[C320-list] Mystery

[hcreech at comcast.net]

See, I knew you were out there, and this confirms it.  What in the hell is a floating ground problem, and more importantly, how do I fix it?

Thanks, Herb Creech

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Pat Moriarty <patm at psiurethanes.com>
> 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
> 
> Pat Moriarty
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