Rule pumps are reliable marine bilge pumps known for their durability and efficiency. They are commonly used in boats and yachts to remove excess water from the bilge area, ensuring the vessel remains dry and safe. Rule pumps come in various sizes and models to accommodate different types of vessels and water pumping needs. Rule pumps, manufactured by Rule Industries, are renowned for their robustness and effectiveness in marine applications. These submersible bilge pumps, available in various sizes such as 2000 GPH and 4000 GPH, are designed to keep your bilge clear of nuisance water, ensuring optimal performance even in demanding conditions. Boaters can find a wide selection of Rule pumps, including non-automatic and fully automated models, at reputable marine plumbing shops or online retailers like Amazon.com, offering the ultimate pumping performance for maintaining a dry bilge.
1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Rule 35A - Rule-A-Matic Float Switch is a high-performance, mercury-free float switch designed for automatic on/off control of bilge pumps in marine environments. With a maximum current capacity of 14 amps, it ensures reliable operation for various pump types, offering eco-friendly water level detection and control. Its compact design allows for easy installation in confined spaces, while the durable, corrosion-resistant construction ensures long-lasting performance in harsh conditions. The Rule-A-Matic Float Switch prevents rapid on/off cycling, extending pump life and enhancing overall system reliability. This essential marine accessory is perfect for boat owners who need efficient water management, providing automatic pump operation for peace of mind while out on the water.
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€ 54,49
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Rule 40A - Rule-a-Matic Plus Float Switch is a durable and reliable component for automatic bilge pump control. Measuring 120mm x 60mm x 90mm, it handles up to 20 amps and features an impact-resistant cover, high abrasion-resistant wire, and a manual test function. Mercury-free and available with an optional fuse holder, it comes in a package measuring 24.00cm x 16.00cm x 16.00cm and weighs about 0.44 kg.
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€ 68,87
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT Introducing the Rule-a-Matic Plus - a compact and durable automatic bilge pump control with a manual test feature and integrated fuse holder for added safety. Upgrade your boat with this efficient and reliable tool today.
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€ 74,41
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Rule 42 3-Way Lit Panel Switch is a reliable and efficient control panel designed for automatically controlled bilge pumps in marine environments. Compatible with 24V and 32V DC systems, this switch features a red LED light that indicates when the pump is running, ensuring easy monitoring. Its fail-safe design prevents the pump from being left on during manual operation, protecting your equipment and conserving battery power. Constructed from corrosion-resistant black stainless steel, the Rule 42 is built to withstand the harsh conditions of marine environments. This compact, durable switch is easy to install, making it perfect for boats and watercraft needing reliable water management. Additionally, the backlit panel ensures visibility in low-light conditions, enhancing safety. With its seamless integration with automatic bilge and float switches, the Rule 42 offers peace of mind, ensuring your bilge pump operates only when necessary and reducing maintenance efforts.
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€ 57,65
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Rule 43 - 3-Way Lit Rocker Switch is an essential component for controlling bilge pumps in 12V DC marine systems. Designed for easy and safe operation, this switch features a red light indicator that clearly shows when the pump is running. With a fail-safe design, it prevents the pump from being left on unintentionally in manual mode. This switch is perfect for use in boats and other marine vessels, offering reliable performance in harsh environments. It includes a fuse holder (fuse not supplied), ensuring safe and effective protection when connected to Rule pumps. Compact and durable, the Rule 43 switch is easy to install and compatible with a variety of marine applications, making it a must-have for boat owners seeking reliable bilge pump control.
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€ 57,87
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Rule 44 - 3-Way Lit Rocker Switch 24/32V is a highly reliable and compact control panel designed for efficient bilge pump operation in marine environments. Featuring a 3-way rocker switch, this panel includes a red light indicator to show when the pump is running, ensuring clear visibility of its status. A fail-safe mechanism prevents the pump from being left on during manual use, improving safety. With a built-in fuse holder (fuse not included), it provides added protection. This switch is perfect for yachts, boats, and other water vessels requiring automatic bilge pump control, offering durable, corrosion-resistant performance in tough marine conditions. Easy to install and maintain, it delivers long-lasting reliability for smooth water management.
