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Circuit Breakers
A circuit breaker is a switch that automatically cuts power to a circuit in the event that there is too much electricity passing through the wires, thus preventing an overload. It's one of the most important things in your home. Without it, there would be a huge potential for fires or device failures, as circuits and would fuses would constantly be overloaded.
* There are times when the hot wire, where electricity is flowing from, touches the neutral wire. If there is overheating inside a home or electrical closet, these wires can fuse together.
* When this happens, there's less resistance, so a huge amount of voltage pushes through. This can lead to electrical overload and potential fires.
* Circuit breakers come in to save the day! It cuts the circuit if the current is higher than it can handle.
Fuses
A fuse protects your devices from overcurrents. Without it, devices would burn out and become useless, and could potentially be a fire hazard. There are fuses in everything.
* Home Fuse: This is the biggest fuse you'll run into. It's the one found in your home fusebox.
* Automotive Fuses: These protect the electric flow in your car. As cool as it looks in the movies, you do not want an exploding car.
* Fuses are often cheaper than circuit breakers, but have to be replaced far more often. Circuit breakers need only be reset.
Load Centers
Load centers, also known as distribution boards, divide the total amount of electricity into varying circuits. They are completely enclosed and are made up of a box and interior assembly of wires, fuses and circuit breakers. It's pretty much where all your important electrical wiring is going to be. Residential load centers are different from specialty load centers which are used for larger places, like an entire building, an office or a store.
