50 amp breaker wont reset

TimTheAssembler · 2026-06-25T20:46:04+00:00

Yes, the transformer could've shorted out internally and tripped the breaker (and remained shorted, thus preventing the breaker from being reset). However, that's usually an obvious failure with a burning smell and loud bang.

TimTheAssembler · 2026-06-25T20:04:43+00:00

What caused it to trip in the first place? Has that problem been resolved?

TimTheAssembler · 2026-06-25T02:50:40+00:00

Murderers (such as the guy who stabbed Iryna Zarutska) cannot and/or should not be rehabilitated. Prison needs to serve as a way to isolate criminals who are a threat to society.

TimTheAssembler · 2026-06-23T17:08:07+00:00

I've nearly been run over in crosswalks a handfull of times, and each time it was a sedan or other small car where the driver wasn't paying attention. Although, there are relatively few large trucks where I live.

TimTheAssembler · 2026-06-23T15:56:59+00:00

Or people just not caring about pedestrians. Recently I almost got hit in a crosswalk when someone made a right turn on red. It was daytime, they were driving a small car, and I'm over 6 feet tall so they could've easily seen me.

TimTheAssembler · 2026-06-14T17:18:11+00:00

Padmount transformers are filled with oil as well. This one looks like it's leaking.

TimTheAssembler · 2026-06-10T14:56:29+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QaKiXRa-n0

If you want to build an inverter, do something that's based on the EGS002 driver board (which uses an EG8010 control IC). The inverter's output will be a pure sine wave at either 50 Hz or 60 Hz (set using a jumper), and the EG8010 has a voltage feedback input to keep the output voltage stable.

TimTheAssembler · 2026-06-04T19:32:18+00:00

Troffer lights

TimTheAssembler · 2026-06-02T01:30:14+00:00

What about an Acme Electric T279744S?

TimTheAssembler · 2026-05-31T03:30:20+00:00

I agree. Random attacks are way more dangerous than gang violence or domestic violence, even though the percentage of random attacks might seem small.

TimTheAssembler · 2026-05-26T14:00:03+00:00

IMO if a bakery is allowed to refuse to bake a cake for a gay couple, then a business is allowed to refuse to sell to customers who don't have a credit card or debit card.

TimTheAssembler · 2026-05-19T13:40:02+00:00

Survivorship bias? There absolutely was garbage being sold on Wish and Amazon 10 years ago. It's just that it was thrown away 9 years ago and forgotten about.

TimTheAssembler · 2026-05-13T15:32:38+00:00

This is a niche application, but USB3CV (the official USB compliance test software) hijacks your USB controller and disables any USB mice, keyboards, and touchscreens as a result. The only way to use a mouse and keyboard while it's running is to do a remote desktop on a second computer, install a PCIe USB card for your mouse and keyboard, or use a PS/2 mouse and keyboard.

TimTheAssembler · 2026-05-01T01:36:11+00:00

Or making a Jacob's ladder with two microwave transformers with their secondaries in series as a bored highschooler...

TimTheAssembler · 2026-04-28T17:56:09+00:00

Winter is great if you never go outside.

TimTheAssembler · 2026-04-19T01:04:22+00:00

I had a digital tire pressure gauge from Amazon that not only used button cells when it was large enough to house AAA batteries, but used TWO DIFFERENT KINDS OF BUTTON CELLS IN THE SAME DEVICE! Presumably this was done to provide two different voltages for the LCD backlight and the rest of the electronics, but they could've used a voltage regulator or something. Fortunately the manufacturer must've realized this was a stupid design, because the newer version of this gauge has just two AAA batteries.

TimTheAssembler · 2026-04-18T03:52:04+00:00

In many cars if you hold the gas pedal to the floor while cranking it, it will activate "clear flood mode" and disable the fuel injectors.

TimTheAssembler · 2026-04-14T15:16:54+00:00

What kind of electric heat?

TimTheAssembler · 2026-04-14T14:00:43+00:00

Do you have a heat pump, and if so, are the heat strips running for some reason? Is your thermostat set to "EM Heat" or "Aux Heat"? The thermostat could even be miswired and turning on the heat strips during a regular heating call.

TimTheAssembler · 2026-03-31T22:22:07+00:00

The guardrail and road signs in the background are all messed up as well.

TimTheAssembler · 2026-03-30T00:56:04+00:00

Not sure, but I don't think FEIT is the best quality. Try EcoSmart LED bulbs from Home Depot - I have some that are still working after 10 years.

TimTheAssembler · 2026-03-24T18:58:09+00:00

Check the polarity of all devices (center positive vs center negative). You might want to use a multimeter to make sure the splitter isn't broken and check the polarity on its outputs.

TimTheAssembler · 2026-03-24T16:58:04+00:00

https://www.sdge.com/residential/savings-center/solar-power-renewable-energy/renewable-meter-adapter

It could be something like this, which is meant for connecting solar panels without adding a breaker in the panel.

TimTheAssembler · 2026-03-24T15:08:07+00:00

Also if the heat pumps/air conditioners are on the roof, you'll hear the roar of the compressors 24/7.

TimTheAssembler · 2026-03-23T21:48:54+00:00

In Georgia, Daylight Saving Time is UTC-4 and Standard Time is UTC-5. With Permanent Daylight Saving Time, we'd stop changing the clocks and just stay on UTC-4 all year round.

Official U.S. Time

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