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    Hi Dave I was referring to the first post where Baz asked if the 20amp breaker should be larger.

    What is this current limiter at the plug. I haven't seen these
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mattfunk 120 View Post
    Hi Dave I was referring to the first post where Baz asked if the 20amp breaker should be larger.

    What is this current limiter at the plug. I haven't seen these
    Cheers matt

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    Yes you probably have. I was referring to a surge protector on a GPO or a current arrestor on a multi plug board. This way you can protect yourself from a shock from a specific outlet but allow the main circuit breaker for the entire circuit to be less sensitive.


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    Quote Originally Posted by DaveVman View Post
    Yes you probably have. I was referring to a surge protector on a GPO or a current arrestor on a multi plug board. This way you can protect yourself from a shock from a specific outlet but allow the main circuit breaker for the entire circuit to be less sensitive.
    Most current limiters on adapter boards don't behave like a proper breaker in that they really are limited to the current they are rated for hence they don't allow for momentary start up currents that temporarily exceed their rating. This makes them inoperable on most motors larger than about 2HP.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobL View Post
    Most current limiters on adapter boards don't behave like a proper breaker in that they really are limited to the current they are rated for hence they don't allow for momentary start up currents that temporarily exceed their rating. This makes them inoperable on most motors larger than about 2HP.
    Yes that's probably true of the cheapies. You need to get one specific to the likely current. For example take a look at the ones designed for worksite use. I run over 12 amps on one of these for up to a minute without problems. There's also larger ones designed for temporary use outside. Not the little cheap ones designed to run your Christmas tree.


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    Quote Originally Posted by DaveVman View Post
    Yes that's probably true of the cheapies. You need to get one specific to the likely current. For example take a look at the ones designed for worksite use. I run over 12 amps on one of these for up to a minute without problems. There's also larger ones designed for temporary use outside. Not the little cheap ones designed to run your Christmas tree.

    Some adapters do have have a proper breaker. Some machines also have their own breaker an example of this is my TIG welder which has a breaker as the main power switch.

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    So I managed to get out to the shed and try starting the saw without the belts on. And it started.
    Yay!

    So I ran it for 30 seconds and turned it off. I let it come to a complete stop and attempted to start it
    again and it tripped the breaker. Reset breaker and it started.

    It continued start after reset but trip on the second start.

    So I am thinking it maybe just the ‘curve’ of the breaker.

    The electrician will be here tomorrow at 1100 so I am hoping he can have it sorted fairly
    quick.

    Thank you to every one who has taken the time to reply.

    I will let you know how I go with the sparky.

    Cheers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DaveVman View Post
    Yes you probably have. I was referring to a surge protector on a GPO or a current arrestor on a multi plug board. This way you can protect yourself from a shock from a specific outlet but allow the main circuit breaker for the entire circuit to be less sensitive.


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    A surge protector Will not work for a increase in amperage for a short period of time. A multi plug board trip is rated a t 10amps for overcurrent only

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    I would test insulation resistance on your saw and hard wiring and if ok check the rcd trip times and sensitivity and if ok try a d type breaker
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    So my saw is going now and still none the wiser. Sparky failed to show and being stuck on night shift and long hours had no time to chase him up.
    What I have done is take the belts off and got it to start. It did trip the breaker/RCD after the first start.
    Left it for a few days and got out to the shed for a bit more of a play. No belts on - start first time, second time, third time and so on.
    Put belts and blade back on and it started no problem.
    I have ripped a couple of 70x35 pine studs and the saw didn’t miss a beat.
    While i wish I knew what the problem was I am very happy to have the saw going.
    I just hope it doesn’t do it again.

    Thank you to all who have replied your help is appreciated.

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    Hi,
    It will probably have been moisture in the works. this is quite common in heating devices, I have a heater that has to be warmed on a non protected circuit the first time every Winter and then is OK. New stoves are a common offender, very likely you had the same problem with the insulation of your motor.
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    I do suspect moisture could have been the issue.
    It was a very humid at that time.

    Also the belts were very stiff and perhaps contributed to the tripped breaker.

    Is there a way of keeping the moisture out? Possibly cover motor and put some sort of moisture absorbing
    stuff in there. Actually would a hair dryer do the trick?

    Cheers.

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    Another thing to consider is if there's any possibility that other wiring could be coming off that circuit. For example going to the laundry.

    I only realised last month that someone has tapped into the circuit before it gets to my shed. I think it's the laundry but I haven't researched it properly.

    So the circuit I thought was dedicated to the shed, isn't at all.

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    Another thing to consider is if there's any possibility that other wiring could be coming off that circuit.
    It has one wire from the main meter box to the sub board in the shed. All new installed 12 months ago.

    And I made sure nothing else was plugged into the circuit.

    Cheers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by basil55 View Post
    I do suspect moisture could have been the issue.
    It was a very humid at that time.

    Also the belts were very stiff and perhaps contributed to the tripped breaker.

    Is there a way of keeping the moisture out? Possibly cover motor and put some sort of moisture absorbing
    stuff in there. Actually would a hair dryer do the trick?

    Cheers.

    Baz
    Yes would probably work.
    Silica Gel will help absorb moisture. You could also try rice, or another product that is designed to absorb moisture.

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    I’m not an electrician, but i’d Be worried about a circuit than may trip due to humidity/moisture in the air. To me, that circuit must be right on the limit. If it was me, i’d Be upgrading to a higher breaker value and wiring (if required).

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