Bilge Pumps

Pitlamp

Well-known member
If the puddle really isn't that big you could use one of those small pumps that attach to garden hose fittings and fit in the chuck of a cordless drill.

Whale gushers are excellent - provided the location isn't cramped (causing frequently skinned knuckles and donged elbows, with all the associated swearing.)

The Earby Pothole Club knows a thing or two about pumping water  . . .
 

Tommy

Active member
Getting a drill there dry could be an issue as it's flat out, head to the side puddle-shuffling on the way in.
I don't currently have access to a large Pelicase.

I'd thought about the drill pump route, but figured something more low tech might be better suited.

Option 1 is currently looking most appealing due to its size and the fact the the photos show the inlet and outlet so pipe attachment is less of a concern.
 

Flotsam

Active member
Your second option, the Manual Hand Bilge pump will work well but will leave a small puddle when the water doesn't cover the inlet tube. It will be much easier to use in a low passage, put it on a board. These will suck every drop if you need it to:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/WHALE-BAILER-BILGE-WATER-BP1935/dp/B000FHETLE/ref=cts_sp_3_vtp?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=1069525627&pf_rd_r=3S8AHW4GE6VZ6J5RNVK3&pd_rd_wg=cTPmg&pf_rd_s=desktop-detail-softlines&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_i=B000FHETLE&pd_rd_w=J4I73&pf_rd_i=desktop-detail-softlines&pd_rd_r=3S8AHW4GE6VZ6J5RNVK3&_encoding=UTF8
 

Rhys

Moderator
I had a kayak bilge pump similar to your number 1. It worked well initially, but rapidly failed as silt and grit destroyed the seals and frequently jammed it up.

Your number 3 looks like an inflation pump designed to pump air. I don't think it would cope well with water.

I'd probably buy the gusher type if I went back to my pumping and syphoning project.

Rhys
 

Mark

Well-known member
Where are you located, I have  a brand new whale gusher you can borrow, if you like, I am in Eyam (Peak District)
 

Tommy

Active member
Mark said:
Where are you located, I have  a brand new whale gusher you can borrow, if you like, I am in Eyam (Peak District)

Mark that would be Primo, the project is your neck of the woods, 3 of us (2 SUSS, 1 ULSA) are going surveying on the 28th, what's your availability?

:beer:

Thanks!
 
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