Cartridge fuses for residential purposes explained
The Electrical circuit in your home must be equipped with an overcurrent protection device (OCPD) which acts as a safety device. Every wire or circuit in your home has a specified maximum current rating. In case of too much current traveling through a wire or circuit, the OCPD will shut off the power to the […]
Tips on mapping your house electrical circuits?
Mapping your home’s circuits is essential for verifying which devices is connected to each circuit and is determined by shutting down the breakers one by one. Understanding Your Circuits Each electrical panel has electrical wiring that carries voltage running to and from the electrical outlets. Hotwiring transmits electricity from the breaker box to the electrical […]
How to install sub-panels to your distribution board
How To Install Electrical Sub panels In case the service panel doesn’t have adequate room for installing new circuit breakers, and you’re unable to make use of tandem breakers, installing a subpanel may be the ideal choice. Subpanels connect to the main service panel with thick three-wire cabling. A feeder breaker in the main panel’s […]
What Is The Difference Between A Circuit Breaker And A Safety Switch?
Both these devices act as safety devices to prevent damages in your home relating to an electrical malfunction. Circuit Breakers Many homes are equipped with circuit breakers or fuses in the main switchboard to protect electrical wiring from being overloaded. When power points are overloaded, a circuit breaker protects the system from short-circuiting or overcurrent’s. […]
Electrical Energy Waste And Misuse At Home
What does wasted energy mean? Now you’ll learn what’s energy waste is. Ever find yourself in such a hurry to leave the house and forget to turn off the lights, heater, or other appliances? Preoccupied with work, school, etc. and don’t have time to make energy-saving a priority? Such actions, however harmless as they […]