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Overloaded Circuit
July 19, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
An overloaded circuit is the primary reason for a breaker tripping and occurs when a circuit is has more connected electrical load than it is supposed to have. When more current runs through the circuit than the circuit was intended to take, the circuit breaker is designed to, well, “break the circuit.”
Circuit breakers come in different ratings that determine how much current they will allow to flow through the circuit. If a 15 Amp circuit breaker is protecting a 15 Amp circuit, and 20 Amps of current start to flow through it because a hair dryer, TV and small personal heater were all connected to the same circuit and were on at the same time (even if on different outlets) then the circuit breaker trips to prevent overheating of the circuit.
Prestige Electric offers 24-hour emergency service. You will receive a call from the electrician on call, who will first attempt to help solve your problem over the phone – There is no charge for this service. If the electrician on call is unable to help you solve your electrical problem over the phone, he will dispatch himself to your location to help you with your electrical emergency. When an emergency strikes your home, call Prestige Electric at 407-859-3400.
