Timeline for Breaker tripping after ~.5-4 hours even with minimal load
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| Oct 16, 2023 at 21:05 | comment | added | john | replacing/pulling out outlets is definitely within my comfort zone, I'll probably do that, thanks! Sweet, i've got an IR temp gun, I can check that too. | |
| Oct 16, 2023 at 20:49 | history | edited | user71659 | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Oct 16, 2023 at 20:41 | comment | added | crip659 | The timing points to a slow/low overload condition, pulling 16/17 amps on a 15 amp breaker. I would guess a loose connection heating up with nothing on the circuit or the breaker is bad. One of those hand held temperature readers should find a hot outlet. | |
| Oct 16, 2023 at 20:27 | comment | added | user71659 | If you're paying for an electrician, you should get them to replace the breaker, saving you a trip cost if it is indeed the problem. You should pull out the outlets from the wall, check the integrity of all insulation, wire nuts, and connectors, and carefully re-install them. That of course requires a more skill and comfort than simply removing the face plates and peering in. | |
| Oct 16, 2023 at 19:55 | comment | added | john | Anything in the breaker I'd definitely leave to an electrician, not a fan of live electricity. But definitely something I can bring up with them. For visual inspection is there anything beyond burning to look for? I wouldn't expect major damage since it's taking so long for it to trip -- no sudden booms | |
| Oct 16, 2023 at 19:50 | history | answered | user71659 | CC BY-SA 4.0 |