| macerator won't power on [message #93494] |
Tue, 27 July 2010 14:15  |
ernie
Messages: 64
Registered: June 2005
Location: ellensburg, wa
Karma: 0
|
Member |
|
|
Hi,
When I was at a dump site, found that my macerator wouldn't power on.
Turned out that the inline fuse was melted into the fuse holder!
I realized that I had the engine on, refrig on DC, headlights on, backup camera on, xm radio on, water pump on. Would that heave done it?
I bought this from the late Denny Allen in 2007.
Anyone know what size the fuse was? Or do I need a bigger fuse?
ernie
ernie garcia
1975 eleganza II
ellensburg, wa
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] macerator won't power on [message #93501 is a reply to message #93494] |
Tue, 27 July 2010 14:56  |
kelvin
Messages: 608
Registered: February 2004
Location: Eugene, OR
Karma: 0
|
Senior Member |
|
|
ernie garcia wrote:
> Hi,
> When I was at a dump site, found that my macerator wouldn't power on.
> Turned out that the inline fuse was melted into the fuse holder!
>
> I realized that I had the engine on, refrig on DC, headlights on, backup camera on, xm radio on, water pump on. Would that heave done it?
>
> I bought this from the late Denny Allen in 2007.
> Anyone know what size the fuse was? Or do I need a bigger fuse?
>
Bought mine is 2002. ( The very first thing I added to my GMC. No
slinky?! Heck yeah!) and had the same thing happen a couple years ago.
If the fuse is hot enough to melt the plastic holder that means
"resistance". Usually a bad connection or two. Maybe even between the
fuse and the holder.
I checked my wiring over and found no obvious problems. Rather than
just throw another fuse in there I replaced it with a 20A resetting
circuit breaker.
A bigger fuse won't do you any good. It'll get just as hot unless you
figure out why it's getting hot.
Kelvin
'73 23' in Eugene, OR
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
List Information and Subscription Options:
http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
|
|
|
|
| Re: macerator won't power on [message #93503 is a reply to message #93494] |
Tue, 27 July 2010 15:09 |
 |
Matt Colie
Messages: 8547
Registered: March 2007
Location: S.E. Michigan
Karma: 7
|
Senior Member |
|
|
| ernie wrote on Tue, 27 July 2010 15:15 |
Hi,
When I was at a dump site, found that my macerator wouldn't power on.
Turned out that the inline fuse was melted into the fuse holder!
I realized that I had the engine on, refrig on DC, headlights on, backup camera on, xm radio on, water pump on. Would that heave done it?
I bought this from the late Denny Allen in 2007.
Anyone know what size the fuse was? Or do I need a bigger fuse?
ernie
|
I Hate in-line fuses..... Particularly when hidden in the harness and undocumented (a lot of strange stuff shows up on 30yo boats).
Ernie,
The fuse did not blow, so it is the right rating or at least not too low. What you had was a chummy and corroded fuse holder. What you really need to is either fuse the power lead at the source (best idea) or find a GOOD fuse holder. Go to a real electrical supply place and get one rated for 30 amp made of Bakelite - it will probably be by Bussman or Shawmut.
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] macerator won't power on [message #93505 is a reply to message #93501] |
Tue, 27 July 2010 15:07 |
k2gkk
Messages: 4452
Registered: November 2009
Karma: -8
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Ditch the tubular (AGC-type) fuses and holders
and replace with the blade-type (ATM/ATC).
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
~ Mac Macdonald ~
~ Oklahoma City ~
~~ "Money Pit" ~~
~ '76 ex - P.B. ~
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
> Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:56:19 -0700
> From: kelvin@datsuns.com
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] macerator won't power on
>
> ernie garcia wrote:
>> Hi,
>> When I was at a dump site, found that my macerator wouldn't power on.
>> Turned out that the inline fuse was melted into the fuse holder!
>>
>> I realized that I had the engine on, refrig on DC, headlights on, backup camera on, xm radio on, water pump on. Would that heave done it?
>>
>> I bought this from the late Denny Allen in 2007.
>> Anyone know what size the fuse was? Or do I need a bigger fuse?
>>
>
> Bought mine is 2002. ( The very first thing I added to my GMC. No
> slinky?! Heck yeah!) and had the same thing happen a couple years ago.
> If the fuse is hot enough to melt the plastic holder that means
> "resistance". Usually a bad connection or two. Maybe even between the
> fuse and the holder.
>
> I checked my wiring over and found no obvious problems. Rather than
> just throw another fuse in there I replaced it with a 20A resetting
> circuit breaker.
>
> A bigger fuse won't do you any good. It'll get just as hot unless you
> figure out why it's getting hot.
>
> Kelvin
> '73 23' in Eugene, OR
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
List Information and Subscription Options:
http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] macerator won't power on [message #93508 is a reply to message #93494] |
Tue, 27 July 2010 15:29 |
emerystora
Messages: 4442
Registered: January 2004
Karma: 13
|
Senior Member |
|
|
On Jul 27, 2010, at 1:15 PM, ernie garcia wrote:
>
>
> Hi,
> When I was at a dump site, found that my macerator wouldn't power on.
> Turned out that the inline fuse was melted into the fuse holder!
>
> I realized that I had the engine on, refrig on DC, headlights on, backup camera on, xm radio on, water pump on. Would that heave done it?
>
> I bought this from the late Denny Allen in 2007.
> Anyone know what size the fuse was? Or do I need a bigger fuse?
> ernie
> --
> ernie garcia
Well, if it melted the holder it means that it got pretty hot before blowing. I wouldn't think that you would need a larger fuse.
What probably happened is that the fuse holder didn't hold the fuse tightly and it likely had a poor connection. That would cause a high resistance and it would heat up. I suggest that you purchase a new fuse holder that holds a spade connector type fuse. Either that or buy a circuit breaker that will trip and then reset itself when it cools.
Here is a picture of one:
http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Detail.aspx?R=BK_7823104_0006522027
Not only NAPA but almost all auto parts stores will have one.
I would think that 20 amps would be plenty for your macerator.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Santa Fe, NM
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
List Information and Subscription Options:
http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
|
|
|
|
|
|
GMCforum
Search
Help
Register
Login
Home
