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Troubleshooting Half Power At The Electrical Panel

The breaker panel in my house will only let every other breaker work…

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Troubleshooting Half Power At The Electrical Panel

[ad#block]Question:The breaker panel in my house will only let every other breaker work. If I place two of the breakers together, neither of them will work. The panel is only 1 year old.

This electrical question came from Jo, a Handywoman in Cromwell, Minnesota.

Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Jo.

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 One Response to “Troubleshooting Half Power At The Electrical Panel”
  1. Dave says:
    June 20, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    Only one side of 100 amp panel is working even though there is power on both lead in wires from meter.