Questions tagged [fuse-breaker]
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How do I add more circuit breakers once the breaker box is full?
My house was completely rewired by the previous owner. They tore out all the old knob-and-tube and replaced it with modern wiring. I definitely appreciate this, but unfortunately they left absolutely no extra space on the new breaker box. Every…
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Why does my microwave keep throwing the circuit breaker?
I have a circuit that powers several things in my house:
Kitchen microwave
Basement lights
Basement sockets
Sump pump
Recently, this circuit has been thrown with alarming frequency when I use the microwave. No other combination of uses has thrown…
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How much should it cost to add a circuit breaker?
In this question, I asked about problems between my circuit breaker for a circuit shared by my microwave and sump pump. The conclusion was that another circuit should be added to support the microwave on its own. I have open spots for breakers in…
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What is the best short-term solution for fused neutrals?
I have inherited a house that has been in my wife's family since 1860. I do not know when it was electrified, but it seems to have skipped knob and tube. There is a lot of fabric-covered wire, and also some more modern romex wire. On examining…
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Can re-closing a circuit-breaker be dangerous?
I have a circuit breaker that keeps tripping. When i try to reset (close) it, it immediately jumps back to the open position with a noise that sounds a little scary.
I have now stopped trying to do this and will get an electrician in to find and…
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How do I recognize which socket cover (fused or 3-pin) connects to which outlet?
I have two power outlets in this room, one is a normal 3-pin (UK) plate cover and the other is a fused (switched) plate cover (much like the one below).
I've know removed them and wish to put them back, but unfortunately I do not remember which…
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