If you're like many homeowners, you're not an electrician. As such, you may not have much of any idea how electricians do their job, and electrical panels may be somewhat incomprehensible to you. That's why bobvila.com posted an article called "Electrical Panels 101", a basic guide to electrical panels, how they work, and what their different components do.
It's important for homeowners to have some knowledge of electrical panels. Even a basic understanding can enable you to complete certain electrical repairs and tasks on your own, without having to call an electrician--and without burning the house down! So check out the article if you want to learn more about electrical panels and be guided through their use, functions, and features, so you can navigate them better in the future.
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