How Do You Add More Circuits To A 200 Amp Circuit Breaker Box?
A circuit breaker serves as a protective switch that prevents electrical shorts or dangerous overloads. When electrical current enters your home through the service panel, it passes through “bus bars” to which the breakers are attached. The breaker is clipped to one or more hot bus bars depending on the voltage in the circuit. Each branch circuit in your home has its own breaker that monitors the circuit for any irregularities. When you add a new branch circuit that is connected directly to the service panel, you must install a new breaker. Installing a new breaker is an easy task for even the beginning do-it-yourselfer. Turn off the power to the service panel by flipping the main breakers to “Off.” Remove the cover of the service panel to gain access to the breakers and bus bars. Install an electrical connector and cable clamp assembly in the knockout hole, with the clamp on the outside. Insert the electrical cable from the new circuit into the service panel through the connector. Pul
