New battery charger keeps tripping house breaker?

[NoleFan4Ever]

Originally Posted by Spoolx

I ran the circuit so I know it’s dedicated...
I am contemplating just swapping the breaker but I don’t remember what wire size I ran

12awg is usually on a 20a circuit and 14awg on a 15a.

[NoleFan4Ever]

Originally Posted by Z71mtr

That's exactly why you shouldn't just simply upsize a breaker like some are suggesting. Need to know what size wire you ran so that you do not burn it up.

Unless I missed it somewhere, the only member that mentioned changing out the breaker to a larger one was the OP himself....

But you are exactly correct, that is why the wire has an amp rating and that is also dependent upon distance due to current drop.

[Spoolx]

Originally Posted by HaulnA$$

I have the same charger and have no issues on a 15A outlet. That is a 1200W charger which will draw about 10A at the plug. You have something else on that same circuit/breaker that is drawing a significant load. When the breaker trips, see what else loses power that draws some amps and move to another circuit if possible. HTH

The only other things drawing current from that breaker are

18v cordless drill charger
12v battery tender

I wonder if the breaker is just weak.. I have a clamp on amp meter I am gonna hook up at the breaker and see what’s up tomorrow

[Z71mtr]

Originally Posted by Spoolx

The only other things drawing current from that breaker are

18v cordless drill charger
12v battery tender

I wonder if the breaker is just weak.. I have a clamp on amp meter I am gonna hook up at the breaker and see what’s up tomorrow

I would start there for sure

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[Spoolx]

Fwiw I was gonna hook it up to my 20amp garage circuit but it’s got a fridge and some other stuff that I didn’t want to risk losing power to over night