What is a breaker box?
A breaker box is also called a circuit panel, junction box or fuse box, and it connects your home to the unlimited power of a municipal or rural grid.IdentificationNearly every household has at least one breaker box. Usually located in an accessible yet out-of-the-way spot such as a utility closet, basement, or near the back door, it’s a metal rectangular box with a hinged cover.FunctionThe electrical cable from your power provider enters your breaker box and feeds a series of circuit breakers, each of which are wired to an electric “run” that distributes power to lights and electrical outlets in specific rooms.FeaturesEach unit in your breaker box has an on/off switch. In the event of a power overload or a faulty connection, the switch will automatically flip to “off” to protect your electrical system and avoid the dangers of a disconnected hot wire.RepairOnce an electrician repairs the problem, flipping the circuit breaker back on allows current to resupply power to its electrical ru
