Rule 360 GPH Boat Bilge Pump – 12V is a compact 12V DC marine pump designed to remove unwanted water collected inside a boat’s bilge compartment. It is a non-automatic bilge pump, meaning that it must be operated through a compatible manual panel switch or connected to a suitable float switch for water-level activation. This operating arrangement is useful for boat owners, vessel operators, and marine technicians who require direct control over bilge-water removal or want to integrate the pump into an existing bilge pumping system.

The Rule 360 has a published pumping capacity of 360 gallons per hour, equivalent to approximately 1,363 litres per hour. It operates from a 12V DC marine electrical supply and has a 3/4-inch or 19 mm discharge outlet for connection to a matching bilge discharge hose. These specifications make it a practical water-removal option for marine compartments where a compact pump and moderate pumping capacity are required.

According to the manufacturer’s pump reference guide, the unit measures approximately 3-7/8 inches or 99 mm in height and 2-7/8 inches or 74 mm in width. Its compact dimensions can assist installation in restricted bilge areas where space around batteries, plumbing, stringers, and other onboard equipment may be limited.

The manufacturer specifies a 4-amp fuse, a current draw of approximately 2.1 amps at 12V, and approximately 2.4 amps at 13.6V. Matching the pump with the specified electrical protection, suitable marine wiring, and a correctly rated control switch is important when planning the installation. The manufacturer also identifies 1231R as the replacement strainer reference for the 24DA model.

As a non-automatic pump, the Rule 360 can be used in a manually controlled system through an onboard panel switch. It may also form part of an automatic bilge arrangement when connected to an appropriate Rule float switch or another float switch.

The Rule 360 GPH Boat Bilge Pump is intended for managing collected bilge water and should be selected as part of a properly planned boat drainage system. Pump capacity should be considered together with vessel size, expected water accumulation, available installation space, and discharge-hose routing. It does not replace regular inspection of the hull, seacocks, plumbing connections, and other possible sources of water entry.

Key Features:

• Rule 360 GPH Boat Bilge Pump – 12V provides a published capacity of 360 GPH, or approximately 1,363 LPH, for removing collected water from suitable boat bilge compartments.
• Operates from a standard 12V DC marine electrical system.
• Non-automatic design allows operation through a compatible panel switch or float switch.
• Features a 3/4-inch or 19 mm discharge outlet for a matching bilge hose.
• Compact dimensions of approximately 99 mm high and 74 mm wide.
• Manufacturer-specified current draw of 2.1 amps at 12V and 2.4 amps at 13.6V.
• Requires a manufacturer-specified 4-amp fuse.
• Replacement strainer reference is listed as 1231R.
• Compatible with selected Rule float switches and marine panel switches.

Applications / Suitable For:

• Rule 360 GPH Boat Bilge Pump – 12V is suitable for removing accumulated water from marine bilge compartments where its 12V supply, compact dimensions and 360 GPH capacity meet the vessel’s requirements.
• Manually operated bilge systems are controlled through an onboard panel switch.
• Automatic bilge-water removal systems when connected to a compatible float switch.
• Small marine compartments with limited mounting space.
• Boats equipped with a suitable 12V DC electrical system.
• Auxiliary or secondary water-removal locations where the pump capacity has been properly assessed.
• Replacement installations requiring a Rule 24DA or M24DA bilge pump.
• Installations using a 3/4-inch or 19 mm bilge discharge hose.

FAQs:

Q: What is the Rule 360 GPH Boat Bilge Pump – 12V used for?
A: It is used to remove water collected in a boat’s bilge compartment and discharge it through a connected 3/4-inch hose.

Q: Is the Rule 360 GPH Boat Bilge Pump automatic?
A: No. It is a non-automatic pump. It requires a manual panel switch or a compatible float switch for water-level activation.

Q: What voltage and outlet size does the pump use?
A: The pump operates on 12V DC and has a 3/4-inch or 19 mm discharge outlet.