[VHFcontesting] [NEWSVHF] defunct circuit breaker

[David Olean]

Hello Jay & Tom,

Well I never used the circuit breaker as a power switch. That is good to 
know, but I never use any breaker as a switch.  I switched it only after 
it failed wondering if I might clear out some "schmutz" with a few 
cycles. All I succeeded in doing was render the breaker inoperative at 
all after about five attempts at re setting it.  Looking at it, it is a 
very old one and probably one that I did not replace when I swapped out 
all the breakers years ago. I found a bag of breakers that had two 30 
amp units that appeared unused. Not sure about that, but it did work 
when I installed it. Meanwhile, I have another brand new one on the way 
from Eaton, and will swap it out when it arrives. Never a dull moment 
around here. Last night I did monitor the breaker body temperature and 
it stayed very cool.

Thanks for the info.

Dave K1WHS

On 11/1/2023 4:54 PM, Thomas Wright wrote:
> Single pole 15- and 20-amp circuit breakers are allowed to be used a
> switches. When rated for switch use, they will be marked SWD.  Most all
> single pole 15s & 20 s are rated/marked.
> Tom N4HN
>
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> Subject: [NEWSVHF] defunct circuit breaker
>
> Dave
>
> Not sure how you use your circuit breakers ... but they're not intended for
> use as on/off switches. I've abused them in that manner myself and can
> attest to shorter than expected like span. Usually they get flakey before
> they crap out altogether.
>
> You may already be aware of this ... if so, nevermind.
>
> Jay W1VD
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