View Full Version : Electrical circuit breaker pops after vibration in wall
ledbank
Jan 3, 2010, 02:25 PM
The outlets in two bedrooms are out and I can't find any break in the lines at any of the outlets or junction box, however the vibration is half way up the wall.
Stratmando
Jan 3, 2010, 02:53 PM
Maybe a nail or staple.
Hang a pictute recently.
Short is likely at sound.
Have someone reset breaker while at wall.
tkrussell
Jan 4, 2010, 08:08 AM
Based on the reported symptoms, I would be opening this wall to visually inspect the wiring. There could be a serious connection problem, that may develop into a fire.
Stratmando
Jan 4, 2010, 08:16 PM
An Electrician should check any switch or receptacle boxes on that wall. Sometimes it will rattle the conduit.
Can you tell Romex or conduit?
ballengerb1
Jan 4, 2010, 08:54 PM
The dead short you have actually makes the cable/wire vibrate in the wall. The vibration is not causing your breaker to pop, it's the other way around and is serious.