Frequently Asked Questions

That is the smell of conductor insulation burning. it means you have too much power traveling through too small of a conductor. Too many loads on one circuit can overheat the wires and start a fire.

Circuit overload occurs when more amperage flows through an electric wire or circuit than it can handle. This may happen if you connect malfunctioning or defective appliances. Loose, corroded wires or connections may also be to blame. Once the GFCI outlet senses an overload, it trips or "breaks" the circuit which kills any other outlet that was connected to it.

A circuit breaker acts as a switch, which can be used to directly cut off the flow of current. The protective layers (indicators) indicate breakage of the circuit, due to overloading or other issues, which then pre – empts the circuit from breaking.