question re circuit breaker damage over continuous tripping
question re circuit breaker damage over continuous tripping
(OP)
I am an audio tech and have been using a 15 amp thermal breaker on a 20 amp load (not my idea.) Needless to say, the breaker keeps tripping, shutting down one of my amplifiers.
In researching the damage issue to the breaker, I was told that every time it trips, the arcing that takes place leaves more and more damage to the contacts.
Could someone please confirm/deny this and explain what damage is being done.
Thank you.
In researching the damage issue to the breaker, I was told that every time it trips, the arcing that takes place leaves more and more damage to the contacts.
Could someone please confirm/deny this and explain what damage is being done.
Thank you.





RE: question re circuit breaker damage over continuous tripping
RE: question re circuit breaker damage over continuous tripping