"Joseph Meehan" wrote in
:

mndean wrote:
Hi Everyone,.
It seems whenever the temperature gets over 100 degrees or so, a
particular breaker in my house will trip if even a slight load is put
on it. The breaker box is being directly hit by the sun in the
afternoons, and it seems that if I attempt to cool the box, this
cures the problem temporarily. The problem will go away as soon as
the sun is low enough so the box is in shade. Is this a faulty
breaker? I'm not an electrician, so how much would it be $-wise for
an electrician to come out and fix this? Thanks for any help you
could give me in this!

I would appear that the breaker may need to be replaced. This is
an
easy job, but if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself, then
having an electrician do it should be a minimal charge. Note: there
is a certain amount of danger in doing this, so if you are not sure,
just have it done.

What is that breaker controlling? Is there something on that
circuit
like a A/C unit that could be having problems with the heat? There
also could be a problem with your power coming into your home. If the
transformer feeding your home is too small for the current demands of
you and your neighbors, it may need to be replaced as well. But
breakers do go bad and it does sound like that is your real problem.



This is an easy job, ....

True.

Note: there is a certain amount of danger in doing this,

Yea, like hitting a bus bar with the screwdriver, vaporizing it and
blinding yourself.

Cost (if you do not take 200A jolt):
Screwdriver - $5
Electrician to repair fried box, wires, breakers, etc $500+
Medical bills - $4000
Glasses - minus 400/yr. Credit since you don't need being
blind.


Cost (if you do take 200A jolt):

You'll never know.