Circuit breaker question
#1
10-31-15, 09:15 AM
Circuit breaker question
Am currently noticing that a kitchen lighting circuit will 'blink' every once in a while and wondering if it is necessary/prudent to occasionally just change out with a new breaker [as far as I know the circuit is not overloaded]? Do they wear out?
Have been in the house about a dozen years and only swapped out 1 because I could hear it clicking/chattering when the circuit was in use [arcing?].
Have been in the house about a dozen years and only swapped out 1 because I could hear it clicking/chattering when the circuit was in use [arcing?].
#2
10-31-15, 09:29 AM
Might just be a loose connection or switch going bad. Changing the switch is quick and cheap. If that doesn't help start checking the connections. Redo any wire nut connections.
#4
11-02-15, 07:56 AM
If this is a can (recessed) light it might be the thermal cut off switch. Can happen if the wrong type or wattage bulb is installed.
#5
11-02-15, 09:20 AM
Member
Does this happen when a heavy load is turned on,i.e. air conditioner etc.
How long has it been going on?
Geo
How long has it been going on?
Geo
#6
11-02-15, 10:45 AM
I have seen this happen from several different faults:
- The bulb is loose
- The bulb is bad, but is making contact most of the time
- Loose connection in the wiring
- Bad switch
- The bulb is loose
- The bulb is bad, but is making contact most of the time
- Loose connection in the wiring
- Bad switch
#7
11-02-15, 11:09 AM
Group Moderator
A refrigerator starting is a common cause of a light flicker even though it's on a different circuit.
