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Reset a Tripped Circuit Breaker

By Bob Formisano, About.com

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Find the Tripped Breaker

Tripped Breaker is in the Off Position

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The next step is to identify the tripped circuit breaker.
  • The tripped breaker will not be fully in the "On" position but rather in the "Off" position or somewhere in between.
  • To make visual identification easier, some breakers show red by the handle when tripped.

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