Bilge Pumps offer your boar proper protection. Chose from a selection which includes Traditional non-automatic bilge pumps are operated by the use of a control switch to sense water and activate the pump. A selection of control and panel switches available can be found in the Switches Section. Float switches are not required with automatic pumps. Controlled by computerised operation, the pump will turn to sense for water. If water is present, the pump will run until all water is removed.