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    Dec 4, 2010, 07:50 PM
    Problems with my basement outlets
    My basement is fully finshed but when I am using my PC or shop vac the breaker goes out on me what could cause this
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    Dec 5, 2010, 05:06 AM
    If the power comes and goes, sounds like a loose connections usually at one of the receptacles.
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    Dec 5, 2010, 09:39 AM
    Shop vacs draw 6-7 amps, almost 1/2 the capacity of a 15 amp breaker. If you have lights, TV, etc on the same circuit it is being overloaded. See if you can switch some outlets to another circuit. Do not put in a larger breaker!
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