Circuit breaker tripped when water pump motor shorted out. I reset the circuit breaker but found that the affected multiple outlets still didn't have power. I found a cgi outlet on the path, so tried a reset of that which failed, so I replaced the cgi outlet. However, that also did not fix my problem and after checking and rechecking my work, can't figure out 1) why I can't test/reset my "new" cgi outlet, and 2) why I can't get power back to any of the outlets on that path.
SOURCE: I have three upstairs bedrooms
I know this may have already been checked, but make sure that any gfci may have not tripped, and also, reset all the breakers if the gfci thing doesn't work... Trust me i know it is annoying but resetting all of the breakers almost always fixes the problem.
SOURCE: arc circuit breaker won't reset
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SOURCE: The breaker itself does not seem to trip
It is a clear case of metal contacts getting heated/melted/burn out due to overload/short-circuit inside. Please get the circuit breakers replaced with a new one to avoid fire hazard.
SOURCE: I have a circuit breaker
After turning off breaker,pull all your plugs and light switches along with the lights, one at a time, looking for loose or broken wires, bad switches or plugs. Not that it could be causing your problem but you may have one or more GFI units in the loop that should be looked at. Most modern wiring layouts have GFI and often use separate circuits and breakers some times different wire sizes for lights and plugs. 15 amp for lights and sometimes 20 amp for plugs depending on usage.. May be wise to have a licensed electrician look at the problem if you exhaust the listed possibilities or do not feel comfortable with any of the procedures. Above all make sure the power is off by testing the wires at each position you are working at. Take care and good luck!
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