mini-muffin Posted September 28, 2009 Author #26 Posted September 28, 2009 I'm not asking what next. I'm afraid what next might be next. Guess drought is outta the question with all the rain we've had, flood maybe, famine don't think so. Pestilence might be a possibility. Who knows. Oh Dan, David decided that after I gave him the readings on the meter. He's done this stuff before since he's a contractor. Margaret
mini-muffin Posted September 29, 2009 Author #27 Posted September 29, 2009 Dang got a pretty nasty set of storms heading this way. I hope it doesn't take out the rest of my power. That would really stink. Margaret
pwortham Posted September 29, 2009 #28 Posted September 29, 2009 I also think you should wait. If there is a short and thats what it sounds like changeing the box will not fix the problem. And if you do not know for sure what your doing you could get hurt. A good rule of thumb is reset the breaker or change fuse once and if it keeps popping find the problem. I've seen pictures of breakers after they have blown up. Not trying to scare you just don't want to see you get hurt. Wish I could help you more but it's a long commute from Houston. Paul
Steve S Posted September 29, 2009 #29 Posted September 29, 2009 Mini. If you want me to help, the offer still stands. Anyone with enough experience to change out a fuse or breaker box will be able to trace down the problem and fix it before or during the change out. It might be that the buss link in the box got hot and grounded. Without out pulling the cover and inspecting it, no one can tell. The main thing is that you be careful and don't get yourself hurt. You can run the 110 volt items that you NEED, on the circuit that is working properly. Just be careful not to over load it. You might unplug anything that is NOT VITAL to the operation of your house. That way you can run GOOD HEAVY extension cords to the things that you MUST have. Good luck. If you need anything, my phone number is listed. Feel free to call.
mini-muffin Posted September 29, 2009 Author #30 Posted September 29, 2009 Thanks Steve I'd just hate for you to travel all this way. Besides I'm leaving on thursday so the weekend will be better. In case there is a problem that needs more work. I really appreciate your offer. Margaret
gunboat Posted September 29, 2009 #31 Posted September 29, 2009 hi mini man i haven't seent those kind of fuses in 40 years. did you finaly get it fixed or do we need to have a mx day at your house? best reguards don c.
mini-muffin Posted September 29, 2009 Author #32 Posted September 29, 2009 Nope not fixed yet, but that's gonna be taken care of soon. Plus the storm tonight wasn't too bad and the power I have left didn't go out. Margaret
saddlebum Posted September 29, 2009 #33 Posted September 29, 2009 Margaret I'm thinking if you change the box ( a Good update) you are not doing anything about what caused the problem to begin with. Something is wrong with one of those circuits. Wait for Steve. growing up in my fathers contracting bussness I have done a lot of electrical work over the years, and I am in full agreement with Dan
Riderduke Posted September 29, 2009 #34 Posted September 29, 2009 Margaret I'm thinking if you change the box ( a Good update) you are not doing anything about what caused the problem to begin with. Something is wrong with one of those circuits. Wait for Steve. I'm in full agreement with you Dan. It could be as simple as a buss bar or socket on the fuse box or it could be something with-in the circuit. Thats why I told her not to do anything else until someone get over there and looks at it. Troubleshooting over the phone / e-mail isn't gonna work.
Flyinfool Posted September 29, 2009 #35 Posted September 29, 2009 You do not want to just keep replacing blown fuses. They tried that here at work and finally found the problem area when that part of the plant started on fire.
