30 Old Fuse Box
Even if you find a newer 150 or 200 amp circuit breaker box you re not entirely out of the woods.
30 old fuse box. 6 way fuse box blade fuse block holder screw nut terminal w negative bus 5a 10a 15a 20a free fuses led indicator waterpoof cover for automotive car marine boat 4 6 out of 5 stars 613 17 99 17. Look for the meter under your fuse box and then close down the power. Step 2 remove the old fuse box. It has a row of 4 edison screw type fuses.
The ge 60 amp 240 volt 240 watt non fuse non metallic the ge 60 amp 240 volt 240 watt non fuse non metallic ac disconnect is designed to stop the power going to an air conditioning unit to allow for safe working conditions. A fuse box is a type of electrical service panel which is a sort of control board for the entire electrical system of a house while any home built around 1960 or later has a service panel full of circuit breakers panels in older houses used fuses to provide over current protection for the household circuits. If you find a fuse box stuffed with 30 amp fuses or even all 20 amp fuses chances are the fuses have been blowing frequently and the occupants have installed heavier fuses than are safe. Cooper bussmann 15 amp fast acting box cover unit fuse.
Item 286532 model bp ssu. Abbove this row of 4 fuses are two carriages side by side. Buss fuses vintage new old stock 250 volt non 30 amp full box of 10 4 out of 5 stars 1 1 product ratings buss fuses vintage new old stock 250 volt non 30 amp full box of 10. This house definitely needs additional wiring.
Here s a quick review of how to use a fuse box with the screw in fuses safely and some discussion about what to look out for in an old house. The disconnect has a 10 hp rating is for outdoor use and is compatible with aluminum or copper lug wire range 14 3. I have an old fuse box that blew a fuse and i am not sure how to replace it. The middle 2 are red and say time delay fuse 20amp the outter two are clear.
You will need to ensure that all of the power is completely shut down. You may also be able to turn off the power from the electric meter if you have the power key.