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Take a look inside the breaker boxes if you get a chance. Especially if something seems “not right.”
These two breakers are melted and still have wires connected. In certain instances they will fail and be overloaded and instead of being removed, get left on the bar.
These are no longer on the bar, but we need to know what, if anything, is powering whatever was connected to these breakers.
Just be aware that if a panel box looks bad, you may need to look a little harder and take off the panel cover.
Be careful and stay safe out there.
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Permalink Reply by Derek R. on
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All well and good, but as far as opening breaker boxes, you should be aware first of what they are connected to. I work with emergency generators, some rated at 1000KW and at 600V. I've personally seen the effects of an arc flash happen to a co-worker. If you survive, you're looking at a stay in the hospital. Just be sure you know what kind of cabinet you are opening. I understand that normal household power will give you a little jolt, but even residences have back up generators as well that will kick you in the arse. Majority of industries use high voltage that can be hazardous. I would like to suggest that if you see something "not normal" or suspicious around high voltage breakers, call an electrician.
KSHF
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Permalink Reply by Jason Hoevelmann on
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Good points and great advice. Our guys typically will do this and I did not mention that. Thanks.
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