BREAKER SIZES Main breaker This is the on/off switch to the entire breaker panel. A 200-amp breaker is appropriate for a home upwards of 2000 square feet.

Detailed electrical diagram of a two-level house, including basement, garage, ground level, upstairs level and attic. Detailed electrical schematic includes service line, fuse box, and a ...

Circuit breakers came into vogue around the 1940s and have become more or less the standard for electrical safety in all buildings. If you open up the electrical box in your home and see a bunch ...

If you're buying a home with a fused electric service, you would do well to have the service upgraded. A typical service upgrade from a fuse panel to a breaker panel will be in the $1500 - $2000 ...