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€ 61,25
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Rule 45 3-Way Panel Switch is a versatile and reliable control panel designed for automatically controlled bilge pumps in marine vessels. Compatible with both 12V and 24V DC systems, it features a fail-safe design to prevent pumps from staying on when operated manually, ensuring safety and efficiency. With a maximum current capacity of 20 amps, this switch provides robust performance for demanding marine environments. The compact, corrosion-resistant black stainless steel panel includes a built-in fuse holder for added protection and an LED light to indicate pump operation. It’s easy to install with pre-drilled mounting holes and offers reliable control of bilge pumps, whether used automatically or manually. Ideal for boats, yachts, and watercraft, the Rule 45 ensures efficient, long-lasting, and safe pump operation, even in harsh conditions. This switch is an essential component for maintaining water management systems and preventing pump failures in critical situations.
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€ 44,52
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Rule 49 2-Way Panel Switch is a high-quality manual control switch designed for 12V and 24V DC electric bilge pumps, perfect for boats, yachts, and other marine vessels. This compact switch features a 2-position on/off operation and is equipped with a fail-safe mechanism to prevent the pump from being left on during manual use. With a maximum current capacity of 20 amps, it ensures reliable performance while efficiently managing power for your bilge pump system. The switch is constructed from durable, corrosion-resistant black satin-finished stainless steel, making it ideal for harsh marine environments. The easy-to-install design with pre-drilled mounting holes ensures quick integration into your vessel's electrical system. Additionally, a red LED indicator light shows the pump's operational status, enhancing visibility. The Rule 49 switch provides peace of mind with its robust and user-friendly features, making it an essential addition to your boat's water management system.
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€ 41,10
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Rule 60 Thru Hull 1-1/8" (29mm) Straight Fitting is a durable and reliable plumbing accessory designed for use with Rule pumps in marine environments. Made from high-impact, corrosion-resistant plastic, this fitting ensures long-lasting performance and will not discolor over time. It is ideal for through-hull installations and is compatible with 29mm (1 1/8") hoses, providing secure and efficient connections. The straight hose tail design allows for easy integration into your existing plumbing system while ensuring a leak-proof and smooth water flow. This fitting helps maintain optimal pump performance in both fresh and saltwater applications. Whether you are outfitting a new boat or upgrading your current marine plumbing system, the Rule 60 fitting is the perfect solution for a reliable, high-quality connection. Its rugged construction guarantees dependability, and its easy installation ensures minimal downtime, making it an essential component for yachts, motorboats, and other watercraft.
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€ 15,26
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT
The Rule 61 - 3/4" Thru Hull Fitting is a high-quality, durable component designed for efficient water discharge in marine environments. Made from high-impact, UV-resistant plastic, this fitting ensures long-lasting performance and will not discolor over time, maintaining a clean, professional look. Featuring a right-angle hose tail and a 19mm (3/4") hose connection, it is ideal for use with Rule pumps, providing secure and reliable water flow management. The Rule 61 Thru Hull Fitting is easy to install and perfect for boats, yachts, and other watercraft, offering exceptional durability and corrosion resistance even in harsh marine conditions. Its compact design makes it ideal for tight spaces, ensuring seamless integration into your water management system. This fitting is designed to prevent leaks, ensuring water stays where it belongs and providing you with peace of mind while you're on the water.
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€ 14,20
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Rule 62 5/8" Thru Hull Fitting is a durable and efficient solution for managing water flow in marine applications. Featuring a right-angle hose tail design, it is made from high-impact plastic that not only ensures strength and longevity but also prevents discoloration, making it perfect for long-term use in harsh marine environments. Designed to fit 16mm (5/8") hoses, it provides a secure connection for bilge pumps and drainage systems, particularly when paired with Rule pumps for optimal performance. The fitting’s compact size allows for easy installation in tight spaces, ensuring versatility across a wide range of boat and yacht designs. With its corrosion-resistant properties and robust construction, the Rule 62 fitting stands up to the rigors of marine conditions, maintaining its performance and reliability over time. Whether you're outfitting a new boat or upgrading an existing system, this thru-hull fitting is an essential part of maintaining effective water management on your vessel.
