adammkelly Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Don't know if many people have done it - but building your own quality live bait system can be a bit daunting. The added challenge is matching all of the different parts and shop stock. Using Bias and Witworths mainly I found it's pretty difficult to try and match it all up (only can fit / check match in the shop and sometimes you need to use non preferred items / sizes) and compensate for your own's boat size and layout Though I'd share a few of my photos It's got Big Spare Battery (for all accessories) - trickled charged during the week. 1000 gph bilge pump Primary Value 1 * T Splitter (wanted Y shape but no stock in size) 1.5inch Tubing 4* Inlet / Outlets Bracket with scoop Didn't want such a strong pump but it fitted the scope available perfectly Attached V1 and V2 The setup works extremely well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooooled Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Top set up dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Using Bias and Whitworths mainly I found it's pretty difficult to try and match it all up. I've found that Bunnings have a huge range of the fittings at a fraction of the price of marine dealers. Then only purchase the speciality items from marine shops Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adammkelly Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Using Bias and Whitworths mainly I found it's pretty difficult to try and match it all up. I've found that Bunnings have a huge range of the fittings at a fraction of the price of marine dealers. Then only purchase the speciality items from marine shops Geoff Thanks for the TIPS! and feedback - your right about marine shops - bloody $12 just for an inlet / outlet fitting. Tried to get buckets from Bunnings but no good sizes and didn't think to check the irrigation section for fittings Probably all up about $300 bucks to build - with some spent on failed - 1st version setup. I'll try an upload a youtube. The back tank when running - is like a spa. A yakka even made it all the way home - and was swimming round the boat while we were washing it done. If you have a reasonable size boat - ditch the battery aerators - and get yourself a blidge pump! Valves are highly recommended - I can still only run my pump at half with current outlets - but works an absolute charm.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adammkelly Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) Uploaded a youtube .... ....... - just in case the below doesnt work much better when parked and have made improvements for last weekend. Bank tank is like a spa (good for squid) + many liveys - front great for keeper tank and yakkas - happily kept about 25 travs - last weekend all day. No big drain Budget spit Battery $150 Pump + Scoop $75 Outlets + tubing - $75-100 - probably underestimated build a little bit Edited May 30, 2012 by Adso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewic33 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Just wondering is the primary valve a 1 way valve also? (wouldn't the water siphon back out when the pump is turned off?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adammkelly Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 Just wondering is the primary valve a 1 way valve also? (wouldn't the water siphon back out when the pump is turned off?) Yes - it does! - would like some feedback / suggestions. Have found with the scoop - I can happily leave the pump running + get good flow. When moving I do need to close the valve to half - when settled happily runs at 3/4. Did have a learning experience on Saturday - didn't use tie downs (the bilge pump) on the filter / base - has only some push down clips to the strain / filter cover screwed to the scoop. My burley bomb (homemade) - was left down and pulled against my inflow tubes - and broke my positive power cable - so time for V3! I do carry a few corks (good suggestion for all boat kits) - was thinking worst case when I want to swtich the pumps - to cork the bottoms. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adammkelly Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 Yes - it does! - would like some feedback / suggestions. Have found with the scoop - I can happily leave the pump running + get good flow. When moving I do need to close the valve to half - when settled happily runs at 3/4. Did have a learning experience on Saturday - didn't use tie downs (the bilge pump) on the filter / base - has only some push down clips to the strain / filter cover screwed to the scoop. My burley bomb (homemade) - was left down and pulled against my inflow tubes - and broke my positive power cable - so time for V3! I do carry a few corks (good suggestion for all boat kits) - was thinking worst case when I want to swtich the pumps - to cork the bottoms. Any ideas? Also further too -have been thinking of adding a second valve - and having valve on both inlets - allowing me - to use 1 or 2 - and also resolve the drain out issue. Have no valve to the T junction then 2 valves to each tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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