Date:         Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:14:41 -0700
Reply-To:     Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Propex 1600 blowing fuses
Comments: To: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@gmail.com>
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Possibly a short somewhere?  Is there anything else wired to the same
circuit / fuse  - or is this an inline fuse?

Bruce

On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 10:47 AM Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Carefully check all wiring and connecters for good continuity.  Built up
> resistance will blow fuses as well.
>
> Steven
>
> 91 Westy
>
> On Fri, Oct 29, 2021, 7:31 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
> >
>