Breaker keeps jumping

[Belgian Chris]

Hello to all: I just bought a Beneteau First 29 (1984) - it needed a lot of TLC which we provided for this past winter and spring. She now looks like new. The breaker for the cabin lights keeps jumping and I am unable to find the source of the problem. We checked all the connections on the electric panel and on the light fixtures themselves but all looks ok. Any suggestions on how to identify the issue ? Many thanks in advance. Chris

 

[Head Sail]

Do you have a new breaker to install? I had a faulty breaker once.

 

[justsomeguy]

Any suggestions on how to identify the issue ?

Try swapping out the breaker for a known good one?

 

[Belgian Chris]

Thank you, I'll give that a try

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

Just replaced a breaker last month. Like people, they get old.

 

[Belgian Chris]

Just replaced a breaker last month. Like people, they get old.

Makes sense, thanks !

 

[Mark Maulden]

You could move the load wire from the breaker to another breaker and test. Might be easier for a test..

 

[Belgian Chris]

You could move the load wire from the breaker to another breaker and test. Might be easier for a test..

Great idea, thank you.