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    Lriverwolf Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 2, 2008, 08:47 AM
    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!!
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    Dec 2, 2008, 08:50 AM

    Is it an RCD or MCB (should say on breaker)
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    Dec 2, 2008, 12:09 PM
    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.
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    Dec 2, 2008, 12:10 PM
    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?
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    Dec 2, 2008, 02:42 PM

    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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