Loose fuse block? Just tape it.

[John Kogel]

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.

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Those spring clips are hot (energized).

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Looks pretty clean for the age, though. Lots of nice copper.

[Marc]

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

[randynavarro]

They were still installing fuse panels in the 1970's?

[John Kogel]

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? []