You may be wondering, what exactly is a circuit? Well in this blog we'll briefly explain dedicated electrical circuits that our electricians install in the homes of our clients. An electrical circuit is the wires that run through the walls of your home to outlets, lights, and everything that receives power from electricity. An electrical circuit can branch off and power multiple outlets and lights across several rooms. Each circuit in your home is rated for a specific number of Amps and Volts that it is allowed to draw from the electrical panel. When you plug an appliance, device, or machine into an outlet that draws too much power for a circuit to manage, then the breaker on your electrical panel should trip. Thus, preventing a serious electrical overload. For more information about circuit breakers on your panel, you can read our blog.
What is a dedicated electrical circuit?
A dedicated electrical circuit is where the wires run electricity to only one specific appliance, device, machine, or outlet.
Hardwired
Some appliances require hardwiring them into the panel. This means that there's no physical outlet for appliances, machines, or devices to plug in or unplug from. In order to cut power for a hardwired appliance you would have to turn off or open it's breaker at the panel.
Outlets
There are other appliances that require a dedicated circuit, but they have a 3-pronged plug on the end of their electrical cord. Our electricians can wire in an outlet that remains strictly dedicated for one specific purpose, for example, supplying electricity to a stove. Once installed, only use the outlet for the appliance or device the electrician installed it for.
Some appliances & devices that require a dedicated circuit:
Furnace
Heat pump
Garburator (garbage disposal)
Dishwashers
And much more…
What if my electrical panel does not have enough space to add a breaker for a dedicated circuit?
The first step would be to have a Blue Crest electrician inspect your panel to determine if you have enough space for your electrical addition. As a homeowner you may be aware that there isn’t enough space on your panel to add a dedicated circuit. Therefore, having an electrician come to your home and estimate as well as confirm the requirements for a possible service upgrade may be your next move. Our Blue Crest electricians fish wiring through walls using specialized tools that don't cause damage to your drywall. This is one of the many advantages to hiring an experienced electrician. Only hire a licensed and certified electrician to install and fish new wiring in your home. If you have any questions or you would like to book an appointment, you can reach us through our contact page.
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