I would definitely try a new breaker first, since they do fail
(although not as frequently as they used to). If that doesn't work,
you'll need somebody smarter than me to help you.
-Paul
On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 2:14 PM, <eric@megageek.com> wrote:
> OK, Since I'm out of luck for my other EE question, let me try an easier
> one. Note, not much shop content, but it does allow me to use tools, and
> it makes the SO happy.
>
> Anyway, I got a tanning bad for the SO. She only uses it to relax her
> muscles since her car accident. But here is the problem...
>
> The machine worked fine for a while (I got it used*) But now, when she
> starts it up, it trips the breaker. I called the company and the breaker
> size (and wiring) I ran was for the correct size (I think it was a 10%
> over max rating.)
>
> And since the machine worked fine for a while, what could be causing the
> extra current draw? (and more importantly, how do I find it?)
>
> Do I just try another breaker first? is there a way to measure it?
> Thanks.
>
>
> *= I got this unit used from someone who had it. They got rid of it
> because it 'sparked and made a loud noise.' When I got it home, turns
> out that one of the connectors had shorted. I fixed the connector and
> have been using it since.
>
> Thanks again
>
> Eric P
> "Be as beneficent as the sun or the sea, but if your rights as a rational
> being are trenched on, die on the first inch of your territory." Ralph
> Waldo Emerson
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