[C320-list] Mystery

[Pat Moriarty]

Sounds like a floating ground problem.

Pat #130

At 10:40 AM 7/17/2008, you wrote:
>OK, I need to solicit the aid of those on the list that send out 
>posts regarding electrical problems.  You know who you are, the 
>one's that send out posts that I, and I suspect, very few on the 
>list understands.
>Here is my mystery:  coincidental to the replacement of one of my 
>batteries, the circuit breaker that controls the bilge pump tripped 
>when ever the float switch activated.  I could reset the breaker and 
>turn the switch on and the pump would work fine, but again every 
>time the float switch activated in the auto position the breaker 
>would trip again.  I assumed, wrongly, that the float switch itself 
>was the culprit, and I replaced it.  No good, still 
>trips.  Therefore I am at a loss to figure out what is the exact cause.
>This is why I need your help, as I said, you know who you are!
>
>Sincerely,
>Herb Creech
>Cloud Chaser #606

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