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Is an old-fashioned fuse box a hazard?

April 26, 2017Box fuse hazard old-fashioned

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Is an old-fashioned fuse box a hazard?

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The short answer is no, because fuses provide the same protection against overloaded wiring as circuit breakers. However, when fuse boxes were in widespread use, most homes had only 30 or 60-ampere service. Today’s homes need at least 150 to 200 ampere service to safely supply power for major appliances. If you have a fuse box and you’ve added any large appliances over the years, it is recommended that you have your home wiring inspected to make sure it is still safe. Call AJ Danboise and we can send a qualified electrician to inspect this for you.