Comments about Rule A Matic Float Switch:

Replaced pump and switch after many years of service. New pump still working fine but switch fails to turn on even in maximum up angle. A sharp rap frees up internal (reed?) switch and then the switch fails to turn off in fully down position. SO, if your doesn't sink from the first failure, the battery will be dead following the second failure and will sink after the next heavy rain.

Comments about Rule A Matic Float Switch:

Sad to hear all the complaints on this product. Suspect people are putting pretty nasty products in their bilges to fail these switches. Have been a marine mechanic for long time and this has been pretty reliable.

Comments about Rule A Matic Float Switch:

I bought my boat in 2007 and have not hadd to change the switch until now. my boat stays in the water year round so I guess the switch has done its job well.

Comments about Rule A Matic Float Switch:

Installed this winter along with a new pump. Went to the boat this weekend and found the pump running dry and was hot! Tested the switch and it was passing current while closed. It's crazy that this failed since the bilge has been completely dry since installed.. Clearly there is a serious design flaw for this float switch to fail like this..

Comments about Rule A Matic Float Switch:

Suprised to read about bad experiences. I change out my float switch every 2 years and have never had an issue. I am amased with all of the smutz and nasty stuff this thing sees it is still working every weekend when I am on the boat.

Comments about Rule A Matic Float Switch:

THe product has become a total waste of money. The old design was awesome. THis one seems to fail within months. The switch sticks in the on position, then totally fails. Highly recommed a different brand of switch. THis switch WILL ALLOW your boat to sink.

Comments about Rule A Matic Float Switch:

THis prodict allows you to give the illusion you didnt want your boat to sink. The switches are pure junk. THey are over priced and last only a few months. The old mercury switches lasted forever. These switches allow you to be somewhere else when your boat sinks....and it will. I wonder if Rule buys boats that its products should have prevented from sinking?

Comments about Rule A Matic Float Switch:

This automatic bilge pump switch is reliable and dependable. That's what you're looking for. These products last for years, and will give you peace of mind. West Marine's shipping was lightning fast. Overall, this was a great purchase.

Comments about Rule A Matic Float Switch:

I have to repeat the other comments that are here, the switch does not last very long, sticks in the on mode and drains your batteries completely. I'm very disapointed in the product quality.

Comments about Rule A Matic Float Switch:

I'm going to stop installing Rule float switches or pumps on my client's boats. I write the install date on the component with black marker. I just replaced this float switch after SIX WEEKS which was replacing the exact same switch. Two switches in two months? Luckily it died between visits instead of while the owner was away. Folks, the LAST unreliable part on a boat you want is part of the bilge system. Don't buy these.