House A/C problem due to breaker

[rbstern]

Instead of trying to point out posts with varying amounts of poor information, I'll just say imo everything the above quoted poster said in his posts is correct. I cringe at the sight of electric questions due to the number that always respond with poor information. I commend op for the common sense approach to fixing the problem then seeking affirmation. I believe his actions are those of one who understands more than the average but is and will remain a student reaching for perfection.

Thanks for the kudos. "Reaching for perfection" --> muscle cramps, bruises, bumps on the head, etc.

 

[dodge man]

Not directly related but years ago the fan on the outside unit quit running. I could tell everything else was running, it was getting hot on the coils. I took a box fan and set it on top and plugged it in and that kept the house cool until they came to fix it.

 

[rbstern]

Not directly related but years ago the fan on the outside unit quit running. I could tell everything else was running, it was getting hot on the coils. I took a box fan and set it on top and plugged it in and that kept the house cool until they came to fix it.

That is some good, redneck ingenuity.

 

[CJONE]

They have NOT discontinued making aluminum wire for branch circuits. They only discontinued it for 15-20 amp circuits. You can still use it on larger branch circuits. Todays alum wires are nothing like those of old.

we use it all the time. Also, all the power lines overhead are aluminum. It works great as long as its installed properly.

I should have specified the 15 to 20 amp circuits my bad. Now as far as overhead lines yes aluminum is used but they are also ACSR with steel reinforcement. Aluminum is used for 1 reason and 1 reason only and that is cost. Not a valid reason to risk burning a home down. As I have said I have seen it twice in the 30 years I have been doing this. Not worth the long term risk as far as I am concerned and both of my buddies families who lost their homes will agree. CJ