The cheapest, sanest way I can see would be to use a 60 (same as 30) amp
fuseless pull-out disconnect box, like they use on A/C equiptment outside.
That way you still use the lugs instead of wire nuts, you don't have to
worry about any fuse blowing in which place confusion and you still have a
disconnect within reach (much closer than the panel), not that you should
ever need it, but I assume you are saying there is no plug on this unit?

I'm not an electrician though, and some may say you are now required to go
with a 4-wire set-up back to the main panel anyway.

"Art Harris" wrote in message
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When we moved into our house (1982) there was a 240V line in the
basement for a drier. The line connected to a metal box with two 30A
fuses and a big on/off switch. But there were no circuit breakers for
this line at the main breaker panel.

A few years ago when we had our service upgraded, two 30A breakers
were provided in the new breaker panel for the drier, but the original
wires were still routed to the old metal box with the 30A fuses. Now
one of those fuses has blown, and part of the big on/off switch has
broken.

As I see it, the fuses are no longer needed since we have breakers.
What's the best way to eliminate the old box, and safely connect the
240V wires to the wires from the drier? Is there some sort of junction
box that should be used? What exactly do I look for?

Thanks,
Art Harris