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paddyt111 posted 07-31-2008 03:49 PM ET (US)
As I explore all if the workings of my Ventura I am having problems getting my Freshwater shower to work. I have turned on the switch at the helm and nothing. No noise from the pump at all. I am deducting that it may be a broken pump or a blown fuse. I'm not quite sure how to diagnose either possibility. Any thoughts from the BW panel of experts :)
Incidentally, when I use my raw water ...the pump pops into action. No mistaking the noise. Pat
TRAFFICLAWYER posted 07-31-2008 09:36 PM ET (US)
Water in the tank?
Circuit Breaker?
Ck 12vdc at pump?
Shower head?
paddyt111 posted 07-31-2008 10:12 PM ET (US)
Thanks for weighing in..
- Yes, water tank is full (although a good question)
- Ruled out the shower head as there is no action at the pump.
- Not sure how to check the circut breaker? By this do you mean a fuse? Is it located behind the console? Is it straight forward to determine if the fuse is blown?
12vdc at pump....I'm not quite sure what you are referring to.
Pat
tombro posted 08-01-2008 09:11 AM ET (US)
A simple start and effective fix is a check of the filter, which you access by opening the starboard panel under the rear seat. It screws off the lower right part of the pump, and may be clogged. I need to clean mine several times a season for what looks to be algae.
If this is clear, a mechanic can diagnose the pump itself easily.
bluewaterpirate posted 08-01-2008 10:33 AM ET (US)
Here's a couple items to look for.
Image-4892322-39889114-2-WebSmall_0_b29f44178a38228251d62fad38c65cb8_1
http://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/ 4892322_2160164_39889115_WebSmall_3/ Image-4892322-39889115-2-WebSmall_0_344d802ace107fd34ffd27f8eb8393a8_1
Picture of the pump under the stern bulkhead.
http://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/ 4892322_2160164_31025232_WebSmall_3/ Image-4892322-31025232-2-WebSmall_0_4d4fd45c42ec0b3db6fef1cf69b1577a_1
It's easy to trouble shoot.
Tom
bluewaterpirate posted 08-01-2008 10:35 AM ET (US)
Repost of image 1.
http://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/ 4892322_2160164_39889114_WebSmall_3/ Image-4892322-39889114-2-WebSmall_0_b29f44178a38228251d62fad38c65cb8_1
paddyt111 posted 08-01-2008 10:39 PM ET (US)
Guys, I'm heading down to the boat in the morning. I'll try some of your suggestions. Thanks, Pat

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Author	Topic: Ventura Freshwater problems
paddyt111	posted 07-31-2008 03:49 PM ET (US) As I explore all if the workings of my Ventura I am having problems getting my Freshwater shower to work. I have turned on the switch at the helm and nothing. No noise from the pump at all. I am deducting that it may be a broken pump or a blown fuse. I'm not quite sure how to diagnose either possibility. Any thoughts from the BW panel of experts :) Incidentally, when I use my raw water ...the pump pops into action. No mistaking the noise. Pat
TRAFFICLAWYER	posted 07-31-2008 09:36 PM ET (US) Water in the tank? Circuit Breaker? Ck 12vdc at pump? Shower head?
paddyt111	posted 07-31-2008 10:12 PM ET (US) Thanks for weighing in.. - Yes, water tank is full (although a good question) - Ruled out the shower head as there is no action at the pump. - Not sure how to check the circut breaker? By this do you mean a fuse? Is it located behind the console? Is it straight forward to determine if the fuse is blown? 12vdc at pump....I'm not quite sure what you are referring to. Pat
tombro	posted 08-01-2008 09:11 AM ET (US) A simple start and effective fix is a check of the filter, which you access by opening the starboard panel under the rear seat. It screws off the lower right part of the pump, and may be clogged. I need to clean mine several times a season for what looks to be algae. If this is clear, a mechanic can diagnose the pump itself easily.
bluewaterpirate	posted 08-01-2008 10:33 AM ET (US) Here's a couple items to look for. Image-4892322-39889114-2-WebSmall_0_b29f44178a38228251d62fad38c65cb8_1 http://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/ 4892322_2160164_39889115_WebSmall_3/ Image-4892322-39889115-2-WebSmall_0_344d802ace107fd34ffd27f8eb8393a8_1 Picture of the pump under the stern bulkhead. http://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/ 4892322_2160164_31025232_WebSmall_3/ Image-4892322-31025232-2-WebSmall_0_4d4fd45c42ec0b3db6fef1cf69b1577a_1 It's easy to trouble shoot. Tom
bluewaterpirate	posted 08-01-2008 10:35 AM ET (US) Repost of image 1. http://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/ 4892322_2160164_39889114_WebSmall_3/ Image-4892322-39889114-2-WebSmall_0_b29f44178a38228251d62fad38c65cb8_1
paddyt111	posted 08-01-2008 10:39 PM ET (US) Guys, I'm heading down to the boat in the morning. I'll try some of your suggestions. Thanks, Pat