Bilge pump splice failure!


So, I noticed, during my normal checks, that the bilge pump in my engine room wasn't working. In trouble shooting, I found that the splice, using a water resistant connector sits all the down in the bottom of the bilge. Yes, right where there is normally water left over when the bilge pump turns off. And yes, I normally vacuum that water out, during maintenance, but ever time it rains I get some in there. The connector had just about come apart. I remade the connection, using shrinkable butt connectors, heat shrink, and waterproof tape. Also I secured the splice above any possibility of water intrusion. I was quite surprised to find this on a Formula. Hopefully it is just a mistake, and not done on a regular basis. This might be something you other PC owners might want to check. There is enough slack in the wires, to get the connection up out of the water, if it's not too late.
 
Back
Top