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Why does half of my house have electricity and the other half doesn't with no circuit breakers poped?
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∙ 12y ago
as an electrician i would first check the main breaker with a rated voltage tester for voltage i would first ckeck the meter side by placing one tester lead on one of incoming phases or wire and place second lead on the other phase or other wire. i should read 240, or 230, or 220 volts depending on where the taps are in the transformer. if not call the power company. if it does read any of them voltages i would then check the load side of the main breaker by putting my leads on one breaker and the one right below it generally every other breaker is a different phase again i should read 240 volts or close. if not the main breaker may be bad. if you know what breaker or circuit its on you could test it by placing one lead on the screw where the wire is and the other on the neutral or ground bar here you should read 120 volts or close if not breaker is bad. it maybe as easy as tightening the screw or screws so shut the breaker off first and then tighten.
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A 120 V general-purpose house circuit should have circuit breakers or fuses with values of?
The fuses and/or breakers in a home should be matched to the circuits. A qualified electrician can help you make the proper calculations. Do not attempt repairs or modifications if you do not have adequate knowledge about electricity or proper electrical construction practices. Mistakes can be fatal or at best, expensive. You can burn down your house or electrocute yourself or others.
Will turning off the main breaker turn off all the power to the circuit breaker box?
No. Power to all the circuit breakers will be cut off except for the Main power breaker. The Main power breaker (which supplies power to all other breakers and will say 100, or whatever your max breaker box power is, on it )will have power going to it all the time, unless power is turned off outside the house.
Would static electricity be the cause of a ceiling light continuing to blow a fuse?
No. There is an excessive current draw, possibly in the form of a short circuit. Get an electrician to check it and fix it before you set fire to house.
How does a circuit breaker protect you?
A circuit breaker limits the amps that a circuit can carry. If the amperage draw on a circuit exceeds that limit, the circuit breaker turns off the circuit. If the current through a wire exceeds the rated amperage, the wire will overheat and eventually cause a fire, or at a minimum, destroy the wire behind inside the wall. Obviously, people don't want a house fire caused by an electrical overload, so circuit breakers are used to prevent damage and potential loss of life.
Why are electrical circuits important?
Yes! Electricity is so imporatant. Think about it, if the power go's off in your house, it seems pretty dark. Electricity circulates in the power lines that go's underground and connects to different types of other cords to give us electricity! Well I hope that answer helped!
What has replaced fuses in the main fuse box in a house?
Resettable circuit breakers.
Is there any alternative for fuse in house wiring system?
Yes. Circuit Breakers.
How many outlet for ELECTRIC circuit in a house?
As many as you like but the total current taken is limited by the circuit breakers.
What might happen if circuit breakers or fuses were not installed in a circuit in a house?
The house would most likely burn down whenever a power surge hit.
Where the circuit breakers are located?
If your circuit breakers are in the garage, they would be in a electrical panel (a metal box mounted on a (usually) outside wall, with the electric meter on the outside. The circuit breakers can be either just below the meter on the outside on opposite it inside the garage. It would usually be very close to where the electric connection to the house is. The electrical panel and breakers are not necessarily in the garage.
A 120 V general-purpose house circuit should have circuit breakers or fuses with values of?
The fuses and/or breakers in a home should be matched to the circuits. A qualified electrician can help you make the proper calculations. Do not attempt repairs or modifications if you do not have adequate knowledge about electricity or proper electrical construction practices. Mistakes can be fatal or at best, expensive. You can burn down your house or electrocute yourself or others.
What is the main parts of the house hold circuits and simple circuits?
household circuit comprises of main swith,circuit breakers,wires and control switches.
What are switches in a circuit box called?
Generally relays or contactors If you are talking about an electric panel in your house, they are called breakers.
What is disadvantages to broadband over power line?
Please be informed that a Powerline is a device that converts Internet connection into an electric signal for it to be transmitted through a wire. So, if you house uses different wirings for each room or each place inside your house, then there is no way that a Powerline connection will work on your system. Circuit breakers can also be affecting your connection. If your house is indeed using the same wirings that connects to every power outlet in your house but you have a lot of circuit breakers that could filtering the electricity passing through those wires, then a Powerline will not also work in the type of connection you want.
Which circuit breaker to use for the plugs and geysers?
It is recommended to use a circuit breaker with a rating of 15-20 amps for plugs and geysers in residential homes. However, it is important to consult an electrician to determine the appropriate circuit breaker size based on the specific electrical load requirements of your plugs and geysers.
How do you figure out how much electricity your house is using?
you pee on the circuit box and see how much sparks it lets out
Why are fuses and curcuit breakers used in household circuits?
Fuses and circuit breakers are used to protect the wiring and devices from overload and heating caused by short circuits, short circuits that, if unprotected, could cause major damage and/or fire due to excessive current.
