{"id":134,"date":"2016-03-28T19:19:23","date_gmt":"2016-03-28T19:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jpelectricalcompany.com\/blog\/?p=134"},"modified":"2016-03-28T19:19:23","modified_gmt":"2016-03-28T19:19:23","slug":"information-on-electrical-panels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jpelectricalcompany.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/information-on-electrical-panels\/","title":{"rendered":"Information On Electrical Panels"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every home and business has one.\u00a0 A mysterious gray box inset in a wall, usually in a basement, garage or laundry room, that controls the electricity flow.\u00a0 The electrical panel<\/a> that is contained within the puzzling gray box is a major electrical component that many of us will have to learn to operate to ensure the electricity in our homes and business\u2019s stays operational.<\/p>\n

The insides of the box are important to even those whom are unfamiliar with the world of electrical components<\/a>.\u00a0 When the panel is opened what you initially see is a single circuit breaker that is displayed as two columns.\u00a0 Above these columns a large switch called the main switch can be seen.\u00a0 The main switch controls the electrical current for the entire home while the smaller switches within the two columns are responsible for electricity in certain locations in the home or business.<\/p>\n

Individual breakers<\/a> control the electrical current to the outlets in your home.\u00a0 Each one allows only a set amount of current to flow through that unparticular current at any one given time.\u00a0 When a current that is larger than what the circuit can handle is pushed through the breaker will surge cutting off all power to the outlet.<\/p>\n

A perfect example of this that is witnessed on a daily basis is within a teenage girl\u2019s bathroom.\u00a0 Picture an outlet loaded with a blow dryer, electric tooth brush, hair straighter and magnified mirror.\u00a0 When all of these appliances try to pull power at the same time the circuit will become overloaded.\u00a0 At this point the breaker will surge and power will no longer be received through the outlet.<\/p>\n

To remedy the situation the electrical current needed will have to be downsized by unplugging the overloaded outlet.\u00a0 Within a bathroom space the current is often exceeded.\u00a0 In most residential settings outlets with built in circuit breakers will be installed.\u00a0 This allows homeowners the convenience of resetting the breaker right there and then after the overload is stopped.\u00a0 If a circuit in a bedroom or living room surges the homeowner will most likely need to locate the panel and switch the circuit breaker in question back on.\u00a0 This process is fairly simple and a blown circuit is easily identifiable as the switch will be a different color than the switches that have not surged.<\/p>\n

Circuit breakers<\/a> are designed to surge as a safety feature against overloaded electrical outlets.\u00a0 They protect your home and business against damage that can be caused when a flow of current is present that is not able to be handled by the circuit.\u00a0 Without the protection of a circuit breaker problems that arise from an overabundance in electrical current, such as fires, could occur.\u00a0 When the current level exceeds the breaker the breaker fails and the system is working as it needs to.<\/p>\n

The main switch within the panel is to control the electrical current throughout the entire home.\u00a0 Homeowners may find themselves tripping the switch in cases of flooding or other emergency weather situations.\u00a0 Flipping the main switch cuts power to the entire house protecting appliances and heating and cooling systems from surges caused by lighting.\u00a0 Large surges, all at one time, as seen in lighting strikes can cause damage beyond repair to large appliances and systems within the space.\u00a0 It is better to cease all electrical current in these situations to avoid that possibility within your home or business by switching the main circuit breaker into the off position.<\/p>\n

J&P Electrical is a full\u00a0service\u00a0electrical equipment company<\/a>. \u00a0At J&P, we supply contractors, end users and supply houses with new surplus, quality reconditioned and obsolete electrical equipment. Contact us today at\u00a0https:\/\/jpelectricalcompany.com<\/a>\u00a0for all of your bus plug, circuit breaker, switchboard, fuses, disconnects and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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