mini-muffin Posted September 29, 2009 Author #36 Posted September 29, 2009 I'm not touching the fuses anymore. I'm leaving it up to the experts now. Hope I'm not putting too much pressure on ya David. He's gonna be my hero and rescue me from this dark place. And it does get dark around here at night. Margaret
Riderduke Posted September 30, 2009 #37 Posted September 30, 2009 I'm not touching the fuses anymore. I'm leaving it up to the experts now. Hope I'm not putting too much pressure on ya David. He's gonna be my hero and rescue me from this dark place. And it does get dark around here at night. Margaret OH SH-T what have I gotten myself into:confused24:
painterman67 Posted September 30, 2009 #38 Posted September 30, 2009 OH SH-T what have I gotten myself into:confused24: just bring her jeffs winky and shell be happy and out of your hair for a while. It might by you enough time to get the job done. David
Dano Posted September 30, 2009 #39 Posted September 30, 2009 OH SH-T what have I gotten myself into:confused24: Who's the one riding in on the shiny white steel horse? Muff's already entrusted her to your care! Better not let him down or he'll send some of his new Canadian buddies over to shave your head! She SAYS you're good. You better be! Don't make me come down there next week and show you up! Honestly, hope it's an easy fix and you can get in and out. Dan BTW, I remember the LAST time you and Jeff went out to do some electrical work!
mini-muffin Posted September 30, 2009 Author #40 Posted September 30, 2009 Hey now I'm just being appreciative. Besides I'll be feeding him. If he's a good boy I can take him to DQ as well. :ICsmile: Margaret
Yammer Dan Posted September 30, 2009 #41 Posted September 30, 2009 Who's the one riding in on the shiny white steel horse? Muff's already entrusted her to your care! Better not let him down or he'll send some of his new Canadian buddies over to shave your head! She SAYS you're good. You better be! Don't make me come down there next week and show you up! Honestly, hope it's an easy fix and you can get in and out. Dan BTW, I remember the LAST time you and Jeff went out to do some electrical work! Must be a story i missed here?? Yep keep your fingers out of things Mini.
Dano Posted September 30, 2009 #42 Posted September 30, 2009 Too much fun to be had here. Hard to let it be!
Steve S Posted September 30, 2009 #43 Posted September 30, 2009 Hey now I'm just being appreciative. Besides I'll be feeding him. If he's a good boy I can take him to DQ as well. :ICsmile: Margaret I'm not even gonna wonnder what he gets if he's bad... :stirthepot: :stirthepot:
mini-muffin Posted September 30, 2009 Author #44 Posted September 30, 2009 That's it I'm gonna get pics of me sticking my fingers in electrical sockets. :rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf: Margaret
Steve S Posted September 30, 2009 #45 Posted September 30, 2009 OK OK,, I'll stop with the lame jokes. I just hope he gets everything going OK.. I may have to ride down that way Saturday just to watch the fireworks...
Riderduke Posted September 30, 2009 #46 Posted September 30, 2009 Who's the one riding in on the shiny white steel horse? Muff's already entrusted her to your care! Better not let him down or he'll send some of his new Canadian buddies over to shave your head! She SAYS you're good. You better be! Don't make me come down there next week and show you up! Honestly, hope it's an easy fix and you can get in and out. Dan BTW, I remember the LAST time you and Jeff went out to do some electrical work! Nope taking the Big Blue VAN i'm not sure what it all looks like and jeff doesn't fix houses like he does bikes. AsK Sledgehammer about that one that was one of the most screwed up houses I've ever seen. I guess that is what happens when JOE HOMEOWNER is too cheep to get it done right. the electrition he hired just ripped everything out and started from scratch. I'm not even gonna wonnder what he gets if he's bad... :stirthepot: :stirthepot: HEY NOW bad can be good
Riderduke Posted September 30, 2009 #47 Posted September 30, 2009 OK OK,, I'll stop with the lame jokes. I just hope he gets everything going OK.. I may have to ride down that way Saturday just to watch the fireworks... Come on down. that way when I get there saturday night you will be finnished:rotf: If you have the ambition to come down then do so the more the merrier:whistling:
mini-muffin Posted September 30, 2009 Author #48 Posted September 30, 2009 Well I do have all the toys here I mean tools. Love Ya David Margaret
Riderduke Posted September 30, 2009 #49 Posted September 30, 2009 Well I do have all the toys here I mean tools. Love Ya David Margaret Toys after the work is done! remember I have the tools:whistling: oops.......... did i say that out loud:rotf:
mini-muffin Posted September 30, 2009 Author #50 Posted September 30, 2009 I'll be a good girl. Can't get ya in trouble now. Margaret
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