Message from @John O -
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If you do take the cover off to test it make sure that you're very careful when removing the cover. If there is any damage to the wires going to the main breaker or the main breaker itself you should probably stop and call someone with some experience. If the breaker is burnt up in the wires just sitting there hot it could arc an blow up in your face
If the main breaker is bad the meter Globe will have to be pulled out of the meter base so that those wires are de- energized and then whatever repairs are needed can then be performed
I just got in the car to head home so if you have any more input shoot it my way and I will be able to check back with you in about 15 or 20 minutes
@John O - maybe they are trying to say fan and ceiling lights LOL
Booga booga booga
Bix nood
@Deleted User Good luck, sometimes you have to deal with shitheads.
Oh yeah this guy is into me for almost 3 Grand. He and I have been going back and forth I have got some of it from him so far but he's waiting on checks on projects that have been completed and I'm not racking up any more hours till I get my money. So I haven't really been around any work to be taking pictures and making post LOL I hope to have it straightened out this coming week though
That sucks, hopefully he'll come through but good luck with that bro. We haven't been doing anything fun. We finished our last box gutter and the other carpenter quit. So all we're really doing is windows. We just picked up a black Masonic lodge. I didn't know there were black freemasons.
Free?🤔masons huh.. lol yea i think it'll sort itself out but it suks
It's not nearly as exclusive as it used to be
@Deleted User Without doxxing yourself, are you an owner, or just a foreman/superintendant?
I work for myself. I have my Master's license so I primarily do electrical work but also dabble in some of the other trades. I do residential maintenance as well. General stuff appliances ceramic tile trim work etc
Jack of all trades
I knew you were a Master. You ever think about renting it out and taking it easy for a little while?
Sooo...we have a field fridge for our produce, which is basically an insulated tool shed with an air conditioner rigged to cool down into the 30s. It's on a 20 amp breaker, which trips intermittently. I'm thinking its moisture building up in the AC (which is obviously not designed to be acting like a refrigerator). What do you guys think?
This is the device we have to trick the AC. https://www.storeitcold.com/
@Deleted User Got a pic of your setup?
Will send tomorrow, thanks brother.
A breaker Works off of heat. Heat and amperage are synonymous. If the breaker is just tripping intermittently it could be that the breaker is getting weak from a constant load being on it. Depending on how frequently the air conditioner Cycles it may just be wearing the breaker down. I would suggest replacing the 20 amp breaker
Yeah I was thinking that too. We’re really running the bejesus out of that circuit
@Deleted User That's what I was thinking. He could have one of those GFI breakers.
Yeah it’s GFI
In that case it probably is the moisture. Just elevate the unit so that it doesn't collect water.
How is the unit connected to your panel? Is it plug and cord, or hard wired?
Cord. We have it elevated quite a bit, with about a 3% slope and drain holes drilled out
@Deleted User Do they make water proof covers that are water tight when a cord is plugged in?
Ah you think it might be moisture at the plug?
@Deleted User If it's tripping the GFI, it's probably where the cord hits the outlet.
Nice. Will have a look
Post that pic
@Deleted User You're sure the GFI is tripping, not the breaker?
Yes because I don’t have to go back to the panel to reset it
I just trip the gfi
Ok, yeah, it's definitely moisture. When Greg gets back and you post your pic we can think about hardwiring it inside a weather proof box.
Rgr thanks lads
Oh so it is the GFCI that is tripping and not the breaker? I got you. A GFI plug is sensitive to condensation and humidity. If there is considerable moisture building up in the area where the outlet is located you're going to have to try to isolate it in some Manner. Pictures would help definitely. It's possible you may be able to move the outlet or relocate the cord through the wall and plug it up exterior
Well the wife just told me she’s had to run to the panel several times so it might be both lol!