The majority of circuits in your home or business are branch circuits . These circuits can power up to 14 or even 17 different receptacles . As well as receptacles the circuits also power lighting outlets . The combined load of the lighting on the circuit as well as a large appliance can easily overload of 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker . Contrary to most people's ideas lighting and receptacles are not powered from different circuit breakers . If you have a circuit breaker that trips once a month or even three or four times a year , this occurrence is telling you something . Contact us today for expert advice on your electrical issue .
