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Smacker hand impact like Drifter pictured and Bernie has confirmed is what I have always used with success.

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They smell a lot like a carp.

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I would start with the easiest test first. Remove battery from boat fully charged. Go to local auto place and have it load tested. There is no point looking for a down line problem when the foundation is the battery and it is not proven to be solid.

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I am using the lowrance DI and it shows a whole world that the regular transducer misses. The 800 khz is not read as an average of the size of the cone in depth. It is read as a line or 2 D beam and has the instant update of a flasher with the ease of reading information of a graph. Kind of hard to explain with out getting long winded but I use a flasher for high speed reading, my graph for running in lower speeds than 30 mph and my 800 for trolling speeds and less. They all have a good use but it is up to the operator to learn what it is telling you.

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I still hold with replacing the switch. Filing the points can cause a hotspot if done incorrectly and cause the contacts to arc and weld themselves in the on position.

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Well done a nice boat score for sure.

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Ribbits are the bomb. They even have a special twin hook weighted and unweighted to make sure they work correctly.

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Good thoughts thank you for sharing.

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Sorry, perhaps I could have been a bit more precise ......

 

When I say switch, I have power running from a mini panel in my shed to a switch (like a light switch) that then runs to the pump.

I use this light switch to turn the power off to the pump when I leave and on again when I go back up.

I dont actually hit any switch on the pump (it is a jet pump) itself........

 

So, when the pump acts up or does not start, I turn the power off (from the light switch) then immediately flick it back on......at this point the pump fires up again and things are back to normal.

 

Thanks for all your responses.....

 

Meely

You have added a new element to this saga and that is unless the switch is a heavy duty light switch rated for 15 amps it could also be the issue. I would turn off the circuit breaker and remove the switch. Replace the switch with a heavy duty switch rated for the amp # on the fuse box for the pump. If it has a 15 on it it is a 15 amp fuse 20 etc. If after you do this it cuts out do not touch anything. Remove the cover off of the grey switch that is on the pump look to see if the contacts are open or appear closed. Look at the gauge if it still works and see if what the pressure reads. If the contacts are closed and there is less than 20 lbs of pressure tap the contacts with a non conductive item. If the pump comes on then replace the switch and replace or clear out the 1/8 tube. If it does not come on then test for voltage at the switch with a multi meter. If you are not sure of how to do this stop and have someone who is come out and test for you.

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Good thing they didn't ask my Grandpa he used to answer that question with " Does it fit between 2 crackers?" or " does it have two eyes?"

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You never did say if it was a jet pump or a submersible, i'm asuming it

is a jet pump since it is at your cottage. You will only find a 6"x3/8 brass nipple on a submersible set up, on a jet pump set up you will

find a 1/8 tube that runs from the pressure swich to the head of the pump checkit to see if it is plugged or the fitting going into the head of the pump. Another thing to do is when it happens next time carefully take the grey cover off the pressure switch when the power is on and see if the points are open or closed. If the points are closed and your pump is not running there could be a problem with that switch. Trouble shooting

a pump is hard to do with out a multi meter.

You are correct Chappee thanks for the info. Shallow well pumps are very rare in my neck of the woods I haven't seen one in years and forgot to consider them in this answer.

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glad to hear Mike now we can put this thread back to sleep.

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Replace the squareD switch. It is the gray unit that the wire run into two from power and two to the pump. Look inside of the cover to see if it is 20/40 or a 30/60 switch (cut in cut out pressure). Look carefully at the way it is wired before you take it apart if you wire it wrong you will ruin the new switch instantly and blow the breaker. I also advise you to replace the 3/8th X 6" brass tube it is usually full of debris/scale and will effect the accuracy of the pump pressure.

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nice pictures Lew but you forgot to blurr the background. lol

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Good reminder Paul congratulations and thanks

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Beat me to it. Glad it is fixed Lew.

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Cheap sunglasses are bad for your eyes. If you are looking for quality then you pay for quality. If you haven't ever owned a pair of glasses that are optically correct and protect your eyes then you will not know what you are missing. My last lenses were prescription with photo grading and polarized were not cheap however they make a day in the sun a breeze without eye strain and protects my eyes from damage.

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I want to live there,,,,and yes Misfish the history of some of these old buildings would have us spellbound.

I pretty sure you can but I would start getting it buttoned up winter starts again in 3 weeks up there in your neck of the woods.

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They usually spawn out after they disappear from the deep water points. If you are catching them in 6ft or less of water and the area in shallows are showing circle (spawning beds) then the spawn has started. The good news is if you take a few for the pan you will not hurt the crappie population just hold off the fish fry till after if you can. lol

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Bass Pro sends you a get well soon card because you haven't been in for two weeks.

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I am sure Rob is keeping the concerns of all of his members in his decisions. Hope you get it solved Rob.

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Save the money up and get a Spiel creation the way they are built and the materials he uses make a big difference..They are responsible for me being able to feel a lot of the fish I used to miss because of poor building quality of mass produced rods. Yes some of the mass produced rods are good and it isn't till you are worming and have had both will you truly appreciate the handmade rods.

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With a good introduction and a little history you might get someone comfortable enough to invite you to go fishing with them. Then an offer of gas and a good sandwich will get you invited back. Welcome to the board remember the more you give here the more you receive.

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Might I suggest a 2" pvc tube for the roof rack with bungiee cords. Use a piece of 1" thermocell on the rod before inserting and you are bullet proof on damage. Remove the reel and store inside the car. Price is extremely cheap.

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Tungsten has it uses but it is in a very few instances it works better. I use it for fishing grass matts it catches less weeds. I don't feel it is worth the extra cost to be eco friendly. I use them mostly on a shaky jig set up so the clacking is not prevalent since it is in weedy conditions.

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