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  • Dec 24, 2010, 05:28 PM
    monkeyuncle
    Circuit breaker is tripped by microwave
    Bedroom circuit breaker is a gfi breaker and is 15 amps. The microwave is on a separate 20 amp breaker. When the microwave is used it continues to work, but the bedroom breaker is tripped. What should I do?
  • Dec 24, 2010, 05:51 PM
    ma0641
    Is it a GFCI or an AFCI that trips, they are very different.
  • Dec 24, 2010, 10:48 PM
    tkrussell
    This symptom is very unusual and is out of a DIY capabilities. For an appliance to be on a separate 20 amp CB and a 15 amp CB for the bedroom to trip, something weird is the cause. Your best to get a good service electrician to troubleshoot the situation.
  • Dec 27, 2010, 08:02 PM
    Missouri Bound
    Perhaps two circuits are sharing a neutral... not such a good idea if that is the case. At any rate please follow tkrussell's advice ASAP.

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