How To Troubleshoot Circuit Breaker Tripping & Testing

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  • @stevesls007
    @stevesls007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Exceptional! Thank you! You are an Electrical God among men! I am sure I would blow myself up! It's good to know one's limitations... when it comes to electrical problems, I will certainly call apon an expert like you!

  • @Headup240
    @Headup240 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I’ve been troubleshooting a ground fault in my house literally all day long. I was laying in bed, defeated about not being able to figure it out. I watched your video and realized I had a line running out to my barn. I walked out there (in the dark lol) and found it right away. You’re the man!

    • @FreeAmerican-mm2my
      @FreeAmerican-mm2my ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ever notice it is always the last thing you check? (Maybe because their is no need to continue after the problem is solved). 👍

    • @bobbylong4443
      @bobbylong4443 ปีที่แล้ว

      ❤ awesome brother 😊

    • @JillofAllTrades2
      @JillofAllTrades2 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FreeAmerican-mm2my 👍🏻🤣

    • @papitosabe
      @papitosabe 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So how did a line running out to ur barn fix anything. What specifically was wrong? Sorry, I'm clueless

  • @claudiodominguez.
    @claudiodominguez. ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You did these people a great service just by messing up the wallpaper, troubleshooting the interior decoration.

  • @TyrelMack-u1k
    @TyrelMack-u1k ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You give knowledge without hesitation, and expect nothing in return. the afterlife will be good to you!

  • @OfficialTakGiovanni
    @OfficialTakGiovanni ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’m an licensed apprentice electrician currently in an electrical school program! This video helped me out a lot on understanding how to trouble shoot and the thought process behind it thank you for a clear cut video

  • @charity.burns21
    @charity.burns21 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This video helped me find the problem of the breaker tripping. It was the pump/lift station to out septic tank. So thankful it wasn’t in the house and that we could identify the problem and get the right thing fixed.

  • @tyricewilson9084
    @tyricewilson9084 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Electricity has always been my greatest fear. I've learned that the fear was caused by "Not knowing" how electricity works. Your video was very clear and informative. I'm not a certified electrician, but I've learned through videos like yours how to get the job done, Thank You.

  • @krisyoung7551
    @krisyoung7551 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After watching your video I was able to make the repair so the breaker stopped tripping. From watching your video I was able to see how to logically approach finding the problem. Thank you so much.

  • @ronaldharris5562
    @ronaldharris5562 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good work brother!!!! I’m a union journeyman inside wireman commercial/industrial. Like u said at the end of it the video about being an installer and also knowing how to troubleshoot most of my career we demo and then install. never have to troubleshoot unless something doesn’t work. Most of the troubleshooting I’ve done has been when I was in my apprenticeship doing side work for family and friends. I actually have a side job today after work someone has a tripping breaker so I figure out watch the video to learn something that I didn’t know, I seen at the beginning you and I use the same methodology. But I’m glad I watched your video because I like how you methodically broke down how you were approaching the problem in our field We never stop learning. Keep up the good work.

  • @kimourchi7382
    @kimourchi7382 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    With the clue from the home owner, I would isolate all 3 boxes outside first. But you did a great work showing how to troubleshoot the problem.

  • @electricianron_New_Jersey
    @electricianron_New_Jersey ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I deal with this crap every day too. It's complicated sometimes but you definitely did the right thing by isolating the troubled circuit. In my experience, I leave the circuit breaker off until I find the find the issue by probing the the hot to ground and where that continuity exists. I have a pair of the Fluke Field Sense T6 voltage testers and they work real good. Nice work Sparky! Ron from NJ!

  • @rogerflanagan2926
    @rogerflanagan2926 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you We are retired and on a budget. Your video helped me more than you can realize.

  • @MightyR1000
    @MightyR1000 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is definitely troubleshooting in detail form. Process of elimination. Thanks a bunch!

  • @JillofAllTrades2
    @JillofAllTrades2 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    LOVE how the painted on layers keep the plate cover attached while you work! 🤣I know it takes time, but having links or even the names of your tools would be helpful. If you linked to the product, you'd monetize that effort. But not everyone wants to take the time to mess with that, so completely understand.

