
- The electrical panel can also be called a breaker box or circuit breaker box.
- The major function of the circuit breaker box is to regulate the power coming into the home and its safe distribution across outlets and other electrical components.
- If you plug in too many electrical appliances, a demanding appliance, or there are power surges, the electrical breaker trips and eventually the power is cut to protect your electrical system from damage.
- Breaker boxes are the same in function but are designated by amps/capacity and the number of breakers they can accommodate.
- Circuit breakers themselves come in different types, which are designated by how many volts they can handle.
- The circuit breaker in your home can only perform at 80% of its capacity. Hence when you need to install or upgrade a breaker box, your electrician calculates your voltage needs leaving room for maximum capacity.
- The cost of upgrading your electrical panel depends on factors like the state of your electrical system.