old fuse box on house-want to convert to a small salon but afraid i will blow the power if am using a blow dryer!!!
2006-10-21 11:48:48 · 8 answers · asked by babygrl2k83 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i have a picture of a fuse box on a house that I am looking to rent for the purpose of creating a salon. it says on the box 60 Amp 120-240 V AC. I dont want to invest in this house if I can't even use my blow dryer and turn on the curling irons without blowing the fuse. I know ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about fuse and need some help trying to figure out if this place is worth my time, money, and investment. The house was built in the 1940s. It will be myself and another stylist. The funniest thing is that for this old house to have a fuse box, it has a thousand outlets! Do I have anything to worry about with this problem??? Thanks so much for your help!
2006-10-21 11:54:20 · update #1
If you're not prepared to invest in some electrical updating on the main panel and the wiring then you should probably look for another place. Very few homes could function on a 60 amp fuse box as a main panel any more. I service a couple of local salons and they all have washer/dryer setup to do their own towels, etc.. The dryer alone, if electric, would require a 30 amp circuit of it's own. The number of outlets in a building is only significant if there's something plugged into and turned on, (using electricity), in them, otherwise, empty outlets don't use any elec. A previous answerer, was correct in stating that any recepts near a water suppy, (sink, wash machine, etc.), will need to be converted to ground fault interrupters. I'm pretty sure if you're looking into setting up a salon you'll need to have it inspected before opening. This is something they'll be looking for.
2006-10-21 12:14:59 · answer #1 · answered by Corky R 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tell the owners what you are going to use it for, and ask them about the electricity. That, or ask them if you could try some of your equipment, before you sign a lease. They make fuses now, that work on the same principal as a circut breaker, if it gets an overload, a button in the middle of the fuse will pop out, instead of blowing the fuse. If that happens then all you need to do, is push it back in, without buying new fuses all the time.
2006-10-21 16:26:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will probably have to replace distribution panel (fuse box) with a 200 amp. panel. You will also need to install GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters) either in panel or on all of the circuits around sinks. Or you could electrocute someone while washing their hair. This is a pretty expensive project to replace the panel and add circuits but in long run will save you money...
2006-10-21 11:59:15 · answer #3 · answered by RoeB 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a price from an electrician on replacing the fuse box with a higher amperage breaker box. It's not very expensive, very modest price compared to house purchase.
2006-10-21 12:15:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't have to worry about blowing things. Believe it or not, those old fuses take a beating. A blowdryer or 3 shouldn't make a lick of difference. Make sure you use surge protectors/power strips, just in case.
2006-10-21 11:57:03 · answer #5 · answered by devlish_blu 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the fuse box is not your main problem it is the weiring to and from the box you must be concerned with get it checked by a certified electrician
2006-10-21 11:59:07 · answer #6 · answered by norsmen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends where you live and you should check this out with your local government. They do not cost allot to install a RTD so if you are the landlord just get one installed anyway, if you are the tenant then maybe a request to your landlord.
2016-05-22 08:24:59 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
elec stove, clothes dryer, window A/C, Boink done.
it wouldn't meet today's electrical needs
2006-10-21 12:20:35 · answer #8 · answered by Specialist Ed :Þ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