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Originally Posted by Knufire
The main breaker actually trips based on temperature. Saying xx amps will trip the main breaker in xx seconds means that xx amps for xx seconds will heat up the breaker enough for it to trip. This time will be shorter if the breaker starts hot and longer if the breaker starts colder.
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So if it's about temperature, would the various components near the breaker on the bot heating up affect weather or not it trips? Also, once the breaker does trip, is it true that it becomes more likely to trip again at a lower temp?