| 摘要 |
A water distribution system for directing water flow between a live well in a fishing boat and a water source, such as a lake. The water distribution system includes a flow directing valve which has two operating conditions. In the first operating condition a plurality of check valves automatically direct the water flow to selectively keep the live well empty or to empty water from the live well. In a second operating condition the valve enables the selective filling of the live well, the maintenance of the water level in the live well and the recirculation of the water along with the input of fresh water to the live well. In the second operating condition these functions are carried out automatically without operator intervention, regardless of whether the boat is stationary or moving. A pressure differential from the pump is applied through the valve which has pipe outlets substantially equidistant from the pump port, which during recirculation and maintenance of the water enables pumping substantial amounts of water to the live well from both the live well and the water source.
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