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microwave tripping circuit
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Posted by homebound (My Page) on Fri, Nov 6, 09 at 19:12
| I'm a handyman with a client in a condo that has a hood/microwave combo unit that flickers the lights and occasionally trips the breaker.
I would imagine it's similar to using a high wattage hair dryer, but haven't been to see it yet. Would I be correct to assume it's simply that too many things are running simultaneously on that circuit, or could there be another matter as well? Do I need to get my hard-to-schedule electrician involved, or perhaps either recommend another unit with less draw...or turn off the lights when the unit is operated?
Thanks much. |
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RE: microwave tripping circuit
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| Your assumption is mostly likely correct, too many items on one circuit, especially for a MW and range hood combo. unit. This combo. unit should be on it's own dedicated cicruit. A quick way to answer your question is for your client to photo the panel schedule to see what is listed. If the combo. unit is listed on there, it may be the wiring or internal problem that is causing the tripping. If no indication is shown on the panel schedule for the combo. unit, than it is on a shared circuit. |
RE: microwave tripping circuit
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| Thanks for the reply. No mention of microwave on the panel, and it was a replacement from a basic vent hood. So if it is a shared circuit, a dedicated line is the next step, correct? (or just using the microwave with the lights off)? |
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| Actually, you did answer that already (needs it's own circuit). Thanks again. |
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