Your home’s electrical system 101 - from utility service to the receptacles
18:24
How does power flow from the utility service to the appliances in your home? This Eaton video from our Power Systems Experience Centers highlights the major components of residential power systems including meter sockets, loadcenters, AFCI, GFCI breakers, switches, outlets, smart devices and more. Erik Drost and Ellie Cobb illustrate common considerations when designing or building homes. Contractors and homeowners will benefit from understanding these key electrical components that make up the electrical system in your house.
How does power flow from the utility service to the appliances in your home? This Eaton video from our Power Systems Experience Centers highlights the major components of residential power systems including meter sockets, loadcenters, AFCI, GFCI breakers, switches, outlets, smart devices and more. Erik Drost and Ellie Cobb illustrate common considerations when designing or building homes. Contractors and homeowners will benefit from understanding these key electrical components that make up the electrical system in your house.
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