You may want to replace or install a new gfci outlet in your bathroom or kitchen. Wiring a gfci receptacle is an easy task for electricians and diy lovers with wiring experience. However, you must meet all safety standards and the national electrical code requirement to keep your bathroom safe. In this blog post, I … Read more
Circuit breakers and GFCI outlets are two safety devices designed to prevent electrical hazards in your homes. While they have some similarities, they serve different purposes and operate in different ways. Understanding the difference between gfci and a circuit breaker can help you choose the right safety switch for your electrical system. Ensuring the safety … Read more
A 15 amp breaker is used to protect light bulbs and small appliances from faulty electrical currents. They are common in bedrooms and living rooms, usually on a 15-amp circuit. 15 Amp circuit breakers protect smaller appliances from overcurrent and short circuits. If you want to install the device in your home, make sure you know … Read more
Each time you need to run an electrical load, you turn to your breaker box for help. These protective devices have been around since the invention of electricity. But while they might look like a no-brain device, understanding how they work and how to choose a compatible breaker for a rated load makes you a … Read more
30 amp breakers are used to protect the circuit and appliances from overload, power surge, and electrical hazards. Different appliances require a different amp of breakers for protection. And the higher the device or equipment, the higher the protective device it needs. Circuit breakers come in different ratting and amperage such as 3A, 5A, 15A, … Read more
A motor protection circuit breaker (MPCB) is a type of circuit breaker used to protect electric motors from overload and short circuits. It is a device that offers protection to electrical equipment. MPCBs are UL listed as circuit breakers and verified as motor overload relays. They are used on starter applications with a contactor to … Read more
Just like other breakers, the square D QO breakers protect appliances from over-current and short circuits. It controls the flow of electricity and also interrupts faulty currents that can threaten the safety of the circuit. Circuit breakers come in different types and sizes, but they do similar work, which is circuit protection and prevention of … Read more
A circuit breaker can trip, but when it keeps tripping with nothing plugged in, it may be a sign of short circuit, ground fault, or a bad breaker. In this article, I will walk you through the reasons your circuit breaker trips and how to fix it. Reasons your circuit breaker trips There are four … Read more
A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) trips when there is leakage of current. If your GFCI won’t reset after tripping, it could be because: There is no power supply to the receptacle Bad GFCI Wrong connection Tripped breaker. But if the GFCI trips every time you reset it, there is a ground fault along the … Read more
GFCIs protect you from electric shock. If your own continues to trip, call an electrician to find the source of the problem. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) trips when it detects a ground fault, or leakage of currents even as little as 5mA between the hot wire and the ground. When the gfci detects … Read more