If you know which breaker controls the outlet, turn it off before proceeding. (You can always turn off the main to be extra careful.) Test for power with a non-contact voltage tester, multimeter or ...

Inspection of the trip circuit breaker flag showed that the breaker had recorded 5,130A for more than 200 seconds. However, power-monitoring equipment installed on both sides of the breaker or the UPS ...

She and her neighbors believe PG&E set the circuit breakers too sensitive. She and her husband bought a power generator a few weeks ago, but with so many blackouts they wonder how long they can ...

Technology to quickly cut power to lines in high fire-risk areas has improved fire safety but also led to complaints of frequent and seemingly unnecessary outages.