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Over the last several weeks my 3 year old heat pump has tripped the 50 amp breaker several times. Is this an indicator of anything serious with the pump?
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JRH
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JRH
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you won't know this unless you know someone with a clamp around ammeter. the clamp around measures the amp draw on one or both wires going to the heat pump. -
This could be weak breaker, but i would not chance it. I think you should have a tech check your system. the longer you let it go the more damage it could do.Originally posted by JRH View Post
I assume that it is still under warranty. It could be in the compressor, thats what draws the most amps. But it could be something as simple as a contractor
with bad points which drops voltage and ups amperage. later paulComment
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Found Problem
Found the problem with the breaker tripping. 2 mice had got in the junction panel of the outside unit and chewed up the wiring. Some wires were shorting out with vibration occasionally.
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