Jabsco Shower & Sink Drain Pumps
Jabsco 50880-1100 Marine Filterless Shower Drain and Bilge Pump 24V 4.2 GPM
Jabsco Shower & Sink Drain Pumps: Built for Life Aboard
When water pools in your boat's shower pan or galley sink, you need a drain pump that clears it quickly, quietly, and reliably — no matter what the sea is doing. Jabsco has been engineering purpose-built marine pumps since 1938, and their shower and sink drain pumps carry forward that same legacy of precision engineering in a compact, boat-friendly package.
Why Diaphragm Technology Matters Here
Jabsco's shower and sink drain pumps use an inline single-chamber diaphragm design that is especially well-suited to the low-head, intermittent-duty nature of cabin drainage. Unlike centrifugal pumps, diaphragm pumps can move small volumes of standing water efficiently, handle modest amounts of debris without clogging, and — critically — self-prime to 10 feet and run dry without damage. That last capability is particularly valuable aboard: if the shower sump runs empty mid-cycle, the pump simply keeps running without harm.
Filterless Design and Flexible Installation
Jabsco's 50880-series drain pump offers flexible installation with no filter required, and features a compact, simple design that can be run dry without damage. Eliminating the filter means one less maintenance item in a space that is often cramped and difficult to access. These drain pumps also feature multi-positional pump heads for versatile installation, allowing the inlet and outlet ports to be rotated to suit tight or awkward bilge and cabinetry locations — a practical advantage when retrofitting an older vessel or working around existing plumbing.
Compliance with Marine Safety Standards
Jabsco shower and sink drain pumps are engineered to meet the stringent requirements expected of onboard electrical equipment. Relevant certifications include ISO 8846 MARINE and USCG Regulations for Ignition Protection, ISO 8849 MARINE Bilge Pump Standard, and ISO 15083 Specification. For boaters cruising offshore or operating in enclosed engine-room spaces, ignition-protection compliance is not a checkbox — it's a safety essential.
Available in 12V and 24V Configurations
Jabsco offers their core shower and sink drain pump models in both 12-volt and 24-volt variants, making them compatible with the full range of recreational and light commercial vessel electrical systems. The Jabsco 37202 series, for example, is available in both 12V and 24V versions , delivering approximately 13 LPM of flow — ample for clearing a shower sump after a typical rinse-down.
Decades of Marine Engineering Behind Every Pump
Jabsco started in 1938 when founder Jack Bibby needed a small, compact pump for his boat — frustrated with the large, bulky, and unreliable pumps then available. That same drive for compact reliability defines their drain pump lineup today. The company holds over 300 patents on technologies that are now industry standards, and their products are specified by the world's best-known boat builders and marine engine manufacturers. Choosing Jabsco for your vessel's shower and sink drainage means tapping into that depth of expertise.