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Installed ceiling fan but breaker keeps tripping angela49er 05-09-2008
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Posted by on May 9, 2008, 2:30 pm
I have replaced all the lighting and ceiling fans with no problem,
except in my room. I have tried to put in another ceiling fan and
there is a spark and the breaker trips. Do I have to call an
electrician?

Posted by Jeff Wisnia on May 9, 2008, 4:29 pm
angela49er@yahoo.com wrote:

> I have replaced all the lighting and ceiling fans with no problem,
> except in my room. I have tried to put in another ceiling fan and
> there is a spark and the breaker trips. Do I have to call an
> electrician?

So where IS the spark?

Jeff

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(W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)
The speed of light is 1.8*10^12 furlongs per fortnight.


Posted by C & E on May 9, 2008, 4:44 pm

>I have replaced all the lighting and ceiling fans with no problem,
> except in my room. I have tried to put in another ceiling fan and
> there is a spark and the breaker trips. Do I have to call an
> electrician?

You will need to re-open the connection box in the fan and re-examin the
connections that you made. It's obvious that you have a short and it may be
readily seen by a blackened or melted connector. If nothing is obvious you
*will* have to call an electrician. Good luck.



Posted by Stormin Mormon on May 9, 2008, 5:00 pm
I find that most skilled operators just do the job, and never post to
usenet. The fact that the OP posted, suggests the OP isn't very skilled with
electricity. I'd suggest a handyman or electrician to come and help.

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You will need to re-open the connection box in the fan and re-examin the
connections that you made. It's obvious that you have a short and it may be
readily seen by a blackened or melted connector. If nothing is obvious you
*will* have to call an electrician. Good luck.




Posted by Dick Adams on May 11, 2008, 9:47 pm
> I find that most skilled operators just do the job, and
> never post to usenet. The fact that the OP posted,
> suggests the OP isn't very skilled with electricity. I'd
> suggest a handyman or electrician to come and help.

Your findings are not supported by reality. He was
skilled enough to replace several ceiling fans and
smart enough to ask about the lone problem he
encountered before proceeding,

> --
> Christopher A. Young
> Learn more about Jesus
> www.lds.org

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