FAQ What is a Federal Pacific electrical panel and are they dangerous?

Federal Pacific is a brand of electrical service panel that has been known to cause overheating and fires. Their breakers would not de-energize the circuit upon overload and cause overheating to occur on occasion.

What is a GFI outlet, where are they required?

A GFI outlet is short for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. They are used to help prevent electrical shock in locations where water or moisture may be present. Also called a GFCI these devices are placed in Garages, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements, Exterior locations, and even on some household appliances. They can be easily identified by the test and reset buttons on the face of the outlet.

Why are my lights flickering?

Flickering lights can be caused by various reasons, some include loose connections on the electrical circuit. The lights can also be controlled from a dimmer that is not suitable for the type of light or wattage that is being consumed. In more severe electrical emergency situations flickering lights can be a sign that the main electrical panel or exterior meter is arcing from loose, corroded or worn parts and needs immediate attention from a licensed electrician.

Why did my breaker trip?

Tripping circuit breakers can be caused by various circuit failures such as overloads. An overload occurs when too much power is drawn from a circuit all at once. When a breaker trips from an overload it is different from a short. A short circuit occurs when a live wire (ungrounded conductor) comes in contact with either a neutral wire (grounded conductor) or a ground conductor (grounding conductor). When this happens the circuit breaker will usually trip right away and can not be reset. During an overload situation, the circuit breaker can be reset once the load is reduced on that circuit to the proper load.

What is an LED light?

LED lights or light-emitting diodes are a relatively newer source of light. These types of lights provide illumination using light-emitting diodes. LEDs provide long-lasting energy efficient sources of light.

What is an electrical emergency?

An electrical emergency is any failure of an electrical system that causes personal harm or potential damage to property. They can consist of electrical shocks, sparks, overheating and fires. Most electrical emergencies require professional licensed electricians and possibly the fire department or ambulance to get involved right away.

Why is my light switch or dimmer hot?

Often times a light switch or dimmer can become hot from overloading from too much wattage. Dimmers are more likely to become hot from overloading due to the fact that they are designed to dissipate heat while being operated. If a dimmer switch becomes too hot it will usually fail. A switch becoming hot is usually a sign of a loose connection but they too can feel hot if too much power is on the circuit.

Why is my GFI outlet or breaker tripping?

GFCI outlets can trip for many reasons. One of the most common reasons for your GFI outlet or breaker to trip is that it has sensed an imbalance on the circuit. GFCI outlets and breakers are designed to trip when they detect that a load that is either on the circuit or plugged into the receptacle has a ground fault. A lot of times this is caused by water entering into a device being used on that circuit such as a pool pump or a landscape light. These GFCI devices can also have what is called nuisance trips which can occur from various reasons such as inrush current or a faulty GFCI. If your GFCI trips you can try to reset it and see if it holds to determine if it was a nuisance trip or if there is a ground fault issue taking place in which case you should call to schedule an electrical service call to repair it.

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