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Ask my boss. I would soon trash it all.Why do you save all that stuff
I know. But,, we have been able to repair old fuse panels for folks who are unable to afford an upgrade.You know they sell new panelboards at many places.
Than they can't afford us.I know. But,, we have been able to repair old fuse panels for folks who are unable to afford an upgrade.
Cannot sell what one cannot afford.Should have sold them a panel upgrade.
A lot of electrical components such as breakers are physically interchangeable with other manufacturers. Just because it fits and works doesn't mean it's an acceptable way to repair it.On another note. Existing panel was a Wadsworth. It seems Square D made an exact same panel. This is the guts I was able to find.
Did Square D buy out Wadsworth?
Does not work the same way for fuse panels.A lot of electrical components such as breakers are physically interchangeable with other manufacturers. Just because it fits and works doesn't mean it's an acceptable way to repair it.
I'm pretty sure repairing with assorted odds and ends will void any UL listing. Make sure your employer has paid up his insurance premiums if you're going to do that kind of stuffDoes not work the same way for fuse panels.
You cannot repair/replace guts on a General panel if all you got is Square D
You are correct. I would never do that. I only replace like for like.I'm pretty sure repairing with assorted odds and ends will void any UL listing. Make sure your employer has paid up his insurance premiums if you're going to do that kind of stuff
A lot of electrical components such as breakers are physically interchangeable with other manufacturers. Just because it fits and works doesn't mean it's an acceptable way to repair it.
The bigger issue is all of the 30 amp fuses in that box....the right thing to do would have been to replace them with the proper Type S ones of the correct ratings. Plus educating the customer of the dangers of overfusing. And it doesn't cost much either. :whistling2:I'm pretty sure repairing with assorted odds and ends will void any UL listing. Make sure your employer has paid up his insurance premiums if you're going to do that kind of stuff
Not everyone can afford a panel upgrade maybe ?Should have sold them a panel upgrade.
The block I installed had the adapters. I installed 20 amp fuses and did exactly what you stated.The bigger issue is all of the 30 amp fuses in that box....the right thing to do would have been to replace them with the proper Type S ones of the correct ratings. Plus educating the customer of the dangers of overfusing. And it doesn't cost much either. :whistling2: