How do I use Raintaker?

Simply use the included wall charger when you receive your Raintaker®. Plug the unit into the wall (120V US) for 4 hours to pre-condition the internal battery. Once the charging light turns “green”, Raintaker® is ready to use.

Set the Raintaker® on your vessel floor / deck, cover or bilge and lay the included discharge hose over the side of your boat.

We include 6.5’ of hose to use Raintaker in a variety of ways. If your using the Raintaker on a smaller boat, skiff, Zodiac etc.. you can easily trim the hose to a custom length to ensure the hose is able to go directly over the side of the vessel and into the water. The Raintaker® will automatically remove water, day or night.

How does Raintaker® work?

Raintaker® has built in water sensors that detect rising water levels. Once water is detected, Raintaker® will activate to remove the accumulated water. Water detection typically happens with 1” of water or less, making this a true low-profile pump.

Raintaker® uses its internal battery to run its internal pump, automatically.

Can Raintaker® be used on all boat covers / boat surfaces?

Yes! Raintaker® is designed for all boat surfaces including decks, covers, sails and awnings. The built-in traction pad on the bottom of the unit allows the Raintaker® to stay in place on nearly every surface, even during high winds. Raintaker® is designed to be left outside, on the topside, bilge or boat cover. It is fully automatic, with no buttons or switches to worry about.

Does Raintaker® have to be charged after every use?

No. The unit will charge itself during daylight hours (even when it is less than “sunny” out). Raintaker is ready to remove water, day and night.

Can I use Raintaker® as a stand-alone portable bilge pump?

Yes! Raintaker® can be used in any area that needs water removal. With its automatic activation, Raintaker will remove water when it starts to accumulate. This is ideal for boat decks/ floors during storms, ensuring you have automatic water removal when you need it most. Raintaker® functions best with minimal obstructions over its solar panel. It uses solar energy to charge its internal battery.

*We offer an optional 25’ 12 Volt cable that allows you to connect your Raintaker® to your cigarette lighter socket in your boat, truck or RV. This allows Raintaker® to function for extended periods of time by using your large 12volt batteries via 12v accessory socket. Great for covered / dark areas when daylight is not possible. Contact us for more details on the 25’ cable.

How much water can the Raintaker® remove?

The Raintaker® was designed to handle extreme downpours and weeks of rain. Custom programmed to ensure efficient water removal. Raintaker® will run for 30 minutes non-stop before modulating its pump. You can expect over 1000lbs of water removal within the first 30 minutes of Raintaker® activation. Typical “automatic bilge” pumps will drain your house battery quickly (leaving you with a dead battery and a boat full of water) with the constant on-off-on-off action. Raintaker® uses computer-controlled output modulation to ensure it gets rid of accumulated water as needed, using its own internal battery with quick energy recovery.