When you cut the wires for the pump, turn on the switch. If there is a short in the wires the breaker will trip. Otherwise it is the pump.
On Sun, Apr 7, 2024 at 10:09 PM cenelson--- via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > My bilge pump breaker has recently started to disconnect immediately after > being switched on. > > I suspect my rule pump has failed and developed a short to ground although > it might be a wire that has either shorted or it might be the water witch > float switch. > > My thought is to just replace the pump and see if that does it—I have an > identical spare pump on board. > > BTW, I never rely on the float switch when away from the boat—so this > breaker is always off unless I am on board. > > Other suggestions from listers are welcome. > > Thanks, > > Charlie Nelson > C&C 36 XL/kcb > Water Phantom > > > Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS > <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aol-news-email-weather-video/id646100661> > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and > help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > Thanks for your help. > Stu -- Joel
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