Archive for April 2024

When to Call an Electrician A Breaker Trips Too Often A failing circuit breaker may trip whenever you turn on an electrical appliance or flip a power switch. The circuit may be overloaded. Or, the current may exceed the breaker’s rating. It’s also possible the part is malfunctioning. It should be replaced to avoid additional…

What Are Electrical Wires? An electrical wire conducts electricity. Contained inside a jacket, it may be bare or insulated. The common color-coded polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coatings insulate wires to improve efficiency and protect against shocks. Most electrical wires use copper as the primary conductor, which is highly conductive and inexpensive compared to silver and other…