{"id":876,"date":"2018-09-14T09:00:45","date_gmt":"2018-09-14T09:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/?p=876"},"modified":"2018-09-14T09:00:45","modified_gmt":"2018-09-14T09:00:45","slug":"how-to-prevent-electrical-overloads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-electrical-overloads\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Electrical Overloads"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s nearly impossible to enjoy a modern living situation at home without using copious amounts of electricity. Nearly everything we use requires it, so it\u2019s no surprise that we run into electrical problems in what seems like entirely too often. While most of the time these surges aren\u2019t a problem, all it takes is one unexpected jolt to fry your delicate electronics for good.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to know how to prevent electrical overloads. If you\u2019re an informed homeowner, you can ensure your circuits never experience this dangerous problem and stay safe and sound. All it takes is some careful adjustments \u2013 and perhaps a bit of math sprinkled in \u2013 and you\u2019ll be on your way!<\/p>\n

To help guide you along, the electrical experts at Roman Electric<\/a> have compiled a simple list of three ways you can help prevent electrical overloads at home. Don\u2019t worry: they\u2019re safe, easy, and super quick to perform!<\/p>\n

What Is an Electrical Overload?<\/h2>\n

Electrical overloads happen when the amount of power that a circuit is exposed to is greater than the load it can bear. In more conversational terms, imagine trying to carry more groceries to your door than you can pick up. Eventually, those bags are going to break and a problem goes from inconvenient to disastrous.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, most circuits involve tripping a breaker when the power load gets too much to bear, so your system has built-in safeguards to prevent really bad problems from occurring.<\/p>\n

How Do I Stop Them?<\/h2>\n

The easy answer to preventing electrical overloads is to simply manage the amount of current that each circuit is responsible for. That\u2019s easier said than done, however. Finding out how much each circuit can carry requires a bit of math.<\/p>\n

There should be a number on each circuit that lets you know how much it can hold, and you should aim to take up less than 80 percent of that number. Any higher, and the breaker should trip.<\/p>\n

Math Time!<\/h2>\n

To do that, you\u2019ll need to first see which appliances are plugged in to each circuit. The amperage on all devices should be printed somewhere on them, so you\u2019ll need to do some quick addition to determine how much power is devoted to each circuit.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve done that, just compare the total to the amount that each circuit can hold. If it\u2019s too high, then move some plugs around so the levels balance out.<\/p>\n

General Tips<\/h2>\n

In addition to redistributing your plugs, there are a few other ways you can maximize your home\u2019s electrical capabilities.<\/p>\n