In This Issue
Vol. 10 No. 3 (Summer 2002)
 Page 1 News
A home inspector penned an area newspaper column some time ago promoting the testing of residential electrical systems to see if the circuit breakers work properly.
Unfortunately, if consumers had followed his test, they would have likely gotten "bad" results. Find out the problems with the test and learn for yourself when, why and how circuit breakers trip. A neat example of reading trip curves rounds out our coverage of this topic.
Overcurrent testing 
In an accompanying piece to our Page 1 feature on circuit breaker tripping, we present you with overcurrent testing results. You’ll want to learn what happens when a 14-gauge cable takes on too much current or if it’s stapled or gouged.
Special Report: Gas regulator lock-ups
David E. Cox, P.E., returns to discuss propane issues. This time, he examines the gas regulator "lock-up" test. Find out what a lock up indicates (and doesn’t), when to use the test and how to test regulator pressure.
And, in every issue:
Fast Facts • Something for Nothing • Reviews • In-Court Tips • Product Recalls and Manufacturer Problems • Techniques • Site Surfing
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