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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Without circuit breakers, the electricity running through your walls could damage wiring and cause fires. There are several reasons why you ...

Fuses and circuit breakers are ”safety valves” built into electrical circuits to protect the wiring against overheating because of an overload or a short circuit. If excessive current flowed through ...