I am troubleshooting a problem with my fresh water pump, and I can't find the fuse! Is there a common place where the fuse box is located on the 1984 H31? Regards, Eric Steege Perfect Union, 1984 H31 Bayport, Mn
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Jim
should be labeled water pressure!
Eric: Just like Jim said, it's on the breaker panel. This makes the 'ass'umption that someone has not changed it!
Eric: Just like Jim said, it's on the breaker panel. This makes the 'ass'umption that someone has not changed it!
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Eric Steege
One circuit breaker?
Is there one breaker for the whole electrical system? Are the breakers in the switch panel? Is there breaker panel other than the switch panel? Sorry I am so ignorant, but I didn't see any breakers, only on/off switches. Thanks for the help. Eric
Is there one breaker for the whole electrical system? Are the breakers in the switch panel? Is there breaker panel other than the switch panel? Sorry I am so ignorant, but I didn't see any breakers, only on/off switches. Thanks for the help. Eric
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Clayton Hintz
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Eric Steege
One more clarification
Do these breakers provide overload protection, or are they just switches? Thanks for being patient, but I still have not found "the fuse" that might be blown in my water pump circuit. Regards, Eric Steege
Do these breakers provide overload protection, or are they just switches? Thanks for being patient, but I still have not found "the fuse" that might be blown in my water pump circuit. Regards, Eric Steege
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Dan
Breakers
Eric, The "breakers" are circuit breakers. In this application the also act as switches. Sometimes, you will find fuses elsewhere on a boat depending upon the way things have been hooked up or because individual circuits need additional protection. If you have a "breaker" with a label water pressure or something pretty similar, then this is likely the only circuit protection on this line. You can check that out by opening up access points and following the conductor from the source (panel) to the equipment (pump). If these types of electrical systems are confusing to you you might want to be a little careful about working on them. There are many good books that will work you through the basics. Dan Jonas
Eric, The "breakers" are circuit breakers. In this application the also act as switches. Sometimes, you will find fuses elsewhere on a boat depending upon the way things have been hooked up or because individual circuits need additional protection. If you have a "breaker" with a label water pressure or something pretty similar, then this is likely the only circuit protection on this line. You can check that out by opening up access points and following the conductor from the source (panel) to the equipment (pump). If these types of electrical systems are confusing to you you might want to be a little careful about working on them. There are many good books that will work you through the basics. Dan Jonas
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Eric Steege
Not confused -- just sketchy
Thanks. No not confusing, I am going off memory, as I have not been to the boat since Saturday. I traced the circuit to the pump, and checked for 12 VDC at the circuit breaker, and the breaker is working properly. I thought there might be another "fuse", and I could not go to the boat to look. As far as I can tell, the pump must be fried. I will purchase a replacement and install.
Thanks. No not confusing, I am going off memory, as I have not been to the boat since Saturday. I traced the circuit to the pump, and checked for 12 VDC at the circuit breaker, and the breaker is working properly. I thought there might be another "fuse", and I could not go to the boat to look. As far as I can tell, the pump must be fried. I will purchase a replacement and install.
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Tim Leighton
ONE MORE THING TO TRY
Eric: Don't feel bad, we all had to start somewhere and I don't want to remember some of (what later turned out to be) "dumb" questions I asked sailing friends when I first got my H31 in 1986. Getting back to your problem, there are a couple things. One, is the pump working at all? The reason I ask is that at the beginning of the season I always have a devil of a time getting the pump to take a prime when I refill my empty tank. I suspect that is not the case since you've not mentioned it before, but I throw that in FYI. Second, there is a slight chance you've got an in-line fuze between the circuit breaker and the pump. I've not checked mine, but will do so today. If you find such a fuze, hopefully it is blown and you will have water pressure back when you fit a new one. If not, then yup, you'll probably be contributing to your local chandlery! As an aside, just for this possibility, a few years ago I added a fresh water foot pump and spigot to my galley. Took water from a "T" just prior to the pump. This way if the D.C. pump ever dies, at least I'll have cold water. It also allows me to quietly pump water for morning coffee w/o waking my first mate with the noise of the pump! Good luck! Tim L. (S/V "TIDE")
Eric: Don't feel bad, we all had to start somewhere and I don't want to remember some of (what later turned out to be) "dumb" questions I asked sailing friends when I first got my H31 in 1986. Getting back to your problem, there are a couple things. One, is the pump working at all? The reason I ask is that at the beginning of the season I always have a devil of a time getting the pump to take a prime when I refill my empty tank. I suspect that is not the case since you've not mentioned it before, but I throw that in FYI. Second, there is a slight chance you've got an in-line fuze between the circuit breaker and the pump. I've not checked mine, but will do so today. If you find such a fuze, hopefully it is blown and you will have water pressure back when you fit a new one. If not, then yup, you'll probably be contributing to your local chandlery! As an aside, just for this possibility, a few years ago I added a fresh water foot pump and spigot to my galley. Took water from a "T" just prior to the pump. This way if the D.C. pump ever dies, at least I'll have cold water. It also allows me to quietly pump water for morning coffee w/o waking my first mate with the noise of the pump! Good luck! Tim L. (S/V "TIDE")
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Bryan C.
Circuit test
Buy a multimeter at Radio Shack for $25.00 and test the leads at the water pump. If you are reading ~ 12v you have power and your pump is probably fried. If you boat is 10-15 years old could very well be, mine went out on my '88 this year. If you get not power reading (0 volts), you have a power supply problem. If you do not have a clue as to what I am talking about, or even if you do, I suggest buying a book like Nigel Calder's "Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual." Learning the basis of 12V DC systems will save you big $$ down the road.
Buy a multimeter at Radio Shack for $25.00 and test the leads at the water pump. If you are reading ~ 12v you have power and your pump is probably fried. If you boat is 10-15 years old could very well be, mine went out on my '88 this year. If you get not power reading (0 volts), you have a power supply problem. If you do not have a clue as to what I am talking about, or even if you do, I suggest buying a book like Nigel Calder's "Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual." Learning the basis of 12V DC systems will save you big $$ down the road.
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Eric Steege
Problem solved -- Fried Pump
Thanks for all the help. I found the problem to be a burned out pump. I replaced it with a similar model and now I have water pressure again. I learned alot -- got familiar with my circuit breakers, wiring, and now I have a multi-meter. Thanks. Eric Steege Perfect Union
Thanks for all the help. I found the problem to be a burned out pump. I replaced it with a similar model and now I have water pressure again. I learned alot -- got familiar with my circuit breakers, wiring, and now I have a multi-meter. Thanks. Eric Steege Perfect Union
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