Electrical Panel

About Electrical Panel

An electrical panel, also known as a breaker box, is a central hub that manages and distributes electricity in a building. It contains various electrical components that work together to control and monitor the flow of electricity.

Description

• Location: Typically located in a utility room, basement, or other central location in the building
• Components: Circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, and switches
• Function: Distributes electricity from the utility company to the various circuits within a building
• Purpose: Protects the electrical system from overload and damage
• Maintenance: Requires planned preventative maintenance and condition-based monitoring

Safety

• A malfunctioning panel can be a fire hazard and can cause damage to electrical devices and appliances
• The size of the electrical panel needed for a building depends on the amount of power it needs. For example, a home with multiple appliances running at the same time may need a 150 amp panel, while a large home with high energy demands may need a 400 amp panel