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€ 14,63
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Rule 66 Vertical Mounting Bracket is designed for secure and efficient installation of Rule Oval Bilge Pumps, specifically compatible with Rule 360, 500, 800, and 1100 (pre-2017 models). This durable and lightweight bracket allows for vertical mounting, providing a space-saving solution that ensures optimal pump performance in tight spaces. Made from high-quality, corrosion-resistant materials, it is perfect for marine environments, offering long-lasting reliability. The Rule 66 bracket helps secure your bilge pump, making installation and maintenance easier while extending the life of your pump by providing a stable and safe mounting solution. Ideal for use on boats and yachts, it ensures effective water removal in various marine applications.
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€ 9,96
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT Introducing Rule's 7700D Evacuator pump, the perfect solution for quickly evacuating water from vessels. This high capacity 12V utility pump offers an impressive 7,700 GPH output and features a built-in backup for added reliability. Simply connect it to a 12V battery and start pumping.
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€ 1.004,52
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Rule 78 Aerator Spray Head is a high-performance accessory designed to improve water circulation and oxygenation in marine environments. Perfect for use in live wells, bait tanks, and other water storage areas, this aerator helps maintain a healthy aquatic environment by promoting optimal oxygen levels and preventing water stagnation. Constructed from durable, corrosion-resistant materials, the Rule 78 is engineered to endure harsh marine conditions, ensuring long-term reliability. Its compact size and easy installation make it an ideal choice for boats and yachts with limited space, delivering efficient water movement where it's most needed. With its superior durability and performance, the Rule 78 Aerator Spray Head is a crucial component for maintaining water quality and ensuring the wellbeing of your aquatic life.
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€ 24,82
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Rule 98B Shower Sump System is a high-performance 12V DC pump designed for efficient water drainage in marine environments. Ideal for boats, yachts, and other vessels with shower systems, it delivers an impressive 50 litres per minute (11 gallons per minute) output with a maximum discharge head of 2.5 meters. Featuring the Rule 800 Submersible Pump, this system operates automatically through a Rule-a-Matic float switch, ensuring hands-free water removal. Its durable, corrosion-resistant design and easy maintenance features, including a removable pump, strainer, and sealed cover, make it a reliable solution for hassle-free water management. The multi-port inlet accommodates various hose sizes for flexible installation, making it the perfect choice for maintaining clean and dry shower areas on your vessel.
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€ 262,81
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Rule 98B-24 Shower Sump System is a high-performance 24V DC pump designed for efficient water drainage from showers on boats, yachts, and motor cruisers. Capable of pumping up to 50 liters per minute (11 gallons per minute) with a maximum discharge head of 2.5 meters, it ensures fast and reliable water removal. The system includes the Rule 800 Submersible Pump, controlled by the Rule-a-Matic float switch for automatic operation. Featuring a durable, high-impact plastic construction, this shower sump system is ignition protected, ensuring safety in marine environments. Its easy-to-maintain design includes a removable pump, strainer, and a sealed clear cover for hassle-free cleaning. The Rule 98B-24 is designed for flexible hose connections, with multi-port inlets supporting 19mm, 25mm, and 29mm hoses, making it versatile for various setups. Backed by a 5-year warranty, it offers long-lasting performance for mid-sized yachts and motor cruisers.
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€ 269,19
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Rule 99B Shower Sump System is a high-performance water management system suitable for various applications. Its durable construction and user-friendly features make it a reliable choice. With compatibility for different hose sizes, dimensions of 230mm x 240mm x 130mm, and a powerful 69 litres per minute output, this system is designed to deliver efficient performance.
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€ 277,67
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Rule RM1500A Rule-Mate 1500 Submersible Pump is a high-performance 12V DC bilge pump designed for medium-sized yachts and motor cruisers. With an impressive output of up to 95 liters per minute (21 gallons per minute), it ensures efficient water removal from the bilge. This fully automated pump features advanced level sense technology with a fail-safe backup mode, offering reliable operation even in challenging conditions. Its tough plastic body, quick-release inlet strainer, and low amp draw make it a durable and energy-efficient solution for your water management needs. Equipped with backflow prevention and air vents to reduce water left in the bilge, the Rule-Mate 1500 is the ideal choice for ensuring a dry and safe vessel.
