
Warning Signs of an Overloaded Electrical Circuit
An electrical circuit is only able to handle so much electricity at one time. If the demand for electricity exceeds the safe capacity of the circuit,
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An electrical circuit is only able to handle so much electricity at one time. If the demand for electricity exceeds the safe capacity of the circuit,
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A circuit breaker trips if the demand for electricity exceeds the circuit’s capacity. For example, plugging in too many Christmas lights can trip the circuit
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Whether the circuit breaker tripped (again) or you’re concerned about flickering lights, you’re not alone. We get plenty of calls from homeowners during the summer
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