<div dir="ltr">Tim,<div><br></div><div>Are you sure the problem isn't the disposal? If it's on a plug instead of being hardwired use a short12 gauge extension cord to plug it into a plug on a different breaker. I'd also plug something into the plug under the sink to make sure the circuit is OK. If there isn't a plug under the sink, I'd suggest adding one while you're sorting this all out. </div><div><br></div><div>I have a Klein 80016 Circuit Tester that's been invaluable for testing electrics. It's not super cheap around $55 for the whole kit but I use it, at least the plug tester, frequently. You should have a plug tester at the very least. As far as doing any work other than testing, you'll have to decide. Pushing 78, I do little, if any work that calls for me to get down on the floor or/and into tight spaces unless I absolutely have to! </div><div><br></div><div>HTH,</div><div>Ron</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sat, Feb 1, 2025 at 10:20 AM Tim . <<a href="mailto:tims_datsun_stuff@outlook.com">tims_datsun_stuff@outlook.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div class="msg-2301337233977723468">
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The breaker that controls my sink grinder's outlet seems to have failed. It won't reset. </div>
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It is simply a matter of replacing the breaker with a new one or might there be another issue in the circuit? Near as I can tell that breaker only has one outlet on it. (house was built in 1905 or so and still has active knob and tube. ffs. And there are at
least four breakers controlling our tiny kitchen.) Also, the outlet is not GFI so I want to replace it but can't really fit under the sink to do it. </div>
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So, can I just replace the breaker or should I bite the bullet and call and electrician?</div>
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Thanks</div>
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