The panel is the heart of your electrical system. It is by far the most important component. It controls the flow of power through your home, and in the case of an irregular event, it will cut off electricity to prevent serious damages from starting. It usually provides between 100 and 200 amps of power to your home, depending on your home’s load demand. Power comes in to your home from the utility company, through a service entrance. It flows through an electrical meter, through an electrical disconnect and then to the main breaker in your electrical panel.

In an average sized home equipped with three or less major appliances, a 100-amp circuit breaker panel will provide an adequate amount of power to feed the home in most cases. If you have a much larger home with many more appliances, a good choice would be to install a 200-amp circuit breaker panel for best protection.

If you are unsure what size circuit breaker panel you need, you can calculate by looking at the amps rating of each of the appliances in the home. If you are still unsure, call a professional licensed electrician to help you estimate the load requirements for your home.

An electrical circuit breaker panel consists of a buss bar that is used to house different types of circuit breakers. Each has a defining role to play inside and these breakers come in many shapes and sizes.

It is imperative to have a licensed electrician routinely inspect your circuit breaker panel for faulty breakers and wiring. This is key to fire prevention. Here are some things to look for in your circuit breaker panel:

• Different types of circuit breakers

• Panels that are older than 20 years

• Corrosion

• Missing breakers

Brandt Electrical Services, Inc. will inspect your circuit breaker panel and advise you of any replacements that may be necessary. Call Today to schedule an appointment.

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