[stavros]

> How do you know it will continue to function as a circuit breaker and isn't just a piece of wire inside?

I don't care. I connected my previous breaker after it.

[wannacboatmovie]

Why not just use a current transformer? (Clamp over wire type) It's much safer.

[stavros]

Do you know of a Zigbee one? That's also a good option.

[wannacboatmovie]

Some options at the $10 price point on AliExpress, though I cannot recommend one, maybe another reader can. CTs are the generally accepted way to do this and don't have to modify mains wiring. Could also build your own; CTs are inexpensive.

[stevenhuang]

> Why not just

Please learn to never use this type of phrasing when offering suggestions. Your entire exchange was needlessly patronizing and off-putting.

[hurflmurfl]

A bit funny, but I personally found "please learn to never..." to be MUCH more off-putting and patronizing than the "why not just...".

Maybe just something about the latter being interpreted as a question, and the former being interpreted as an order.

[wannacboatmovie]

Thanks Dad.

[eldaisfish]

The fire hazard from the cheap breaker is still present. Your existing one protects the downstream circuit but the Chinese breaker itself is a safety hazard.

You should care about the quality of these devices, especially ones that provide safety.

[mindslight]

Just a nit: The Chinese breaker isn't providing safety. You should still be caring about its quality because it's handling a lot of current (and potential power).