An electrical fuse box problem.
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 4:58 pm
Here is a picture that is similar to my fusebox:
http://jimspearsfusebox.tripod.com/help/oldfusebox.jpg
My problem is with the fuse holder with the handle above the screw in fuses. In each there are two Buss non-50 250 volts or less cartridge fuses about the size of a lipstick holder. This is on the main fuse. I have a number of these fuses, including some which are brand new. Only 1 old fuse will actually work. If I have this particular old fuse on the left side I will have power to my living room and kitchen, even with an exact brand new fuse in the other side.
If I switch these fuses around, putting the old fuse on the right, then I will have power in my bathroom and on the lights which use light switches, but there will then be no power in the living room and kitchen.l
So that's the dilemma: one old fuse will work on either side to provide power, but even a new fuse on the opposite side will not work.
Any ideas? (This is a 40 year old mobile home.)
TIA
http://jimspearsfusebox.tripod.com/help/oldfusebox.jpg
My problem is with the fuse holder with the handle above the screw in fuses. In each there are two Buss non-50 250 volts or less cartridge fuses about the size of a lipstick holder. This is on the main fuse. I have a number of these fuses, including some which are brand new. Only 1 old fuse will actually work. If I have this particular old fuse on the left side I will have power to my living room and kitchen, even with an exact brand new fuse in the other side.
If I switch these fuses around, putting the old fuse on the right, then I will have power in my bathroom and on the lights which use light switches, but there will then be no power in the living room and kitchen.l
So that's the dilemma: one old fuse will work on either side to provide power, but even a new fuse on the opposite side will not work.
Any ideas? (This is a 40 year old mobile home.)
TIA