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Why would only one side of a 240V water heater line blow fuses periodically when elements and voltages test OK?
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Why would the same FUSE [important] keep blowing when conductors and voltage seem ok?
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It is the knowledge of how electricity works, and of the methods and materials used to create a functional wiring system, that enables a skilled troubleshooter to locate the problem and repair it.
Where should the "voltage" be, and how does it get there?
And where shouldn't it be?
I see two possible causes of your problem ...
1] There is a very high current draw, caused by an intermittent fault to ground in one conductor at some as yet undiscovered point.
2] There is some heat source causing the FUSE [a melting thermal device] to open when there is normal current because there is not enough differential remaining between the fuse's ambient temperature and the melting point of the fusible element [loose fitting fuseholder, loose screw connection, loose conductor termination, and so on ...]. ... or, of course, the installation was done by a hack and there is another load somewhere you haven't recognized ...
== == <><><> Replace the elements, they are inexpensive, next check the wiring to ground. Those are the things a homeowner can do. If there is still a problem call a Pro. == == <><><> Thanks, Robert. Looking closer, I found that one of the fuse holders in the disconnect box was totally shot. I am surprised I did not have a fire. Replaced the old disconnect with a new one using breakers. Everything fine now. <><><>
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