Arid Bilge Systems Series 4
series 4 premium with hour meters
Arid Bilge Systems: Series 4 Without Hour Meters
Arid Bilge Systems pickup styles: large wand, mini, standard and offset.
Arid Bilge Systems mini standard pickup with filter pad underneath.
Close-up of a white rectangular industrial component with an orange circular insert on top, set on a gray surface.
Close-up of a brass valve with an orange cap mounted on a white rectangular device, with a gray backdrop and partial text visible in the background (Standard Pickup).
Arid Bilge Systems large pickup wand with filter pad and intake tubing.

Arid Bilge Systems Series 4

Choose 4 to 8 Intakes

Price range: $3,795.00 through $7,895.00

Arid Bilge is a central vacuum system that automatically and effortlessly maintains bilge compartments throughout the vessel 100% dusty dry.

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Arid Series 4 is available with 4 to 8 independently controlled intake ports.
Arid Bilge is automatic, reliable, flexible, and best of all, it really works.

  • Eliminate the #1 source of on board odors
  • Lower on board humidity and prevent condensation damage
  • Find small leaks that now leave trails through a dry bilge
  • Stop mold and mildew before it starts to grow
  • Enhance the vessel’s resale value
  • Optional USCG approved 15ppm oily water monitored systems available

You will notice the Arid Bilge difference within 24 hours of installation.

Before selecting your Series 4 configuration, list the wet compartments and pickup locations you want to serve. Review those locations with your installer to choose the intake-zone count and plan access for maintenance. The installation manual below explains setup. You can also learn how residual-water removal works. Keep existing bilge pumps in service; Arid addresses water left below their normal pickup level.

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Height

15 inches / 38 centimeters
Box width

9 inches / 23 centimeters
Depth

7.5 inches / 19 centimeters
Box dry weight

15 pounds / 7 kilograms base unit
Intake tubing

3/16” Polyethylene tubing 200 feet for 4 zone, + 100 feet for 5 & 6 zone, + 200 feet for 7 & 8 zone
Unit Maximum Expected Flow Rate

11 US gallons / 39 liters per hour
Power

Choose 12 volt DC or 24 volt DC version
Power draw

0.09 amp (90 milliamps) average standby draw, 0.8 amps average run draw at 12 volt DC with one active zone
Certifications

This unit meets USCG 33CFR 183.410 ignition protection
Intake ports

3/16” Alkon push lock with solenoid valves, soft expandable tubing for Premium Intake Valves
Discharge port

1/2" barbed fitting
Limited warranty

One year parts and labor.
Face

Clear Lexan with back surface applied graphics with LED indicator lights
Available Upgrades

Standard Solenoid Valves, Standard Solenoid Valves and Hour Meters, Premium Intake Valves, Premium Intake Valves and Hour Meters
Pickups

Recommended selection, Custom selection

Pickups

There are 4 pickup styles available for the Series 4.
All pickup styles have filter pads underneath which prevent debris from transiting into the intake tubing.
The pickups are not prone to clogging. Please see our blog article on pickups for additional detail.

Pickup Type Description Dimensions Picture
Mini Standard Pickup Use this on a flat-bottomed compartment.
Typically placed near the aft bilge pump.
This is our most popular pickup style with a variety of applications.		 2″x3″
Standard Pickup Use this on a flat-bottomed compartment.
Typically placed near the aft bilge pump.		 2.75″x4.25″
Offset Pickup Use this in a V-shaped compartment (up to a 45° angle).
Typically placed in the bow of the vessel or aft under the engines where the bottom of the bilge is angled.		 2.75″x4.25″
Pickup Wand Use this flexible tube in tight areas.
Typically used in A.C. drip pans, near limber holes, under a bilge pump leveling platform, or in other narrow deep pockets that collect fluid.
Popular in older boats, wooden boats, or custom boats.		 0.5″x5.5″ (bottom pad)