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  • Dec 2, 2008, 08:47 AM
    Lriverwolf
    Circuit breaker keep tripping
    Hi,
    The problem is that the breaker trips and I cannot reset it, but after a few hours sometimes I can reset it but then it will trip again then when I try to reset it the breaker arc and woun't reset.
    Help!!
  • Dec 2, 2008, 08:50 AM
    kevg

    Is it an RCD or MCB (should say on breaker)
  • Dec 2, 2008, 12:09 PM
    stanfortyman
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by kevg View Post
    is it an RCD or MCB (should say on breaker)

    Maybe you could explain what these are and why it matters. I am even curious myself.
  • Dec 2, 2008, 12:10 PM
    stanfortyman
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Lriverwolf View Post
    Hi,
    The problem is that the breaker trips and I cannot reset it, but after a few hours sometimes I can reset it but then it will trip again then when I try to reset it the breaker arc and woun't reset.
    Help!!!!

    What breaker are you referring to? What does it feed?
  • Dec 2, 2008, 02:42 PM
    Tev

    Stan, I assume by RCD he meant residual-current device, which is known here as a GFCI. MCB is miniature circuit breaker, not used in the US for residential applications.

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