[C320-list] bilge pump problem

[Chris Descher]

That's a good idea.  I was trying to keep it short but should have included
more.

The motor is completely silent.  Manual or auto position on the switch has
no effect.  This is what was making me think that it's either a dead motor,
or there might be a blown fuse somewhere.  I can't find a fuse, and the
breaker's not tripped in the panel.

We're in northeast Oklahoma.  It was very cold here a week ago, and the
boats got iced in and were covered in a couple of feet of snow.  I suspect
that the bilge pump tried to run, but the output hose was blocked by ice,
and the motor burned up, since there's no fuse.

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com]On Behalf Of Chris Burti
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 3:39 PM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] bilge pump problem


It helps us armchair diagnosticians a bunch if you tell us what you
tried and what the symptoms are/aren't.

I assume from your reply that the pump is silent.

Query: Is there an auto/off/run switch under the breaker on your panel?

Did you try it in <run>?





On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 10:59 AM,  <argates2nd at comcast.net> wrote:
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> a loose or corroded wire at either end is also possible.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chris Descher" <cdescher at cedtulsa.com>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 10:00:16 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] bilge pump problem
>
> I can manually operate the diaphragm, and it will move water out of the
> boat.  I didn't have a meter with me yesterday to check for voltage, but
it
> seems that either the motor has died, or it's not getting power.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com]On Behalf Of Jeff Hare
> Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 9:02 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] bilge pump problem
>
>
> No fuse I'm aware of.
>
> The pump probably has some debris jammed in it.
>
> It is very simple to remove the plate covering the pump chamber. Remove
that
> and you'll probably find a chunk of fiberglass or something that prevents
> the pump from running.
>
> -jeff
> ------Original Message------
> From: Chris Descher
> Sender: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> ReplyTo: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] bilge pump problem
> Sent: Feb 17, 2011 9:47 AM
>
> My bilge pump has stopped running.  Is there a fuse somewhere between the
> battery and the pump or just the breaker in the panel?
>
> Chris Descher
> #500
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Chris Burti
Farmville, NC