• We will be performing upgrades on the forums and server over the weekend. The forums may be unavailable multiple times for up to an hour each. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to make the forums even better.

Roof Heat Tape tripping Breaker

Status
Not open for further replies.
S

scarroll

New User
Location
Park City, UT
Occupation
Biomedical Engineer
Just moved into a house and while the inspection didn't catch this issue (roof was dry during inspection) we just had a first snow so I turned on the heat tape to see if it all was working. the breaker immediately buzzed and tripped. two 20A breakers are dedicated to the system and there are two lighted switches on the wall to turn on the system.
I'd love to hear advice on how to go about finding the problem. . .
 
tom baker

tom baker

First Chief Moderator & NEC Expert
Staff member
Location
Bremerton, Washington
Occupation
Master Electrician
We are unable to assist DIYers per forum rules. You may have a code violation related to the tripping breaker, with a good possibility of a fire. Contact an electrical contractor
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top