one way valve for Bilge pump outlet? [Archive]

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dregsz

06-04-2005, 02:19 AM

Hi All,
I have a low profile Sleekcraft SST.
My bilge outlet sits below the waterline when I have full gas tanks and is suspect for leaking water back into the bilges.
Does anyone know of one way valves for bilge outlet hoses?
Thanks
Evan

06-05-2005, 07:32 AM

Go to your local plumbing supply house and get a gate style check valve. Install it in line and this will take care of your problem.

058

06-05-2005, 08:04 AM

No real need for a check valve, just loop the discharge hose higher that the waterline.

Panic Button

06-05-2005, 08:35 AM

Lowes PVC check valve, $2.99

HP350SC

06-05-2005, 10:16 AM

No real need for a check valve, just loop the discharge hose higher that the waterline.
There you go, good solution. I would even go to a rubber type hose and clamp it at the outlet. If the cheesy plastic hose fell off, you would take on water AND have no bilge pump :supp:

SmokinLowriderSS

06-05-2005, 02:55 PM

Cheezy plastic hose?!?!?!!?!? I'll have you know my Taylor is equipped with the finest 4-feet of garden hose ever made in 1978. :D :D