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    Jan 3, 2010, 02:25 PM
    Electrical circuit breaker pops after vibration in wall
    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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?
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    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.
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