have been using for the past few years, the wires melt near
the plug
2007-06-19 05:22:26 · 4 answers · asked by ari's 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
There are two conditions that will cause the breaker to trip:
1) if the current drawn exceeds the trip value of the breaker, or
2) if current bypasses the proper circuit and flows to ground.
What you apparently have is a poor connection somewhere in either the outlet or the plug that is dissipating power. It's not tripping the breaker because it's not drawing enough current and it's not passing the current to ground. It's possible to generate a lot of heat and still stay under the rated current. You probably should replace that outlet.
2007-06-19 06:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by injanier 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the breaker will trip in 60 sec when the current reached 135% of the breaker rating. the current flow must be less than 135% or 20.25 amp for a 15 amp breaker. if the wiring melts near a plug, you have a high resistance contact on the plug caused by tarnished of copper oxides which you should clean it up with sand paper.
2007-06-19 13:11:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very possible i have a bad plug. Wherever it heats there is a good chance of a poor connection. When something pulls much current through a poor connection it can get very hot.
2007-06-19 15:00:32 · answer #3 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The main fuse is of higher rating and such a situation is highly dangerous because it may cause shock or fire.
Call an electrician immediatly and check.
2007-06-19 13:11:58 · answer #4 · answered by r s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