it is the breaker that turns off the lights in the basement and the fridge and the phone. none of these things are plugged into the same plug in. there's one plug in that got blown up and i'm wondering if that's what is causing the short??
2006-08-12 18:01:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I would venture a guess that you are correct. The receptacle that "blew up" is the culprit. Since the breaker is off unscrew and pull the bad receptacle out of the wall and take note of where the wires are connected go to Walmart buy a new receptacle and replace it. If you do not feel comfortable in replacing it yourself you may be able to find a friend or relative to help you out.
2006-08-12 18:15:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the outlet as described by another user, but it may also be the breaker itself. If you were to remove the wall plate of the plug that shorted out you should be able to perform a visual inspection and determine if the wiring/outlet is in fact burnt or otherwise damaged. If not, then I'd be suspect of the breaker itself at which point it's best to call an electrician to test and replace it if necessary.
2006-08-13 01:16:10 · answer #2 · answered by cptdrinian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Often multiple wall plugs will be supported by a single breaker. But given the details in your question I can only surmise that the problem is a short in the plug that is "blown". Sounds like a visit by the electrician is in order. Find one in the yellow pages or if you rent, call your landlord and have their maintenance person take a look at it.
2006-08-13 01:08:00 · answer #3 · answered by Jim G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are three things that will trip a breaker.
1. you have a short in the wiring or something that is plugged in is shorted
2. the breaker is bad.
3. there is too much load on the circuit.
What do you mean that there is one plug in that blew up? are you saying that a plug in receptacle is damaged? if it is, that is a fire hazard! Leave the breaker off and call an electrician.
2006-08-13 01:10:45 · answer #4 · answered by crazytrain_23_78 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
very good possibility ----- is the thing that blew up the plug still plugged into anything - if so, uplug it & see if problem goes away.
>>> if the "blown up" outlet is melted or disfigured other than a little smoke stain - it needs to be replaced. better let an electrician handle that! a little expensive, but cheaper than funeral costs.
2006-08-13 01:10:05 · answer #5 · answered by watcher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your refrigerator draws about 18 amps and a standard breaker delivers 20. so u are probably drawing too much power on the circuit. try moving the things that can be to a different area and see if the problem continues
2006-08-13 01:17:47 · answer #6 · answered by vicjames4422 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are probably over loading it. the breaker size is to small to carry all the things plugged into it. if you recently moved your fridge its what is causing it. and if it started after the plug blew up then it melted the wires and is shorting out. i would get it fixed soon or it could catch fire.
2006-08-13 01:11:57 · answer #7 · answered by matt t 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably the blown plug in. Im assuming you mean the socket?
Change that first.
If it still blows it could be a grounding problem, or a nail in the cable (hung any pictures lately?)
2006-08-13 01:11:06 · answer #8 · answered by ii337 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Overloading the circuits. It's probably old and needs replacing.
2006-08-13 01:08:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yep, that's what's causing it..........You'll have to replace the plug for it to stop.........Your wires are burnt up...............
2006-08-13 01:07:32 · answer #10 · answered by mizzzzthang 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