Articles about Main Breaker Questions

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

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.