electrical panel
Plural
electrical panels
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a distribution board or control panel that houses electrical circuit breakers, fuses, and other components to control and distribute electricity throughout a building or structure
An electrical panel is a metal box that houses the circuit breakers or fuses for a building's electrical system. It controls the distribution of electricity to different areas of the building and helps protect the system from overloads or short circuits. The electrical panel is usually located in a basement, garage, or utility room and allows easy access for maintenance and upgrades.
- The electrician replaced the faulty breaker in the electrical panel to restore power to the living room.
- It is important to turn off the main switch on the electrical panel before working on any wiring.
- After the power surge, the electrical panel automatically shut off the affected circuits to prevent damage.
- A new electrical panel was installed to handle the increased demand from the added appliances.
- If a circuit trips, check the electrical panel to see if the breaker needs to be reset.
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