[big john]

Originally Posted by Steveg

I think you are onto the problem. It sounds like the breaker is weak, or you have a cut in the wire that is shorting to frame, causing the trip. If your 40 amp breakers don’t trip, then it can’t be a legitimate load of more than 50 amps. 50 amps will cause a decent spark, so make sure that if you find a break in the wire, that some of the strands have not melted, effectively reducing the size of your wire. You would have to replace the wire, or splice in a new piece before taping the break. If the wire is exposed to weather at the break, use liquid rubber or some kind of sealer, before taping it, to avoid oxidation problems later on your repairs. I’m a licensed amateur radio operator, so I have liquid rubber, and a product called coax seal, which is a rubber tape that bonds to itself, forming a water tight barrier. Good luck.

Thanks for the help.Still having the issue but have had no luck finding a break in the wire. I have changed the fuse but still had the same issue. I will keep looking. Thanks again.