Feedback on bait / bilge pumps

[Pickles]

Hey Raiders I’d appreciate feedback about who has found a reliable bait / bilge pump. 

Ive installed Johnson, Rule and Chinese copy of the previous model Rule ( round base- not new oval shape) and had all fail, on my 5th replacement in 14 months.

What are suggestions on a good quality pump- don’t really care about price, I want reliability

thanks

[Nolongeramember]

I have used Rule 500 size for years now and they last a long time if you take care of them. Did yours fail for any reason that you know of?

I see them fail a lot when stuff gets caught inside the impeller and the motor burns out. It’s possible that something can get caught temporarily without you knowing, making the motor work extra hard and severely reduce its life. For this reason I recommend fitting the optional metal screen and check and clean it after every trip. Have the pump properly fused and don’t run them dry or when underway unless it’s being fed water so it doesn’t overheat. 

Edited April 17, 2019 by Hateanchors

[zmk1962]

Rule 360GPH ... I've had 2 in 20yrs ... they last. Mine is in the water all the time and on 95% of the time when i'm on the water - including when underway.  

Cheers Zoran

[Coswecanfly]

Following as I'm about to install a bilge and live bait pump and have had my eye on the new oval rule for bilge and round rule for live bait tank. 

[Berleyguts]

I just fitted a replacement Johnson 500gph this afternoon. More for convenience than anything else. The last one lasted me 5 years.

Edited April 18, 2019 by Berleyguts