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Bilge Pumps

500GPH 12V Submersible Boat Bilge Pump – CH8028

SKU: MXCH8028500

$45.00
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Keep your boat's bilge clear of unwanted water with the CH8028 500GPH 12V submersible bilge pump, available from Port O' Call Boating in Warana on the Sunshine Coast. Designed for efficient marine drainage, this compact electric pump delivers a nominal flow rate of approximately 1,893 litres per hour. Its space-saving design makes it suitable for small boats, dinghies, fishing boats and recreational vessels requiring dependable bilge water removal.

Key benefits

Key Benefits

  • - 500GPH nominal pumping capacity
  • - 12V DC electric operation
  • - Compact submersible centrifugal design
  • - Suitable for small and medium recreational boats
  • - Designed for bilge water removal
  • - Can be connected to a compatible external float switch for automatic operation
  • - Suitable for replacement and new installations
  • - Compact construction for confined bilge spaces

Specifications & Dimensions

  • - Model: CH8028
  • - Product Type: Submersible Electric Bilge Pump
  • - Voltage: 12V DC
  • - Operating Voltage Range: 10–14V DC
  • - Nominal Flow Rate: 500 US gallons per hour
  • - Metric Flow Rate: Approximately 1,893L/h (31.5L/min)
  • - Current Draw: 3A nominal; up to 4A listed by another supplier
  • - Maximum Pumping Head: 3m (9.8ft)
  • - Discharge Outlet: 19mm (3/4")
  • - Overall Dimensions: Approximately 108 × 70 × 92mm (4.25 × 2.76 × 3.62")
  • - Electrical Cable Length: Approximately 950mm (37.4")
  • - Weight: Approximately 340g (0.75lb)
  • - Pump Type: Submersible centrifugal
  • - Housing Material: ABS plastic
  • - Operation: Non-automatic; external switching required

Suitable Applications

  • - Aluminium dinghies and tinnies
  • - Fishing boats
  • - Recreational runabouts
  • - Trailer boats
  • - Small cabin boats
  • - Auxiliary bilge drainage systems
  • - Replacement bilge pump installations

Important Installation & Fitment Information

  • - Designed for 12V DC marine electrical systems.
  • - Suits a 19mm (3/4") internal diameter discharge hose.
  • - Install at a low point in the bilge with the inlet unobstructed.
  • - Use suitable marine-grade wiring, switching and correctly rated fuse protection.
  • - An external float switch is required for automatic operation.
  • - Actual pumping capacity decreases with discharge height, hose length and restrictions.
  • - Do not use for pumping fuel, oil or flammable liquids.
  • - Not intended as the vessel's only emergency dewatering system.

Signs the Bilge Pump Needs Replacing

  • - Pump fails to start when switched on
  • - Reduced or inconsistent water flow
  • - Excessive motor noise or vibration
  • - Blocked or damaged impeller
  • - Corroded electrical connections
  • - Cracked or damaged pump housing
  • - Intermittent operation or overheating

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