatic off and manual. Toggle has three positions automatic off or manual and has a fail safe spring return to off from the manual position. For use with all 12 vdc systems.
The third wire should to be connected directly to manual side of panel switch. Led indicator when switch is on. Controls any pump equipped with an automatic float switch. This allows you the freedom to select off on or automatic. We have wiring diagrams and wiring guides on how to wire a 10 terminal navancher on off on 3 way carling contura rocker switch as well as a wiring diagrams in how to wire a 10 terminal bilge auto manual on off on 3 way carling contura rocker switch for more on how to wire a bilge pump check this out we also have a general dpdt wiring. Panel is black stainless steel and has red indicator light and fuse holder.
The other gray wire from the float switch connects directly to the automatic side of panel switch. Including wiring diagram further simplify installation. Secure wiring so it does not sag or come in contact with the bilge water. The rule model 41 and 42 3 way panel lighted switches control any pump equipped with an automatic float switch. There is a wiring scheme in the first few minutes. The switch toggle has three positions.
Deluxe 3 way panel lighted switch by rule pumps. Connect the black negative wire to negative battery terminal or buss bar. The switch has a spring return to off from the manual position. Of the three bilge pump switches the only one thats not extremely simple is the backlit automanual bilge pump switch.