In the past I've only built ballast systems using simer pumps but I've decided to try the aerator route. I'm doing it myself and I'm doing it on the cheap. Here's what I've got so far.
Tsunami 1200 aerator pump for filling $27
Attwood 500 aerator pump for draining $15
a 1&1/4" thru hull for filling $5
a 3/4" thru hull for draining $5
2 3/4" pvc check valves $12
all the pvc pipe, T's and elbows I'm gonna need.
An old fly high fat seat that only has two drains on the top of it.
Here's a pic of what I'm thinking.
Oh, and I'm putting it in a 95 sunsetter dd so I only want one line entering the sack and I want it on the drivers side.
My worry is that the check valve after the intake will cause a vacuum. So, since I've never done this before any help you can give will be appreciated. I was planning on putting a check valve after the exit pump, but if the exit is high enough I don't think I'll need to.
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