Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2021 08:53:58 -0700
Reply-To: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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From: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Propex 1600 blowing fuses
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Mark, how old is your heater? This gives me pause in thinking about
installing one in my own camper. A "stuck" fan is not an uncommon problem
with various appliances, but usually is readily remedied. No help from
Propex? So far as holes in the camper, seems you could reinstall the
heater, though dead for now, and at least not have the holes. mcneely
On Sat, Oct 30, 2021 at 7:53 AM Mark McCulley <markmcculley@gmail.com>
wrote:
> I did some more diagnosis, looks like the fan motor is the problem. First I
> removed the propane leak detector from the circuit, this did not make any
> difference, fuse still blew. It wasn't possible to remove the cover from
> the heater with it still installed so I pulled the heater from the van.
> Removing the heater cover was a minor challenge as parts of it were sealed
> to the chassis with silicone RTV. Once removed I was able to access the two
> squirrel cage fans and could just barely move them. I don't know if the
> shaft rusted or what happened but it barely moves. I applied some
> penetrating oil at both ends and let it sit for a while but that made no
> difference. I may or may not attempt a fix by removing the motor and
> disassembling it. Anyone have a broken model 1600 with a good motor? Very
> unlikely I know. :)
>
> Does anyone know if the newer HS2000 model has the same size and spacing of
> the exhaust and combustion air inlet/outlet tubes? It would be nice if it
> were a drop in replacement for the Compact 1600.
>
> I don't know what bothers me more...not having a heater for camping this
> winter or having two open holes through the floor of my van.
>
> -Mark
>
> On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 7:29 AM Mark McCulley <markmcculley@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > My trusty Propex 1600 heater blew a fuse yesterday when I tried to start
> > it for the first time this year. The 5A fuse blows as soon as the unit
> > turns on, both in Heat mode and in Fan Only mode. This makes me suspect
> the
> > fan motor is the culprit. I have an inquiry in to Propex but I'd really
> > like to fix it myself if possible. Anyone ever experienced a similar
> issue
> > with the 1600?
> >
> > Regards,
> > Mark
> >
>
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