breaker is bad i think. loose in fuse panel
2006-12-04 13:00:06 · 5 answers · asked by Sam S 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Some breakers are bolt in which is more dangerous to the homeowner if done hot. Most are snap in. Typically you would turn the bad breaker off and take your thumb and put it on the breaker handle when it is off and your pinky wrapped around the outside of the panel box and pull your thumb towards your pinky. the breaker will pop loose from the "Stab" and then it is just left hooked on a little hook and the side the wire is attached to from which point you just pull the breaker back towards the middle of the panel and remove it, be careful not to touch anything metal or turn off the panel altogether. Put the new breaker in reverse of taking it out! Make sure the new one matches the old one in brand and amperage. Write to me with further questions at curelover@cinci.rr.com
2006-12-04 14:49:22 · answer #1 · answered by Zippy 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
sam: A breaker can not be in a fuse box but it is in a breaker panel box [ LOAD CENTER]. The best thing to do, is to replace the breaker with a new one. A loose breaker is a potential fire hazard and can cause arcing, as well as, electrical shock. Make sure that you get EXACTLY the SAME BREAKER MAKE with the same AMPERAGE rating as the one you will be replacing. ensure to TURN THE POWER OFF AT THE MAIN BREAKER IN THE PANEL BOX BEFORE CONDUCTING ANY REPAIR WORK. In the event, that this newer breaker is loose also, call in an licensed electrician to fix the panel box and install the new breaker. If the old breaker is not the problem and only the panel box is found to be the problem after the licensed ELECTRICIAN fixes the panel box, re-install the older breaker and return the newer breaker for a refund. Hope this answers your question.
2006-12-04 13:13:14 · answer #2 · answered by guraqt2me 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is not something to be learned by reading an answer on the internet. My friend has reconfigured my breaker panel, and he had a time with it, and he's a master electrician! Get professional help; don't do something of this nature if you don't know what you're doing. And a dryer requires a double breaker due to its power needs, and can be tricky. Hire a pro!
2006-12-04 13:49:35 · answer #3 · answered by steviewag 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might have simply come out of the slot it's supposed to plug into. This needs to be done with a flashlight. Cut off main breaker for the whole fuse box. If you're in the main box, your whole house will lose power--but you will be safe. Take off the cover plate that surrounds the breaker switches. (Actually, that could probably be done before cutting power--just be careful not to get your screwdriver near bare wires. You will then be able to see if the breaker is broken or just loose and dislodged. you can pull the breaker away from the others. Depends on what kind you have, but usually you pop out one side and the other will slide out. If it is broken, disconnect the wire it is connected to. If it is a 220 volt connection, there will be 2 wires. label them so they can be be connected in the same positions. Buy a replacement at Home Depot or Lowes or hardware store. connect in the same way it was previously connected, being careful to make sure it is tightened firmly (pull on the wires to make sure). Make sure there is no bare wire exposed that may touch other metal. Then slide in, push in so the breaker pops into place. You should be able to both see and feel the braker lock in place. Replace the face plate, turn on the main breaker. Go reset all your clocks. Good luck.
2006-12-04 13:13:42 · answer #4 · answered by Stuff 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Call the man. If it is a breaker, it is not a fuse panel it is a load center. If you are not very familiar with electricity, leave it to the pros.
2006-12-04 13:07:23 · answer #5 · answered by brian d 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