  • @dexterking7662
    @dexterking7662 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very good video and explaining and demonstrating what you did and I have to say my father always tell me you know a good tradesmen when he troubleshoot a problem,90% of the people out there who have a trade cannot troubleshoot the problem. The first thing out of their mouth is you need a new wiring you wire in your car is no good they just don’t know how to troubleshoot. Thank you.

  • @Gabriel.C212
    @Gabriel.C212 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! Glad you didn't cut out anything. I'm 18 and want to become an electrician so this video helped me learn. I'll be watching more of your videos, I'm from Texas so your videos help a lot.

  • @frankiesoto4139
    @frankiesoto4139 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So this means that the gate won't function as far as open and close. But you certainly found the problem and that was great.

  • @m.sue1804
    @m.sue1804 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have to say and give you kudos for not saying anything about how they painted over the outlet covers and even the outlet itself. I would never been able not to criticize their paint job. How utterly awful.

  • @JillofAllTrades2
    @JillofAllTrades2 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I bet the homeowner LOVED you messing with that pretty wallpaper! I've got a mess on my hands and about to get up into the attic to track down wires to figure out wth is going on!

  • @anthonywheeler3048
    @anthonywheeler3048 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are awesome. I hope your clients appreciate you. I couldn’t believe the houses you have to work on.

  • @topher8634
    @topher8634 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just wanted to help out a fellow electrician with a few tips. At the beginning instead of moving the circuits around to check the breaker, just remove the connected load, then flip the breaker on and verify it has the appropriate voltage coming out of it 120, 240, etc. You don't have to swap it to another breaker. Honestly you didn't have to do anything at all with the breaker. Anytime you hear a loud hum just before a breaker trips, you're gonna be dealing with a dead short.
    When im dealing with shorts, the first thing i do is determine everything that is on that circuit. Then i turn off every switch and unplug everything from the outlets. Then i see if the breaker will hold. If it does, then flip switches on and plug the items you unplugged back up until the breaker kicks out. In this case, it was a hardwired appliance, device. With those kinds of shorts, your meter is your best friend. Try to find where you can split the circuit in half. Lets say you had 8 receptacles on that circuit with the gate motor at the end. Go to outlet #4 and disconnect one hot. Take your meter, set the dial to ohms and measure between each hot and ground. For a breaker to remain on, you need either 0 ohms (0L) or very high resistance (several thousand or millions of ohms). The hot that has the short on it will show very low resistance

  • @TrueLifeDemi
    @TrueLifeDemi 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Isolating the power lines with the b caps inside that outlet was genius

  • @melvinalicea3234
    @melvinalicea3234 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bro keep doing these kind of videos, cause is like you say, if you dominate troubleshooting, you go it all in my opinion, everything else is practically self explained, thank you brother. Oh and for the name, e-team sounds 👍🏾

  • @kevintorres9297
    @kevintorres9297 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You going through every step in your head out loud, is what I wish my journeyman would do when he’s working his magic

  • @valdesadam
    @valdesadam ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video and walk through on the troubleshooting process.

  • @rbdjohnson1
    @rbdjohnson1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Buddy, you did a great job explaining your method. Appreciate your posting it.

  • @eazypeazy7743
    @eazypeazy7743 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Keep up the good content. Definitely need video tutorials on how to troubleshooting for different scenarios.

  • @plain-train2512
    @plain-train2512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great work bro. I love troubleshooting issues like this it's always satisfying when you find the issues and fix the issue.

  • @samg8761
    @samg8761 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A person who is good at his job has to be able and willing. The "willing" will need one to be responsible and commitment. I am in real estate and I came across quite a bit of capable electricians but unfortunately some of them take short cut to solve the problem and get paid for the day and will not dig into it to solve it once for all, just like what you did. I wish you are in LA....

  • @JR-xw5dk
    @JR-xw5dk 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I wonder what percent of homeowners would or could repair this themselves?
    Thanks for sharing
    Edit. Without watching TH-cam?

  • @jesusberlanga4346
    @jesusberlanga4346 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Grate videos, something very simple. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

  • @Space__Rooster
    @Space__Rooster ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was moving stuff around in the attic and must have bumped something. I heard a quick buzz and then some lights went out. When i try to flip the breaker it makes that same buzz noise for about 2 or 3 seconds then tripe off. Guess ill start taking junction boxes apart in the attic until i find whats going on. But ill definitely make sure its not the circuit first. Thx man

  • @gregfisher216
    @gregfisher216 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great work !I really like your thought process! Very methodical and tidy ! My goodness ,the wiring in that house ! That is a lot of conductors stuffed in those single gang boxes !

