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    kizalab Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 16, 2011, 06:53 AM
    Can a breaker break
    Had a fryer in one outlet and a table top grill in a different outlet the breaker went had
    To reset but it doesn't work now, it will not reset, so outlets don't work. How do we fix this problem?
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    Jan 16, 2011, 07:06 AM

    Will not reset, as in trips as soon as it is reset, or will not move at all?

    Did you move the breaker all the way OFF then back to ON?
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    Jan 16, 2011, 07:18 AM
    Comment on stanfortyman's post
    Yes moved breaker all the way Off then back to On, Now What??
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    Jan 16, 2011, 07:35 AM

    The Breaker needs to be replaced.
    They will go bad/break.
    Or you still have a short?
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    Jan 16, 2011, 08:44 AM

    Is this a commercial or residential building? Did these devices work together before or is the installation brand new?

    If this is a residential kitchen, then both receptacles should be protected by a GFCI device. Either a Breaker or GFCI receptacle. The circuit should be 20 amp.

    What is the amperage required by the units?
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    Jan 16, 2011, 09:25 AM

    Don brings up a good point. Is there a GFI involved?
    When you reset breaker does it immediately trip off again or does it stay in position but you don't have power to outlets. (Stan's question)
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