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Posted by Mark Lloyd on October 8, 2006, 11:49 am
On 7 Oct 2006 17:15:26 -0700, mgkelson@yahoo.com wrote:
>Randy Cox wrote:
>> >
>> > I'd like to know if there is an easier way to trace which circuit
>> > breaker control which outlets.
>>
>> The radio is a very good way. An alternate to that would be a long
>> extension cord pluged into a lamp, with the lamp in easy sight.
>
>I've used radios and lamps with extension cords and I've also used a
>vacuum cleaner since they make a lot of noise also.
>
>For those who are punctilious and ambitious and efficient (unlike me),
>it's probably a good idea to do every outlet and light in the house
>while you are at it.
>
>If you have a generator and want to go even further, you can determine
>which leg each breaker is on by measuring the voltage between different
>outlets. Then you can go to Home Depot and buy a package of
>different-colored electrical tape and mark each outlet using a color
>code for always on, always off, on only by itself, etc.
>
>>
>> If you suspect the circuit is one of just a few, turn those off one at a
>> time.
>>
>> If none of the circuits are marked, then turn exactly half off. If the
>> radio is still on, turn the first half back on and the last half off. Now
>> the radio should be on. Turn half of the "off" breakers back on. Keep
>> testing half of the untested breakers until you find it.
>
>Good idea. That kind of reminds me of the search routines I used to use
>about 3 lifes ago, in the mid-1970s when I wrote software.
>
Understanding binary can save you a lot of work (too often people
would try one breaker at a time, rather than doing it by halves).
BTW, I've used such a technique with an EMF defector on holiday
lights.
>>
>> Then reset all your electric clocks.
>>
>> Randy R. Cox
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