  • @tray8411
    @tray8411 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Isn't that a lot of lights/ motor on one circuit? Great vid...Love the troubleshooting!!!!!

  • @Qazxswer68
    @Qazxswer68 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm not an electrician but I love troubleshooting. Found your channel last night and just subbed. Love watching your videos, keep up the good work.

  • @paulwicks254
    @paulwicks254 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nicely done yea troubleshooting is a pain but someone has to do it. I'm trying to trouble shoot a flood light issue now driving me nuts

  • @dubled2765
    @dubled2765 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man I don't know how you were raised, or what you eat, but how do you keep your fantastic work ethic, when you are constantly getting jobs that would frustrate even the best of pros I have known for years! What's the secret!? You end up facing some amazingly kooky stuff, but you are always cool!! Always cool. Amazing man! Great job on your videos too! Please keep them coming!! And stay cool!

  • @smah44
    @smah44 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks brother for posting. Great help in troubleshooting. I was able to trace the issue with my outside flood light which I suspected in first place.

  • @185lexx
    @185lexx ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great troubleshooting my guy… explained perfectly

  • @seanstrickley3992
    @seanstrickley3992 ปีที่แล้ว

    I trouble shoot daily on appliances trying to figure out what issue it's having but I went to school for electric I love this man really thinking about getting back in the game . Got a call from a contractor today actually wanting me as a service technician then got another call for sign installation service tech same day I get calls all the time. How much would u charge to do something like this with troubleshooting is it hourly wage or flat rate ?

  • @tylerroberts8105
    @tylerroberts8105 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome vid! What kind of tool bag is that? What is the name?

  • @meekinsstevenmeekins
    @meekinsstevenmeekins ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video & presentation. I loved it,and subscribed. I do troubleshooting at work and agree with you completely. Always feels great to get another win. No wonder Tom Brady stayed in so long!

  • @barindersingh3579
    @barindersingh3579 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    good info thanks from toronto

  • @bubudread
    @bubudread 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    man, THANK YOU for existing. and doing this video. 🙏🏼

  • @vince6829
    @vince6829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great troubleshooting video. Love to watch them. Please keep them coming.

  • @desi579
    @desi579 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Do more of these trouble shooting videos. I dont see many of them on line. Helps a lot . 👍🏼

  • @Neil-ym8vy
    @Neil-ym8vy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitely in my top Electricians channels. Dustin Stelzer ( Electrician U ) about Drama and Crying about his business and his personal life.

  • @jasonblaha6891
    @jasonblaha6891 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you bro!!! We need you to inspire more black youth to get into the electrical trade! Being en electrician changed my life! Much love

  • @dante9564
    @dante9564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the exclusive content. E-Team sounds pretty good imo 👍

  • @ourfamilybungalow3037
    @ourfamilybungalow3037 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You're a freaking lifesaver!!! I was about to throw in the towel.

  • @johnsee7269
    @johnsee7269 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Impressive troubleshooting tutorial! Very professional! I learned a lot. Thanks! 💡 ⚡

  • @Texasfishingaddict
    @Texasfishingaddict ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m having the same issue in my house 15amp braker keeps tripping a certain section of the house and the detached garage are the once that loose the power . I replaced the microwave outlet and the 15amp beaker and it brought power back in the section of the house that didn’t have any power but my detached garage didn’t get any power. So then I thought the issue was the microwave outlet so I went and put old breaker back on and it tripped so I put back the new breaker and now the new braker tripped agin so I replaced the microwave outlet for the second time and now the braker keeps tripping agin. Any ideas would help thanks. Love the content.

  • @kyledropinski2368
    @kyledropinski2368 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most useful to the point video I’ve found on here! Appreciate this fr!

  • @mardeville5133
    @mardeville5133 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was the one! Good work, stay blessed.

  • @garbadezio9747
    @garbadezio9747 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video! I appreciate you taking the time to show how you trouble shoot properly. You have a new subscriber!

  • @THNKKY
    @THNKKY ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video man. You’ve given me some tools to move foreword!

    • @THNKKY
      @THNKKY ปีที่แล้ว

      Found a burned up outlet hiding behind a shelf. I figure your video saved me a grand!

