Electrical power in your home is fuelled by circuits. These circuits are the pathways through which current is delivered to every outlet. Because the number of devices being used in homes has increased significantly in recent years, homeowners find themselves needing to install additional electrical circuits in their homes.
Why would you need an additional circuit? More circuits create additional pathways for current to flow through. They also prevent the possibility of overloading and short-circuiting in the main breaker panel. But there are even more benefits of adding a new circuit to your home's electrical infrastructure. Read on to find out.
Handle large loads safely
Perhaps the biggest benefit of installing a new circuit is that you can handle large loads safely. Whether you're connecting a high voltage appliance, a lawnmower, or a space heater, using a dedicated circuit for such connections is critical to safety. This is because sharing a single circuit with too many devices could result in overloads, short-circuits and even electrical fires. With a new circuit in place, each device draws power along its own pathway and the risk of overloading is minimised.
Furthermore, adding a new circuit is one of the best ways of getting consistent voltage. If you're looking to maintain a steady stream of 240V for your equipment, a new parallel circuit will get the job done. Just make sure you use wires of the proper gauge and avoid cheap plastics when selecting a circuit breaker.
Have more control and independence
When you have many devices running on a single circuit, you have limited control over what is on or off. Switching 'on' the circuit may deliver power to many devices at once, even when it's not necessary. The result is higher electric bills and gradual damage to your pricy electronics.
By installing a new circuit, you can control the current going into each connected device. Each circuit has its own on/off switch, connection type and current flow. With this level of control, you can work with an electrician to customise the power supply flowing into each appliance/device as necessary.
Convenient installation process
Installing a new circuit in your home is easier than most people think. It begins with locating the breaker box, purchasing a new breaker system, routing the supply wires and installing additional outlets (if necessary). You can also re-route existing outlets to the new circuit so they can operate independently.
For more information, reach out to a company like Smart-Safe Electrical Services.
