50 amp power a must!! What??

[RetiredJon2017!]

I have to agree with getting a lawyer to recoup costs. As a retired Electrical Engineer I have to say the 50 amp response is obviously from someone who knows nothing. A staple through an incoming line is the root cause of the problem and the damage would have happened with 20, 30, or 50 amps.

[Rabbit]

This is the second thread I’ve read today that supports my belief that when it comes to electrical problems, do not take the word of someone who is not a qualified electrician!! Either a recommendation to make a change to your electrical wiring, or a verdict about the cause of your electrical issue. On another thread, an owner was advised to change a 50amp breaker for an 80 to solve a tripping problem. Very dangerous.

[RetiredJon2017!]

Wow, just, wow. A dead short with a staple through a power line will cause problems no matter the amperage. Higher amperage, more power, bigger issues. Only a qualified electrician would know that…..don’t think so

[huntindog]

This is the second thread I’ve read today that supports my belief that when it comes to electrical problems, do not take the word of someone who is not a qualified electrician!! Either a recommendation to make a change to your electrical wiring, or a verdict about the cause of your electrical issue. On another thread, an owner was advised to change a 50amp breaker for an 80 to solve a tripping problem. Very dangerous.

Possibly. But in some cases GD under.sizes the breakers.
My converter qiring is 6GA. The stock converter was 55 amps. GD installed a 30 amp breaker in the 6GA wire.

It is true that you need to know what you are doing when upsizing. But in some cases it is OK.

[Rabbit]

Wow, just, wow. A dead short with a staple through a power line will cause problems no matter the amperage. Higher amperage, more power, bigger issues. Only a qualified electrician would know that…..don’t think so

That’s my point. Don’t take a non-qualified persons opinion as hard fact. The staple was the culprit, not the bogus 20 vs 50 argument.

[jkwilson]

This is the second thread I’ve read today that supports my belief that when it comes to electrical problems, do not take the word of someone who is not a qualified electrician!! Either a recommendation to make a change to your electrical wiring, or a verdict about the cause of your electrical issue. On another thread, an owner was advised to change a 50amp breaker for an 80 to solve a tripping problem. Very dangerous.

There is a case where GD recommends upgrading a 50A breaker to 80A.

[FT4NOW]

On another thread, an owner was advised to change a 50amp breaker for an 80 to solve a tripping problem. Very dangerous.

This was heavily discussed years ago when GD installed 50A breakers for the hydrualic pump when LCI (pump manufacturer) recommended a larger breaker for install. GD now uses 80A breakers for that pump.

Otherwise, yes, not always good to follow all advice you read online.

[fez111]

Another prime example of someone talking without having a clue what they are talking about nor facts to back it up! Don't get me started on politicians!

[xrated]

Another prime example of someone talking without having a clue what they are talking about nor facts to back it up! Don't get me started on politicians!

That would be a wise thing to do....Not start talking about politicians/political topics.