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Originally Posted by Mr.G
After working a lot with electical(electrical engineer in a plant and a licensed builder), all the chared wires that I have come across that develop overtime are from a loose connection and not from the circuit being overloaded. I would change the breaker back to the correct size of 15 amps and replace the chared wires and outlets. I didn't have time to read all the posts, just scanned them, so there are no warrentees on my advice.  |
Id second this.
Recently got a smoked wire at the circuit breaker due to poor screw contact.
In addition, solid-core wires which are bent and carrying large currents crack and buckle after many years (say 20+?) so always use good quality wires and non-flammable trunking, they emit a smell, turn black, but do not go into flames
