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    Jan 7, 2007, 10:04 AM
    Arc fault circuit breaker
    I am in a high rise condo building. My bedrooms(2) arc fault circuit breaker (1) seems to be in off position (the 15amp switch) after the power in my 2 bedrooms went out quietly during the day.
    However, I cannot move the 15 amp switch back to the 'on' position. What is the likely problem?
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    Jan 7, 2007, 10:32 AM
    Try to turn it off first, then on.
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    Jan 7, 2007, 10:41 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Anthony_
    Try to turn it off first, then on.

    It is already in off position. I just cannot turn it back on. I already unplugged all the electrical attachments (TV, radio, bedroom lights, etc.) in the 2 bedrooms. I still cannot put the arc fault circuit breaker switch back to 'on' position.
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    Jan 7, 2007, 11:13 AM
    It is probably defective. What brands is it? I believe there was a recall for Square D. Check at CPSC Home Page to see if you brand has had problems.
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    Jan 7, 2007, 05:54 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by tkrussell
    It is probably defective. What brands is it? I believe there was a recall for Square D. Check at CPSC Home Page to see if you brand has had problems.


    I figure also that the circuit breaker must be somewhat defective, and did not respond normally to a perhaps short circuit situation such as a blown light bulb. Unfortunately, I cannot see a manufacture's name on the unit! The label must have been peeled off.
    Thank you for your help.
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    Jan 8, 2007, 05:29 AM
    Just look at the label on the inside of the panel door for the brand panel you have.
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