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My aerator pump won't pump to my livewell. It's mounted through the transom below the water line. What do I do?

Why do your ski-pylons say “ DO NOT use Ski Pylons to pull any recreational equipment that is tied to the tow rope such as water tubes, aquaplanes, etc. “?

Are Attwood pumps fully submersible?

Do Attwood pumps have built in check valves?

Do Attwood pumps have built in fuses?

Can Attwood's aerator pump, pump water both directions?

Can Attwood pumps run dry for short periods of time?

Are Attwood pumps self priming?

Will Attwood aerator pump draw water up the inlet in a vertical position (like a straw)?

Are Attwood blowers ignition protected?

Are Attwood bilge and aerator pumps ignition protected?

Can I add a rheostat to slow a blower down?

Can I add a rheostat to slow down your bilge pumps?

Can I use an AC/DC converter to run Attwood DC pumps?

What is the highest temperature that Attwood pumps can handle?

What is the highest temperature that Attwood blowers can handle?

Does the Attwood Water Buster (4140) have a built in float switch?

Do you have to use a 3 way switch with your automatic pumps?

Will Attwood seats work with all seat pedestals?

Does it matter which way I mount my gas spring (cylinder end up or down)?

Which way should the impeller on my pump turn?

My pump won’t pump water very high and not much comes out, what could be wrong?

Can I use a three pin light (bow light with task light) in a two pin base?

Can I change my 3 pin light base to work with a 2 pin light pole?

Where can I purchase replacement parts for Attwood products?

Replacement parts for many Attwood products can be purchased from the Back to Boating web site: www.backtoboating.com/Scripts/default.asp