Bilge pump running in reverse??

GlasV162

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Hello,
I just re-installed my bilge pump and didn't mark the wires--a dumb thing to do. The pump runs in automatic and manual mode, but it appears to be running backwards. Any advice on which wires to switch?
Thanks,
John
 

NYBo

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Re: Bilge pump running in reverse??

How many wires run to the pump, and what are their colors? Black goes to negative and brown and brown/white are the positive side.
 

joed

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Re: Bilge pump running in reverse??

The pump only has two wires. Swap them, either before or after the switch.
 

NYBo

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Re: Bilge pump running in reverse??

The pump only has two wires. Swap them, either before or after the switch.

A pump with an integrated float switch will have 3 wires.
 
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