If circuit went dead soon you
plugged appliance in, plug cord is
probably fault and should replaced. Call electrician.
If new fuse doesn't blow breaker
doesn't trip right away, turn each wall
switch, one one, until fuse blows or
circuit breaker trips. When fuse blows breaker
trips again, you'll know you've found
offending appliance.
When turning wall switch causes fuse blow
or breaker trip, short fixture outlet
controlled switch position switch.
Note: none the above solves the problem and your fuse breaker
still blows trips, your wiring fault. Plug and turn appliances
one one. Then install
new fuse reset breaker.
With circuit dead, inspect outlet and switch for
charred wire insulation and faulty connections.
If you find visible signs trouble, though, you'll
have trace your way through circuit.EngineeringEBooksPdf. Replace defective
switch receptacle faulty wiring.
If circuit went dead soon you turned
appliance on, appliance its switch is
probably defective and should replaced
or repaired. Look for charred wire
insulation, wire shorted against back metal box,
or device literally falling apart.How Find the Cause Short Circuit
Most short circuits occur flexible
cords, plugs, appliances.
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If fuse blows right away, pull out fuse make sure
circuit breaker OFF. Then install new fuse
or reset breaker. Then
install new fuse reset breaker. Then install new fuse or
reset tripped breaker.
If turning wall switches doesn't blow
fuse trip breaker, trouble in
appliance.
Important
ALWAYS SHUT OFF POWER THE CIRCUIT YOU WILL WORKING ON, THE ENTIRE
HOUSE YOU ARE NOT SURE WHICH FUSE BREAKER CONTROLS THE CIRCUIT.
Replace faulty fixture switch. Simply replace damaged
cord plug before installing new
fuse resetting breaker. this,
turn off all wall switches and unplug every
appliance dead circuit.
Color Wire
White
Black
Red
Green
Bare Wire
Color Screw
Silver White
Brass
Brass
Green
Electrical
Box Ground
Hot Neutral
or Grounding Wire
Neutral Wire
Hot Wire
Hot Wire
Grounding Wire
Grounding Wire
www. Remove each faceplate and
inspect device and wiring. Look for
black smudge marks faceplates or
frayed charred cords connected to
dead circuit.
DOUBLE CHECK WITH TESTING DEVICE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE CIRCUIT DEAD.com
