Bilge pump pioneer to trusted solution – one Rule to follow | IBI Presents

All boat owners like water – except inside the hull. Whether the bilge is wet from an annoying, persistent weep, or from the gradual accumulation of rain, spray and condensation, the pumps that keep the bilge dry must be trusted to work as designed. That’s why Rule has been a top choice of bilge pumping systems for boatbuilders, maintenance yards and retailers for many years now. Its distinctive logo serves as a highly authoritative stamp of quality and reliability

A culture of engineering excellence and quality control

Rule Industries was established in 1965 in the thriving US state of Massachusetts. The founding team created a culture centred on engineering excellence and quality control, with a long-standing reputation for an inquisitive drive to improve everything the company touched. It was the perfect environment in which to develop the relatively new concepts at the time for submersible bilge pumps that were robust and simple to install and operate. Such a development was perfect timing too for the fast-growing GRP boat manufacturing industry that was rapidly widening global access to leisure boating.

Fast forward to today and Rule is a part of Xylem, a major public water technology company with hydraulic and marine expertise empowered by more than 20,000 staff operating in 150 countries. This unrivalled resource and specific knowledge of water pumping solutions is the perfect platform upon which Rule has propelled its bilge pump systems to the next level in more recent years.

The Rule advantage

So, what do these obvious advantages mean in practice for the company’s customers? The Rule bilge pump portfolio is engineered to deliver reliable, worry-free performance. It is manufactured using rugged, corrosion-resistant materials and designed to produce consistent performance with low power consumption.

Here are just some of the essential design features that set a Rule pump apart:

Every component is designed to provide consistent operation in the harshest onboard conditions, season after season.
Operation is near silent and vibration free.
Corrosion-resistant engineered polymers withstand saltwater and debris, while stainless steel is used for pump shafts.
Removable barbed ports can accommodate different hose sizes and are generously sized to ensure an appropriately secured hose will not let go under pressure.
Wiring is marine grade
Built-in thermal cut-off, and ignition protection are there to ensure your safety equipment remains safe in use.
Some models in the range feature integrated back-flow prevention.
Limited three-year warranty (Gold series pumps five year warranty)
Rule pumps also offer the assurance that comes from compliance with the latest applicable international marine standards.

A bilge pump for every application

Rule offers one of the industry’s broadest bilge pump portfolios, providing the right solution for virtually any size of vessel from small recreational boats to larger yachts:

Standard non-automatic submersible pumps from 360-4000gph (1363-15,140l/h) capacity
Automatic submersible pumps with timer from 500-4000gph (1893-15,150l/h) capacity
Rule-Mate automatic submersible pumps with integrated water level sensor from 500-2000gph (1893-7571l/h)
LoPro submersible bilge pumps (to fit tight spaces)
Dry Bilge diaphragm dry bilge pumps (complementary to submersible pumps and designed to fully drain the bilge and prevent the build-up of damp-induced mould and odours)

Rule also produces a comprehensive range of accessories and spares including float switches, bilge alarms, switch panels, strainers and check valves.

Learn more about the Rule bilge pump range here