Tripped Breakers

Written By R. Smith

The photo shows two GFCI breakers one in the tripped position (top) and one in the off position (bottom). Recognizing the difference is important because a tripped breaker is the result of trouble in the circuit. A tripped breaker is somewhat in the middle and one in the off position is clearly shifted “closer” to the off inscription.To reset a breaker it must be pushed all the way off FIRST and then switched to ON. Failure to shift to off first will still remain OFF but perhaps look ON. GFCI breakers are designed to protect in failure. They should be tested monthly by pushing the actuating button (pictured white). If a breaker trips off during reset leave it off and have a professional evaluate the circuit for dangerous conditions. Other types of circuit breakers will appear similar to the tripped one in the picture when shunted and can be reset in the same manner described.

R. Smith

Richard has cultivated a lifestyle of earning money and creating revenue as early as the age of nine. With early beginnings tied to the circulation of the Philadelphia Daily News and the Inquirer newspapers. Following in his father‘s footsteps with an entrepreneurial attitude many other circulatory endeavors became money making adventures. After a brief touch with automotive sales, the hands-on enthusiast trained and learned the electrical trade. With over 25 years experience in residential troubleshooting and new installations, Richard is always endeavoring on other new adventures as well. While this site pertains generally to the electrical field, there are many spiritual implications closely tied to personal growth; in both “power” related topics and his personal favorite of agricultural or horticultural related topics.

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