Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a meter breaker and a main breaker?
A meter breaker is a circuit breaker that is installed in a meter socket or meter base, while the main breaker is installed in the main panel or main loadcenter.
How to choose the right meter breaker?
Determine the size of the breaker by estimating the electrical load of the circuit. Once you have the total wattage, use a wattage-to-amp conversion chart to determine the right size of the breaker.
How to calculate the total electric load in a circuit?
Add the wattage of all the devices and appliances connected to the circuit to get its total electric load.