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Community Troubleshooting Checklist

Before troubleshooting, ask:

  1. What is the source?
  2. What is the load?
  3. What voltage should be present?
  4. Is the system AC or DC?
  5. Is it single-phase or three-phase?
  6. What current should be expected?
  7. What protection is installed?
  8. What device operated?
  9. Are drawings or manuals available?
  10. What changed before the problem started?
  11. Are the correct safety procedures in place?

This is a starting checklist, not a complete procedure for every situation.

What question would you add to the list?

Community Troubleshooting Checklist