HELP! Fuse box issue - bad edison base

andersda

I know the best option is to replace the fuse box w/ a breaker box, but I don't have the money to do so right now. Here's the problem...

1) 15 amp Type S fuse will no longer screw into the Edison Base in the fuse box because it has been replaced so many times the threads are stripped. Is it possible to replace this base so a fuse can once again be screwed in?

2) Can a fuse box be replaced with a breaker box without having to rewire the entire house (there are no grounds throughout the house) ?


Any help is appreciated

Thanks

emolatur

1. Some fuseboxes were somewhat "modular" and parts could be replaced. Not very common, and good luck finding parts.

2. Yes.

frenchelectrican

To answer your question

1) Oui some fuse box may have moduar peices to replace and AFAIK not all electricians will have this part on hand.

On otherhand some electricians do have specal fuse socket remover which the gimzo will remove the locking spike to unscrew it and install the new one which I have that gimzo and not a common item at all.

2) Oui it done quite few time however all it depending on the state and local code requirement they may have to add a AFCI breakers depending on code cycle and what the local code cover on this part { this part you will have to check with the inspector on this part or your local electrician will know this part }

Merci.
Marc

junkcollector

Is it a non-tamper adapter screwed into an edison base holder? Or is the fuse block a 15 A one that has the special threads for 15 fusestats only?

If it has the fusestat adapter, it can be easily replaced (with a special technique), but I recommend you have an electrician do it due to the close proximity to live parts.

If the socket base is integral to the block, you are SOL unless you can fine someone with a junk panel of the same type, where the parts you need can be robbed off.