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  1. How to Prevent Circuit Overloads | Family Handyman

    • Family Handyman When you add more circuits to a panel, you increase the total load on the panel, and that load can’t exceed the panel’s capacity. The electrical load is simply the sum total of the current drawn … See more

    Plugging Devices to Other Receptacles

    The most common way to handle a circuit overload is to move one or more loads from the overloaded circuit to another one. This usually involves little more than unplugging a device an… See more

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    Adding A New Receptacle

    Family Handyman The easiest way to add a new outlet is to find a circuit with sufficient capacity … See more

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    Safety First

    Always apply for an electrical permit from your local building inspections department when undertaking an electrical project. The permit not only ensures that your work will be inspecte… See more

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