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    Mar 2, 2010, 11:01 AM
    Why is my circuit breaker tripping
    Why is my breaker tripping
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    Mar 2, 2010, 12:38 PM
    Either due to a short circuit, or an overload condition, or may be defective.
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    Mar 2, 2010, 01:24 PM

    Could also be gremlins. Don't forget gremlins.
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