j-d wrote:
Let me say at the git-go, I really don't like the two-breakers-in-one design. Just can't convince me that they don't have more heat buildup than single breakers would have, making it easier to trip falsely.
I agree with you on the heat buildup. Our main and A/C breakers are noticeably warm to the touch when it's hot outside. Note that they're just warm now, not hot. They were almost too hot to touch before I replaced them.
Just to be safe, I pulled the whole panel and checked all the wiring. There's no sign of scorching, burning, melting, etc. We also haven't had any trips since replacing them, even when the DW runs the dryer while the A/C is on.
I don't think it's dangerous, I just think they run warm.
