i have enjoyed the thread about the water from the bilge pump sloshing back from the hose when the pump shuts off because i used to think i was the only one who couldnt figure out a way to stop this.if we sent a man to the moon in 1969, cant someone figure out a pump system that is good to the last drop? i cant but i am sure that there is someone out there who has solved this annoying problem. (and i am not going to buy a dripless shaft in the near future) -- bruce adornato amelia krogen 42 sf

Easy, Dual setup. Diaphragm (ala PAR) pump in low area, ideal in a concentrating sump. Then a LARGE capacity centrifugal pump mounted a bit higher. Idea is: Normal de-watering tasks are taken care of by the PAR pump, I have a manual switch on mine and can get all but the last 1/2" of water out. And all of that is easly contained in the sump. If the water rises to the level of the Big Boy, it can take over. I also wire an alarm to the high water pump as well. One note: make sure to put a screen on the inlet of the PAR pumps. Anything small can interfere with them working. Easy to fix (just remove the top and clean out the valves), but still a pain... -al- ----- Original Message ----- From: "badornato" <adornato@gmail.com> > i cant but i am sure that there is someone out there who has solved this > annoying problem.