Fluid and purpose
Bilge, grey water, fresh water, deck wash and fluid transfer impose different requirements on pumps and materials.
Pumps / plumbing / tanks
UnLucky technical support
Nuova Rade marine pumps and components for reliable water flow on board.
We help select and match pumps, float switches, shower sumps, strainers, tanks, hoses, valves, thru-hulls and fittings according to fluid, flow, voltage and the actual installation layout.
Design the complete flow
A pump can be good while the system is poor if hoses, valves and power are mismatched.
A reliable marine water circuit needs the correct fluid rating, realistic flow and head, suitable hose diameter, debris protection, safe power and access for cleaning and service.
Flow and head
Rated flow is not onboard flow. Lift, hose length, bends, valves and strainers create losses.
Power and automation
Voltage, fuse, cable section, switch, float switch and alarm must match operating current and safety role.
Hoses and service access
Suction, non-return valves, thru-hulls, hose clamps and filter position affect losses, priming and maintenance.
Pumps and components that build a functional marine circuit together.
Nuova Rade has a much broader catalogue, but this page intentionally focuses on pumps, plumbing, drainage and tanks relevant to an UnLucky technical inquiry.
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Bilge and utility pumps
Pumps for drainage, transfer and auxiliary water functions are selected by real flow, head, fluid, voltage and duty cycle.
- bilge drainage
- auxiliary water transfer
- 12/24 V review
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Float switches and shower sumps
Automatic operation, safe grey-water drainage and alarms require correct sensor position, circuit protection and cleaning access.
- float-switch logic
- shower sump systems
- alarm and manual override
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Plumbing, valves and fittings
Deck showers, faucets, hoses, fittings, strainers, drains, thru-hulls and ball valves must match the fluid and diameter of the entire circuit.
- deck showers and faucets
- strainers and drains
- thru-hulls and valves
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Tanks, sensors and ventilation
Fixed, portable or flexible tanks require the correct fluid rating, volume, securing, fill, vent, outlet and level measurement.
- water or fuel as rated
- sensors and gauges
- vent and service access
UnLucky service context
From the symptom to a correctly built water circuit.
Low flow, air in the line, frequent cycling, a blown fuse or backflow are not necessarily pump faults. Diagnostics cover the entire path from inlet to discharge.
Send water-system detailsPurpose and symptom
We define which fluid moves, from where to where, the objective and when the issue occurs.
Full-circuit review
Inlet, strainer, pump, valves, hoses, lift, thru-hull, drain, power and automation are reviewed.
Component selection
Pump, diameters, fittings, protection, non-return elements, sensors and service access are matched.
Installation and functional test
After installation, flow, leaks, automatic operation, current, alarm and safe manual control are checked.
Details for correct selection
Send the flow path, not only a pump photo.
A simple sketch of inlet, lift, hoses, valves and discharge enables a better selection than a catalogue reference alone.
- fluid: bilge, grey water, fresh water, fuel or other use
- voltage, existing fuse, cable length and section
- hose diameter and approximate length, lift and number of bends
- existing pump model and photos of inlet, valves, filter and discharge
Primary source
Official Nuova Rade website
Check current products, approvals and mounting information with Nuova Rade.
The Nuova Rade portfolio is very broad. Final compatibility is confirmed by exact product code, purpose, dimensions and current official document.
Frequently asked questions
Before selecting a pump or water-system component.
How do I select the right marine pump?
You need fluid, required real flow, head, hose length and diameter, voltage, control method and expected duty cycle. Maximum-flow rating alone is not enough.
What should an automatic bilge system include?
Alongside a correctly sized pump, inlet position, float switch or automation, fuse, cables, manual override, permitted non-return elements, discharge and where needed a high-water alarm matter.
Can an old pump be replaced by one with the same connection?
The connection is only one data point. Check voltage, current, fuse, flow at actual head, mounting, fluid, dimensions and control.
Is UnLucky an authorised Nuova Rade partner?
This page does not claim authorised status. UnLucky provides technical support, selection, sourcing by inquiry and integration of selected components within the scope confirmed for the project.