Receptacle wiring burnt?
#1
07-22-14, 10:28 AM
Receptacle wiring burnt?
So I found a circuit breaker tripped the other day and traced it to this outlet. I saw very surprised when I opened it up. What would cause this? Its a 15amp circuit carrying a freezer, a small fridge for a kegerator, and ceiling lights in an unfinished basement.
My suspicion is the kegerator which is 12 years old and seems to have some big surges when it cycles. Could a bad fridge cause this?
My suspicion is the kegerator which is 12 years old and seems to have some big surges when it cycles. Could a bad fridge cause this?
#2
07-22-14, 10:51 AM
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What would cause this is loose connections. I'm going to assume the screws were loose considering this looks like a 20A outlet.
#4
07-22-14, 01:32 PM
Member
A bad surge would trip the breaker. If it was indeed a problem with the fridge there's a thermal protector in the compressor which would most likely trip first.
Also, is there #12 and #14 in that box? Are they on the same circuit, and is that circuit a 15 or 20?
Also, is there #12 and #14 in that box? Are they on the same circuit, and is that circuit a 15 or 20?
#5
07-22-14, 02:42 PM
good question, I didnt even think to check that. both outlets are on the same circuit which I believe is a 15. but i will have to confirm all of this first.
#6
07-22-14, 07:55 PM
Member
both outlets are on the same circuit which I believe is a 15. but i will have to confirm all of this first.
