Water Pump (continued)

[Gregory OConnor]

Keith, I think that will tell you that the amp draw of the electric
end of the pump is greater than what it should be to give 65psi. If
it is not a problem with the strain of pulling water to the pump
(blocked suction line), then it is a electric motor problem. (a block
on the pressure side will shut the pump off prior to fuse blow),

You do bring up an issue that should be delt with when you replace
the pump. The 8 amp fuse is set up for the max amp draw of the old
pump. if the new one has a lighter draw, you should install a less
amp fuse. the fuse or breaker will then pop off and protect the
electric motor and wires. drawing more amps than rated is a fire
danger. Amp draw is a request by the pump(or electric consumer) and
fuse/breaker sets a limit of that supplied.

GregoryO'Connor
94ptRomolandCa

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Keith Strehle"
wrote:
>
> The pump continues to trip the 8 amp breaker so I replaced it with
a 10
> amp and it still trips the circuit breaker. I also found the leak
I
> was looking for. The accumulator tank is leaking from several very
> small pinholes around the glued seams. Long story short, unless
> someone can convince me otherwise, I'm gonna make the old one go
away.
>
> Now I'm looking for the best price on the 65 psi, 4.5(?) gpm
Shurflo
> (?) pump some of you have suggested.
>
> Thanks, Keith
> 84FC35SB
>