20 Most Recent Cutler Hammer 1 Pole 15 Amp Ground Fault Questions & Answers

1. Replace breaker (quick & cheap) ... they do go bad. 2. Find the short.

GFCI's are really temperamental. They are this way for a reason. It seems like you have something that is tripping this. I would try using a regular 50 amp breaker, and then see what happens. You can also try process of elimination. Shut everything down, then bring power up - one item/circuit, appliance, etc. at a time. This will narrow down your problem. Also, if you have a refrig/freezer on this GFCI, this could be tripping it too. Any appliance, etc. that has a motor - usually leaks to ground just enough for the GFCI breaker to sense, and trip it. I hope some of these solution's will help you...Good Luck!

The most likely causes in their order of probability are: 1) water somewhere in the circuit causing the hot wire to ground; 2) a legitimate trip caused by a defect in a device plugged into the circuit; and 3) a defective GFCI breaker. In the first case, wait until it has been dry for about a week and see if it trips. In the second case, make sure there is nothing plugged into the circuit and try resetting. In the third case go ahead and put the regular breaker in, then put a GFCI outlet into the first box downstream from the breaker. If installed according to the directions, that outlet should protect all of the outlets downstream.

It won't take much to trip the GFI. Have you tried to dry the fixture out completely? Use a blow dryer and remove any moisture. Also, remove the light and cap the wires and try it if you can, it might be the wire. If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/craig_3fa289bf857b1a3c

Turn handle to off position and then back on. Same as any other breaker. The red test button can be pressed which will trip breaker. If it trips immediately,unplug all devices on circuit and try to reset. Reconnect each device and see which trips breaker. If this goes to outdoor receptacle, check behind cover for moisture.

yes. If you still have the fault it will not reset. Disconnect the out going wire to isolate the breaker and try again. If it still doesn't reset then the GFCI breaker is bad and needs to be replaced. Hope this helps you, Jeepfxr

pull out the old one, push in the new one.. if it has bolts unbolt then do that

Pretty sure that ITE is only compatible with seimens.

nope breaker has to be rated for the aluminum wiring. if your home is wired with al wiring u need to be really worried bout that. it becomes a fire hazard awhile. should only use al for larger size wires and personally I wouldn't do that either

contactor itself replace it, to remove it from housing you should be to find some screws holding and just remove and replace. if you have the replacement already mark where the wires come from that u take lose

hook the 2 hots to the the breaker and the ground to the ground bar

You have provided minimul information but here goes. If the lever is stuck, there must be some reason but I see no way it is electrical. Locking or "sticking" of the lever is strictly mechanical. Now, you mentioned "Fuses" if the box is that old, perhaps you should consider replacing it with a newer version. It is my assumption this box is installed as a service disconnect that is used to turn off the power when service to the equipment is required. Hardly and (if any) full size dryers operate on only 30 Amps. I suggest that if you install a newer box, that you insure your breaker and wiring are of sufficient Amperage to handle modern equipment.

You have GFCI breaker. It trips when sensing ground fault. http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-GFCI.html Gene If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

Might be their job or it's gone. 1. replace the breaker (cheap and fast) ... they do go bad. 2. Remove everything from the circuit and try each to find the short.

Check where the main power wires come in to see if is has been properly sealed. Moisture may have found its way in through the opening and caused the problem. Hope this helps. Bob

There should be information on the relay itself. Boettchers in Beloit handle Cutler Hammer (Eaton) products. You may be able to pull the relay and take it to them for an exact replacement.