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Old 07-10-2017, 07:12 PM
 
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Standard screw in fuse blocks were designed to use T type fuses where all fuse bases were accepted regardless of amperage . A fuse stat adapter could be put in that now made it S fuse compatible. Each base is a different size as amperages change
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Old 07-10-2017, 08:30 PM
 
Location: Back in the Mitten. Formerly NC
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Did you tell your landlord a fuse was blown? I would think this would fall into their territory, not yours. I know if I were your landlord, I'd rather do it myself to ensure it was done correctly!
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Old 07-11-2017, 05:05 AM
 
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Did you tell your landlord a fuse was blown? I would think this would fall into their territory, not yours. I know if I were your landlord, I'd rather do it myself to ensure it was done correctly!
I didnt think i needed to inform the land lord just to change a fuse. however i have learned not to put 25A fuses in a 20A receptacle. as for the place being a fire trap its almost 100% concrete with brick cladding on the outside,not much will burn if there was a fire.
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Old 07-11-2017, 10:40 AM
 
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Lots of old Edison base fuses around and they were used here well into the 1960's...

I have no problem with them and either does the local building department as long as there is no evidence of tampering.

The downside is when "Blown" the only alternative is to replace.

Asked any retired home owner around here and they have a supply of 15 and 20 amp fuses on hand.
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