  • @CommandoTee
    @CommandoTee ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Having the same problems and I can’t find the problem I wish you was in Milwaukee

  • @ncooty
    @ncooty ปีที่แล้ว +3

    @11:09: Why would a bonded neutral trip a non-GFCI, non-AFCI breaker? You should have continuity between ground and neutral on a receptacle unless it's neutral-switched.

    • @disgruntledcalifornian7396
      @disgruntledcalifornian7396 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also, notice it looks like the conduit out the bottom of the w/p junction box is not even connected to box. Didnt notice ground wire going out conduit either. Rough conduit end could have cut the insulation through both conductors and if you had a dead short to ground and the installer was using conduit to ground it most likely wouldn't have tripped leaving gate, conduit or both energized an looking for a ground (human). Luckily the motor locking up overloaded the circuit causing trip situation.

  • @zekevelasquez8918
    @zekevelasquez8918 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dang! Very professional My Boy.

  • @olschool3740
    @olschool3740 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video! We lost power to outside outlets when using a blower, but the breaker shows to be On for that circuit. All other breakers are on and the voltage at the breaker box shows to be good. This breaker has two bathroom outlets, plus two outside outlets on the circuit. If voltage is good coming out of the breaker box, but it shows zero volts at the first wired outlet, wouldn't the issue be between that first outlet back to the box? Or could another outlet cause all of them to not work?

    • @jakesully5402
      @jakesully5402 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I suggest double checking your GFI plug. Likely in the bathroom ? Bathroom and outdoor plugs combined was a common wiring strategy about 30-40 years ago when it was decided that outdoor/water exposure required GFI protection.
      If your GFI won’t reset, that’s likely the problem.

    • @olschool3740
      @olschool3740 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jakesully5402 turned out the hot wire at the screw had cracked in half. I saw it was smashed so cut it stripped it back and problem solved. Thanks for responding.

  • @richardcawrey
    @richardcawrey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid nice to see how its done over the pond

  • @VishalRaoOnYouTube
    @VishalRaoOnYouTube ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you have any videos demonstrating a proper load calculation when considering adding an additional outlet on an edixisting circuit? You need a line spitter and clamp meter, correct?

  • @bmfitzgerald3
    @bmfitzgerald3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great content brodie.1.5k subs going on 10k, holler at yer gosh darn boy!!

  • @robertseaton1092
    @robertseaton1092 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved it. What would you charge for that service call???? I'm terrible at that part

  • @610south_rider
    @610south_rider 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Team over gang all day, let’s go 💪🏿

  • @Eddy63
    @Eddy63 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a fun channel especially the troubleshooting ... Thx E-Team leader ...

  • @iamthemoss
    @iamthemoss ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job, thank you young man. I have my weekend project

  • @sollectmacnair409
    @sollectmacnair409 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks A lot My Friend! You saved me a lot of time and money.

  • @tmmyjay
    @tmmyjay 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Some fine knife work there sparky!

  • @thelotteryguycash3mississi661
    @thelotteryguycash3mississi661 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video I’ve got a similar problem I’m working on now . Maybe this will help me

  • @jinha911
    @jinha911 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video trouble shooting wish I had electricians like you in my area

  • @Pops2
    @Pops2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you know where you are?.... You're in the jungle baby.😅. Love that wallpaper.

  • @petehayduk8051
    @petehayduk8051 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Dude!!! I learned a lot! Thanks

  • @jamesr.dubose6469
    @jamesr.dubose6469 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job. I learned a lot about troubleshooting.

  • @dennywires
    @dennywires 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    did you recommend the installation and running of a dedicated circuit if and to replace that gate opener?

  • @skunkedagain
    @skunkedagain ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good stuff right there. i like how methodical you are! thanks for sharing

  • @mattmyers5419
    @mattmyers5419 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video! Loved your enthusiasm! I'll be subscribing now.

  • @shankphadke
    @shankphadke ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job by a great electrician

  • @petereilly6325
    @petereilly6325 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I could find an electrician like you to trouble shoot my similar situation in an hour, I'd be a happy camper. But I know it's gonna take whoever comes here more like 3-4 hours. It gets expensive.

  • @stillridin1
    @stillridin1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you this helped immensely.

