Bilge Pump Running

[Nosnibor]

Twice now I have been doing something in my boat on land and notice that I can hear the bilge pump running inside. I open up the engine compartment and I see a pool of foam and the bilge grinding away. I have to pull the plug to make it stop and all the foam dissipates. Does anyone know what could cause this? I have no idea how long it is running and worried it could kill the battery if it is going for days. Thanks.

 

[rcguy]

The float is stuck in the open position or the micro switch is going bad. I believe it's time for a new bilge pump.

 

[Albysure]

...had the same issue here and wanted to try something before I bought a new one...I had to take my bilge sensor out and let it sit in the hot sun on the concrete all day....installed and working good now....

 

[Seadoobuddy]

Check the inside of the pick up area for pieces of leaves or misc junk. Although I would think that debris would prevent it from coming on .....but you never know.

 

[Coastiejoe]

Float and or sensor are really all it could be.

 

[Nosnibor]

Mine has like a blue button I can press and I think if I pull it will just come off all the way...is that how I would get into it or do I need to unscrew it from the hull?

 

[Coastiejoe]

Mine has like a blue button I can press and I think if I pull it will just come off all the way...is that how I would get into it or do I need to unscrew it from the hull?

Most pumps are removable from a bracket that is mounted or glued to the hull.