Upgrade Guide for Toronto Electrical Panels
An electrical panel — also called a breaker panel , service panel , or distribution board — is the central hub that distributes electricity throughout your home or building. An electrical panel is a metal box (usually mounted on a wall in a utility room, basement, or garage) that houses circuit breakers or fuses . It connects the main power line from your utility company to all the individual circuits in your property. Main Functions Power Distribution The panel takes electricity from the main service line (usually 120/240 volts in homes) and divides it into multiple circuits that power lights, outlets, and appliances. Circuit Protection Each circuit has a breaker that automatically shuts off (or “trips”) if the electrical load is too high or if there’s a short circuit — preventing overheating and fires. System Organization Every breaker is labelled to show which part of the house it controls (e.g., “Kitchen outlets,” “Washer,” “Living room light...