Blink Branch Circuit Overload or Short

Blink EV charger trips the circuit breaker during or shortly after starting a charge.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Shorted output cable, Incorrect breaker size or shared circuit, Loose or high-resistance connection causing thermal trip, Internal short in contactor or control board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Repeated breaker tripping indicates a potentially serious fault. Turn off the breaker and do not repeatedly reset without investigation.

Steps to troubleshoot:

  • Verify breaker and wiring: Confirm the breaker rating and wire gauge match Blink installation requirements for the charger’s maximum current.
  • Inspect cable and connector: Look for visible damage, burn marks, or melted plastic on the cable and handle. Replace if any damage is found.
  • Check internal wiring: With power OFF, inspect line and load conductors for pinched insulation, loose lugs, or contact with the enclosure.
  • Isolate charger: Ensure no other loads are incorrectly tied into the EVSE circuit.

If the breaker still trips with a known-good cable and wiring, the contactor or main control board may be shorted and should be replaced by a technician.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Blink Main Power Contactor
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