I installed (a few years ago) an extra light in our closet that is just run from a jumper to the existing light. I can have that light on as long as I want, but the moment I turn on my TV or computer (on the same circuit) it trips. I can have my TV or computer on at the same time, but the moment I (or my wife) turns on the light in the closet the breaker trips.
I installed the light using the same 14 gauge cable the house was run with (irritating, wish it was all run with 12-2 or 12-3) and made sure the connections were secure and all connections covered by wire nuts.
I'm at a loss at why this keeps tripping. I've replaced the breaker twice and it will run fine (light on and TV on) for a couple months and then it trips again.
HELP!
Best Answer
Is the GFCI tripping or is it tripping on overload. The best way you can find out is to use an Ammeter and check the load. If it's less than 15A then we can assume you have a ground trip. Usually what we do is replace the ground fault breaker with a standard breaker and install a GFCI receptacle in the bathroom and any other outlet that requires GFCI protection.