Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how to do more with your consumer gadgets. Circuit breakers, breaker panels, breaker boxes, fuse boxes—no matter ...

My current circuit breaker box is filled and a few weeks ago I asked if I needed 200-amp service or if I could simply upgrade my 100-amp box.<br><br>Well, three electricians came to my house and said ...

INDIANAPOLIS – In this Home Zone, ever need to shut off the electricity to a light or a receptacle, but it’s a guessing game once you get to the circuit breaker panel? For many, deciphering breaker ...

Why are people scared of fuses? Many people think that fuses are unsafe, but this couldn't be further from the truth. A properly installed fuse is just as safe as a circuit breaker, but there are many ...

The “Stab-Lok” circuit breaker and panel produced by Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) installed in hundreds of thousands of homes in the Bay Area may cause house fires, according decades of ...

You may have experienced a short circuit on a 15A to 100A branch circuit that also tripped the main breaker in that same panelboard, resulting in widespread downtime. This short circuit may have ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Anyone who's lived in a home or apartment has probably heard the terms "fuse box" or "circuit breaker" before. If you ever experienced a power ...