Power issues, breaker trips always now?
Hi all. So I've been living full time in a 1999 Coachmen Catalina since about mid-October. I've never had a TT before so it's all been an experience and learning experience so far. Anyways, I h...
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hohenwald48 wrote:
On the extension cord the wire size is printed, stamped or embossed on the outer covering of the cord itself. It will say something like 16AWG or some number usually followed by AWG the number will be an even number. Probably 16, 14, 12 or 10 followed by the AWG. Smaller number is bigger wire.
As far as the size of the wire connected to the breaker it should be marked the same way. With newer wire the color of the outer covering will indicate what the size is but if the ranch wiring is more than about 10 years old you will have to read the data on the wire just like on the extension cord.
If you are plugged into an outlet located outside it should be protected by a GFCI breaker if it was installed according to electrical (NEC) code. If the breaker is GFCI it will trip due to moisture on the connections.
400 amp electricity to the main service entrance won't help much if the distribution wiring is not up to the task.
Just got outside to check the extension cord, it says 14AWG. Couldn't open the breaker box further to see the wires, I can try tomorrow.
