John Kogel Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 It's amazing how nonchalant people can be about stuff like this. In the entry way of a 1970 condo unit, when I loosened the black tape, the 40 amp fuse block popped loose. I suppose it could have been fixed with a pair of pliers, but I called for an electrician to do the repair, or replace. I told the clients to install a couple of spare fuses in those empty sockets for safety. Click to Enlarge 37.89 KB Click to Enlarge 29.76?KB Those spring clips are hot (energized). Click to Enlarge 69.45?KB Looks pretty clean for the age, though. Lots of nice copper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Spring tension normally holds it in. If the tension is lost, the integrity of the electrical connection is also lost and I would write it as a fire hazard worthy of a new panel. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randynavarro Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 They were still installing fuse panels in the 1970's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 They were still installing fuse panels in the 1970's? I suspect an electrical contractor had old stock to get rid of. I was happy to see the copper wiring, though. Maybe the building is a bit older than they want to admit? [] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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