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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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Default Re: I/C pump blows fuse SLOVED for now!

Originally Posted by sailorsam
I discovered that the pump head was binding and thus "loading up" and blowing the fuse. If I push the outlet away from the frame I can hear the pump spin up. I wedged a block of wood between the frame and pump head and the pump is working. Of course I'll replace the pump ASAP. but at least I know it's not electrical!!
Binding? What am I missing, please explain.
What changed, presumably it was all OK 'till now.
Chalk another one up to Woody.
The spare Johnson I have says 26W, that's a little over 2 amp, no load.
 

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