Blown Aerator Fuse

jajudd

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My boat has recently started blowing fuses when I turn on the aerator. I can usually get about 2 fills before the fuse blows and I have to replace it. Any thoughts on whether it is my motor or switch or some wiring problems? Boat is a 2002 Triton. Thanks.
 

Silvertip

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Re: Blown Aerator Fuse

Probably the aerator motor bearings getting tight. When a motor begins to turn hard, current draw goes up. A switch is nothing more than a mechanical way to connect two wires (one going into the switch and one going out) and is not the likely cause. Short circuits blow fuses but that's not likely the cause either since the "two fills" would point to the motor. Before replacing the aerator however, check all connections from the fuse panel, to the switch, and from the switch to the motor and from the motor to ground.
 
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