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    Nov 28, 2013, 04:32 PM
    What would cause a circuit breaker to arc
    I chaged the circuit breaker out that works the dryer and it still arcs
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    Nov 28, 2013, 05:02 PM
    If the dryer is still on, the breaker may arc because of the power load. Even not running, power is still to the dryer, the light works when you open the food.
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    Nov 29, 2013, 05:25 AM
    What do you mean by arc? Does it just trip? When turning it on?

    Most likely it is just doing it's job and the original breaker was fine. Meaning there is a problem with the circuit or the dryer.
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    Nov 29, 2013, 05:26 AM
    Even not running, power is still to the dryer, the light works when you open the food.
    Hahaha... funny auto correct. :)
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    Nov 29, 2013, 10:52 AM
    Fat finger syndrome on a Kindle. -"or when you open the door".
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