Originally Posted By: bhendry This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
How about people doing the following:
Installing the fuse WAY too tight, deforming socket etc.
Installing the fuse WAY too loose (hot spot)
Installing the WRONG fuse
Installing tin foil, coins, pipe, etc.
Installing fingers where they should not be (accidentally I presume)
Then there is:
No spare fuses - angry thoughts - wishing for circuit breakers
Insurance company doesn't like it
It's OLD - who knows what the OLD materials are doing.
Assuming the fuse panel is OLD, then what other OLD things have problems in the house?
Fuse replacing person doesn't necessarily know what a socket problem looks like
Seller "This house is brand new with a new fuse panel", Buyer "New Fuses?!?!?"
There's more. You can create a similar list for circuit breakers (probably not as long though).
Originally Posted By: jtedesco This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Bill
This discussion is related to "existing installations" and the fuse box above was installed over 40 years ago, and is still serviceable.
When the occupants are not abusing the electrical system the fuses will last for many years.
The list you put together is true in many ways when the occupants are not able to read or understand the warnings on the equipment, and products, so they do what they were taught to do -- defeat safety!
Your recommendation would be to remove the equipment, even if there were no signs of abuse, etc.?
Originally Posted By: bhendry This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Hi Joe,
With the information provided, I would say something like this:
"Obsolete electrical equipment (fuse panel) observed. Many insurance companies have issues with fuse panels. Installation reported to be over 40 years old. Suggest qualified licensed electrician evaluate system throughout. Consider upgrading to modern safety standards."
Originally Posted By: Blaine Wiley This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
JP, you stole my line.
I write "The electric service panel appeared to be serviceable, but outdated by todays standards. Parts and equipment may be difficult and/or expensive to obtain."