water pump blowing a fuse

[peter2407]

After not using the water pump for some time, I tried to do so today and it blew a number of fuses, one after the other. Suggestions would be appreciated please. TIA.

 

[<152587>]

Seized?

 

[matthewriches]

What water pump do you have? May be seized or filled up with nasty green sludge.

Does it do anything, does it blow immediately or after a while? Could also be a damp motor.

 

[West Coast]

Had the same problem, turned out to be a blocked exit pipe

 

[Freebee]

strip it, clean it, spin the rotor

 

[Momac]

corroded electrical connection perhaps ?

 

[peter2407]

Thanks all. To state the bleeding obvious - I will need to drain the tank, yes or is there another way?