Can I plug my coffee pot and toaster oven into the same kitchen counter outlet?
Yes. Though, if the two loads exceed 20amps, your breaker will sense overload, do its job, and trip off. Under this condition, you must plug one of the appliances into a different kitchen outlet on a different circuit, in order to balance the load. Q: Can I plug any 110Volt device I wish into my regular 110Volt outlets throughout my house? A: Yes. Though, if the device exceeds the capacity of the circuit, the breaker will trip off. Q: Can I dim fluorescent lights? A: Yes. Dimming fluorescent requires not only a special dimmer, but also special fixtures. You cannot place a typical incandescent dimmer on existing fluorescent. Q: When my air conditioner cycles on, I notice my lights blink. Is this normal? A: Yes. This is a common occurrence when large motor/compressor loads start. These devices cause a minor momentary voltage drop, demonstrating itself as the blinking in your lights. This has no negative effect on the electrical equipment within your house. Q: I have surge/lightning prote
