fRaek Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Hey, hopefully this is the right place to put this. I figured there are probably some people who know about this stuff on here. Pretty sure I just blew a fuse in my house by overloading a circuit with a heater. I just moved in to this place so I'm not too familiar with the circuits and wiring or whatever. So I went to check out the fuse box and there seems to be some plastic cover over some of the fuses. Not sure how to remove it so I can change the fuses beneath it. Any suggestions? I dont even know the proper terminology for what this is called... I tried googling "how to remove plastic fuse cover" and such but haven't been able to find anything useful. Thanks for any help you can provide Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/951320-how-do-i-remove-this-plastic-thing-over-my-fuses/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuudJacobs.NET Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Crowbar :shifty: Beats me.. never seen a fusebox like this.. quite strange! :s Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/951320-how-do-i-remove-this-plastic-thing-over-my-fuses/#findComment-593345814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooky560 Veteran Posted November 6, 2010 Veteran Share Posted November 6, 2010 Get an electrician to swap the fuse box for a circuit breaker, much more reliable and cheaper since you don't need to replace the fuses Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/951320-how-do-i-remove-this-plastic-thing-over-my-fuses/#findComment-593345828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Candyman Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Any way you can post a picture? edit: lol, there was no pic showing when i typed that. It looks like it might have something to do with the center piece, like you push it together or pull apart Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/951320-how-do-i-remove-this-plastic-thing-over-my-fuses/#findComment-593345830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fRaek Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share Posted November 6, 2010 I attached a picture to the post. Should be visible I would think..? And this is a rental house.... I'm not going to replace the fuse box for a circuit breaker just because one fuse blew... :blink: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/951320-how-do-i-remove-this-plastic-thing-over-my-fuses/#findComment-593345836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Candyman Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Get an electrician to swap the fuse box for a circuit breaker, much more reliable and cheaper since you don't need to replace the fuses I actually have to agree with this. Fuses get expensive quick and it will save you a lot of time, money, and hassle in the long run to replace it with a breaker box Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/951320-how-do-i-remove-this-plastic-thing-over-my-fuses/#findComment-593345838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abecedarian paradoxious Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I might be missing a little but that fuse at the bottom left looks blown.... Anyhow, does the panel have a manufacturer / part number stamped on it, maybe on the inside of the door? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/951320-how-do-i-remove-this-plastic-thing-over-my-fuses/#findComment-593345840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Candyman Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I attached a picture to the post. Should be visible I would think..? And this is a rental house.... I'm not going to replace the fuse box for a circuit breaker just because one fuse blew... :blink: Ah, ya, if it's a rental, then don't bother. Actually...I think there was a company that made breakers that were compatible with this style of fuse box. I'll post back if I can find it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/951320-how-do-i-remove-this-plastic-thing-over-my-fuses/#findComment-593345844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooky560 Veteran Posted November 6, 2010 Veteran Share Posted November 6, 2010 Any way you can post a picture? edit: lol, there was no pic showing when i typed that. It looks like it might have something to do with the center piece, like you push it together or pull apart Image When the "fuse" blows you just have to reset the switch and you are back in business, so much easier than a fuse box Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/951320-how-do-i-remove-this-plastic-thing-over-my-fuses/#findComment-593345846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Candyman Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Image When the "fuse" blows you just have to reset the switch and you are back in business, so much easier than a fuse box Actually I was thinking of these They just have a little button you push to reset them. They're not badly priced either. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/951320-how-do-i-remove-this-plastic-thing-over-my-fuses/#findComment-593345884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooky560 Veteran Posted November 6, 2010 Veteran Share Posted November 6, 2010 I prefer the system I had installed, because you use the switches to turn things off as well for example if you go away Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/951320-how-do-i-remove-this-plastic-thing-over-my-fuses/#findComment-593345892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
redvamp128 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Two screws usually on the top and the face comes off then you can unscrew the blown fuse and screw in the fresh one-- Have not seen that type panel in years. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/951320-how-do-i-remove-this-plastic-thing-over-my-fuses/#findComment-593345894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Candyman Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 LOL! I just noticed that about half of those fuses have already been replaced with the type of breakers I mentioned, even one of the 2 kitchen ones Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/951320-how-do-i-remove-this-plastic-thing-over-my-fuses/#findComment-593345922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fRaek Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share Posted November 6, 2010 Okay epic facepalm moment here, just went down to look at the damn thing again and tried pulling quite hard on the center plastic piece and the whole thing came out like I wanted. Was able to swap fuses and get things going again. I had tried pulling it out earlier, but with not enough force apparently.. didn't want to break anything. Thanks anyway guys lol sorry to waste a thread. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/951320-how-do-i-remove-this-plastic-thing-over-my-fuses/#findComment-593345996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Candyman Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 It's never a waste to ask for help. Glad you got it out Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/951320-how-do-i-remove-this-plastic-thing-over-my-fuses/#findComment-593346006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
micro Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 That is like 30 years old man. Get Breakers.. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/951320-how-do-i-remove-this-plastic-thing-over-my-fuses/#findComment-593346010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerFan Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Okay epic facepalm moment here, just went down to look at the damn thing again and tried pulling quite hard on the center plastic piece and the whole thing came out like I wanted. Was able to swap fuses and get things going again. I had tried pulling it out earlier, but with not enough force apparently.. didn't want to break anything. Thanks anyway guys lol sorry to waste a thread. Glad you got it. I was going to suggest shutting off the main breaker, then pulling hard on those fuses to pop them out. Take 'em to any hardware store and you should probably be able to find a replacement. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/951320-how-do-i-remove-this-plastic-thing-over-my-fuses/#findComment-593346292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BudMan MVC Posted November 6, 2010 MVC Share Posted November 6, 2010 Man have not seen those since I was a kid ;) Remember Mom using a penny as temp until could get to the store for new fuse ;) Yeah not safe!!! Those types of fuses are well over 30 years old.. Glad you got it sorted, but if renting -- you might want suggest to landlord update the 30 year old setup. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/951320-how-do-i-remove-this-plastic-thing-over-my-fuses/#findComment-593347016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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