aelectricalman
Senior Member
- Location
- KY
Well, the actually story is as follows;
I have been to the customers home 6 times already to attempt to repair a circuit which trip multiple times a days. The problem is that I can never catch it in the act. The homeowner tells me it happens at random times (seems to be more toward the night). The circuit has a DW, Disp, recess can, rangehood and receptacle on it. With everything running, I confirmed a safe circuit and no tripping. Infact, I metered the current and it read 9.5 amps on the 15 amp circuit at full capacity (minus the plug which isnt being used). This is really irrelevent, because she states that it randomly trips with nothing running. So, my question is how do I diagnose a problem if I cant catch it in the act, short of rewiring the whole circuit. Note, I tested the breaker and changed it out because the handle seemed a little rough, but the problem still occurs. Another thing to consider, the circuit is on a split 15 amp with another circuit on the same leg. The other circuit is fine. If anyone knows of any test equipment or inexpensive remedies, I would appreciate the help.
I have been to the customers home 6 times already to attempt to repair a circuit which trip multiple times a days. The problem is that I can never catch it in the act. The homeowner tells me it happens at random times (seems to be more toward the night). The circuit has a DW, Disp, recess can, rangehood and receptacle on it. With everything running, I confirmed a safe circuit and no tripping. Infact, I metered the current and it read 9.5 amps on the 15 amp circuit at full capacity (minus the plug which isnt being used). This is really irrelevent, because she states that it randomly trips with nothing running. So, my question is how do I diagnose a problem if I cant catch it in the act, short of rewiring the whole circuit. Note, I tested the breaker and changed it out because the handle seemed a little rough, but the problem still occurs. Another thing to consider, the circuit is on a split 15 amp with another circuit on the same leg. The other circuit is fine. If anyone knows of any test equipment or inexpensive remedies, I would appreciate the help.