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. After 4 hours, the Raintaker® is ready to use. The Raintaker® will not need to plugged into the wall again as long as it remains outside and in view of daylight.

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

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 fiberglass, wood and aluminum. 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. The Raintaker® is designed to be left outside and in view of the sky whenever possible to keep its battery full and ready for use.

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 unattended boats, 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.

If you decide to store your Raintaker® (covered, stowed away - garage, cuddy) for a week or longer, we recommend purchasing the 25’ cable to ensure you have pumping power when you need it. The cable will bypass the need for solar recharging.

*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.  

Without any cables and utilizing solar charging only, The Raintaker can go from 0% to 100% charge with 4-5 hours of strong sun. It will go from 0% to 30% charge with 2 hours of sun exposure (enough to start pumping water if detected), eliminating the need for any cables, plugs or wires.

Daily daylight will keep the Raintaker charged to 100% and ready for activation. If it sits in your unattended boat, it will automatically stay charged and ready to pump when water is detected, day or night - for months on end.

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® can 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.

What type of warranty is included?

The Raintaker® comes with an industry leading 2-YEAR NO-HASSLE WARRANTY.

We stand behind our product and we will do our absolute best to make sure you are 100% satisfied. The internal components are designed for saltwater use, and we utilize the latest in marine rated materials, ensuring you have many years of trouble-free use.