Water pump works but not when connected to van. Any suggestio...

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It's a Whale pump, the type with the hose etc attached. It was working OK then I turned off battery and pump switches. Turned them both on an hour later and the pump was dead. (The lights still worked fine)

I connected the pump direct to the battery and (unfortunately, in a way) it worked OK.

I'm stumped for what to do next. Does anyone have any ideas what the problem might be, please ?

Thanks, Wes

 

[xtrailman]

Check for a supply were you push the pump in, clean contacts if required or prise out if not making a conection.

Also check the fuse for the pump.

 

[g1]

Thanks, Ray. I'll try your suggestions.

I guess all vans are different but do you have any idea of where the fuses are likely to be located e.g. near the rcb unit or the switch panel?

Wes

 

[robert_374565247]

probably in a separate location from your 240v circuit breakers

possibly under the front seats or just about anywhere else. If you have access to a volt meter you could test for voltage at the pump socket when the taps are turned on

 

[g1]

Thanks for your advice. In the end it was a corroded connection.