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They wear out over time. But it's the way certification is done. Basically means they won't back it over two. 
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() But when you get trip problems as you describe, there is either a problem at the panel ashore or in your boat or in the cord you run. Finding that problem is important when it's consistent. I ain't no 'lectrician but as a homeowner that does his own wiring, if a breaker starts breaking I worry. Testers might help or else you gotta inspect your cord carefully, change where you plug in ashore and see if that makes a difference, then replace your breaker. At least that's the way I'd check the situation.
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- another shore power breaker question
- Breakers are UL certified IIRC to TWO flips, two breaks as it were. After that....I'd consider changing it out.
- Do you mean the breaker losses effectivness after 2 breaks?
- They wear out over time. But it's the way certification is done. Basically means they won't back it over two.
- They wear out over time. But it's the way certification is done. Basically means they won't back it over two.
- Do you mean the breaker losses effectivness after 2 breaks?
- That is one of the signs of a bad breaker
- Craig, it's either the breaker, wiring, or some piece of equipment
- When unplugging....
- Breakers are UL certified IIRC to TWO flips, two breaks as it were. After that....I'd consider changing it out.