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thanks Guys - it would appear there is also a pressure switch on the motor so it will only work when water is detected, therefore activating the pump so will be intresting to see what happens when we by pass.

So in short the raw water pump will suck up through the livewell pump in the hull? never seen that before - that is how mine is set-up anyways.

keep on troubleshooting I guess - appreciate it lads!