What is a Circuit Breaker? How does it work?
Circuit breakers are essential protection devices in today’s modern electrical world, and one of the most important safety mechanisms in your home. Without them, household electricity would be impractical because of the potential for fires and damage resulting from simple wiring problems and equipment failures. Simply speaking, a circuit breaker is a mechanical device designed to monitor electrical current within a conductor (wire) for potentially dangerous overloads or short circuits. Circuit breakers work by monitoring the electrical voltage, current and resistance within the circuit and cutting off power to the circuit when current levels get too high, fluctuate unexpectedly or short circuit…averting potential deadly problems! Click here for a detailed look inside a typical branch circuit breaker.
