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100 amp breaker on outside pole what causes power to shut off or lights flickering?
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∙ 16y ago
Well the most probable answer is that you are exceeding your electrical load limits. This means that all the circuits on that 100amp breaker, i.e. ligts, outlets,etc are drawing more than the 100 amps you have available. You can most likely fix this by installing a higher amp main breaker, however if you do that you also need to check and possible install larger circuit breakers. Also you might want to check all your grounding and make sure you actually have all your outlets and lighting going to "earth ground", and if you have any GFCI circuits which would be in the bathroom or the kitchen and they are tripping due to excess amp draw or a short, this also could be a possiblilty.
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When you turn the house lights on the breaker blows why?
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