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Whatcould cause a sq d arc breaker to trip when aregular breaker doesn't?
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The neutral is in contact with the ground at some point of the circuit.
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If you install a 30A 240V GFI breaker will this be ok or will the cycles the dryer has prematurely fail the breaker?
I suspect you mean GFIC breaker. The dryer will not cause the breaker to fail.
What can a loosely connected electrical wire in a breaker panel cause?
A short, which will trip the main breaker.
What may cause breaker instantaneously trip?
A breaker trips when its rated current has either been slightly exceeded over a period of time or grossly exceeded instantaneously.
What would cause a short periodic low hum to come from a circuit breaker?
A bad circuit breaker. Replace it.
What could be the cause of arcing between the buss bar and a breaker?
Arcing is caused by a poor electrical connection. The breaker is not making good contact with the buss bar. Try replacing the breaker.
If you install a 30A 240V GFI breaker will this be ok or will the cycles the dryer has prematurely fail the breaker?
I suspect you mean GFIC breaker. The dryer will not cause the breaker to fail.
What can a loosely connected electrical wire in a breaker panel cause?
A short, which will trip the main breaker.
What would cause your room air conditioner to stop turning on?
First try electrical - fuse box or circuit breaker. It may have a circuit breaker at the end of the cord/plug. Also, try connecting it directly to a wall socket - not into a power strip. If that doesnt work, you may need to call in a pro.
What may cause breaker instantaneously trip?
A breaker trips when its rated current has either been slightly exceeded over a period of time or grossly exceeded instantaneously.
What would cause a short periodic low hum to come from a circuit breaker?
A bad circuit breaker. Replace it.
Can a motorized lift chair cause a breaker to trip?
A breaker trips because the circuit load has tried to draw more current that the circuit is designed to operate at. You have to establish what the total current draw of the device is. This can be found on the manufactures label. There it will state what the normal amperage draw is for the specific piece of equipment. If the breaker has tripped, look for the cause and rectify the problem before resetting the breaker. If you found the problem and corrected the cause, the breaker will reset and stay in the on position.
Can a thermostat cause a breaker to trip?
If it is a line thermostat and it is connected across the line instead of in series with the load then yes it will trip the breaker.
What could be the cause of arcing between the buss bar and a breaker?
Arcing is caused by a poor electrical connection. The breaker is not making good contact with the buss bar. Try replacing the breaker.
Will cobwebs trip a breaker?
No, cobwebs alone will not trip a breaker. Breakers are designed to protect against overloading and short circuits, not cobwebs. However, if the cobwebs accumulate and cause insulation damage, it could potentially cause an electrical issue that may trip the breaker. Regular cleaning and maintenance can help prevent this.
Can you put a 20amp water pump and a 30 amp water heater on a 50amp breaker?
No, they each need their own breaker of the right amp. Neither of them would cause the breaker to trip if there was a problem.
Will a weak circut breaker cause a water heater not to work?
Yes
What would cause a circuit breaker heating element to trip off?
There are two conditions that would cause a breaker to trip off. One is an overload of the circuit and the other is a short circuit on the circuit. The heating element within the breaker is what monitors for circuit overloads.
