[Amps] SB-200 circuit breaker

[Dan Hearn]

Tom, I once had a similar problem with my air conditioner, it would run for
several minutes and then the breaker would kick out. I was ready to think
about replacing the compressor when a maintenance man at work suggested that
I measure the actual current to be sure the breaker was not bad. They have
riveted joints in them and can develope increased IR drop with age. He
loaned me his clip on ammeter and, sure enough the current thru the breaker
was less than its rating when it kicked out. Replaced the breaker and
everything OK then.
73, Dan, N5AR

-----Original Message-----
From: amps-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces at contesting.com]On
Behalf Of Tom Osborne
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 6:52 PM
To: Amps at contesting.com
Subject: [Amps] SB-200 circuit breaker


Hi Carl

I did that and the caps are barely warm, but the bleeders are really hot.
Too hot to touch.

Tom W7WHY


> - Leaky filter caps. A very good possibility if they are original. Leave
> the  amp on for a half hour or so and then shut off. Make sure the >HV is
> down to  zero and pull the plug. Feel the caps. If they are more >than
> just barely  warm they should be replaced.

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