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It sounds like the breaker is unserviceable. Seeing as it supplies 240 volt outlet it must be a two pole breaker. If it is a single handle two pole breaker then one pole set inside the breaker is not disconnecting one of the lines. If it is supplied from two single pole breakers that has a common tie, the common tie might be loose and does not shut off both poles when thrown to the off position. If there is no common tie then both breakers must be turned off to interrupt the 240 volt supply.
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How do you convert a 4 plate stove which uses a circuit breaker to a wall plug?
You still need a circuit breaker. From your question it appears your stove is hardwired to the panel. It is perfectly acceptable to connect it to a suitably specified outlet and plug for the voltage and amperes for the stove. Basically you would turn off the breaker, install an outlet on the floor or wall so as not to interfere with stove. You can buy cords with the proper plugs and mating receptacles in most any hardware store. For an electric stove with an oven you are usually talking about a 50A breaker and the corresponding outlet and plug. This can be dangerous and if you are not sure of what you are doing an electrician is highly recommended.
240v nema6-50r outlet wired with 6 gauge wire and 50 amp breaker you need to run a heater with a nema 6-30p can you simply put a 30 amp receptical in place of the 50 amp receptical?
Not legally because the rating of the 30 amp receptacle would have a 50 amp breaker ahead of it. If you reduced the feed breaker to 30 amps and still use the #6 wire, this would be within the electrical code rules.
What is 'trip free' feature in circuit breakers?
It means that when the breaker is switched "ON" using the push button and simultaneously a fault occurs, the breaker will trip even if the push button is still being held in "ON" position.
Is it safe if there are 3 wires black white bare copper at your breaker panel but only 2 wires at the wall socket outlet?
for USA, Canada and other countries running a 60 Hz supply service.Some appliances, especially older ones, don't have a ground wire. Also, a lot of wiring circuits in older houses were installed without using a ground wire to each socket outlet. They just ran a hot and a neutral wire. The neutral wire is grounded at the breaker panel. On the breaker panel the 3rd wire - colored green or just bare - is the Ground wire. It is there to protect circuits - different to the one you are looking at - which need to have a ground wire as well as a neutral. On such circuits, in case of a fault condition in the appliances connected to them, a short circuit is sent to ground so that the circuit breakers on the hot wires should then trip to break the power supply to such circuits and stop a house fire or someone getting killed by electricity.This is not a full answer to your question. You still have to think about which types of appliances - having plugs with only 2 prongs on their flexible cords - are still quite safe to use and which types are definitely not safe to use with that type of socket outlet - and in that situation, what should be done to make them safe?As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.Before you do any work yourself,on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
When wiring a generator directly into your circuit box with a 30 amp breaker is 10 gauge wire big enough?
Generators should not be wired directly into your distribution panel. The generator should be wired through an approved transfer switch by a licenced electrician. To do otherwise would be sheer folly and leave yourself vulnerable to a void insurance policy on your dwelling should any mishaps occur because of the project not getting proper approval. ====================== The biggest danger to direct wiring a generator is that you can have the breaker feeding from the generator on at the same time that the main breaker for your primary service is also on. This feeds the generator power out of your building, to the utility pole, to any lines still connected to that utility service and possibly other customers or buildings. This supplies power to the utility lines when the repair workers may be under the impression they are not live. On the other hand, if you direct wire a generator without a transfer switch, and fail to turn off your main breaker, when the primary service is restored you now have 2 sources of electrical power on the same lines and I cannot fathom the dangers involved. But the direct answer to your question is, Yes, 10 gauge wire is sufficient for any 30 amp breaker provided you aren't running several hundred feet.
What to do if a plug breaks off in an outlet?
First, turn off the power to the outlet by flipping the circuit breaker. Then, use needle-nose pliers to carefully remove the broken plug from the outlet. Finally, inspect the outlet for any damage and replace it if necessary.
What is tripping relay?
You need to remove everything connected to the breaker and see if it still trips. If it does it is in the wiring or possibly a bad breaker. Disconnect load from breaker and see if it still trips. If so replace the breaker. If it still trips and is not the breaker then you will have to start pulling each outlet from wall and checking after disconnecting each outlet.
How can I troubleshoot and fix an outlet that is not working?
To troubleshoot and fix a non-working outlet, first check the circuit breaker or fuse box to ensure the outlet is receiving power. If the breaker is not tripped, try resetting it. If the outlet still doesn't work, turn off the power to the outlet and remove the cover plate to inspect for loose wires or damage. Tighten any loose connections and replace any damaged components. If the outlet still doesn't work, it may need to be replaced by a qualified electrician.
How can I fix a loose power outlet in my home?
To fix a loose power outlet in your home, first turn off the power to the outlet at the circuit breaker. Then, remove the outlet cover and tighten the screws holding the outlet in place. If the outlet is still loose, you may need to replace it with a new one. Be sure to follow safety precautions and consult a professional if needed.
How can I fix a loose electrical outlet?
To fix a loose electrical outlet, first turn off the power to the outlet at the circuit breaker. Then, remove the outlet cover and tighten the screws holding the outlet in place. If the outlet is still loose, you may need to replace the outlet or use shims to secure it. Finally, turn the power back on and test the outlet to ensure it is secure.
The light on my gfi outlet is dim and sometimes out i am getting no power to it but the circuit breaker is not tripped i just replaced the gfi and it didn't help any ideas?
If the GFI outlet is tripped (the outlet, not the breaker) then it is telling you there is a ground fault which must be fixed. If the GFI outlet is not tripped, and the breaker is not tripped, but it is still not providing power, then you have a loose connection or a wiring error.
How can I fix a loose outlet?
To fix a loose outlet, first turn off the power to the outlet at the circuit breaker. Then, remove the outlet cover and tighten the screws holding the outlet in place. If the outlet is still loose, you may need to replace it with a new one. Be sure to follow safety precautions and consult a professional if needed.
How can I fix a loose outlet in my home?
To fix a loose outlet in your home, first turn off the power to the outlet at the circuit breaker. Then, remove the outlet cover and tighten the screws holding the outlet in place. If the outlet is still loose, you may need to replace it with a new one. Be sure to follow safety precautions and consult a professional if needed.
How can I fix an electrical outlet that is not working properly?
To fix an electrical outlet that is not working properly, first turn off the power to the outlet at the circuit breaker. Then, check for any loose or damaged wires and tighten or replace them as needed. If the outlet still doesn't work, it may need to be replaced by a qualified electrician.
How can I fix a loose outlet plug?
To fix a loose outlet plug, first turn off the power to the outlet at the circuit breaker. Then, remove the cover plate and tighten the screws holding the outlet in place. If the outlet is still loose, you may need to replace it with a new one. Be sure to follow safety precautions and consult a professional if needed.
Your lights and air quit working on your camper but the outlets still work has your inverter gone bad?
Not necessarily you should have a panel feed and a breaker may be tripped. If you have power in the outlet the converter is working.
My circuit breaker keeps popping I have replace the 2-prong outlet with a 4-outlets and why is it still popping?
A breaker trips when there is too much current. If you unplug everything on the circuit and the breaker still trips then you have a wiring problem or a bad breaker. From your description it is not possible to be certain if the problem started when you installed new outlet or previously. You have to describe your problem in better detail to get a good answer. When you have a circuit that trips the corresponding breaker, you need to go through each outlet on the circuit and rule it out as the problem. This can be done by pulling each outlet, from the wall and systematically remove wires from outlets while power is off and determining when problem goes away.
