Circuit breakers.

Hi How do i connect a 400v Power factor board to a Bus coupler on a 400v main Distribution Board which has two 800kva transfomer in parallel
by collen.govender on March 22nd, 2012 | no answers | in Circuit breakers

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Does it matter how many devices are plugged into the same outlet (as long as they're not turned on at the same time)?
by Takucei on February 23rd, 2012 | 1 person likes this | 6 answers | in Circuit breakers

I have PTSD and MUST disconnect the hard wired fire alarm. Turning the alarm off at the breaker and removing batteres does not work.
by aldrichmr on October 6th, 2011 | no answers | in Circuit breakers

I have a forced air furnace. It is off in summer Could I have a electrician run a outlet to the wall & use the curcuit for my window AC.
by EJK56 on August 28th, 2011 | 3 answers | in Circuit breakers

How many volts of power are needed for a UTS10BI transfer switch to turn on and operate? 120v? 240V?
by bjh on June 15th, 2011 | no answers | in Circuit breakers

Light over sink burnt out.all other circuit dead.braker not tripped.bulb blown.buld seperated from metalhousing..please help
by TenPin1 on May 31st, 2011 | no answers | in Circuit breakers

What is the function of a fuse
by Jean_T636 on April 25th, 2011 | 5 people like this | 9 answers | in Circuit breakers

Does a refrigerator need to be on it's own breaker(circuit) according to the Canadian electrical code?
by Master_Eraqus on March 17th, 2011 | 1 person likes this | one answer | in Circuit breakers

My company sells circuit breakers. We sometimes get asked for STRAIGHT 240v breakers vs. 120/240v. What is the purpose for straight 240v?
by devin.gibson on September 1st, 2010 | 1 person likes this | 3 answers | in Circuit breakers

how do uou wire a 4 wire hot water heater to the outlet breaker box
by tcrawley on August 23rd, 2010 | one answer | in Circuit breakers

How many solar panels would be needed to power a 3200 square foot home?
by radavel on December 8th, 2009 | no answers | in Circuit breakers

Does the double-pole circuit breaker for a 3-wire (double 120V) circuit have to be connected across BOTH hot bus bars in the electrical panel? Or can the the double-pole circuit breaker be connected across the same hot bus bar?
by doug613 on November 7th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Circuit breakers

I have two outlets on either side of a wall in my garage/storage room. that don't work. They are black and look like it sparked at some point. No breakers are tripped. Any suggestions before i call an electrician and more importantly, is it a fire hazard?
by Anonymous on November 2nd, 2009 | one answer | in Circuit breakers

Who is best to determine what is required ti change from fuse box to breakers? I would alsos like to change some outlets to accommodate a 3 prong plug in and add/move outlets. Thanks
by Anonymous on October 23rd, 2009 | 4 answers | in Circuit breakers

The newly remodeled upstairs bathroom electricity only works for a short amount of time before popping the bulb and/or tripping the breaker. What can I do about this?
by thetexastrent on September 9th, 2009 | one answer | in Circuit breakers

When I plug in my fridge in the outdoor patio, the GFI sometimes pops out. Sometimes, it'll run for a couple days, and then the GFI pops and won't stay on until I unplug the fridge. Is this a problem with the fridge or electrical?
by Anonymous on August 11th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Circuit breakers

Does your home have a circuit breaker or old fashioned fuses?
by Mendtos on August 5th, 2009 | one answer | in Circuit breakers

How do i wire up an rcd please
by gordy318@blueyonder. on July 30th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Circuit breakers

The breaker box in my rental house is mislabeled. The main breaker does not turn anything off at all. What problems could this cause me or the apartment?
by Anonymous on July 21st, 2009 | 3 answers | in Circuit breakers

Is a 30 amp breaker strong enough for a 120v tanning bed? Currently have a 15amp but after the tanning bed is on approx 30 seconds, breaker will trip..
by J.J. on July 15th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Circuit breakers

