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Explain about domestic electric circuits. (circuit diagram not required)

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(i) Electricity is distributed through the domestic circuits wired by the electricians.
(ii) The first stage of the domestic circuit is to bring the power supply to the main - box from a distribution panel, such as a trnsformer.
(iii) The important components of the main - box are (i) a fuse box and (ii) a meter. The meter is used to record the consumption of electrical energy.
(vi) The fuse box contains either a fuse wire of a miniature circuit breaker (MCB).
(v) The function of the fuse wire or a MBC is to protect the house hold electrical appliances from overloading due to excess current.
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