How does a circuit breaker work?

1
Electrical Circuit Breaker
2
Circuit Breaker Fuse

• A circuit breaker takes the place of the fuse.
  The fuses were there as a safety safety measure
  between electricity coming into the house as well
  as the appliances at home.

3
Circuit Breaker Box

• The circuit breaker cuts off the power from the
  electrical wires that enter the back of the power
  box and go through the circuit breaker and into
  your house to power points and light switches.

4
Circuit Breaker Switches

• The circuit breaker cuts off the power from the
  electrical wires that enter the back of the power
  box and go through the circuit breaker and into
  your house to power points and light switches.