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Posted by Tony Hwang on November 2, 2009, 9:19 pm
Jules wrote:
> On Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:39:10 -0700, Tony Hwang wrote:
>> Fuse or breaker there are many different kinds. Only difference is you
>> can reset a breaker. You can't with fuse. Once it's blown, you replace it.
> Nah, you cut it open and solder a bit of wire across the break.
> (Sad to say, I've seen it done - and the aftermath. But only with consumer
> electronics luckily)
Hi,
Do you do things like that?
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Posted by HeyBub on November 2, 2009, 12:27 pm
Jeffy3 wrote:
> Our 55 year-old house still runs on fuses . We have never upgraded to
> a circuit breaker . We hardly ever blow fuses (it's been years
> actually). We even run our heater and air conditioner off an
> individual fuse box installed 25 years ago. We have an electrician
> coming out to give us an estimate to upgrade to a circuit breaker, but
> since we've made the appointment we've heard from two people who say
> fuses are better and why bother spending the money if we don't have
> any problems. Thoughts ?
An alternative is to install a breaker-box yourself. You can get everything
you need at the box store and, with an afternoon's* work, you should be able
to swap out the fuse box for a 200 Amp service.
Should cost about $300.
----
* Depending on how far you are from the hardware store for forgotten
items...
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Posted by RicodJour on November 2, 2009, 12:38 pm
> Jeffy3 wrote:
> > Our 55 year-old house still runs on fuses . We have never upgraded to
> > a circuit breaker . We hardly ever blow fuses (it's been years
> > actually). We even run our heater and air conditioner off an
> > individual fuse box installed 25 years ago. We have an electrician
> > coming out to give us an estimate to upgrade to a circuit breaker, but
> > since we've made the appointment we've heard from two people who say
> > fuses are better and why bother spending the money if we don't have
> > any problems. =A0Thoughts ?
> An alternative is to install a breaker-box yourself. You can get everythi=
ng
> you need at the box store and, with an afternoon's* work, you should be a=
ble
> to swap out the fuse box for a 200 Amp service.
> Should cost about $300.
> ----
> * Depending on how far you are from the hardware store for forgotten
> items...
Man, WTF is up with you and bad advice? Is this some childish attempt
to be funny?
The OP has fuses. The odds of him having 200 amp service is remote.
You have no idea of his service, you have no idea of his capabilities,
he already mentioned that he was having an electrician to come out and
give a price for changing the panel - so, what exactly are you doing
besides ignoring his question and running off at the mouth?
Stop it. It's dangerous. Pick some question that is more up your
alley and doesn't have life-threatening consequences. Maybe painting
barn scenes on hand saw blades or making clocks out of circular saw
blades.
R
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Posted by DerbyDad03 on November 2, 2009, 1:00 pm
> > Jeffy3 wrote:
> > > Our 55 year-old house still runs on fuses . We have never upgraded to
> > > a circuit breaker . We hardly ever blow fuses (it's been years
> > > actually). We even run our heater and air conditioner off an
> > > individual fuse box installed 25 years ago. We have an electrician
> > > coming out to give us an estimate to upgrade to a circuit breaker, bu=
t
> > > since we've made the appointment we've heard from two people who say
> > > fuses are better and why bother spending the money if we don't have
> > > any problems. =A0Thoughts ?
> > An alternative is to install a breaker-box yourself. You can get everyt=
hing
> > you need at the box store and, with an afternoon's* work, you should be=
able
> > to swap out the fuse box for a 200 Amp service.
> > Should cost about $300.
> > ----
> > * Depending on how far you are from the hardware store for forgotten
> > items...
> Man, WTF is up with you and bad advice? =A0Is this some childish attempt
> to be funny?
> The OP has fuses. =A0The odds of him having 200 amp service is remote.
> You have no idea of his service, you have no idea of his capabilities,
> he already mentioned that he was having an electrician to come out and
> give a price for changing the panel - so, what exactly are you doing
> besides ignoring his question and running off at the mouth?
> Stop it. =A0It's dangerous. =A0Pick some question that is more up your
> alley and doesn't have life-threatening consequences. =A0Maybe painting
> barn scenes on hand saw blades or making clocks out of circular saw
> blades.
> R- Hide quoted text -
> - Show quoted text -
re: "making clocks out of circular saw blades."
I've got one of those!
I set my alarm clock for 1:59 AM Sunday morning so I could set my
clocks back at the correct hour, stumbled into the shop all groggy and
cut myself on the clock.
The stiches come out in a week or so.
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Posted by HeyBub on November 2, 2009, 6:03 pm
RicodJour wrote:
>> Jeffy3 wrote:
>>> Our 55 year-old house still runs on fuses . We have never upgraded
>>> to a circuit breaker . We hardly ever blow fuses (it's been years
>>> actually). We even run our heater and air conditioner off an
>>> individual fuse box installed 25 years ago. We have an electrician
>>> coming out to give us an estimate to upgrade to a circuit breaker,
>>> but since we've made the appointment we've heard from two people
>>> who say fuses are better and why bother spending the money if we
>>> don't have any problems. Thoughts ?
>> An alternative is to install a breaker-box yourself. You can get
>> everything you need at the box store and, with an afternoon's* work,
>> you should be able to swap out the fuse box for a 200 Amp service.
>> Should cost about $300.
>> ----
>> * Depending on how far you are from the hardware store for forgotten
>> items...
> Man, WTF is up with you and bad advice? Is this some childish attempt
> to be funny?
> The OP has fuses. The odds of him having 200 amp service is remote.
> You have no idea of his service, you have no idea of his capabilities,
> he already mentioned that he was having an electrician to come out and
> give a price for changing the panel - so, what exactly are you doing
> besides ignoring his question and running off at the mouth?
> Stop it. It's dangerous. Pick some question that is more up your
> alley and doesn't have life-threatening consequences. Maybe painting
> barn scenes on hand saw blades or making clocks out of circular saw
> blades.
Sorry I set you off.
First, I started my post with "An ALTERNATIVE is..."
Second, I suggested a 200 Amp service because the incremental cost between
that and a 60 Amp or 100 Amp service is trivial. Might as well have excess
capacity.
Third, it's NOT dangerous. Or complicated. Union people do it every day.
Fourth, while you are correct that I have no idea as to the OPs
capabilities, I presumed his hand would fit a screwdriver (which is the
extent of the skill-set that's required). If I erred in this assumption, I
apologize.
It IS up my alley inasmuch as I've done it. The first one I did, I had no
experience but the job was as straightforward as changing a tire: cut the
power, remove the old apparatus, install the new, turn the power back on and
see if anything smokes. It took me and my son about five hours, what with
frequent beer breaks and all.
(Just kidding about the booze - although we DID have a beer when we
finished; sort of a celebration in saving about $1000 over what an
electrical company bid.)
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