Originally Posted By: todd wright This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
How do I know if this is still functional? It’s a Trumbullite. Any info. would be appreciated. There are no references to breaker sizes. Should I pull the cover to explore more? Thanks
Originally Posted By: dvalley This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Todd,
Welcome to NACHI.
#1) Never heard of such an animal-Trumbullite.
#2) Your pic is ridiculously huge or not a jpg.
#3) Do you own a tic-tracer to answer your question on functionality.
Originally Posted By: Brian A. Goodman This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Wow, I’ve never so much as heard of that one.
It depends on what you mean by functional. You can determine if power is getting through it with a voltage meter or detector. You can find out if it actually disconnects the same way, but operating something that old is risky (may well be the last time). There are also ways to determine if they really trip or not, but I sure as hell wouldn't try any of that.
I would cautiously pull the cover and check it out, but I'd recommend replacement no matter what I found. That equipment is obsolete and apt to fail at any time without warning. It's very unlikely it would trip if it needed to, IMHO.
Originally Posted By: todd wright This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
The house is 1950 and has been remodeled with a new main panel on the outside but still has some old wiring. I’m trying to figure out if it’s functional so I’ll buy some type of volt meter today.
Originally Posted By: mpatton This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Todd,
No disrespect intended, "CALL an ELECTRICIAN".
I appreciate your desire to learn but be safe at the same time.
An experienced electrician will also be able to make recommendations and resolve issues for you that you will not find in most modern electrical books.
-- Michael Patton
AA Home Inspection
Serving Northern KY & Greater Cincinnati OH
Originally Posted By: dedwards This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Todd,
For things like that I carry of couple of voltage “sniffers”. Get a fix on whether or not it is still carrying voltage, then refer it to an electrician. When you get into the troubleshooting arena you step out of the realm of SOP and are over into the JOB of a specialist. SOP keeps our butts out of trouble if we follow them. When you step out of the box you open yourself up. Just some friendly advice. Best to leave the deep analysis to the experts in the respective fields.