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Brand: Attwood
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With the Sahara Automatic Bilge Pump S500, everything is contained in one compact package-pump, wire seals, strainer and mercury-free switch. It's compact size and low profile design allows quick and easy installation in tight spaces. From its stainless steel shaft to caulked and tinned wiring, everything is designed for durability. Water flows around the pump chamber and absorbs motor heat to increase pump efficiency and service life. The high efficiency motor uses best-quality bearings and state-of-the-art brushes, alloys and magnets. The internal float switch is simple and reliable and is mercury free. Sized for boats up to approximately 17'. 500GPH at open flow. 350GPH at 3.3' head. Draws only 1.5 amps at open flow! 3/4" hose outlet.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
2.6 stars
(based on 8 reviews)
43% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Corrosion resistant(4), Installs easily(4), Practical(3)
Best Uses:
Small boat(3)
Describe Yourself:
Recreational(6)
 
pump
By peteVerified Purchaser from Suwannee florida on 8/21/2008
Pros:
Corrosion Resistant, Installs Easily, Practical, Quiet, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
High Usage, Small Boat
Describe Yourself:
Competitive
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Attwood Attwood Sahara 500 GPH Bilge Pump:

works great

 
easy to install ,works as it should
By big alVerified Purchaser from st.marks ,fl. on 8/21/2008
Pros:
Corrosion Resistant, Installs Easily, Practical, Quiet, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Large Boat, Low Usage
Describe Yourself:
Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Attwood Attwood Sahara 500 GPH Bilge Pump:

nothing outstanding good value/good product

 
auto function does not
By Recykaler from Lisbon Maine on 8/8/2008
Pros:
Corrosion Resistant, Installs Easily
Best Uses:
Small Boat
Describe Yourself:
Recreational
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Attwood Attwood Sahara 500 GPH Bilge Pump:

The pump itself works great. The auto function does not. Attwood replaced it quickly

 
Just what I was looking for.
By vsp5156Verified Purchaser from Christiansburg, VA on 8/4/2008
Pros:
Corrosion Resistant, Installs Easily, Practical
Describe Yourself:
Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Attwood Attwood Sahara 500 GPH Bilge Pump:

Used this pump to replace another Atwood pump that still worked even though the pevious owner did not care for the bilge very well. Really like it because the float is internal to the package and does not look like an add-on.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
lasted about 3 months no good!
By Bass mate from North Carolina on 5/11/2008
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Attwood Attwood Sahara 500 GPH Bilge Pump:

Lasted about 3 moths then burned out, I used it very little.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
not reliabe
By Lucephus from Nassau bahamas on 8/5/2007
Describe Yourself:
Recreational

Comments about Attwood Attwood Sahara 500 GPH Bilge Pump:

Second pump installed failed same as the first. Float switch stops functioning about 2-3 months.Not recommended, [...].

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
avoid this pump
By mudcreek from moriches ny on 8/1/2007
Pros:
none
Cons:
Impractical
Best Uses:
none
Describe Yourself:
Competitive, Recreational
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Attwood Attwood Sahara 500 GPH Bilge Pump:

on my third and last none in a one year old boston whaler montauk.burns out af the slightest debris gets to the impeeller

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Not for saltwater
By JohnVerified Reviewer from Port Aransas, Tx. on 7/9/2007
Cons:
Corrodes, lasts 2 years tops
Best Uses:
Small Boat
Describe Yourself:
Recreational, saltwater fisherman
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Attwood Attwood Sahara 500 GPH Bilge Pump:

Doesn't last in saltwater 1 good year then auto doesn't work.

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