Why do you need a fuse box in your home?
Picture a fuse box as the heart of your home, pumping electricity through wires which power your favourite devices and appliances. Whether you’ve experienced a power outage or your switchboard has tripped, chances are you would have come into contact with your fuse box.
What are the components of a fuse box?
There are three main components found inside a fuse box: the main switch, switchboard or household circuits and circuit breakers. Each of these live parts have their own functions and purpose, which we’ll go into more detail below.
What is the difference between a switchboard and a fuse box?
Switchboard: The switchboard is essentially the entire component that has the main switch as well as the circuit breakers. It also allows you to turn off electricity supply to certain areas of your home. What is a switchboard? Also referred to as a fuse board, switchboards are an essential unit that distribute electricity within the home.
Where are the fuse boxes located in Australia?
Known as meter boxes in Australia, a fuse box is where your household’s main switch is located, as well as the circuit breakers and other wiring which distributes power to your home. Fuse boxes are usually found mounted on an exterior wall or inside the garage, and will be securely enclosed by a case.
Is the fuse box still in the House?
Most people nowadays have had the old-fashioned fuse panels (also known as fuse boxes) in their homes replaced by modern electrical panels with circuit breakers–if the fuse boxes were even still there when they purchased their houses.
What does it mean when a fuse is blown?
Yet people commonly use the expression “blown fuse” to describe just about any unexpected electricity-related occurrence, especially one involving a loss of power. A “blown fuse” can mean many different things–several of which have little to do with actual fuses.
How often do you get a blown fuse?
Most people probably have experienced a blown fuse at one time or another. Someone always knows what to do when this happens. If you’re a homeowner, that person probably is you. Blown fuses are a common occurrence.
What should I do if I Blew my Fuse?
The Fix: Make sure the faulty device is unplugged and there is no damage to the outlet. First, test the circuit. Then check for any damage on or around the electrical panel. If you see any damage, call an electrician before doing anything else with it. If there is none, flip the breaker switch back to its operating position.