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This is properly understood when Ohm's Law is applied: Voltage, Amperege and Resistance are correctly applied to a circuit for it's correct function. The circuit breaker acts as a protective device and trips when a correct electrical circuit does not exist. The wrong breaker may have been installed. the wrong gauge of wire may have been used, the pumps and heaters may be drawing more amps then planned for or a short circuit or loose connection are all possible faults. Contact the electrician that installed the system for resolution of the problem or an outside electrician if the problem isn't corrected. Caution: Water and Electricity should not be trusted when in close proximity.
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∙ 12y agoSounds like you have av automatic switchbox, and it is turning off due to over-voltage.
If you have recently started using a new electrical appliance, try turning that off and see if the problem persists.
If you have not recently plugged in anything new, the problem is most likely due to a faulty connection somewhere. This happended to me once 0o
In my case, the problem was that water had leaked in to one of the outdoor wall outlets, and it was short circuiting.
Note: The circuit box is what prevents your house from burning down when something like this happens! Make sure to locate the error, rather than merely switching it back on!
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∙ 14y agoThe need to de energize the circuit the breaker is feeding is a cause to have a circuit breaker switched off. If you are referring to a breaker tripping off, the cause would be from an overload condition being applied to the circuit, the breaker sensing it and shutting the circuit off.
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∙ 7y agoThere are two main reasons that a breaker might not reset. One is mechanical failure in the breaker itself. If this is the case the breaker has to be replaced. The other reason that the breaker might not reset is that the breaker is doing its job and still senses an overload when the breaker is switched back on after an overload trip.
To check the breaker as to which fault is occurring disconnect the load conductor from the breaker. Try resetting the breaker. If it will not reset then it is a mechanical fault. If the breaker resets with the load conductor off then shut the breaker off, reconnect the load conductor and turn the circuit back on.
If it trips this time then there is a fault in the circuit and it has to be located and repaired before the circuit is put back into service. You might need an electrician to troubleshoot the circuit depending on what equipment the circuit controls.
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∙ 6y agoCircuit breaker is to break the circuit in case of a fault. if the fault occurs and the sensing devices trigger the breaker, then breaker will not stay on.
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∙ 16y agoOff hand I say one side of the main breaker needs reset or that supply line is open from the street pole supply to the panel. You lost one leg of the 220vac
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∙ 9y agoMany times, a circuit breaker may trip when the circuit is overloaded. Before plugging in electronics and appliances, you should check to ensure that the circuit can handle the load.Ê
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∙ 9y agoThe electrical system could have a short. Turn off every breaker then turn the switch on. If the switch still turns off then either the box has an electrical problem or the switch is bad.
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∙ 12y agocircuit breaker do get fail if and only if the relay does not respond to the fault occurring in the system !!
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What can we do if our Curcuit breaker tripped on the heater and will not reset?
shut off the power to the box, switch out the breaker and resture the power
What is wrong when you switch from fan to air conditioner and it shuts the breaker in the electricity box?
You're actually OPENING the breaker. And it means you're drawing too much power. 1 air conditioner=about 10 box fans. Try unplugging things using the same circuit. An air conditioner draws a lot of juice. An A/C and a microwave, for example, are too much for most homes to handle. Your breaker box should (hopefully) tell you what breaker goes where.
What breakers can be used in a Bryant breaker box?
mineature cicuit breaker
You think you blew a fuse in your breaker box how do you fix that one of the two switches are tripped?
I think you are asking how do you fix or replace one breaker on a double pole breaker? Most if not all double breakers have a connector on the switch so that they both trip at the same time. They are also joined together in the body of the breaker. You have to change both of them. If that's not your question, please explain further.
How do you ground your meter box to your breaker box?
The grounding is done through the metal nipple that connects out of the back of the meter base and into the back of the breaker panel.
What can we do if our Curcuit breaker tripped on the heater and will not reset?
shut off the power to the box, switch out the breaker and resture the power
Where is the ac circuit breaker?
It's in the basement. Turn on the light switch behind the dryer, walk past the furnace, stay to the left of the water heater, and you'll eventually see the breaker box on the wall in front of you. For heaven's sake, do be careful.
With a 480 three phase switch box can you install single phase breakers to obtain 277 volts?
Yes. make sure the brand of breaker you are installing in the switch box matches the switch box maufacturer. There is usually a sticker inside the box listing the model numbers that can be used. Also, before buying a 277 volt breaker, make sure the switch box has a neutral bus in it (it is usually Grey or white) Some switch boxes do not have a neutral in them because the loads suppplied did not require them.
How do I connect a wall light switch that has 3 terminals the third being for the ground Which terminal should be connected to power coming from the breaker box?
How do I connect a wall light switch that has 3 terminals, the third being for the ground wire. Which terminal should be connected to power coming from the breaker box?
Can a 220 Volt well motor be added to a 200 amp box or does it need its own box?
The well pump breaker is installed in two slots in your breaker box. You then run the correct size cable for the amperage of the pump to the area where the pressure tank is located. install a breaker or disconnect on the wall near the pressure tank and then connect the low pressure switch to the disconnect. Connect the pump to the low pressure switch.
i've lost power in one bedroom and lighting in adjacent bathroom,where do i start my troubleshooting?
The first thing you should try is your breaker box or fuse box you may just need to replace a fuse or switch a breaker back on.
What causes an electrical surging sounds be when home ac unit is running?
The wiring to the unit is either not on the right type of breaker switch or the unit is not hooked up directly to the breaker box at all.
Where is the headlight circuit breaker?
In the breaker box
How do you decide on the rating of a main switch?
The rating of the main switch is decided upon by the current incoming mains. The main switch can't be lower than the incoming. In order to upgrade the main switch, the breaker box will need a complete upgrade.
What is wrong when you switch from fan to air conditioner and it shuts the breaker in the electricity box?
You're actually OPENING the breaker. And it means you're drawing too much power. 1 air conditioner=about 10 box fans. Try unplugging things using the same circuit. An air conditioner draws a lot of juice. An A/C and a microwave, for example, are too much for most homes to handle. Your breaker box should (hopefully) tell you what breaker goes where.
Where is main breaker switch?
a circuit breaker trips on overload,if this breaker has tripped many times it may be worn out,if there is a overload happening the breaker is doing it s job keeping you safe.Main breaker needs to be replaced when your meter has been pulled(removed from metersocket)Have a electrician look at it and verify problem, you should not attempt to change out yourself it will be live.......
What is the box that house the gauges called?
Breaker box
