Question

What are the causes of overloading?

Answer 1

Overloading of an electric circuit occurs when the current circulating in the circuit exceeds the capacity of the circuit's components to tolerate the current. Every component in the circuit has some resistance, and the passage of electricity through this resistance generates heat that is precisely proportional to the square of the current flowing.

Complete answer:
Causes of Overloads:
Overuse of extension cords and multiple plug adapters on the same circuit are common types of electrical overload, as they place too much current demand on the line. Too many blow dryers and curling irons running at the same time is a common issue in homes with a single circuit serving two bathrooms. In each of these circumstances, fuses should blow, or a circuit breaker should trip, causing the power to be turned off. Overloading of circuits is typical during the holidays when more electricity is consumed in the home for electric decorations.
Overloaded circuits can identify by the following symptoms:
- Lights that flicker
- Sparks emitted by appliances or wall outlets
- Warm up the switch plates or outlets
- Changing the brightness of lights or television sets
- A heated extension cord or plug always indicates the possibility of an overload.

Additional information:
Make the error of attempting to solve a "fuse problem" by replacing a $20amp$ fuse with a spare $30amp$ fuse. It may appear to solve the problem because the flow will no longer blast as frequently. However, it creates a tense environment situation! Believe it or not, some people have inserted a coin in place of a fuse in the hope that it would assist. The penny, on the other hand, is an excellent conductor and can quickly overload the circuit.

Note: To avoid overloaded circuits, it is critical to understand how much electricity your circuit intended to handle as well as how much electricity your household appliances consume. By adhering to these guidelines, you should be able to avoid inconvenient power interruptions caused by overloaded circuits. If you need assistance determining these figures, we recommend calling one of our electrical contractors.