It is not complicated to understand and operate a breaker panel.
A #breakerpanel is a big switch, filled with other smaller switches. These switches, called breakers protect your wiring from #overload and your home and family from fire and shock.
What You See?
• The Main Breaker
This switch is serves as the on/off for electricity in your entire home. 200-amps is typical for homes around 2,000 square feet. In the case of an emergency, you can turn off power to your entire home by flipping this switch.
• Double-Pole Breaker
Double-pole breakers come in different amperages, which are typically noted on the switch. Larger appliances require higher amperage breakers: 30-amps for water heaters and clothes dryers; 40-50-amp for stoves; 70-amp breakers for an HVAC unit, etc.
• Single-Pole Breaker
These all-purpose breakers run many things in your home, from lights to garage door openers.
• AFCI – Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters
These breakers prevent fires in the case of accidental electrical discharge/arcing that normally do not pull enough power to trip a regular breaker.
• Empty Slots
These allow for additional circuits.
• Why Are There Sub Panels
Sub panels (smaller breaker boxes) are often used with additions. It is a good idea to know what these panels run in case of emergency.
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