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Safe Bet: Don’t Overload Those Electrical Circuits

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If you turn on the bedroom lamp and the air conditioner at the same time and fry a fuse or pop a breaker, your house is trying to tell you something.

Don’t overload circuits. Doing so will slowly but surely fatigue the wire inside the wall. You might eventually end up with a dangerous condition.

Find out how many watts each of your circuits will hold, and don’t exceed the limit. Following this simple rule will add longevity to your electrical system and maintain safety.

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