Bah Humbig. Get fusebox replaced with breakers.
Pennies in the Fuse Box
Aug 26, 2006
28 Replies
Here is what is on one fuse
I need to make myself a map, I think I can distribute the load better
1 a/c (110) 2 large crt monitors 2 lamps @ 60 watt one large console tv one stereo that pushes 300 watts of sound a vcr a toner copier (sometimes) chordless phone one 500 watt power supply for the computeri think that's it.
however, when i put a new ac in the back bedroom... I took a chance with the nearest plug...(not wanting to run an extension chord to make use of it see)
I didn't think 20 amps would hold 2 ac's, but I wasn't sure if that socket was on the same fuse.. just trial and error... but it was the same fuse..
I got my old setup above resolved with a 45 amp fuse... but Im not fearful..
- 20 amps carried these things for some time with no problem
- I am still under 20 amps (even though the fuse is 45amps)
I still got room to grow on that fuse.. just plug stuff in till it busts then you know it's capacity
but that's just my logic, I could be wrong
but for the new ac... I just ran a 100' med duty extension chord. to the next socket 15 feet away
OH HECK NO! the chord got hot inside of 5 mins... suuuuu-mo-kin I knew that would happen, but wanted to tax the fuse box before I went to lowes.
short story...
I cut 85' off of the med duty extension chord, works fine with no heat
pfft! There's a big difference between a jerri-rigged eyesore and a jerri-rigged fire hazard.
fuse boxes arent code approived anymore because too many just upsized fuses or worse used a penny..........
laws are made for good reasons
ive been keeping a check on the fuse panel the main breaker is warm, but noways near close enough to start a fire
well, we should stay away from each other, we could be dangerous
with you putting your finger in a live socket and me putting spare change in the fuse panel somebody could get hurt
Kenny?
Is that really you?
I recall when you cut the end off the extension cord and connected it to the TV antenna terminals after you saw that whole house wiring antenna advertised ov TV.
I see you haven't changed a bit.
How you been getting along?
the hazard isnt the main breaker box, its the line leading to the outlet, which might cause a fire at any time.
hpomeowners insurance wouldnt pay for rebuilding after seeing your internet posts and penny in the box.....
it's alright i got marshmellows
snipped-for-privacy@aol.com wrote:
don't be silly
what up kobe
lmao
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