Blew my breaker, plug grounded?

Moabfighter

Moabfighter

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My trailer was built in 2000. As I mentioned, I had an electrician test the blown breaker and breaker box etc with some sort of meter and basically every single plug not on my grow room. So I’ve been breaking it down all day, burning corpses of the plants you know, dumping dirt etc getting it tidy. It’s gotta be the main grow outlet. I run all my stuff off two plugs on one outlet. Timer on one for the lights, surge protector with 4 or 5 fans on it plus my main duct exhaust 24/7. Gotta be that plug. Scary stuff honestly because I’m illiterate and have a family and no idea the solution. We are having to use lamps now because our overhead lights don’t work and I’m 99% sure this is because of my grow shit and I feel like an asshole for my family having to use lamps and shit because I’m stupid.
 
natureboygrower

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Moabfighter said:
My trailer was built in 2000. As I mentioned, I had an electrician test the blown breaker and breaker box etc with some sort of meter and basically every single plug not on my grow room. So I’ve been breaking it down all day, burning corpses of the plants you know, dumping dirt etc getting it tidy. It’s gotta be the main grow outlet. I run all my stuff off two plugs on one outlet. Timer on one for the lights, surge protector with 4 or 5 fans on it plus my main duct exhaust 24/7. Gotta be that plug. Scary stuff honestly because I’m illiterate and have a family and no idea the solution. We are having to use lamps now because our overhead lights don’t work and I’m 99% sure this is because of my grow shit and I feel like an asshole for my family having to use lamps and shit because I’m stupid.
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Through thick and thin, bro lol. Dont be so hard on yourself. Whatever caused it, your breaker did it's job by tripping off. So no harm other than a few lights gone dark. If your overhead lights are connected to that circuit, than yes, you may have overloaded it a bit with your grow stuff. I never put lights and outlets on the same circuit personally, most electricians I know dont either. Let us know what you find out. Good luck
 
PadawanWarrior

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Moabfighter said:
My trailer was built in 2000. As I mentioned, I had an electrician test the blown breaker and breaker box etc with some sort of meter and basically every single plug not on my grow room. So I’ve been breaking it down all day, burning corpses of the plants you know, dumping dirt etc getting it tidy. It’s gotta be the main grow outlet. I run all my stuff off two plugs on one outlet. Timer on one for the lights, surge protector with 4 or 5 fans on it plus my main duct exhaust 24/7. Gotta be that plug. Scary stuff honestly because I’m illiterate and have a family and no idea the solution. We are having to use lamps now because our overhead lights don’t work and I’m 99% sure this is because of my grow shit and I feel like an asshole for my family having to use lamps and shit because I’m stupid.
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Like I said, I'm guessing it's just the outlet. At least I hope so. It's an easy fix if that's what it is. But if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself, DON'T. I'm hoping that's it.

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And next time "spread your load", like @Renfro said, lol.
 
bgmike8

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Moabfighter said:
An electrician has and says the breaker is all 100% good. He’s removed the cover and used his meter etc. says breaker is all clear
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The receptacle is where you plug in your shit. Its not the breaker. With the breaker off you should unscrew the receptacle from the wall and take a look at the connections. Possibly post pics of it...
 
DrKiz

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natureboygrower said:
If its just an outlet we can totally talk you through it @Moabfighter . Open that outlet for us! The suspense is killing me!

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Is the same electrician coming back? How are you going to explain the "new" room?
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Yeah, that was the thought running through the back of my mind, didn't want to plant the paranoia seed though. Is the electrician on to him, and if so does he really care?
 
Moabfighter

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DrKiz said:
Yeah, that was the thought running through the back of my mind, didn't want to plant the paranoia seed though. Is the electrician on to him, and if so does he really care?
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Well we told him he had a spare storage room for junk we’d rather him not go in today... nice guy. Electrician, and preacher. Doubt he’d rat but also doubt he’s looking beyond the plugs. I’ll open that plug up within the hour for you guys mans word
 
Moabfighter

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Merkn4aSquirtn said:
Stick ya little pinky in there and find out
:eyesmoke:
Jk
Seriously tho, hope ya found it.
I don't like it when people are too hard on themselves and don't feel confident in doing things. The moment you think you can solve something and actually do it.
Confidence rises
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It is a great feeling to accomplish something you didn’t think you could do. Such as I knew I wouldn’t find anything opening it.... but. Alas, apparently yes I did. Not to say I personally can fix it. But I fount it so it’s something. I’d love to be able to fix but that majorly cut wire worries me. How’s that gonna be fixed? Cut, spliced some wire from the top bit of chord, and wire it to new plug?
 
Merkn4aSquirtn

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Don't get me lying
I'd imagine as long as your breaker is completely shut off to where you're not getting any power, you'd be ok to touch around and see if any wires touching that shouldn't be or wires completely cut.
If it were me, I'd be googling how to replace a receptacle or YouTube for some video explanation.
Or call the electrician back and let him in that room to do what he does.
 
bgmike8

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Moabfighter said:
It is a great feeling to accomplish something you didn’t think you could do. Such as I knew I wouldn’t find anything opening it.... but. Alas, apparently yes I did. Not to say I personally can fix it. But I fount it so it’s something. I’d love to be able to fix but that majorly cut wire worries me. How’s that gonna be fixed? Cut, spliced some wire from the top bit of chord, and wire it to new plug?
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I dont see any problems there othwr than they didnt use wire caps...

Are the contacts looking good? Thats where the wires screw into the back of the receptacle.
 
Nizza

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Wondering why not temporarily run extension cords (with the proper rating) and spread the load off of a few rooms temporarily while you fix the problem, instead of getting rid of all your plants.

I know you are worried about and an electrician being in there, but you could also move your plants and equipment temporarily while he works in there.

I'm sure you can figure it out, just be sure to use a non-contact voltage tester on everything you think is shut off before sticking your hands on stuff.
I go as far as using a needle nose plier to touch the neutral and hot sides each to ground, just to be safe
 
xtsho

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Moabfighter said:
Think we found the problem boys. I took the plug out. Look at that fat white chord in the back. Looks like maybe a mice chew d it in half???

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That's not chewed by mice. That's how multiple outlets on the same circuit are wired. The line comes in, hits the outlet, and then the line goes back out to the next outlet. What looks like it's chewed was actually cut on purpose to access the wires inside the cable jacket.

I suggest you do what it takes to get a professional in to fix it.
 
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Moabfighter

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xtsho said:
That's not chewed by mice. That's how multiple outlets on the same circuit are wired. The line comes in, hits the outlet, and then the line goes back out to the next outlet. What looks like it's chewed was actually cut on purpose to access the wires inside the cable jacket.

I suggest you do what it takes to get a professional in to fix it.
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Yeah I don’t feel comfortable attempting to fix this. If I do it wrong it could send the whole place into flame or kill me and my balls aren’t too big to ask for help when I need it and in this case I need that help.

to the other fellow that asked about my plants. I have them in a back bathroom that is already clear so no need for him to go in. However they’ve been without light since I made this thread.
 
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