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I am Andrew Wright. With 8 years of experience designing, installing, and maintaining electrical power systems. I love my job, and I have always wanted to offer others the necessary help so they can take care of their houses.

Understanding Circuit Breaker Ratings and Its Specification

January 15, 2025January 14, 2025 by Andrew Wright
circuit breaker ratings

You would be wrong if you thought that circuit breaker ratings only refer to amperage ratings. There are other specifications as well, such as the voltage, current frequency, and continuous …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

What is a 50 Amp Breaker Used for? Here is the Answer!

January 21, 2025January 13, 2025 by Andrew Wright
what is a 50 amp breaker used for

Do you plan to have a circuit breaker upgrade? Do you think a 50-amp breaker is the best for your overloading circuit? There are various breaker sizes you can choose …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

How to Wire a Breaker Box for 220V? – 4 Easy Steps to Do

January 13, 2025 by Andrew Wright
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High-demand appliances, such as stoves, often need more than 110V circuits to run properly. A 220V breaker wiring can be a good solution for this concern. But you need to …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

How to Test HID Ballast? Super Easy Steps to Follow

February 3, 2025January 13, 2025 by Andrew Wright
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Do you often buy a new ballast for your car? Do you have an old one that you want to know if it still works? Do you want to save …

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Categories Electrical Ballasts

Where Does the Neutral Wire Go in a Breaker Box? – Answered

January 19, 2025January 13, 2025 by Andrew Wright
where does the neutral wire go in a breaker box

Where does the neutral wire go in a breaker box? Finding out the answer is an easy job. You only need to take out the cover of your breaker box …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

How Many Times Can a Breaker Trip Before Needing a Replacement

January 13, 2025 by Andrew Wright
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Circuit breakers come in different sizes, ratings, and types. All of them, however, have one thing in common—protecting your home electricals. They quickly trip whenever a damaging electrical fault occurs …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

How Many Amps Will Kill You? – The Fatal Current

February 2, 2025January 12, 2025 by Andrew Wright
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Electricity possesses immense power, capable of both benefiting us and posing significant dangers. Meanwhile, the human body can surprisingly conduct electricity, raising the question: how many amps will kill you? …

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Categories FAQs

How Many Amps Does a 1500 Watt Microwave Use?

February 1, 2025January 12, 2025 by Andrew Wright
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How many amps does a 1500 watt microwave use? A 1500-watt microwave will draw around 12.5 amps when operating on a typical 120-volt household circuit in the United States. However, …

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Categories FAQs

How to Measure Amps on 240v Circuit in 4 Simple Steps

January 24, 2025January 12, 2025 by Andrew Wright
how to measure amps on 240v circuit

For a house to function and be comfortably liveable, it must have the following: plumbing and electrical setups. However, for the focus of our article, we’ll pay closer attention to …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

Square D Circuit Breaker Types & Why They are a Good Choice

January 30, 2025January 11, 2025 by Andrew Wright
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IntroductionWe all know that Square D circuit breakers are reliable for residential and commercial buildings. However, knowing the Square D circuit breaker types will give you a deep understanding of …

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How to Change a Fuse Box to a Breaker Box?

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How Many Watts Can an Outlet Handle? – Calculation Guide

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To avoid overloading the circuit, you must be aware of the power capacity of the outlets in your home or building. If you’re unsure about “how many watts can an …

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Posted: January 8, 2025

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What Gauge Extension Cord for Battery Charger? – Answered

Posted: January 11, 2025

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How to Reset HID Ballast? The Detailed Guide for Every Step

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The Best Magnifying Glasses for Soldering Applications Reviewed

Posted: January 29, 2025

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The Best Cordless Soldering Irons

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The Best Electrical Boxes

Posted: January 30, 2025

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Conduits protect the cables that deliver electricity in our homes. They may be rigid or flexible items that reduce damage to the cables and prevent problems, especially for a 200 …

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How to Connect PVC Conduit to an Electrical Box? – 7 Steps

Posted: January 15, 2025

Did you install electrical boxes for a new set of circuit series? It’s a must to keep wirings around the house safe with a PVC electrical conduit connecting to an …

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