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    Jul 11, 2010, 06:46 PM
    Why condenser unit breaker trips sometimes.
    Why condenser unit breaker trips sometimes.
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    Jul 11, 2010, 07:51 PM
    1. A dead short
    2. shorted compressor
    3.bad breaker
    4. something pulling more amps than breaker is rated for

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