Posted on 01/17/2013 9:38:22 AM PST by petercooper
“Open main breaker”
Some homeowners might not understand that even with the Main open that there’s still a huge hazard ahead of the main - up to a 10,000 amp fault from the utility transformer.
Even with the breaker off there’s lethal voltage present inside.
Understand that even with the main cb open (off) there’s at a minimum this much power available within the panel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYL37MZ113Q
I think you might have nailed the problem. This particular receptacle is nearest to the kitchen, and therefore probably part of a GFCI circuit. My house is less than 2 years new so I won’t bother changing the circuit breaker. Lamps, radio’s, etc work just fine in that receptacle anyway. Thanks a bunch for your response. And thanks to all others who took time to respond.
On my last house, the buyer’s home inspector had found a problem with one of the non-GFCI receptacles in the kitchen. I Changed the GFCI associated with it but that did not correct the problem. My wife (who has good mechanical instincts) and I figured out the electrician had wired the standard receptacle wrong. Switching the wires fixed the problem.
Saltwater takes forever to evaporate, if its in the wires it will eventually corrode them. Replace the wiring etc.etc..
The house I grew up had 220 volts in the house. And I am well aware how strong the shock was touching a live wire. I am glad US has 110 volts.
I know enough to never use a knife to fish toast out of a toaster. Use a fork.
Bulldoze your house and move to Texas.
That link has a very good video re: changing circuit breakers. Thanks!
Thanks everyone for the info.
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