New answers tagged circuit-breaker
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Does current draw of one fridge affect another fridge’s microprocessor if both fridges are on same circuit?
TL;DR No
As long as all wiring is done the normal way, there is almost no effect on devices on a circuit from other devices on a circuit. The current does not flow through one device to get to another....
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Why would tightening screws on a GE Arc-fault breaker cause "frizzing" sound and flickering lights? Once applied torque is removed all is good
but when I applied checking torque to one of the breakers ( 20A, GE THQL1120AF2, powering mostly lights)....while torque was applied... I heard a "frizzing" sound and lights began to flicker
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Why would tightening screws on a GE Arc-fault breaker cause "frizzing" sound and flickering lights? Once applied torque is removed all is good
Without actually disecting the breaker, I'd say you moved slightly the internal contact leg connected to the screw you were tightening. Since the lights were on, you'd notice "frizzing and ...
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Does anyone recognize this electrical panel or know what brand of breakers are acceptable?
Those screws that penetrate through the dead front for adjusting the depth of the bussing forward to the dead front make me think it's an ITE EQ which would make Siemens the heir of the Listing.
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Does anyone recognize this electrical panel or know what brand of breakers are acceptable?
The panel's probably an Eaton BR, so use BR breakers
From the existing breakers (although the off-brand TB breaker and the Challenger breakers should be swapped for BR counterparts, in addition to the ...
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Replacing a 2-pole Quad Circuit Breaker
You wrote “inside common trip” implying that the current 20 amp mini breakers are not common trip. Assuming this is correct, then yes, you can substitute the 240 volt 30 amp breaker and two 120 volt ...
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THQL2150 50 amp breaker rated for CU/AL 60/75C wired with 8/3 teck cable for hot tub
That slash rating explained
The 60°C/75°C "slash" rating on a breaker is simple: it means that the breaker termination requires 60°C limited wires (NM and UF, as well as old R/RW and TW ...
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THQL2150 50 amp breaker rated for CU/AL 60/75C wired with 8/3 teck cable for hot tub
I think what's throwing everyone off, is the term "teck cable". Is this type MTW, Machine Tool Wire? If it is, then it would be good for 75 degrees C if installed in a dry area (run ...
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Screw in fuse box
You want what we called a "plug fusee replacement breaker" Several of the big box stores have them. Here is a link to the orange one.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Cooper-Bussmann-20-Amp-Plug-...
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What does "opposite to neutral" mean when installing a feeder breaker?
My understanding is that connecting the appropriate wire size to a breaker larger than 50 amps will cause that wire to rub/rest on top of the neutral bus which could damage the insulation. You've got ...
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EV Charger - Subpanel Changes
The furnace wiring is completely improper. This was wired as a 240V-only subpanel with no neutral, and that was fine when the furnace was straight resistance electric, but the people who replaced the ...
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EV Charger - Subpanel Changes
To summarize the facts and recommendations from comments --
The present arrangement lacks a neutral wire for the furnace and uses ground as neutral. Bonding ground to neutral in a subpanel is against ...
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My 20 amp breaker trips
Is this shop a long distance from the main panel? What is the distance from the main panel to the shop panel, and what gauge wire was used? (Specify Cu or Al.)
It's possible that if your supply wire ...
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Table saw not starting and tripping 15a breaker
I finally solved the problem. The fact that the saw started up when upside down, thus closing the starter relay, should have told me that the starter relay was working OK and the problem was elsewhere....
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