Alternative bilge pump

Dave Diefenderfer said:
I have a 20V wet/dry shop vac that I have used to remove the water that did not drain through the plug, but this unit is pretty slick!

https://mellif-tools.com/products/m...r-pump-cordless-720gph?variant=44474543472829
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I've been looking at the milwaukee version, but haven't pulled the trigger. Do you know how they do to suck up the last drops? Are they like a vacuum that gets everything or a pump that can't suck unless the pump is full and leaves some behind?
 
tod osier said:
I've been looking at the milwaukee version, but haven't pulled the trigger. Do you know how they do to suck up the last drops? Are they like a vacuum that gets everything or a pump that can't suck unless the pump is full and leaves some behind?
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I have no experience with it, just saw it advertised. I have purchased a couple tools from Mellif, and have been quite happy. Though I see that what they offer varies from time to time. I have the blower/inflator that is a handy tool in the shop for cleaning out dust from areas. I also have the small grass/hedge handheld trimmer that I carry for cutting brush for grassing the hide.
 
Dave Diefenderfer said:
I have no experience with it, just saw it advertised. I have purchased a couple tools from Mellif, and have been quite happy. Though I see that what they offer varies from time to time. I have the blower/inflator that is a handy tool in the shop for cleaning out dust from areas. I also have the small grass/hedge handheld trimmer that I carry for cutting brush for grassing the hide.
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Oh, OK.
 
Chris Hughes said:
Tod-
We have the Milwaukee type at work. I will ask the kid that goes around pumping out all the Dinghy's ,see what he what he thinks of it.
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Thanks, that would be good to know. They are spendy if you buy the name brand ones, and since I've known they existed I've had a half a dozen jobs that they would have been nice to have for.
 
tod osier said:
I've been looking at the milwaukee version, but haven't pulled the trigger. Do you know how they do to suck up the last drops? Are they like a vacuum that gets everything or a pump that can't suck unless the pump is full and leaves some behind?
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Both the Mellif brand and the Milwaukee use an impeller pump. The impeller is a "pump" action and not a vacuum effect. I do not own either but to me it looks like the Mellif impeller may be a more robust impeller. Reviews for both brands indicate that the pumps will indeed leave some water behind.
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Huntindave McCann said:
Both the Mellif brand and the Milwaukee use an impeller pump. The impeller is a "pump" action and not a vacuum effect. I do not own either but to me it looks like the Mellif impeller may be a more robust impeller. Reviews for both brands indicate that the pumps will indeed leave some water behind.
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That was my guess, thanks Dave, and my hesitation to buy one. We have a cheap shop vac that we use, but battery powered sure would be nice. Milwaukee does make a battery shop vac too, I think. :oops:
 
For smaller boats, these are great--and no batteries to fail. I find a big bailer is quicker if the water is more than inch or so deep, but these take care of what's left quickly. I also have a sponge in the boat, which is handy for getting the last few drops. Two of my boats and all of my canoes have no plugs, so I am highly experienced. ;)
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Jeff Reardon said:
For smaller boats, these are great--and no batteries to fail. I find a big bailer is quicker if the water is more than inch or so deep, but these take care of what's left quickly. I also have a sponge in the boat, which is handy for getting the last few drops. Two of my boats and all of my canoes have no plugs, so I am highly experienced. ;)
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They do work well, we have one for the raft and it really does move water.
 
Jeff Reardon said:
For smaller boats, these are great--and no batteries to fail. I find a big bailer is quicker if the water is more than inch or so deep, but these take care of what's left quickly. I also have a sponge in the boat, which is handy for getting the last few drops. Two of my boats and all of my canoes have no plugs, so I am highly experienced. ;)
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Manual Bilge Pumps | West Marine

Check out our Manual Bilge Pumps and more from West Marine!
www.westmarine.com www.westmarine.com
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Those are nice pumps, I have one. And I have various sponges to get that last little drop. My only objection to a manual pump is when fighting for your life trying to get home, I prefer both hands free to run the motor or row. This from personal experience.
 
I got to see the Milwaukee pump in action today,it does the job well enough, but it does not completely leave the bilge dry. You definitely need to sponge up the remaining bit of water.
 
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