I didn’t have this problem when roasting in my parents’ garage. I have for three years used the BOCABOCA500 for roasting coffee in my kitchen, so I thought using the same outlet would work fine for this roaster. When I plugged the roaster in by itself it had no problems. Then, I hooked it up to my laptop and initially had no issues. When I started preheating the roaster it worked until reaching the temp 148°C, and then a breaker tripped. I tried again, this time without the laptop charging, and it tripped immediately. Third, I plugged the roaster by itself without the laptop, on the top outlet instead of the bottom and it tripped three circuit breakers. How do I troubleshoot?
Is your outlet really 20amp?
The old R1 could handle 1500watts but actually it generally pulls roughly 1470watts
An R2 might pull a lot more. Don’t you need a solid 2000 watt or 20amp breaker on 110-120volts?
Some are 15 amps and others are 20 amps. How do I test which is which? The roaster pulls 1700W.
The breaker that is tripping should have a number printed on it (15 or 20)
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Damon answered it.
Just figure out what breaker is supplying the power to that outlet and if you are sharing that outlet with other devices.
Personally I give a single 20amp outlet to the Bullet and run the computer and fan on a different breaker. This way I know the Bullet is getting all the power it needs.
I’d love to know how the Bullet managed to trip 3 breakers when plugged into 1 outlet !!
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Disclaimer: I’m not an electrician, but I have some experience.
The primary issue is multiple breakers tripping, which could indicate an overload on one of the panel’s poles. There should be a main breaker, typically rated at 200 amps.
Most kitchen outlets are connected to a 20-amp 110-120 volt breaker. However, if the breaker is 15 amps, it’s crucial not to change it to 20 amps. Additionally, if the wire is not the appropriate gauge (usually 12 gauge), using a 15-amp wire on a 20-amp breaker can pose a fire hazard.
To address this issue, I recommend taking some time to understand what each breaker powers. Watch YouTube videos on electrical panels to gain insights. Then, observe what’s running on the same pole as the outlet you intend to use for roasting. You may need to change outlets or ensure that nothing else is simultaneously operating.
Additionally, perform a simple touch test while the appliances are in use. Feel the breakers; warm breakers indicate that they’re being used, while hot breakers suggest overuse. While it’s okay for short periods, excessive use of multiple breakers on the same pole can lead to problems. Tripping multiple breakers simultaneously is your system’s way of preventing damage and fire. However, if this continues, it can become dangerous over time.
If you’re not comfortable handling this issue, it’s more expensive to repair your home and the new R2 than to hire an electrician for a few hours to inspect the panel and breakers. They have the necessary tools for testing.
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