How to avoid overloading outlets during the holidays

With the holiday season in full swing, lights and decorations are appearing on homes and businesses across Chicagoland. But ...
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York fire chief: Don't overload circuits

CATEGORY. THE DEADLY FIRES BEING BLAMED ON AN OVERLOADED CIRCUIT AND YORK’S FIRE CHIEF THINKS TOO MANY APPLIANCES WERE PLUGGED INTO ONE CIRCUIT, OVERLOADING THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT LIKE THAT IS ...
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How to Reset a Tripped Circuit Breaker

You probably already know how to reset a circuit breaker, but what about your kids or baby-sitter? Use this tutorial to show ...
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Overload or Short Circuit Protection? How to Protect Your Design Against Both Dangers

Circuit breakers are used in a variety of ways. They are mounted in panelboards to protect branch circuit wiring, and they are built into equipment to protect it. With this range of applications, it's ...
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Fuse Box Vs. Circuit Breaker: What's The Difference?

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Anyone who's lived in a home or apartment has probably heard the terms "fuse box" or "circuit breaker" before. If you ever experienced a power ...
Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Motor Calculations — Part 1

Motors and their associated equipment must be protected against both overload and overcurrent (short circuit or ground fault). This function is usually split, with ...