Hello Jay & Tom,
Well I never used the circuit breaker as a power switch. That is good to
know, but I never use any breaker as a switch. I switched it only after
it failed wondering if I might clear out some "schmutz" with a few
cycles. All I succeeded in doing was render the breaker inoperative at
all after about five attempts at re setting it. Looking at it, it is a
very old one and probably one that I did not replace when I swapped out
all the breakers years ago. I found a bag of breakers that had two 30
amp units that appeared unused. Not sure about that, but it did work
when I installed it. Meanwhile, I have another brand new one on the way
from Eaton, and will swap it out when it arrives. Never a dull moment
around here. Last night I did monitor the breaker body temperature and
it stayed very cool.
Thanks for the info.
Dave K1WHS
On 11/1/2023 4:54 PM, Thomas Wright wrote:
Single pole 15- and 20-amp circuit breakers are allowed to be used a
switches. When rated for switch use, they will be marked SWD. Most all
single pole 15s & 20 s are rated/marked.
Tom N4HN
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Subject: [NEWSVHF] defunct circuit breaker
Dave
Not sure how you use your circuit breakers ... but they're not intended for
use as on/off switches. I've abused them in that manner myself and can
attest to shorter than expected like span. Usually they get flakey before
they crap out altogether.
You may already be aware of this ... if so, nevermind.
Jay W1VD
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