Fresh water pump

[kjg1951]

My pump will not turn on .. When I put the breaker on it not does turn in and the wires to the pump become hot. ... Is it time for a new pump or is there a problem elsewhere? I've had to turn the breaker on and off at times for the pump to work ... Thanks
Kevin g
New bern nc

[Jeremyvmd]

If the wires are getting hot it sounds like there might be a short or some arcing somewhere. I would start by replacing the pump as they are not too expensive

[catalina_mike]

Stuck motor causing high amps and heat. It sometimes is as simple as tapping it to break it free without having to take it apart. Worse case you have to replace it..

[kjg1951]

Any suggestions on water pumps brands ?? And. Size

[Jeremyvmd]

http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?pa ... id=1245018
That's what I put in. I like jabsco pumps. Have one on the other boat, two on the Albin and two on my dads boat.

[kjg1951]

new pump installed ,,, the motor was seized up ... have to install the pump with motor facing up . when I took the old pump apart it was full of rust on the cam of the motor would not even turn....

[Jeremyvmd]

That's the way mine was installed. I couldn't get mine to fit with the pump at the bottom. Might have to move it later but mine was seized up as well.