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Question by Sully
Submitted on 8/19/2003
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While changing two prong receptacles to three prong, I found that I have current (110Vac)from the third prong back to the grounding rod.  It threw the breaker when I tried to connect it.  What is wrong?


Answer by Assabetstudent
Submitted on 4/5/2005
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I'm not sure why the breaker is tripping maybe your putting to much on the line? check the amp rating of the breaker and the amps of the load your attaching

 

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