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    dcran66 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    May 25, 2014, 02:11 PM
    Electric breaker
    Can a bad breaker still allow the outlet to test hot?
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    May 25, 2014, 06:04 PM
    Depends on what you mean by bad.
    Bad as in will not trip, then yes.
    Bad as in does not turn on, then no.
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    May 25, 2014, 06:21 PM
    My dad worked on my panel and added a breaker to my panel. He tested the original line if 220 and it tested hot so we thought it was good until we installed the new air conditioner and it won't work... the breaker doesn't click when u try to reset it so um confused. (And yes I'm a girl and have no clue)
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    May 25, 2014, 06:39 PM
    I'm confused too. What is the original line? And where did he test for power?
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    May 26, 2014, 05:49 AM
    The simple answer is "YES". If you have other questions regarding this scenario, please elaborate on your question. Speculation by others will surely confuse you if you don't.
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