Category: Panels & Breakers

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Panels & Breakers

Possible Causes of Power Loss to a Circuit

There can be a number of possible causes of a power loss to a circuit.  In the following article I review the steps to narrowing down one possible cause for a loss of power and how to remedy the situation.

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Single-Pole and Double-Pole Breakers
Panels & Breakers

How to Reset a Tripped Breaker

A tripped breaker – is there anything more frustrating? Knowing what causes a tripped breaker and how to reset it is an invaluable skill – especially if you find yourself plunged into darkness as a result!

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Understand Your Home’s Electrical System – Main Panel

In this, the first of the series, I’m going to explain the nerve center of your electrical system, the main service entrance and panel. This is where the electricity from the utility supply enters your house, and is then distributed to the individual circuits throughout the home.

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Panels & Breakers

Safe Installation of a Generator for Emergency Backup Power

Don’t chance a power outage in your home from storms or inclement weather! The financial and emotional toll of these power outages only amplify the already traumatic conditions that these natural disasters inflict on us and our families. Having an alternate source of electricity to supply our homes during power outages is a relatively inexpensive way to offer some peace of mind.

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Panels & Breakers

Mr. Weiner Tests a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)

In this video, Terry Peterman, the Internet Electrician, with help from his assistant, Congressman Weiner demonstrates just how effective GFCI protection is in minimizing the implications of an electric shock. Then we see the dramatic results when Mr. Weiner comes in contact with 120V on a regular 15A circuit. Also shown is how without any leakage to ground, a GFCI circuit can still do some major damage if the current path stays between the hot and the neutral. Watch it now!

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Circuit Breaker Won’t Reset

My circuit breaker won’t reset. What is the problem? What can I check for? This is one of the most common issues that can happen within the home’s electrical system.

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