Rule 35A Rule-A-Matic Bilge Pump Float Switch, Mercury Free,White

There has to be a way to make a mercury-free float switch that is reliable. br>We rely on this garbage to keep our boats on the water's surface. When it's supposed to protect a $100,000 boat, a guarantee on a $38 switch isn't very reassuring. br>br>These are the more expensive onesbr>br>Get these because, while they aren't as good as when mercury was allowed, they are still better than the less expensive ones. br>br>Since the old switches only lasted ten years, it's time to replace them. 15 years, and they only last about three years. 5 years (which is also reflected in their warranty), it's best to locate a spot in the bilge where the water lever is equal to that of the pump, but where the switch is more easily accessible when replacement is required. My previous switch was located in the boat's battery compartment (4, 8-volt). D batteries are required). To get to the old switch, they all had to be taken out. It's a real pain in the buttocks! //(_)br>br>AU//(_)br>br>AU//(_)br>br>AU//(_)br>br>AU//(_)br>br>AU//(_)br>br>AU//(_.

Damari Montgomery

| Mar 01, 2021

My 16' Lund from 1998 is a leaky boat. The water would start to rise to the floor after about four hours. This necessitated me remembering to use the bilge pump on a regular basis. I used to get so caught up in my work that I forgot about adding extra weight to the boat. When the bow trolling motor surfaced and made a lot of noise, I was always reminded. br>br>But now that I've installed this switch, that's no longer an issue. It now comes on every half-hour or so. I used a fused line to connect it to the power going directly to my battery, bypassing the switch it was connected to. I know my Lund has a double hull, but I didn't want to drill into it. I cut a block out of a 1" thick piece of HDPE polyeurethane, screwed it to the floor, and then glued it down. You can use gorilla glue or a construction adhesive; I used a silicone-based adhesive that I had on hand. This also raised it slightly above the pump, ensuring that it will shut down properly. The float will not shut off if it is unable to drop low enough. This could happen if the float is set at the same level as the highest point of the pump's intake. When I trailer my boat home from the river, I no longer leave a water trail leading to my house. The main benefit is that I can leave it on a dock at a resort or cabin overnight or longer without fear of it sinking. It also collects rainwater and disposes of it as required.

Lennon DOHERTY

| Aug 19, 2021

It was a breeze to set up. It's a nice touch that Rule designed the unit so that the float can be easily removed from the base for installation and cleaning. Unfortunately, the plastic is of poor quality, and I expect it to crack and break within a few years. br>br>It astounds me that something so important to a boat (and, frankly, one's life) is made of such low-quality materials.

Brylee Padilla

| May 02, 2021

that's what I assumed purchase a low-cost item? A "non- Switching to a different brand name? Or the "standard" for what I assumed to be the rule (Ha. get it. ) for bilge pump switches and bilge pump pumps. RULE! br>Well, it arrived, and the quality appeared to be acceptable to excellent! Although it appeared to have been thrown together quickly, the quality of the construction was satisfactory. "Made in China" was prominently displayed on the switch! Well. as much as I wish it had been made in the United States or North America. I understand that quality is determined by a company's standards, and I HOPE that Rule maintains the high standards that have made them famous in this transition! br>I must confess that I used 3M 4000 to lightly cover the seam on the float! Maybe it'll make you last a little longer? I've seen a couple of reviews that say "FAILED AFTER X TIME," but what exactly did fail? What about the float itself? What is the name of the switch to which it is connected? This is something I'd like to know. However, for the time being. I give it four out of five stars! It's been only two weeks since it arrived. As a result, if it fails quickly. I'm going to rewrite my review. and see what the "cheap one" has to offer!.

Santino Pittman

| Jul 09, 2021

My 3rd RULE pump switch has just died, which is a complete waste of time. This one lasted a year and a half. I'm tired of reinstalling them, but more importantly, I don't trust this brand to keep my boat from sinking when I need it the most. It's time to switch brands.

Livia McPherson

| May 07, 2021

In less than a year, it was discovered that it had failed. I bought this (same model) to replace my old Rule float switch. I wired in a backup float switch from Atwood 4202-A just in case. I'm glad I did because the Rule had failed after a recent very heavy rainstorm. The ship was only in service for a few months. They don't seem to be made as well as they used to.

Annalise Mora

| Sep 27, 2021

Because of the Rule name and the positive reviews, I purchased this float switch. Unfortunately, it only lasted 31 days, just long enough to fall outside of Amazon's return policy. I looked up how to file a warranty claim with the manufacturer on the Rule website, but I couldn't find anything useful.

Kadence Clements

| Dec 04, 2021

It has never been triggered by water level because the primary has always taken care of everything. Before I leave, I manually test it by lifting the switch, and wouldn't you know it, it wasn't working properly yesterday as I was getting ready for Storm Elsa. I took it out and tested it with an ohm meter, but there was no difference between the open and closed positions. I'm getting another, but I'm disappointed that it only lasted 11 months, especially since it rarely has to do any work. Make use of this as an excuse to install a backup bilge pump. . . . Maybe one of them will come in handy when you need it!.

Taylor BIBI

| May 03, 2021