Churning with voltage and resembling an explosion at the wire factory, the breaker panel exudes mystique. But it's just a big switch, filled with other smaller ­switches, which lead to the switches ...

I'm renting an old house over the summer and need to get some more juice. Right now the house has only two 20-amp breakers for the 110v outlets (no 220s). Also none of the outlets are grounded. I ...

Discover how to safely operate your breaker panel and identify what each switch does. Electricity is crucial for the operation of most modern homes. It allows you to cook on electric stoves, store ...

Leviton has announced a new version of its Load Center breaker box for homes, and it’s adding an integrated Wi-Fi or Ethernet hub that will let you manage your home electrical setup directly from your ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Without circuit breakers, the electricity running through your walls could damage wiring and cause fires. There are several reasons why you ...