Articles about Circuit Breaker Questions

How to Solve the Problem of Tripping Circuit Breakers

By Dave Rongey

How can I fix a Tripping Circuit Breaker Problem? How to Identify the Electrical Circuit Requirements and Updating the Electrical Service.

Tags: air conditioner, breaker box, Circuit Breaker, circuit overload, electric circuit problem, electric panel, electrical wiring, fix circuit breaker, how to electrical, panel upgrade, tripping circuit breaker, upgrade wiring

Why Does My GFI Circuit Not Have Power?

By Dave Rongey

My GFI Circuit Does Not Have Power: GFI Circuit Problem.

Tags: Circuit Breaker, GFI, gfi breaker, gfi problem, no power gfi, Troubleshooting

Question – How to Determine If You Can Add Another Fixture to a Circuit

By Dave Rongey

I have four white wires and four black wires in a fixture box. Is my circuit overloaded?

Tags: circuit, Circuit Breaker, Electrical, fixture, panel, wire gauge, wiring

Question – Identifying the Ground Wire

By Dave Rongey

Which wire is the ground wire?

Tags: 220 volt, fan, ground wire, meter, motor, wires

Question – Shocked with the Circuit Breakers Off?

By Dave Rongey

Why did my electrician get an electrical shock if he turned off all the breakers?

Tags: circuit, Circuit Breaker, Electrical, shock, wiring

Question – 200 Amp Main Circuit Breaker Tripping – Part 1

By Dave Rongey

My 200 amp main electrical circuit breaker trips. Should I replace it?

Tags: air conditioner, circuit, main breaker, swimming pool

Question – 200 Amp Main Circuit Breaker Tripping – Part 2

By Dave Rongey

My 200 amp main electrical circuit breaker trips. Should I replace it?

Tags: air conditioner, circuit, main breaker, swimming pool

Question – 200 Amp Main Circuit Breaker Tripping – Part 3

By Dave Rongey

My 200 amp main electrical circuit breaker trips. Should I replace it?

Tags: air conditioner, circuit, main breaker, swimming pool

Question – Home with Electrical Overload – Part 2

By Dave Rongey

This 100 year old home continues to have power outages. Now we discover a moisture problem.

Tags: circuit, Electrical, exhaust fan, Laundry, main breaker, wiring

Question – Home with Electrical Overload – Part 1

By Dave Rongey

This 100 year old home is having some electrical issues.

Tags: Bathroom, circuit, Electrical, knob and tube, Laundry, main breaker, smoke detector, wiring

Question – Does a 240 Volt Light Fixture Require a 2-Pole Circuit Breaker?

By Dave Rongey

See why installing a 240 volt circuit without a 2-pole circuit breaker poses a hazard.

Tags: 240 volt, breaker, circuit, Electrical, fixture, Lighting, panel, romex, tie-bar

Home Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs

Please Note:
Unless otherwise posted, please refer to the following Guidelines when working on Electrical Projects:

Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Electrical Repairs and Circuit Wiring is Best Performed by a Certified Electrician or Licensed Electrical Contractor.

Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, a Voltage Tester and a Multi Meter.

Estimated Time:
Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools, work with electrical wiring, and the available access to the project area.

Precaution:
Identify the project circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.

Important:
Modifying existing electrical circuits or installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and National Electrical Codes, with a permit and be inspected.