Went to throw on my blower this weekend and it didn't go on. As a matter of fact, I flipped the switch, then about 10 seconds later the switch automatically flips back to the off position. Any ideas on where to start with troubleshooting?
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08-31-2010 03:33 PMHow old is she?
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08-31-2010 03:37 PMMine stopped working shortly after I put a ring on it...
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08-31-2010 03:53 PMSounds like the switch has a built in breaker. Could be a short or the blower is seized and overloading the switch/breaker. Start by unhooking the blower and checking the voltage.
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Many times the blowers get water down in the tubing and it gets into the bearings and sets there until you turn the blower on(or it evaporates). After awhile the bearings can rust and seize. I always turn my blower on right after washing the boat to disperse any water that may be in there.
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08-31-2010 03:53 PM Originally Posted by redhotsommer
I knew this thread was going that direction, but since we are.............
Mine still blows after the ring, but now she doesnt sw........ Well, I wont ruin the thread with that
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08-31-2010 04:12 PM Originally Posted by Bobcat
How old is she?I forgot who I was dealing with here..... Originally Posted by redhotsommer
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08-31-2010 04:15 PMWhattaya expect us to be SERIOUS in here? Oh...no wait... Originally Posted by Big Time
I forgot who I was dealing with here.....
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08-31-2010 04:29 PMThis has also been my experiance. Originally Posted by rchevelle71
I knew this thread was going that direction, but since we are.............
Mine still blows after the ring, but now she doesnt sw........ Well, I wont ruin the thread with that
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08-31-2010 04:42 PMLMAO ! I think Blackhawk has your answer though!
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08-31-2010 09:07 PMHappened to me last year. Just needed a new motor.
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08-31-2010 10:09 PMThrow it in the trash and buy a new one. I had an Atwood blower that literally sparked and burst into a short flame one time while bench testing it after a month or so of making funny noises in the bilge.
Oh, and my other blower seems to work better and more frequently after giving it a ring.
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09-01-2010 10:19 AMYou are one of the few I guess... Originally Posted by Tony
Oh, and my other blower seems to work better and more frequently after giving it a ring.www.blackduckcafe.net
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09-02-2010 09:33 AMI always said it is better to rent the blower and throw her out after she pleases you.....buy a dog they are always happy to see you when you come home!!!!
God forgives.....The 1% doesn't!!!!!!
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09-02-2010 10:12 AMI agree, but I already have one(blower), and it will cost me more to get rid of it than to keep it Originally Posted by Sean Stinson
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09-03-2010 08:10 AMThe ring makes makes the blower work quite well for a short period of time. It's the "I do" that causes it to quit functioning properly. Originally Posted by Tony
Oh, and my other blower seems to work better and more frequently after giving it a ring.
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