{"id":6801,"date":"2022-03-07T11:28:19","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T11:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rgelectric.net\/?p=6801"},"modified":"2022-03-15T11:55:26","modified_gmt":"2022-03-15T11:55:26","slug":"how-to-avoid-an-electrical-overload","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rgelectric.net\/blog\/how-to-avoid-an-electrical-overload\/","title":{"rendered":"How to avoid an electrical overload"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
A typical electrical circuit has a fuse or breaker, wiring, and electrical devices plugged into the circuit outlet. An electrical overload may occur if your electrical device draws more power than the total power capacity of the circuit. When you have an overload electrical circuit, the breaker may trip and automatically shut off the power transmission to the circuit. RG Electric<\/a> has provided the following helpful tips to avoid an electrical overload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Often, you may not know that you have an overload electric circuit until the breaker trips off. Connecting too many devices into a single circuit may cause an overload. Every circuit has a maximum power it can carry, and there is a higher chance of exceeding this wattage capacity if you plug in too many devices at a time on the same circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One sure way to prevent an electrical overload is to identify a possible overload before it occurs. A circuit with a 15-amps rating has a maximum power of 1,800 watts, while a 20-amp electric circuit may not support a load above 2,400 watts. When you connect several devices to a single circuit, try to identify any equipment with more than half the total power capacity of the circuit and make necessary adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To avoid an electrical overload, it is advisable to invest in energy saver appliances since they help reduce the power loaded into an electrical circuit. Energy saver appliances also reduce your energy consumption and bill. They are also more eco-friendly since they reduce the dependence on power produced from petrol and other energy sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are specific appliances that consume more power. It is best to identify these devices and ensure they are switched off when not in use. Although most people do like to switch or unplug high energy-draining items like their refrigerators, you can switch off your televisions, toasters, kettles, and computers from the wall when you are not making use of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from helping you save power, switching off these idle devices helps to increase their longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n