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In reply to the discussion: How difficult would it be to replace a fuse? [View all]Callmecrazy
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Hello HipChick. I am hear to rescue you from the amateurs (no offense).
I am 18 years a journeyman electrician. I need you to answer a few question.
1.What circuit is not working? Kitchen, bathrooms, living room?
2. Lights or outlets?
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These sound like circuit breakers, not fuses. Do they each have a switch on them???
Scuba
Mar 2013
#16
You need to unplug everything on that fuse. Are there any spares in the box?
In_The_Wind
Mar 2013
#17
Sometimes the outlets can loosen up and slide against the ground wire or touch the sides of a metal
Grantuspeace
Mar 2013
#24
If I shut everything off, is it safe to take the panel cover off to take a look?
HipChick
Mar 2013
#25
I'm not a helpless female..just get skiddish when it comes to electrical stuff
HipChick
Mar 2013
#33
Replacing a circuit breaker is pretty easy, but you do need to be careful.
Old and In the Way
Mar 2013
#41
The main breaker is usually marked as 100 or 200 on the switch lever.
Old and In the Way
Mar 2013
#43
Good point....I always use 12ga Romex on all of my wiring projects, but this might not be the case.
Old and In the Way
Mar 2013
#47