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    Peligro007 Posts: 8, Reputation: 1
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    #21

    Aug 18, 2009, 01:32 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by tkrussell View Post
    Your way beyond where you should be anyways, you crossed the line of safety when you first connected the breaker.

    So carefully test from each leg to neutral, and each should see 120 volts. Then across the two main lugs you should see 240 volts.

    At least wear safety glasses. Nevermind the voltage rated gloves.

    Thanks to all that responded.

    Special Thanks To TKRUSSELL an Keepitsimplestupid.

    It is time for me to call an electrician to take care of this problem because when it come to the main service panel I don't feel comfortable working with.

    Thanks again
    God Bless you all.
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    #22

    Aug 18, 2009, 01:48 PM

    The breaker has red and black, so you must be color blind. You sate:
    Quote Originally Posted by op
    I tested the breaker. First i tested the red to the white and is at 0.
    You need to check the big fat black and red wires.

    1. What is voltage between the big fat white and red wires at the top of the panel (240)?

    2. What is the voltage to the big fat red to the white bus (120)?

    3. What is the voltage from the big fat black to the white bus (120)?

    Those a are specific questions.

    As long as you don't put a screwdriver across those big wires and/or ground, you'll be fine.
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    Aug 18, 2009, 01:53 PM
    I am satisfied:

    Quote Originally Posted by Peligro007 View Post
    It is time for me to call an electrician to take care of this problem because when it come to the main service panel i dont feel confortable working with.
    Never argue with this statement.

    If someone is not comfortable, time to call a pro, and live.
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    #24

    Aug 18, 2009, 02:43 PM

    Amen!
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    #25

    Aug 18, 2009, 05:29 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by KeepItSimpleStupid View Post
    Does the breaker have joined levers?

    Bare of the cable should be connected at each end. Bare to the green screw. White or black to the brass screws in any combination.

    Check the red at the panel. Make sure it's connected to the wire and not the insulation.

    Your measuring from either neutral or ground to one of the hots (red or black), correct?

    Again Thanks to all that help me with this blog.

    Keep it simple stupid you kind of like to insult people. I suggest that you hond your thinking and think twice before you write. Remember if people ask question is because they do not know the answer.

    This is a site for people to help each other not to insult. If you are going to insult any member KEEP IT to yourself.

    Thanks again to everyone.
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    Aug 18, 2009, 08:32 PM

    Sorry. I remember when I was part of a data center trouble-shooting team and I asked whether their terminal was plugged in. They looked and it wasn't.

    I've clamped down on insulation once or twice two and guess what? It didn't work. SO it's something I look for.

    Breakers with unjoined levers are a sign of tandem breakers which can come in 15/15, 20/20 or 15/20 versions. These allow two 120 Circuits to occupy the same space as a single 240 circuit.

    That's why all the questions.

    I rub some people the wrong way and I have a medical diagnosis to prove it. All I can say is sorry.

    More than one of us thought your posts were confusing, but we did not give up, did we? That was the other option.
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    #27

    Aug 19, 2009, 02:39 AM
    Peligro, I am not sure what your reading, but I think you certainly misunderstood.

    I see nothing even remotely insulting.

    Kiss did not insult you, nor has he ever insulted anyone here,ever.

    Kiss has only been as helpful to anyone and everyone as possible.

    Call in an electrician, and get back with what problem was found.

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