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In the first part of the video series, smart breaker panels were discussed as vital components in making electrification feasible. However, there’s a simpler alternative that can be just as effective: sharing circuits. The traditional approach has been to allocate separate circuits for high-demand appliances, leading to unnecessary capacity use.
For example, many homes wire their water heaters and dryers to independent circuits, accounting for a high combined load. Instead, a smarter solution would be to use a junction box that can swap between using power for the water heater and the dryer. This not only reduces demand but also frees up space in the breaker panel, allowing better capacity distribution for additional appliances in the future.