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disconnect burned up after 12 yrs.

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11-17-19, 10:47 PM

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disconnect burned up after 12 yrs.

I ran an 80amp circuit to a disconnect and it burned up after 12 yrs. this is a barn with minimal electrical usage

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11-18-19, 04:51 AM

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Reason connections burn is there is a loose connection. Unless you added a heavy load I would replace what burned and make sure all the screws are tight.

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