Bait pump & Washdown pump

[Mad-One]

Hi Guy's.....I have a tsunami 800gph through hull bait tank pump and was wondering if I put a Y connector in the hose could I draw water for my washdown pump through it as well or do I need a dual port pump

Cheers Phil

[dnej]

Phil,
I set up a small el cheapo bilge pump on the stern, and it does the job well enough, so I see no reason why your idea would not work. Not a great deal of pressure, but it does the bait board and the pods.
David

[Mad-One]

Thanks David .........Thats what I have now but I want to add a washdown pump to it as in the pic attached

[Spaniard_King]

Phill,

you need to put a tee peice in before the bait pump so both pumps suck from the ocean and not throught one another.

[finga]

You could even use two pressure switches and a couple of solenoids to make it all automatic. But that'll be just more stuff to play up

[John Buoy]

Thanks David .........Thats what I have now but I want to add a washdown pump to it as in the pic attached

I use a similar set up and all is fine as long as you dont use both at the same time and shut off one valve at the Y connector.
Also my bait pump is a standard vertical rule pump on the transom with a pick up that allows me
to use either pump whilst underway.

Regards Frank

[jtpython]

I just put in a Johnson pump and had something similar to you with a bait tank but because i didn't think it would keep up and i'd have to switch it on to keep johnsons pump to be able to get water i removed the aerator pump and put another connector inlet to it and done away with the bait tank............ If i need it i'll just fill it via the Johnson pump. They build up pressure then stay pressurised when ya need it goes well.
Jt

[Seahorse]

I Got A 500 Rhule On Transom To Run Bait Tank.
Just Before Line Enters Bait Tank, I Put In A T Piece With A Tap.
I Then Run A Piece Of Garden Hose About 2 Met Long With A Click On Spray Attachment.
When I Use Tank Tap Is Off. When I Want To Use Hose I Turn Tap And Allows Water To Flow.
Not A Lot Of Pressure But Enough To Wash Bait Board And Hose Down Gunnels, Fill Bucket Etc.

Cheers
Greg

[Seahorse]

My First Attempt At Drawing.
WHAT MINE LOOKS LIKE.

[Seahorse]

I Just Checked.
That Certainly Didnt Work.
Better Just To Take A Pic I Guess.
No More Drawing For Me.

[Mad-One]

thats basically how mine is at the moment but i want to put a washdown pump onto it for more pressure when washing blood off the floor(carpet) I have a y piece that I can turn one or the other hose off.
Thanks for all the replies guy's

Cheers Phil