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Old 07-09-2011, 02:34 PM  
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i replace the 15 amp breaker and bingo no spark lights on no flikering
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If you have sparking at the breaker you have a loose wire there or you need a new breaker.


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Old 07-09-2011, 02:48 PM  
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i replace the 15 amp breaker and bingo no spark lights on no flikering
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Just curious. What brand is your panel box?


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Old 07-10-2011, 10:57 AM  
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sorry not good at electricity but why the neutrals


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How about checking the neutrals? There's a likely suspect.
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Old 07-10-2011, 10:58 AM  
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Old 07-10-2011, 11:23 AM  
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When a panel is wired in, it can be easy to overlook tightening down all the neutrals on the neutrals bar. And I jot down the brand in my head as a mental note. Could be useful later sometime.


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