  • @phil3304
    @phil3304 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great job BUT, to save time and money why not use Ideal’s in-line and port “wire connectors”. Rather than connecting & reconnecting wires Ideal has push-in / pull-out wire connection. Granted there a little more money but if you have to trace wire from several boxes I find it easier and faster to use Ideals or Wago wire connectors. The Idea is cheaper and faster not to mention Made in USA.

  • @eliaschico7781
    @eliaschico7781 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfecto ando empesando en la electicidad, gracias

  • @thelotteryguycash3mississi661
    @thelotteryguycash3mississi661 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you have time to respond I could use some help advise ? Working on a mobile home the breaker trips 2 bedrooms no power no lights either. I’ve checked receptacles they look good . There is no attic crawl space in single wides to check the wires . Im little confused on another problem . The living room back wall closest to the first bedroom with no power . It has power and looks like it should be feeding the next outlet because it has power coming out headed to the that room . If you have time to respond would be grateful if not I totally understand it’s a buisy world thanks

  • @mathman0101
    @mathman0101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So basically the problems was overloading with the motor (ground fault or short Circuit?) creating a high resistance joint and motor failure, not due to damaged insulation of conductors. Someone also just connected up a motor without doing a full load calculation for that circuit. Maybe with that branch circuit the motor was okay to run given that other device points were not in continuous use.

  • @NFSgamingEvo
    @NFSgamingEvo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nicely done, you're the best bruh,I just subscribe to your channel

  • @jmartin4955
    @jmartin4955 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very interesting but in reality, would you not go to end of the circuit (gate), and wouldn't you figure because of it's age and exposure that that might be your culprit, before testing each jbox?

    • @jakesully5402
      @jakesully5402 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In a perfect world, yes, you are correct. The big hint was the issue started after an ice storm. As a troubleshooter, you learn to ask “what changed?” Ice storm = likely an outside problem.
      Keep in mind, the electrician doesn’t know the circuitry of everyone’s house. I bet he only realized there was something else on that circuit deep into his methodical hunt.
      Often, we see those end-of-line surprises late and immediately realize it’s likely our culprit. Frankly, we just don’t expect a motor to be on a common circuit.
      He was very methodical in his troubleshooting.

  • @andyhernandez1693
    @andyhernandez1693 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge

  • @mr.guerra7546
    @mr.guerra7546 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello brother, I have a problem similar to that, a breaker of 20 is tripping and they breaker feeds 4 outlets in a bedroom, I already checked the outlets and everything looks good, there is no continuity or anything, but I noticed that the cable that comes out of the panel is red and the cable that reaches the first outlet from the bedroom is not red is black .That tells me that the cable does not come directly from the panel to the first outlet.What recommendation could you give me to solve this problem? Thank you

  • @christinevu3762
    @christinevu3762 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So did you fix the motor part? Did they have to replace the motor?

  • @kevinmosgo5492
    @kevinmosgo5492 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done sir!

  • @carlomiranda3799
    @carlomiranda3799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really enjoyed this man. Subriscibed and keep at it!!

  • @DIYWithTheRichardsons
    @DIYWithTheRichardsons ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What type of camera are you using?

  • @abrahamvaro5482
    @abrahamvaro5482 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super very nice video ,thanks!!!!

  • @TeslaBoy123
    @TeslaBoy123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Couple years ago i spend 5 hour looking for a problem on garage exterior lights malfunction finally i found that power come from second floor bath gfci outlet bad electrician done that i do electrical work for 30 years and this trade is amazing bcz allways something different happen 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @petecoble2116
    @petecoble2116 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Take your meter and check for continuity right there at the receptacle

  • @ordellchau5168
    @ordellchau5168 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi there, I have the same problem as your video, except my circuit is connected to 10 light poles. Is that mean I have to go through each individual light as you did on the plugs?

    • @realSamAndrew
      @realSamAndrew ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, that's how it works. But there is a shortcut. Look on TH-cam for videos on how to find bad Christmas lights.

  • @paulhatcher6406
    @paulhatcher6406 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    E - TEAM my dude,thank you for your knowledge and time.

  • @brettmullins751
    @brettmullins751 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video

  • @TheCompton1963
    @TheCompton1963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    E Team baby!!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

  • @BigmoRivera
    @BigmoRivera ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicely Done 👍🏽⚡️