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Vitamin Sea
15-07-2009, 11:27 AM
G'Day all

Was in the local ( Wynnum ) Supercheap Sunday morning, saw a 2000gph pump for $59.90 and a float switch for $18.50, usual made in China job for SCA.

They had 12 mth warranty.

Was considering getting one, has anyone had any experience with them?

Obviously not a Johnson / Rule etc, but........................

I have a 1400 GPH on the boat now, but not hooked up to a float switch.

Thanks

Bill

finga
15-07-2009, 11:50 AM
Where are the Johnson/Rule made??

SgBFish
15-07-2009, 01:22 PM
Most of the stuff at SCA is cheep Chinese rubbish why would these pumps be any different?

Vitamin Sea
15-07-2009, 01:23 PM
finga

Rule is evidentley made in the USA, not sure about johnson, snippit from well known catalogue. Rule 2000 GPH 24 Volt Bilge Pump (http://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?item=67007&search123=bilge+pump&intAbsolutePage=3) 67007$239.90http://www.whitworths.com.au/images/icon_trans.gif


4 times better / reliable:-/

Thanks

VS

SgBFish
15-07-2009, 01:31 PM
What you could do that would make friends with the SCA staff is take the pump out of the box take it over to the batteries in the shop sit there all day turning it on and off dry and see how it goes.

A couple of hundred times should be enough.

FNQCairns
15-07-2009, 01:36 PM
I might take my chances with a cheap pump in the short term but consider the switch must be good quality, hard to trick from working and long life.

What about one of these (see below) straight away + a cheap pump then upgrade later to a better pump ASAP at least then you will at some point end up with quality good gear sooner or later.


http://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?cat=133&item=84771&intAbsolutePage=1

cheers fnq

ozbee
15-07-2009, 03:56 PM
i actually fitted the above pump as a secondary in case the first one failed. it is the basic mercury switch so wont be much different as any other. ive had the housing give way on johonson pumps and rule doesnt always lock in well enough in sharp chop up here.

SCA is a very large maker of pumps for many applications so i wouldn't be surprised it is a far better quality than ruhle or Johnson pumps which overall are adequate but in no ways brilliant.

finding_time
15-07-2009, 07:46 PM
As far as i know both ruhle and johnson pumps are now made in china and this is also the reason why neither of them seem to last over a year now!!! I've still got a USA made ruhle on the cat it's must be nearly 5 years old and it gets used alot ( last trip 64 hrs straight without a stop) and it's still going strong ! I dont know what i'll do when it packs it in but it wont be replaced with a new ruhle or johnson thats for sure!!

Ian

black runner
15-07-2009, 08:28 PM
As far as i know both ruhle and johnson pumps are now made in china and this is also the reason why neither of them seem to last over a year now!!! I've still got a USA made ruhle on the cat it's must be nearly 5 years old and it gets used alot ( last trip 64 hrs straight without a stop) and it's still going strong ! I dont know what i'll do when it packs it in but it wont be replaced with a new ruhle or johnson thats for sure!!

Ian

Ian, what will you be using instead?

finga
16-07-2009, 07:13 AM
finga

Rule is evidentley made in the USA, not sure about johnson, snippit from well known catalogue. Rule 2000 GPH 24 Volt Bilge Pump (http://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?item=67007&search123=bilge+pump&intAbsolutePage=3) 67007$239.90http://www.whitworths.com.au/images/icon_trans.gif


4 times better / reliable:-/

Thanks

VS


As far as i know both ruhle and johnson pumps are now made in china and this is also the reason why neither of them seem to last over a year now!!! I've still got a USA made ruhle on the cat it's must be nearly 5 years old and it gets used alot ( last trip 64 hrs straight without a stop) and it's still going strong ! I dont know what i'll do when it packs it in but it wont be replaced with a new ruhle or johnson thats for sure!!

Ian
I thought they were all made in China. But told the contrary and then otherwise.
I dunno. Some more googling is needed :P

Vitamin Sea
16-07-2009, 10:24 AM
I thought they were all made in China. But told the contrary and then otherwise.
I dunno. Some more googling is needed :P


Hi Finga

So did I mate until I saw this

Key Benefits & Features:

Made in the USA this pump has a specially designed motor for maximum capacity and reliable long life, fully sealed and protected from damage when run dry, with automatic air-lock release. Fully submersible. 3 year warranty.

Capacity: 2000 GPH
Voltage: 24 Volts
Size: 152mm x 108mm
Hose ID: 1 1/8''Unless of course they are telling furfies


Thanks

Bill

finga
16-07-2009, 04:38 PM
Giudday Vitamin boy...mate for sure the bigger ones are US made...what about the smaller ones and when was the website updated??
Cheers then
Scott

finga
16-07-2009, 06:04 PM
OK here's a couple of links.
What brand are these pumps
http://panu.manufacturer.globalsources.com/si/6007000441050/pdtl/Gas-water/1005171295/Gas-Water-Pump.htm

http://panu.manufacturer.globalsources.com/si/6007000441050/pdtl/Marine-equipment/1005201687/Marine-Equipment.htm

They're definitely Chinese.
Out of curiosity have a gander at the rest of their products.
http://panu.manufacturer.globalsources.com/si/6007000441050/Showroom/3000000149681/ALL.htm
Surprising what high end gismo's are Chinese so if you think Chinese crap is crap another think might be in order.

finding_time
16-07-2009, 06:47 PM
And what about these?

http://panu.manufacturer.globalsources.com/si/6007000441050/pdtl/Marine-equipment/1009150835/Marine-Equipment.htm

ian

Vitamin Sea
16-07-2009, 07:16 PM
Giudday Vitamin boy...mate for sure the bigger ones are US made...what about the smaller ones and when was the website updated??
Cheers then
Scott


Fair while since I've been called boy, Scotty

I wish:(

You are more than likely correct about the updates, I do have my suspicions;)

Cheers


Bill

Vitamin Sea
16-07-2009, 07:20 PM
And what about these?

http://panu.manufacturer.globalsources.com/si/6007000441050/pdtl/Marine-equipment/1009150835/Marine-Equipment.htm

ian


Think I should give Mr Chung a call Ian?

Pumps do have some interesting uses

Key Specifications/Special Features:

Great for boats with shore power
Protecting basements from flooding
Long lasting and impact resistant housing
Pumping capacity: 1,500gphCheers

Bill