WHALE suction strainer with IC automatic sensor

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€131,95

incl. VAT 25.5%

Made in GB

The Whale suction strainer with IC automatic sensor is a bilge pump accessory that combines a suction strainer, check valve, and electronic water-detection switch in a single unit. It is designed for use with the Gulper IC bilge pump system and operates on both 12 V and 24 V electrical systems.

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Use cases

Automated bilge pumping

Electronic sensor activates the pump only when water is present — no float switch to stick, no false starts, no manual intervention required.

Maintenance-free retrofit

All three components (strainer + check valve + auto switch) ship as one sealed unit. Saves wiring effort and reduces failure points on refit jobs.

GULPER IC pump pairing

Designed and tested with WHALE GULPER IC bilge pump line — watertight plug-and-play, no extra cabling needed.

Specifications

Voltage	12V or 24V (automatic)
Function	Strainer + check valve + electronic sensor
Shipping weight	0.46 kg
Package volume	3.4 L
Type	Smart strainer kit (3-in-1: strainer + check valve + electronic switch)
Material	Plastic body with stainless steel mesh
Compatibility	WHALE GULPER IC bilge pump series (12V & 24V)
Hose connection	No hose required — direct watertight plug to GULPER IC pump
Cable length	4 m
Maintenance	Maintenance-free, no field service required
Made in	United Kingdom

Installation guide

Choose mounting location

Place the strainer at the lowest reachable point in the bilge so it can pick up water effectively. Vertical port orientation is preferred.

Connect to the GULPER IC pump

Mate the watertight plug from the strainer assembly to the matching socket on the GULPER IC bilge pump (16.156.99 / 16.157.x).

Route the 4 m cable

Run the supplied 4 m cable from the strainer to the pump location. Avoid tight bends and secure cable away from sharp edges and heat sources.

Wire to 12V or 24V supply

The IC switch auto-detects voltage; no jumper or configuration required. Use a dedicated breaker sized to the pump current draw.

Test the automatic cycle

Add bilge water until the sensor triggers — verify the pump starts within seconds and stops cleanly once water drops below the sensor. Repeat to confirm reliability.

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