Date:         Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:04:42 -0700
Reply-To:     Mark McCulley <markmcculley@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Mark McCulley <markmcculley@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Propex 1600 blowing fuses
Comments: To: Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com>
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It's an inline fuse about 8 inches from the Propex. There is also a propane
detector on the circuit. When I put in a good fuse the status light on the
propane detector lights up so I know that's on and working OK. The fuse
blows when the Propex turns on so I think it's most likely the fan motor
that is causing the problem. I'm going to see if I can remove the cover
from the Propex without pulling it out of the van. I'm hoping that maybe
the shaft of the motor is stuck and rotating it by hand will fix the
problem. Unlikely I know but easy enough to try before pulling the Propex
out of the van.

-Mark

On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 11:15 AM Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
> > >
> >
>