handle for my manual bilge pump

[Edreder]

My handle for my bilge pump was stolen. Can anyone direct me to a place where I can purchase a new one. Found one site with "whale" replacement parts but it's pretty expensive. Was hoping for a little cheaper alternative. Might make my own but need to determine the size of the inside diameter if you happen to know that. Thanks.

 

[Squidd]

Robert Redford just whittled the end of a dowel for his replacement pump handle..
(All is Lost)

 

[Edreder]

yes, thought about that but would really like a real one with a real handle. There's one online but with shipping I'm likely looking at $60. I'll order it if no one else has any other thoughts.

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

My handle for my bilge pump was stolen.

Similar situation but mine jumped overboard (all by itself). Replaced it with a piece of SS tubing for about $5.00 and placed a handle over the end made from heavy black rad hose. Looks like it's made for the pump.

Sorry can't say what size it was ............... approx. 1/2" dia. is a rough guess.

 

[Apex]

conduit or piping, you can find a fancy handle at grainger or mcmaster carr (along with the tube.

 

[kpgraci]

Someone stole the handle?...what a lowlife. A caliper would tell you the diameter, handy tool to have but good ones are not cheap. It's probably some standard measure, guesstimate with a ruler and test with some cheap stock.

 

[Mickstr]

Agree with the others, just a metal tube, stainless would be good, but not sure you need to for the price. Maybe a bicycle grip for a handle? Maybe I should make a dupe while it's on my mind, I have mine, but have only used it to check the pump works on occasion.