Hot Circuit Breaker
02-25-2006, 09:03 PM
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Hot Circuit Breaker
I have a 1987 IROC Z28. Now the problem I am having is that the circuit breaker for the ACC is constantly hot to the touch. I know that it is a 35 AMP circuit breaker, however everyone says it is a 30 AMP circuit breaker. Can someone tell me why this things is staying hot? Does that means I have a short somewhere? Hopefully Trickster will come to my aid. Thanks
02-25-2006, 10:15 PM
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The circuit breakers ARE indeed 35A, not 30A:
These circuit breakers are thermal devices. They heat as load increases. If load exceeds the rated current for a given time, they get hot enough to operate (open) and protect the circuit wiring and devices.
My guess is that whatever loads you have connected are near the rated current. If you check this with an ammeter, you'll probably find that to be the case.
These circuit breakers are thermal devices. They heat as load increases. If load exceeds the rated current for a given time, they get hot enough to operate (open) and protect the circuit wiring and devices.
My guess is that whatever loads you have connected are near the rated current. If you check this with an ammeter, you'll probably find that to be the case.
02-26-2006, 06:05 AM
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Originally posted by Vader
The circuit breakers ARE indeed 35A, not 30A:
These circuit breakers are thermal devices. They heat as load increases. If load exceeds the rated current for a given time, they get hot enough to operate (open) and protect the circuit wiring and devices.
My guess is that whatever loads you have connected are near the rated current. If you check this with an ammeter, you'll probably find that to be the case.
The circuit breakers ARE indeed 35A, not 30A:
These circuit breakers are thermal devices. They heat as load increases. If load exceeds the rated current for a given time, they get hot enough to operate (open) and protect the circuit wiring and devices.
My guess is that whatever loads you have connected are near the rated current. If you check this with an ammeter, you'll probably find that to be the case.
02-27-2006, 01:03 AM
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Originally posted by Vader
The circuit breakers ARE indeed 35A, not 30A:
These circuit breakers are thermal devices. They heat as load increases. If load exceeds the rated current for a given time, they get hot enough to operate (open) and protect the circuit wiring and devices.
My guess is that whatever loads you have connected are near the rated current. If you check this with an ammeter, you'll probably find that to be the case.
The circuit breakers ARE indeed 35A, not 30A:
These circuit breakers are thermal devices. They heat as load increases. If load exceeds the rated current for a given time, they get hot enough to operate (open) and protect the circuit wiring and devices.
My guess is that whatever loads you have connected are near the rated current. If you check this with an ammeter, you'll probably find that to be the case.
02-27-2006, 06:45 AM
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Originally posted by Dirtbik3r
Just remember anmeters need to be in series!
Just remember anmeters need to be in series!
03-01-2006, 04:52 PM
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Do anyone know where I can get the 35 AMP Circuit Breaker from. I tried my local dealership but they do not stock them any longer. This seems like the hardest thing to find. Thanks
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