Does anyone know why a arc fault makes a buzzing sound in a panel ?
Dennis Alwon Moderator Staff member Location Chapel Hill, NC Occupation Retired Electrical Contractor May 1, 2010 #2 jdoggg said: Does anyone know why a arc fault makes a buzzing sound in a panel ? Click to expand... It shouldn't. There are electronic inside those things but I have never heard them buzz. Did you try a different breaker.
jdoggg said: Does anyone know why a arc fault makes a buzzing sound in a panel ? Click to expand... It shouldn't. There are electronic inside those things but I have never heard them buzz. Did you try a different breaker.
S'mise Senior Member Location Michigan May 1, 2010 #3 jdoggg said: Does anyone know why a arc fault makes a buzzing sound in a panel ? Click to expand... when there is an arc the spark makes noise jumping the gap.................. Oh, you mean arc fault circuit breaker? :roll: It should not make any noise. I'd try another one
jdoggg said: Does anyone know why a arc fault makes a buzzing sound in a panel ? Click to expand... when there is an arc the spark makes noise jumping the gap.................. Oh, you mean arc fault circuit breaker? :roll: It should not make any noise. I'd try another one
H hurk27 Senior Member Location Portage, Indiana NEC: 2008 Jun 24, 2010 #5 radiopet said: Also because they cant SING.... Click to expand... Probably not but they can hum a 60hz note pretty accurately
radiopet said: Also because they cant SING.... Click to expand... Probably not but they can hum a 60hz note pretty accurately
electricmanscott Senior Member Location Boston, MA Jun 24, 2010 #6 radiopet said: Also because they cant SING.... Click to expand... Booooooooooo
480sparky Senior Member Location Iowegia Jun 24, 2010 #7 They probably 'buzz' just like any breaker will... a large load just started up.
LarryFine Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA Location Henrico County, VA Occupation Electrical Contractor Jun 24, 2010 #8 My son takes bee-pollen pills. I asked if they gave him a 'buzz'. He gave me "that look." :roll: