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Popping a breaker?

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JM from IL

04-28-2003 22:28:42




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Guys, I'd like to test the circuts in my garage to make sure they'll pop when supposed to. whats the best way to do this? whats the easiest way to do this?




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JM from IL

04-30-2003 00:14:50




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 Re: popping a breaker? in reply to JM from IL, 04-28-2003 22:28:42  
how about something more simple, like a short?



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Central Minnesota

05-01-2003 09:58:15




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 Re: Re: popping a breaker? in reply to JM from IL, 04-30-2003 00:14:50  
JM See the post by G Taylor about a 'short' to test the breaker.



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Central Minnesota

04-29-2003 19:26:53




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 Re: popping a breaker? in reply to JM from IL, 04-28-2003 22:28:42  
A couple of 125(nominal)volt 1500 watt milk house heaters work good for the test you are proposing. They draw about 12 amps each. Like G Taylor I don't remember the time current curves but if you time a couple of breakers and they all turn out about the same I'll bet they work ok. 20's will take longer than 15's. Some older breakers never will trip under overload, so don't burn the place down waiting. I can't discuss brand names on a forum.

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G Taylor

04-29-2003 07:29:01




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 Re: popping a breaker? in reply to JM from IL, 04-28-2003 22:28:42  
Apply double the load amps. In a about 3 to 5 minutes it should trip. I had the time curves in a text book but can't find them since we moved. Testing a breaker with a short is dangerous and only proves the breaker did work. No breaker manufacture will warranty or guarantee a breaker after it trips the 1st time.



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