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Heisman Winner [105587]
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Got down to 57 in the house
Jan 19, 2021, 12:30 PM
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but replaced the 60A breaker and we are back in business. Hopefully that is the only problem, at least it is working for now.
Going to be a nice bill for a $10 part though, I bet. Is it hard to replace those? I need to learn that skill.
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Oculus Spirit [78892]
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you need some insulation or something***
Jan 19, 2021, 12:31 PM
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Oculus Spirit [81897]
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It's not hard to do that yourself at all.***
Jan 19, 2021, 12:31 PM
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All-In [46825]
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The key is to get that flat head screwdriver
Jan 19, 2021, 12:32 PM
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way back in there behind the breaker to pop it out
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All-In [42874]
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I have limited electrical skills and replaced one with no
Jan 19, 2021, 12:34 PM
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problem, just found exact part and was NBD.
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Lot o points [155912]
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If it effed up a 60a breaker, you have something bigger
Jan 19, 2021, 12:37 PM
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goin on. #beentheredonethatgottenthemedal
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All-TigerNet [11252]
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Re: If it effed up a 60a breaker, you have something bigger
Jan 19, 2021, 1:03 PM
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Probably needs 100 amp
Just until you smell smoke
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Lot o points [155912]
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Wow, look at Moneybags McBigspender
Jan 19, 2021, 1:05 PM
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I was thinking more about putting a wrigley’s spearmint foil wrapper over the ends of the fuse.
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CU Medallion [64837]
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That's our joke at the plant...
Jan 19, 2021, 1:22 PM
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Replace that fuse with a piece of rebar and look for the smoke signals.
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CU Medallion [66077]
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57 ? Quit your whining, it's above freezing
Jan 19, 2021, 1:07 PM
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~ dad of MauldinT
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CU Medallion [64837]
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Greenr, I like you, so I'd like to help.
Jan 19, 2021, 1:26 PM
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See if you can determine what functions were running when the breaker tripped....
Let's break that down into:
Heat strips -
Blower -
Compressor -
You should be able to run each one by putting your thermostat in manual. See if the breaker trips... That'll get you headed down the right road.
Ifn you can get your paws on a clamp on amp meter, you could plug the contactors for each function and read the current draw. Check that against the spec and see if you have a non-conforming part.
Some easy stuff to check... are your filters clear... clogged filters would cause high amps on the blower. Probably not enough to trip the breaker, but maybe if the heat strips were also on...
Failing/failed capacitor on the compressor - definitely could cause tripped breaker .... this is where I put my money.
You got this, homes. A capacitor is only a few bucks.... if that is indeed the issue.
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