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padreug 67521e2355 Add main property switch diagram for power restoration 
- Add diagram showing how to restore power after storm/outage
- Update power-outage.md with restoration procedure and diagram
- Add reference to diagram in electrical.md
- Updated circuit breaker quick reference with floor plan links

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Electrical & Circuit Breakers Electrical panel locations, circuit information, and safety procedures
infrastructure
electrical
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Electrical & Circuit Breakers

[!info] French Floor Numbering In France, floors are numbered differently than in the US/UK:

French American/UK
RDC (Rez-de-chaussée) Ground Floor / 1st Floor
1er étage (1st floor) 2nd Floor
2ème étage (2nd floor) 3rd Floor

The floor plans and labels below use French numbering.

Circuit Breaker Locations

Each floor has its own circuit breaker panel. See floor plans below for exact locations.

RDC (Ground Floor)

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1er Étage (1st Floor - US: 2nd Floor)

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2ème Étage (2nd Floor - US: 3rd Floor)

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Circuit Panel Details

Main Electrical Panel

  • Location: TBD
  • Access: TBD (describe how to access - door, cabinet, etc.)
Breaker # Amperage Serves
Main TBD Whole property
1 TBD TBD
2 TBD TBD
3 TBD TBD
... ... ...

How to Reset a Tripped Breaker

  1. Locate the panel for your floor (see floor plans above)
  2. Find the tripped breaker (will be in middle position or show red)
  3. Push breaker firmly to OFF position
  4. Push breaker to ON position
  5. If it trips again immediately, there may be a fault - do not keep resetting

[!warning] If a breaker keeps tripping This indicates an electrical problem. Do not repeatedly reset. Contact an electrician.

Common Causes of Tripped Breakers

  • Too many devices on one circuit
  • Faulty appliance
  • Water/moisture in electrical
  • Damaged wiring

Safety Guidelines

  • Never touch electrical panels with wet hands
  • Never use outlets that spark, feel hot, or smell burnt
  • Never overload outlets with too many devices
  • Report any electrical issues immediately

Main Property Switch (Power Restoration)

After a storm or widespread outage, the main property switch may need to be reset:

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See power-outage for complete restoration procedure.

Electric Meter Location

  • Location: TBD
  • Account Number: TBD
  • Electric Company: TBD
  • Contact: TBD

Generator (if applicable)

  • Location: TBD
  • Type: TBD
  • Fuel: TBD
  • See generator