Quote Originally Posted by Byte Stryke View Post
Really?

and it didn't dawn on you to call an electrician before now?
Quote Originally Posted by PSS View Post
I read that to mean they were using the breaker as a switch. But if it was tripping twice a day, then it needed attention. More than likely the breaker is sized to the FLA. If that's the case then it's probably tripping due to the inrush current of the motor starting. If it has thermal protection then the breaker can be sized up to 250% of FLA if it's a standard breaker type. (thermal magnetic circuit breaker). 175% if it has time delay fuses.

I think he means using it as an "on/off switch" on in the mornign.. off in the evening..

not blowing it twice a day.