what can cause this?

(kcampos) · (kcampos) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 07-16-2008, 7:46 PM

I have a sanger v210 and last weekend we were out and I tried to fill the center ballast and that little white button under the ballast switch kept popping out which led the ballast to stop pumping water. Draining worked fine just not filling and every time I would push that button in and start filling again 2 seconds later it would pop out again. I assume that some sort of breaker I just don't know what to look for to try and fix it

(ghostrider_2) · (ghostrider_2) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 07-16-2008, 7:47 PM

yes it is a breaker. can't help otherwise because mine have never tripped...knock on wood.

(rallyart) · (rallyart) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 07-16-2008, 7:51 PM

It is a breaker and you have two pumps. One for fill and the other to empty. The load is too high on the fill pump because of a fault in the pump probably but perhaps from the wiring.
You need to look at that pump carefully. I don't know if it can be rebuilt. If not you probably need to replace it. Don't keep using it because you'll eventually wear out the breaker too.

(wakeboardsam) · (wakeboardsam) **Join Date: Jun 2008** 07-16-2008, 7:56 PM

check you pump intake lines and hull intake too

(kcampos) · (kcampos) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 07-16-2008, 10:13 PM

thanks guys I will take a look at the pump and see if that is the problem

(wake_upppp) · (wake_upppp) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 07-16-2008, 10:16 PM

As Art stated, you have too much draw on the fill pump. They are serviceable and you need to start by checking that all passeges to the pump or open and clear. Then take the pump apart and check inside of it for blockage. Worst case scenario you have to replace the pump, they're inexpensive. I think I payed $40 for the one I keep as a spare.

(denverd1)

check any lines to and from the pump. kinked lines or blockage will give it a higher load as well.

(tdiggity) · (tdiggity) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 07-18-2008, 10:06 AM

check for loose connections and if there are none put a bigger amp fuse in it that should fix it

(ldp_rider) · (ldp_rider) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 07-18-2008, 10:52 AM

At work here we have these large pumps for forcing out sewage and on occassion we find that something gets stuck in the pump and doesn't allow it to wind properly causing it to draw too much power which in turn pops the breaker. I've got to imagine that this happened to your fill pump. Looks like you're possibly a delta guy so with all the stuff floating in the river you might have something stuck in the pump. should be easy to find if you can get to the pump.

(meathead65) · (meathead65) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 07-18-2008, 11:10 AM

^^^^
Putting a larger fuse in a circuit not wired for the higher load is a recipe for disaster...you risk damaging the electrical item as well as the very real possibility of a fire from overheated wiring.

Find the problem with the pump and correct it.

(eas) · (eas) **Join Date: Nov 2001** 07-18-2008, 1:46 PM

regardless of handle...I agree with meathead! please don't just switch the breaker without checking wiring first.

(longhornfan) · (longhornfan) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 07-18-2008, 3:41 PM

You can always go to a smaller fuse/breaker but as a rule you NEVER go to a bigger one. This won't fix the problem just a general rule. The breaker's popping for a reason. That's its job too protect the wiring or prevent over heating leading to a fire.