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How do you find a triped circuit?
Check the circuit panel / breaker box. The tripped breaker should be partway between 'OFF' and 'ON'. If nothing else, turn the breakers off then on, one at a time and when the tripped breaker is reset, the circuit should be live again. Also check GFI outlets. If one is in fault condition, it will need to be reset. If the tripped GFI outlet is protecting other outlets, they will come back when the tripped GFI is reset. These sockets seem to hide in many cases... Behind microwave ovens for example or refrigerators.
What might cause a loss of all electricity in your garage but not your house without a storm hitting or sudden increase of electricity usage?
You might be plugging something in that could have a fault on it, sometimes plugging in a transformer could trip out your fuse, but more often than not your electricity will go due to its breaker tripping at the board due to something being plugged in. Check the cord on the appliance, if no visible damage open plug and and check for loose wiring and check connections at appliance also check for leaking water into sockets and lights! A tripped breaker or a tripped GFCI plug, or maybe you have a blown breaker, or a corroded wire.
Why would a breaker trip after 30 sec with nothing plugged in to the circuit except the tv that is turned off?
First unplug the TV. Some TVs may still draw current when off, but not enough to cause a breaker to trip. However you still want to make sure you don't fry your TV as you troubleshoot. If there is nothing plugged in to any outlet on the branch circuit and there are no light fixtures the problem is a bad breaker or in the wiring. The ideal is to have an electrician troubleshoot since you can kill yourself while messing with the breaker panel if you don't know what you are doing. Turn breaker off, make sure with a meter that the breaker is no longer hot and remove the wire by unscrewing the lug screw. Do the same for another breaker of the same rating. Hook the first wire removed to the second breaker. Turn on the second breaker. If it doesn't trip the problem is first breaker, and you need to replace it. If the second breaker trips it is the wiring. With the second wire and breaker restored to original connection, leave the first wire disconnected. Measure the resistance with a meter of the disconnected first wire to neutral which are where white wires are connected in panel. If you have everything unplugged there should be an open circuit. If not you need to start disconnecting wires in outlets and fixtures on the branch circuit and determine where the short is. Since breaker stays on for 30 seconds it is likely the breaker since a dead short would trip breaker immediately. The exception would be a short that is causing a current to flow that is very close to the rating of the breaker. If the breaker is good then I suspect you have something plugged in you don't know about.
If power is out in one room of the house but the breaker was not tripped what could be the problem?
Check the connections to all the receptacles. On a spur, it's possible that one wire slipped off and then that breaks the circuit, not likely on a ring circuit. It is also possible that you have a GFCI (ELCB UK) in the run that might be tripped and that could bring the run down as well. Of course, the breaker might have tripped and the toggle not flipped over; try manually tripping and resetting it.
You touch two hot wires together breaker box will not turn back on did you burn the breaker out?
Touching two hot wires together can cause a short circuit, which may have damaged the breaker. It is important to not touch hot wires together as it can be dangerous and cause damage to the electrical system. If the breaker will not reset, it is recommended to call a licensed electrician to assess and repair the situation.
What could cause the pool to not come on?
The start capacitor could be bad. Is the Breaker tripped? Do you have a timer? Is it working properly?
Did my dryer trip the breaker or vice versa when I turned the breaker back on but now the dryer won't work?
The dryer tripped the breaker. Have it repaired. Don't try to use it again. You could cause a fire.
Could fuse be out to cause furnace not to go on?
Yes, a blown fuse can cause your furnace to not turn on. Check the breaker box and see if any of them have tripped.
What would be the cause and solution of partial electricity going out if wires may have touched when fixing a closet switch?
Blown fuse or tripped breaker. Replace the fuse or reset the breaker.
How do you find a triped circuit?
Check the circuit panel / breaker box. The tripped breaker should be partway between 'OFF' and 'ON'. If nothing else, turn the breakers off then on, one at a time and when the tripped breaker is reset, the circuit should be live again. Also check GFI outlets. If one is in fault condition, it will need to be reset. If the tripped GFI outlet is protecting other outlets, they will come back when the tripped GFI is reset. These sockets seem to hide in many cases... Behind microwave ovens for example or refrigerators.
Will a circuit breaker be the cause of an air conditioner not turning on?
It is possible if the circuit breaker has tripped or is faulty. The best way to check is by unplugging the air conditioner, and plugging in a table lamp. If the lamp lights up, then you know that the circuit breaker is working, if not then it is faulty.
Why has my electrical outlet stopped working even though the breaker is not tripped?
There could be several reasons why your electrical outlet has stopped working even though the breaker is not tripped. It could be due to a faulty outlet, a loose connection, a tripped GFCI outlet elsewhere in the circuit, or a wiring issue. It is recommended to have a qualified electrician inspect and troubleshoot the outlet to determine the exact cause and make any necessary repairs.
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.
What should I do if my circuit breaker popped?
If your circuit breaker has tripped, you should first try to identify the cause of the overload by unplugging devices or appliances connected to that circuit. Then, reset the circuit breaker by flipping the switch back to the "on" position. If the circuit breaker continues to trip, it may indicate a more serious electrical issue that requires professional assistance.
Why did the main breaker trip in my electrical panel?
The main breaker in your electrical panel may have tripped due to an overload of electrical current flowing through the circuit, a short circuit, or a ground fault. These issues can cause the breaker to trip as a safety measure to prevent damage to the electrical system or potential fire hazards.
What could be the cause of a power outage affecting only half of the house?
A possible cause of a power outage affecting only half of a house could be a problem with the electrical wiring or a tripped circuit breaker in the electrical panel. It is recommended to check the circuit breaker first and contact a qualified electrician if the issue persists.
Thud under house then some electric stopped working?
Probably a wire shorted out. Probably in a junction box. This should be looked at quickly. If this is the case, the breaker or a fuse in the fuse panel should have tripped. Do not just reset the breaker or fuse as this may cause a fire.
