Blew my breaker, plug grounded?

Do you own or rent?

getogrow said:

.how long you think it would take you to do that?

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In a trailer with that number of outlets, lights, etc.... About an hour.
Start in the middle, or guess the middle, when the problem goes away, you can narrow it down.

Renfro said:

This brings me back to the "is there a short in the fan motor" question. Make sure the fan is off and see if you can reset the breaker.

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im at the point where i think the problem is going to be in a light and you already thought that..... things work out that way sometimes.

Moab , this one may not be for you. First try to make sure the ceiling fan is off like renfro said ..... if that dont work , your going to need to start taking down light fixtures..... The little hallway ones are easy as fuck. The ceiling fan is different but not very hard.

Boatguy said:

In a trailer with that number of outlets, lights, etc.... About an hour.
Start in the middle, or guess the middle, when the problem goes away, you can narrow it down.

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You being an electrician , maybe an hour for you but thats not really an option for him. He dont know how to do any of that. Were just trying to get him through the basics without hiring someone....no big deal.

Boatguy said:

Recommending fixing without a meter is bad advice. Power can be left off and problem can be found with a very, very cheap meter.
Should be the only advice given here. This is a growing forum

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We have dude. Have you read the thread.

Btw, lots of trademans grow.

Nizza said:

how about also swapping two identical breakers just for shits and giggles?

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I REALLY want him to do this but i dont think he would be comfortable with the possible "pop" that would come along with a short in the wiring when he turned it back on. (if there is a short)

Nizza said:

how about also swapping two identical breakers just for shits and giggles? One that you know is working, with another that isn't.

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Yup, that's what i offered up too, but Im not sure op is comfortable doing that. Understandably

getogrow said:

You being an electrician , maybe an hour for you but thats not really an option for him. He dont know how to do any of that. Were just trying to get him through the basics without hiring someone....no big deal.

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Second time in this thread. I am not an electrician.

A meter is a simple tool, set it to the tone continuity setting. Touch the ends together you will get a tone.
Check the outlet hot and neutral, if you get a tone you have a short. Move to another outlet, disconnect the wires and check both sets of wires. If you get a tone on one side and not another you are on the right track. If not reconnect the outlet and move on.

Boatguy said:

Second time in this thread. I am not an electrician.

A meter is a simple tool, set it to the tone continuity setting. Touch the ends together you will get a tone.
Check the outlet hot and neutral, if you get a tone you have a short. Move to another outlet, disconnect the wires and check both sets of wires. If you get a tone on one side and not another you are on the right track. If not reconnect the outlet and move on.

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yup , it is that simple but he dont understand anything you just said.
Also in what world does all the devices and lights just come right out and the wires come right off to test ?
About an hours ass.....

This thread is quickly becoming a shit show. Too many teachers, and not enough students. That's not good. I've seen some bad info tossed out here too.

Please, if you don't know 100% what the hell you are talking about, then don't say a word....

getogrow said:

About an hours ass.....

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You are toying with someones life, and/or home. Whos the ass?
Im out, continue on having him blow that breaker

I find it funny and a bit insulting that even other growers think because this is a grow site, certain advice shouldn't be given out. Like we're all sitting around bongs in hand 24/7 slinging bud like a cheesy hollywood movie.
Just no way anybody on here might have had a life/career before they started growing.

Boatguy said:

You are toying with someones life, and/or home. Whos the ass?
Im out, continue on having him blowing that breaker

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I don't think he was calling you an ass, I am sure the help is appreciated.

natureboygrower said:

I find it funny and a bit insulting that even other growers think because this is a grow site, certain advice shouldn't be given out. Like we're all sitting around bongs in hand 24/7 slinging bud like a cheesy hollywood movie.
Just no way anybody on here might have had a life/career before they started growing.

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Yeah, because something like replacing a gas line or correcting an electrical problem is something that can be easily checked and verified via riu.
Most here have trouble growing a frickin plant.

Boatguy said:

Yeah, because something like replacing a gas line or correcting an electrical problem is something that can be easily checked and verified via riu.
Most here have trouble growing a frickin plant.

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Maybe so, but not all are helpless. We've all made sure to try help OP as safely as possible. With the main disconnected outside, I know I feel more comfortable offering advice if he's going to do things himself.

Howd you feel running a chainsaw the first time? Or a tablesaw? Scared shitless like the rest of us I'll guess, but did you lose any fingers? No. You were extra careful it being your first go at it.
My point being, OP , from help on here knows the do/donts and is leery of it all meaning he's probably going to be super paranoid about anything inside the panel or outlets.
Comfort= complacency = injury imo.
The first 2 he doesnt have yet.

I own. No one to call really. Don’t know any joes.

natureboygrower said:

Maybe so, but not all are helpless. We've all made sure to try help OP as safely as possible. With the main disconnected outside, I know I feel more comfortable offering advice if he's going to do things himself.

Howd you feel running a chainsaw the first time? Or a tablesaw? Scared shitless like the rest of us I'll guess, but did you lose any fingers? No. You were extra careful it being your first go at it.
My point being, OP , from help on here knows the do/donts and is leery of it all meaning he's probably going to be super paranoid about anything inside the panel or outlets.
Comfort= complacency = injury imo.
The first 2 he doesnt have yet.

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Accidents happen. Any troubleshooting without even a cheap meter shouldnt be recommended. Breakers blow at higher than their amperage rating, So every time he tests that way, he is potentially causing new problems.
@Moabfighter just buy a cheap home depot meter and find your short

It was mentioned that at 4am things in home worked fine...BUT was the lightening and storm done by this time?
If yes then lightening shouldn't be the cause.
If it was still raining and lightening at this time then there may be an electronic device plugged in thats 'shorted out.

Beyond that to check plugs/lights for short...
Turn OFF main power.
Open outlet/light fixture.
Remove all BLACK wires. (temporarily) bend wire(s) out of the way to not touch metal)
Turn all breakers back on.
If it trips again then reconnect wires (with power OFF) and continue to next outlet/fixture and repeat from turning the main OFF.
If this does not find a bad outlet/fixture then it will be wires in the wall(s) have a short.

Moabfighter said:

I own. No one to call really. Don’t know any joes.

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Do you know Joe Mama? I'm sure there's some jokes to be told there....

Moabfighter said:

I own. No one to call really. Don’t know any joes.

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Thank fuckin god!

I had a tennant ask if they could put up a ceiling fan.....I asked if they had a bar box

He had know idea what I was talking about....I didn't let him.