Electronic Bilge Pump Switch, Positive SwitchingThe Bilge-Mate is a solid state, automatic, electronic bilge pump switch designed to relpace mechanical float switches.Simply connect the wires of the 2.5 foot cable provided and place the Bilge-Mate into the lowest portion of the bilge to be pumped.It will operate in any position, automatically monitoring the level of water in your bilge, switching the pump on and turning it off when empty.No mechanical parts to fail, foul or jam. Built-in delay prevents false operation.It will work in the cleanest or nastiest of bilges.Impervious to oil, gas, diesel or other contaminates found in bilges.Rated 12-36 Volt DC, 15 Amps, wait state draws only 2 mAWhen the bilge water level touches the stainless steel sensors, the pump is activated after a 20-30 second delay.The pump runs while the sensors are wet and continues for 15-20 seconds after the sensors are dried.Dimensions: 2.75″ (L) x 2.75″ (W) x 2.38″ (H)Power Cord 2.5 Foot LengthPositive Switching Circuit, Wiring Diagram IncludedFeatures: Maintenance free No moving parts Easy installation No mounting required Eliminates pump cycling due to boat movement Maintenance free Potted solid state electronics / hermetically sealed Meets/exceeds ABYC, NMMA, USCG standardsBocatech IncBTBIMA-pos