Main Breaker is tripping

KE2KB · 02-05-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rdmccaw

It doesn't always trip when the furnace turns on, but that seems to be the one thing that draws enough current to put it over it's limit...

Here are pictures, forget it, don't know how to add pictures...

Anyway, yea, not something I can do... had a look.... not plug and play!!!! looks to me that dabbling around in there is a good way to get yourself killed!

Right. Better leave this one to the pros.

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FW

rgsgww · 02-05-2009, 09:44 PM

This all leads down to a bad breaker. I would have an electrician replace it.

Please post pictures of the panel if you can.

theatretch85 · 02-05-2009, 11:26 PM

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theatretch85 · 02-05-2009, 11:27 PM

I would say the main breaker is going bad as well. Definitely not a DIY project by any means; leave this to the pro's. Google "Arc Flash" and you will see what I mean.

I have popped the main breaker (100 amp service) at my house a few times, back when I had my holiday light display going (approx 115 amp draw) and I invited some friends over for some gaming. One night when it popped it was still so hot (even outside in the garage) that I needed the air compressor to cool the breaker down. It would not reset (and yes I turned off the sub panel to the lights first). It still took a good 30 seconds to a full minute with the air compressor before it would reset. Luckily the air compressor had a full tank and sits right next to the main panel out in the garage.