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€ 309,45
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Rule RM800B Rule-Mate 800 Submersible Pump is a compact, efficient, and fully automated 12V bilge pump designed for small vessels. Capable of delivering up to 56 liters per minute (12 gallons per minute) with a maximum discharge head of 3 meters, this pump is ideal for removing water and maintaining dry conditions in boats, dinghies, and other marine applications. Its low amp draw conserves battery life, while the backup feature prevents dry running by reverting to a 2.5-minute cycle mode if the sensor is fouled. The tough plastic body is designed for durability in harsh marine environments, and the quick-release inlet strainer allows for easy cleaning. With its low noise operation, air vent system to prevent air locks, and ignition protection, the Rule-Mate 800 provides reliable, long-lasting performance, ensuring your vessel stays dry and safe.
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€ 151,14
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Rule RM800B-24 Rule-Mate 800 Submersible Pump (24V) is an efficient and reliable bilge pump designed for small to medium-sized vessels. Offering an impressive output of up to 56 liters per minute (12 gallons per minute), it ensures quick and effective water removal. Equipped with an integral sensor for automatic operation, it features a fail-safe backup mode that prevents dry running. The compact design, tough plastic body, and quick-release inlet strainer make it easy to install and maintain, while the low amp draw helps conserve battery power. Ideal for marine environments, this pump is ignition protected and offers air vents to avoid air locks during installation. Perfect for applications such as bilge pumping, deck showers, and water transfer, the Rule-Mate 800 ensures optimal performance and reliability for your boat.
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€ 156,22
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What types of Rule pumps are available for marine applications?
Rule offers a diverse range of pumps tailored for marine applications, including bilge pumps, livewell pumps, and washdown pumps. These pumps come in various sizes and configurations to meet different vessel requirements. Additionally, Rule pumps are available with advanced features such as automatic operation, high capacity, and corrosion-resistant materials, ensuring efficient and reliable performance in harsh marine environments.
Rule's lineup of marine pumps, including their bilge pumps, livewell pumps, and washdown pumps, offers versatile solutions for various marine needs. With options available in 12-volt DC and other configurations, Rule pumps provide reliable performance whether it's for standard bilge applications, livewell circulation, or maintaining cleanliness on deck. Boaters can rely on Rule's expertise in marine pumping systems, backed by features like automatic operation and corrosion-resistant materials, ensuring durability and peace of mind on the water.
For more control options, explore our Rule Bilge Pump Switch.
Can Rule pumps handle different types of liquids besides water?
Rule pumps are primarily designed for marine applications and are optimized for handling water, including bilge water, livewell water, and freshwater. While Rule pumps are not explicitly intended for other types of liquids, some models may be capable of handling light-duty pumping tasks involving compatible fluids. However, it's crucial to consult the manufacturer's specifications and guidelines to ensure proper pump compatibility and performance.
While Rule pumps excel in marine environments, particularly for handling bilge and livewell water, it's important to note that they are not recommended for use as sump pumps or for applications involving heavy-duty liquids. Consulting the manufacturer's specifications and guidelines is crucial to determine the pump's suitability for specific tasks, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
For seamless pump activation and automatic water management, explore our Rule Float Switch, designed for efficient and reliable bilge pump control.
What preventive measures can be taken to prolong the lifespan of Rule pumps?
To extend the lifespan of Rule pumps, regular maintenance is essential. This includes inspecting the pump and its components for any signs of wear or damage, such as corrosion or debris buildup, and cleaning them as needed. Additionally, ensuring that the pump is properly installed and securely mounted can help prevent unnecessary strain and prolong its operational efficiency. It's also advisable to adhere to the manufacturer's recommendations regarding operating conditions and usage limits to avoid premature wear and ensure optimal performance.
To maintain Rule pumps in optimal condition, regular upkeep is paramount. This involves thorough inspections for wear, corrosion, or debris accumulation, coupled with proper cleaning and adherence to installation guidelines. Following manufacturer recommendations regarding operating conditions and usage limits can significantly enhance the longevity and performance of these 12 volt pumps, ensuring reliable operation when needed most.