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Breaker Boxes and More to Keep Your Electrical System Protected
The right electrical equipment is key to preventing injuries and protecting a structure from an electrical fire. At Lowe’s, we carry a variety of quality electrical products — including circuit breaker testers, circuit breaker lockouts, fuses and more — to help ensure your home is safe.
Circuit Breaker Types
One important electrical item is the circuit breaker. There are three basic kinds of circuit breakers, and it’s helpful to understand which you’re working with.
A standard circuit breaker monitors electricity as it flows through your home’s electrical wiring system and into outlets, fixtures and appliances. A breaker trips when the electrical current on a circuit is too great or there’s a short in the circuit, where the current doesn’t follow the correct path. Circuit breakers are grouped in breaker boxes or electrical panels and come in single-pole or double-pole options.
A ground-fault circuit interrupter circuit breaker (GFCI circuit breaker) is designed to cut power to a circuit when it detects a grounding problem. You need this kind of breaker in wet areas of your home, like kitchens, bathrooms and basements, as well as outdoor spaces. You’ll notice outlets in these wet locations have two buttons on them: test and reset.
Finally, an arc-fault circuit interrupter circuit breaker (AFCI circuit breaker) protects against fires, should there be an unintentional electrical discharge due to old or damaged wiring systems.
Electrical Safety
Whether you’re resetting a tripped circuit breaker by simply flipping the switch in the breaker box back to the on position or replacing an entire breaker, you must follow all electrical codes and practice safety procedures. Work may require a permit.
We carry products for securing circuit breakers, such as a circuit breaker lock, which ensures the circuit being worked on stays securely in the off position. A circuit breaker lockout comes in a variety of options, and all are designed to prevent electric shock. While working, you may need to determine which breaker controls which outlet. A circuit breaker tester helps you get the information you need.
We offer a wide range of electrical products from trusted brands, including Eaton circuit breakers. Other products that help make sure your home is electrically sound include electrical testers, conduit and electrical wire. Be sure to take advantage of our Buy Online, Store Pickup option for convenient shopping.