Replacing stock ballast pump catridges

[Matt Garcia]

I currently have Johnson 550 pumps in my stock factory ballast. I am thinking about upgrading these to 1000gph (just the cartridges). However I noticed the amp draw is more on the larger pumps, 3 amps vs 2.5. Does anyone know if the larger amp draw will cause any issues? Specifically tripping the breaker on the circuit board or whatever you call it (underneath drivers dash). I am assuming it should be ok since the rear tanks use the 1000GPH pumps to empty.

[chpthril]

I currently have Johnson 550 pumps in my stock factory ballast. I am thinking about upgrading these to 1000gph (just the cartridges). However I noticed the amp draw is more on the larger pumps, 3 amps vs 2.5. Does anyone know if the larger amp draw will cause any issues? Specifically tripping the breaker on the circuit board or whatever you call it (underneath drivers dash). I am assuming it should be ok since the rear tanks use the 1000GPH pumps to empty.

Your Tige has 4 pumps with a total amp draw of 10A draw. So to go to 4 new pumps with a total amp draw of 12A, should not be a problem for the wiring as its only a .5 amp per pump, but do you know what rating the current breaker?

[Matt Garcia]

Your Tige has 4 pumps with a total amp draw of 10A draw. So to go to 4 new pumps with a total amp draw of 12A, should not be a problem for the wiring as its only a .5 amp per pump, but do you know what rating the current breaker?

I dont know the rating on the breaker. Is there a way to find out?

[rushin]

Isn't it written on the breaker itself? I thought it was.

[Matt Garcia]

Isn't it written on the breaker itself? I thought it was.

Hmmm...it might be. I will have to look.

[rushin]

you may have to follow the pump wires to the right breaker as I don't think they are labeled. IDK it's been a long time since I have been under there.