Question for an electrician

[clerick]

For the record, i'm not a complete noob when it comes to household wiring.  I have had classes in electrical circuits, large and small, and have dealt with wiring before.  I admit that when it comes to dealing with breakers, my experience is limited to replacing breakers, but really no trouble shooting.  

I truly appreciate your concern, but when it comes to self preservation i am king, if there is a chance i will get hurt due to a lack of knowledge i won't even attempt it.  I am not about to risk my life over something that is really an inconvenience.  Just though i would drop the questions here to see what i may facing.

[Halo]

A question posed in the OClub is like a bug in a chicken coop -- lots of fluttering and hopping around, squawking and pecking.  The question is digested and often recycled several times.  Not all chickens are nurtured from the experience, but all are exercised.  

[bj229r]

Do you have electric heat? If so, this may be a long winter:eek:

[Masherbrum]

Originally posted by Irwink!
REPEAT: CALL AN ELECTRICIAN! I was first licensed as a jouneyman 32 years ago. I won't offer any further advice other than to call a licensed electrician. An internet forum is no place to get do-it-yourself advice for electrical work. Do it yourself electrical work is only recommended for electricians and fools with a death wish.

I rewired my Garage in 1999.   It's still standing and has more outlets than I know what to do with.   I had to buy the GFCI, and faceplates.    My father in law "supervised" (he had his Journeyman's Card).   Two weekends worth of work and no more "hey the previous owner spliced the garage door opener into the 20 amp feed (without a Junc. Box.).

Something like this seems to point to a bad Main Breaker.   But, I won't touch that.   Call an Electrician.