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Kenmore dryer breaker trips immediately after new receptacle

Greetings to everyone who offered me their expert advice. I apologize for not getting back on this for an update of my situation. Other matters were demanding my attention. However, I have located...
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The breakers are correctly wired in their...

The breakers are correctly wired in their respective slots. I inspected them when checking the breakers for burn mark, discolorations and did the sniff test. Does the conduit serve as the ground? ...
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The electrician never wired anything from the...

The electrician never wired anything from the panel box, although I suggested (over the phone) that he run new wire thru the conduit and install a new j-box. The outlet and dryer cord appear to be...
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The dryer cord is the same cord that always...

The dryer cord is the same cord that always operated properly before the fuse box melted down. Could this cord now be defective? No burns, smell or any discoloration. Would a new cord a new cord...
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I just rechecked the thermals and coil. All is...

I just rechecked the thermals and coil. All is good. Conducted plug test .Did this several times, nothing tripped. Talked to appliance parts dealer and he suggested the dryer switch. Although they...
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TO JMAX: No, I haven't conducted that test...

TO JMAX:

No, I haven't conducted that test yet. re: plugging the dryer in to see if main breaker trips. (tomorrow) I will let you know asap. Will also re-check the heating coil. I don't know what...
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Yes, I did that early on. Twice.

Yes, I did that early on. Twice.
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the jbox is about 4-6 feet from the panel. same...

the jbox is about 4-6 feet from the panel. same wiring, licensed electrician. the original wiring melted in a few spots in the previous fuse box. he didn't seemed concerned.
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Hopefully these pics uploaded. the Jbox wiring,...

Hopefully these pics uploaded. the Jbox wiring, recepticle wiring and the panel load (100 amp) Thanks

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Update of info i received this am.

Well I found out this am that it WAS NOT the dryer breaker that was tripping. My spouse told me that the whole house went dark. The electrician told me over the phone (at the time he was wiring the...
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Kenmore dryer breaker trips immediately after new receptacle

Hello: I wonder if anybody can help me troubleshoot my daughter's Kenmore electric dryer. Last week it stopped working so I checked out the fuses and coil. They seem fine. Then I discovered the fuse...
06-26-13, 07:20 PM
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This outlet is on the 3rd floor. It would be...

This outlet is on the 3rd floor. It would be quite a job to run new wire to that location. I guess I should leave the K & T alone. Thanks for the info.
06-26-13, 03:35 PM
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New outlet w/Knob & tube wiring

Greetings:

I would like to remove/replace a 15 amp outlet that is currently supplied with power from knob and tube wiring. I want to replace it with a GFCI outlet and use the load side to add...
07-25-12, 06:49 AM
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Nashkat1: I have replaced both 20 amp Gfci...

Nashkat1: I have replaced both 20 amp Gfci outlets with 15 amp Gfci tamper resistant outlets. I suspect that this issue has an improperly tied in ground wire, probably at a junction box. If I can...
07-22-12, 02:14 PM
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Nashka1: The tester reports correct wiring. ...

Nashka1: The tester reports correct wiring. Yes, it tests for open ground, reverse, open hot, etc.
07-22-12, 01:59 PM
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Casual Joe. It's made by Commercial Electric....

Casual Joe. It's made by Commercial Electric. MS6860H.

ray2047: The wire is NM 2 wire w/ground.
07-22-12, 11:29 AM
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To pcboss. Is there a way to check this and will...

To pcboss. Is there a way to check this and will my gfci trip if needed?

To Ray2047. What voltage should I be looking for?
07-22-12, 07:24 AM
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It is connected to the line side(correctly) w/ no...

It is connected to the line side(correctly) w/ no downstream wiring involved. Tester shows correct alignment.
07-22-12, 06:30 AM
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GFCI testing - outlets don't trip with tester Read more: http://www.doityoursel

They appear to be grounded (after seeing the connections to the device, 2 wires plus bare ground.

Should I go back and replace the 15 amp gfci? (put the 20 amp gfci back in )

Still there must...
07-22-12, 06:02 AM
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GFCI testing - outlets don't trip with tester

I need some expert advice.

My daughter purchased (in April 2012) a home built in 1941, which has some updated wiring.

GFCI’s in 2nd floor bath not tripping when using tester. The wiring has...
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# 1 If I adjust the sweep the door will not have...

# 1 If I adjust the sweep the door will not have a seal against heat/cool air loss/

# 2 The black streaks are just a form of weathering and oxidation.
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Concrete stoop & sandstone fascia

I have two issues (unrelated). # 1. When I open the front screen door, the bottom rubs onto the concrete surface of the stoop and sticks. It can't be more than 1/18 of an inch. I would like to...
02-27-12, 04:58 PM
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GFCI recepticle

Hello:

I just replaced a blown out GFCI recepticle in my Sister's bathroom. My nephew told me that it was smoldering and then the circuit tripped. I saved the item and uploaded a picture for...
05-11-11, 07:36 PM
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Can I separate these plugs and plug them into...

Can I separate these plugs and plug them into each outlet of the GFCI? Will they function correctly? Thanks
05-11-11, 06:05 AM
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Septic Pump- hookup

Hello: This may be a question for those that work in the well pump field.

To be brief on the first part: I have to lay new wire from the house to the septic pump. (original wire has deteriorated.)...
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