Either of those latter connections could be a serious safety issue see this webpage for an example. the electric meter), or even a problem with a connection between the meter and your main service panel (fuse/breaker box). Although it's possible that the problem is with a connection to the power company's transformer (outside your house, which wouldn't put your house in danger), it's also quite possible it's a problem with a connection on the side of your house (i.e. This sort of thing can indeed be very dangerous. Sorry I'm coming to the party late I hope you got your problem solved without incident. It's not worth catching your house on fire. If something doesn't look right, I would have an electrician out immediately. Make sure nothing is overheating, looks melted etc. Before you do any of this, I would take a visual of the breakers. This way you can figure out which circuit is causing the trip. Then turn on one breaker at a time until you get to the one that trips the main. Then, turn on the main (it should stay on when everything else is off). Next time this happens and you can't get it to come back on, try turning off all the breakers. As others have hinted, it sounds as though there is an appliance coming on at certain times and tripping it. You said the main breaker is getting tripped.
#What is power to go 8 upgrade
I had this done 2 years ago, and it was $2200 to upgrade from 100amp to 200amp with a new GE breaker panel included. You'll want to pay an electrician to do it. So, first thing I would do is find out your service level. Add a freezer, then a microwave, and a home entertainment system, you're already at 60amp. An AC unit for instance might take up half that on it's own. This is important because if you have 60amp service for instance, even in a 2 - 3 bedroom house with average appliances, it's likely you're throwing the main breaker because you're asking for more than 60amps. Anything built in the last 10 - 15 years will likely have at least 150amp or 200amp. It's common in old houses to have only 100amp or less. If you have 100amp or less, that's probably at least one of the issues if not the entire issue. However, calling your power provider is never dangerous, I would do that next:Ĭall your provider and ask them what service level you have at your house. I'm not responsible if you die, please use caution and only do things you're comfortable with. This is just, what I would do bearing in mind that I have some experience and you may / may not. :) That said, messing around with electrical systems in your house can kill you and your family. At least if you do call an electrician (which I recommend you do), you can be educated. There are some simple things you can do and some things you should be aware of.
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