Fuse Boxes - Are They Safe?

Michael, Fortunately we don't run into too many of these old style ones in our area.  Most seem to have updated to the circuit breaker panels.

Michael ...Great info as always ...I will be back later today and re-blog this one!

Have a great one!

On every inspection I do with fuse boxes, there is a huge store of fuses nearby so they can be grabbed, apparently very often, as needed!

But gee, the color distribution in your photo is very well done, so this circumstance seems to be a good one!

Sir Michael~just wondering how much on the average does it cost to exchange one of those to a newer model.  I know you can't give me anything wrote in stone and it would only be applicable to your area but just curious

Great post. Haven't thought about fuse boxes since moving to Florida some years ago. Enjoy your day! 

Good morning Michael.

You don't really see them in Long Island.

Have a nice weekend.

Good Morning~Most underwriters get all worked up when they find out that there is a fuse box in a house, and usually want the appraiser to indicate whether it's adequate. My response is always, "Ask the inspector or an electrician, they're the experts and that's above my pay grade."

Have an AWESOME day!

Micheal, I haven't thought of fuse boxes in years.  That's why we use great home inspectors to make sure things are as they should be in all areas of the home.  Off to an inspection this morning myself. 

DO you know my hubby FINALLY labeled each one about a month ago?  We always had to have one of up near the box while the other yelled what turned off or not...lol!

Michael, Great advice! I still run into a few of these but not as often. Have a great weekend!

Michael

Insightful post, changing the old style fuse boxes to circuit breaks is in the owners best interests.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Thanks for the post Michael.  I see these a lot and you have given us some great thoughts to consider as buyers agents.

Michael-occasionally I see a home with a fuse box and I simply mention to the buyers that this is something you want to have checked to see if it fits with your intend. Thanks for the information.

Michael

Thanks for some good info. There are quite a few older that still have fuse boxes especially in the City of Napa. 

Electrical Panels with fuses were common in my first incarnation in Real Estate, but I think I have seen a total of three this time around... they are getting rare in New Tecumseth.

Good morning Michael,

Boy when it comes to electrical panels with fuses I can't say I have dealth with them. Most all homes I sell are newer. Labeling is a must! Great advice as always Michael.

Good topic Michael, up our way if the house has an old fuse box the insurance companies want it updated.  They will give the new owner 30 days after taking possession or cancel the insurance.

I agree Michael, fuses are really a good circuit protection device. In fact they are probably better than breakers, but in our modern world convenience is always king. 

Hello Michael Thornton 

I briefly lived in a home with a fuse box, and always had an extra supply on hand to switch them out when they would blow