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Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping?

I recently moved into a townhouse and have been having some trouble with the breakers. When I try to use my toaster the breaker for that outlet trips part of the way through the cycle. Just to be transparent I have an electric kettle on the same outlet, but I don't use it and the toaster at the same time.

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The breaker is 20A so it should be able to handle just the toaster (which is rated at 1800W max). I'd understand if it tripped as soon as I turned it on, but it does it at seemingly arbitrary points. My first instinct was that the outlet was bad, but it and the wiring look good inside. I also thought about replacing the breaker, but for some reason there is no main installed in the box. The place where it should be is empty and covered with a plate.

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November 28, 20170 found this helpful
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Your main breaker is probably outside since it is not a requirement to have it inside.
The only way to tell what your problem is, is to do an amp draw test on your circuit. It could be a weak breaker or something else on this circuit.

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November 27, 20170 found this helpful

You could have a short circuit or a ground fault. It doesnt necessarily have to be an overloaded circuit. I would get an electrician in to be safe.

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