Is there ANY risk of electric shock/electrocution by my turning the breaker switches in the breaker panel off or on? Due to the cost of electricity, I do this 1-2 times a day after our water heater has heated up the water enough for a day/evening, etc.
by RhythmBoy on July 9th, 2009 | 4 answers | in Circuit breakers

Why would a white wire melt behind a receptacle? The white side of the receptacle was scortched and about an inch of the insulation on the white wire was melted. A microwave was plugged in and it did not trip the circuit when it was in use.
by Carlyjack on June 22nd, 2009 | one answer | in Circuit breakers

All plugs on one circuit dead, but breaker not tripped; replaced breaker anyway, plugs still dead. What next?
by Anonymous on March 21st, 2009 | 6 answers | in Circuit breakers

All plugs on one circuit dead, but breaker not tripped; replaced breaker anyway, plugs still dead. What next?
by Anonymous on March 21st, 2009 | 5 answers | in Circuit breakers

All plugs on one circuit dead, but breaker not tripped; replaced breaker anyway, plugs still dead. What next?
by Anonymous on March 21st, 2009 | 2 answers | in Circuit breakers

I just had a 30amp outlet put outside my home to run a welder. However, my worksite is probably 75 feet from my home. Can I make an extension cord out of 10/2 service wire if I buy a similar plug and outlet? The electrician ran 10/2 from breaker box
by ChevyApache on March 3rd, 2009 | one answer | in Circuit breakers

How many recessed lighting fixtures can i link together off a 15 amp breaker
by Anonymous on February 21st, 2009 | 2 answers | in Circuit breakers

I have an old home with a two pole breaker box. One section of the box has no power running through it. Is there a product that can expand the old box from the good section so that I have enough breakers for the house?
by cctuba2000 on February 10th, 2009 | 4 answers | in Circuit breakers

How do I replace a double tapped circuit breaker?
by flerygirl on January 29th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Circuit breakers

My husband used a flood light in our normal porch light. now of course the light fixture does not work i replaced it with a normal light bulb seems to be no power do you have any suggestions as to what to check. Thanks In the Dark
by Anonymous on January 10th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Circuit breakers

We had an electric heater on and a blow dryer in the same outlet and now the room has no juice. Meter reads 50amps but no lights, nada. Any suggestions? The breaker box did not trip. We shut it all down & reset. No change.
by Mark on January 5th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Circuit breakers

If I attempt to fix my telephone line (in my house) and re-wire it back to the box can I get electrocuted?
by Sami on January 5th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Circuit breakers

Can i add 230 volt service to my home
by Anonymous on December 19th, 2008 | one answer | in Circuit breakers

When replacing a ballast on a double 4-foot florescent fixture the yellow wires are for?
by magno562 on December 18th, 2008 | one answer | in Circuit breakers

I have a circuit breaker that tripped after running a space heater. I reset it and none of the outlets on that circuit work, although the breaker looks fine. The heater is on another circuit now and has not created a problem. Bad breaker%
by Homeowner7 on December 17th, 2008 | 3 answers | in Circuit breakers

Does an rcd trip when connecting wires to a junction box before connecting the appliancei.e. before it is turned on?
by Anonymous on November 30th, 2008 | one answer | in Circuit breakers

What size electrical breaker is needed to run a 7.5 HP motor that draws 35 amp
by Anonymous on November 26th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Circuit breakers

A three phase supply has load of 10amps, 8amps and 9 amps, how to calculate the load in KW for 12 hours?(Pls explain with formula).
by Chops on November 8th, 2008 | one answer | in Circuit breakers

Is old fuse box safe? what is the max fuse amp for 120V box. I am worried about my safety in my home. Appliances are getting hot. Landlord says "It's fine" please e-mail me if you are familiar with this type of box. they are the screw in fuses.Plz Help
by Dixie2 on October 24th, 2008 | 3 answers | in Circuit breakers