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Re: As strum box is the pickup...
By:Dave Braun
Date: 9/24/2001, 1:23 pm
In Response To: As strum box is the pickup... (Brian Nystrom)

: ...at the end of the intake hose. It's typically a slotted or grooved tube or
: box that strains out any large objects that could clog or jam the pump.
: They cna be purchased or easily fabricated from PVC pipe or fittings.

Brian has it right, and in addition it lowers the point of intake for a 1" or 1.5" hose when ran horziontally allowing for the removal of more water.
Dave Braun

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Dan St. Gean -- 9/20/2001, 3:32 pm
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Jim Owens -- 9/21/2001, 7:42 pm
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Pete Roszyk -- 9/25/2001, 11:03 am
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Dave Braun -- 9/24/2001, 12:34 pm
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Brian Nystrom -- 9/24/2001, 1:07 pm
Re: hands free bilge pumps?
Jim Owens -- 9/24/2001, 1:00 pm
As strum box is the pickup...
Brian Nystrom -- 9/24/2001, 1:10 pm
Re: As strum box is the pickup...
Dave Braun -- 9/24/2001, 1:23 pm
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