Articles about Circuit Breaker

Mike in Florida asks: I have the electrical main coming into an exterior panel, and being back-fed into a 125 AMP breaker. This then flows through the panel itself and into a sub-panel just inside the building.

Michael in Ohio asks: Why a new 50 amp GFCI breaker trips when the outlet Is installed in the box.

Brian in Michigan asks: Can residential circuits dedicated to lighting with AFCI light switches share neutrals with other dedicated lighting circuits with AFCI light switches?

If too many things being used at the same time one of the breakers trips off. Can I change the breaker to a higher amperage, will this resolve my problem?

How do I connect the wiring for a cooktop or stovetop? Wiring a New Cooktop to Replace the Old Cooktop.

The Dangers of Up Sizing Electrical Circuit Breaker, Electrical Question: Can I increase the amp rating on a breaker to fix a tripping breaker problem?

Why are the outlets in my kitchen out and the GFCI outlet with a light is glowing? Guide to Kitchen GFI Outlet Circuit Problems and How to Fix Them, GFI Outlet Troubleshooting and Electrical Repairs.

Why did my clothes dryer has stopped working? How to Check a Electric Clothes Dryer Circuit, Why a Clothes Dryer Stopped Working and What to Check.

Why is our Air Conditioner Circuit Not Working? Installing and Testing Air Conditioner Circuit Electric Wiring.

Which Air Conditioner Costs More to Run, One that Runs on 110volt, or 220volt? Consider Air Conditioner Efficiency and Electrical Consumption which will make a difference with Your Energy Bill.

Why does my air conditioner cord and plug get hot? How to Prevent a Hot Cord and Plug for an Air Conditioner.

Do I Need a New Circuit for an Air Conditioner? Air Conditioner Electrical Circuit Requirements, Replacing an Older Air Conditioner, Converting an Existing Circuit.

Why is my Hot Tub Making Electrical Noise in the Circuit Breaker? Conditions That May Cause Breakers To Make Noise and Potential Electrical Problems.

How to Find the Cause of a Tripping Circuit Breaker: Can you help me find out why a circuit breaker is tripping off? Why Circuit Breakers Trip Off, Testing to Identify a Circuit Problem, Appliances That Cause Can Circuit Problems, Inspecting Damaged Wiring, How to Get Help with an Electrical Problem.

How to Fix Tripping Circuit Breakers: Why Circuit Breakers Trip and What You Can Do When a Circuit Breaker Trips and the Electricity Is Off.

Electrical Circuit Breakers and Panels: My panel has a lot of circuit breakers, why doesn’t the main breaker trip when everything is on at the same time?