I have a 97 skeeter zx 202c and noticed that the "fill,empty,recirculate" valve must not be closing properly because the water level drops considerably when using recirculate. is there a fix to this or do I have to buy new valves. Also, when I put the aerator on auto, nothing happens- is there a delay before the aerator turns on or not?
There could be some debri in the valve. In the auto position, a timer circuit is activated, which cylces the pumps on and off. When in the auto position, do you ever hear the pumps run?
Allison XB-21 ProSport
Yamaha 250 SHO
Croxton Razor 4XL
Local dealer put in 2 NEW LW valves... yep, they still gain 3 gallons or so of water even when control is closed tightly... any ideas? (is control wire just a tad too long or what?)
2018 Z19/200 Optimax 2 stroker 24x3 Fury Ultrex 112
Lowrance HDS 12/9 Lives with AT 2
NO, IN AUTO i NEVER HEAR THE PUMPS- I DO IN EVERY OTHER MODE EXCEPT AUTO.
Skeeter150 - It is possible that the timer circuit is not working. Do you have any electrical experience?
Allison XB-21 ProSport
Yamaha 250 SHO
Croxton Razor 4XL
I'd bet it's either debris stuck in the valve flappers or weak flappers in the valve. I read somewhere that Flo-Rite will replace the flappers at no charge(???) As for the recirc pump there may be a delay before it kicks in. I don't remember - hey I never catch fish anyway so how would I know
Here's how to figure out what's going on. With your boat on the trailer, fill up the livewells with a hose. Wait and watch for water. It'll either show up draining out the back of the boat or it'll show up in the bilge area. That'll show you if you have a leaky valve or leaky tubing connection.
Turn on the recirc pump and wait to see what happens. It could be a couple of minutes before you hear anything.
Here is a link to Flo-Rite where you can look to see exactly how your particular system is put together:
http://www.flow-rite.com/marin...enu=1
Hope that helps!
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