Replacing fuses with circuit breakers
 

Hi

can anybody tell me if I can buy plug-compatible CBs to replace fuses
in an old house I have bought? I ask simply to save having to replace
the fuse box.

many thanks

Derek

derek salkeld wrote:
Hi

can anybody tell me if I can buy plug-compatible CBs to replace fuses
in an old house I have bought? I ask simply to save having to replace
the fuse box.

many thanks

Derek

I did this recently with CBs bought from our local B&Q superstore.

derek salkeld" wrote in message
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Hi

can anybody tell me if I can buy plug-compatible CBs to replace fuses
in an old house I have bought? I ask simply to save having to replace
the fuse box

Screwfix sell them.


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"derek salkeld" wrote in message
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Hi

can anybody tell me if I can buy plug-compatible CBs to replace fuses
in an old house I have bought? I ask simply to save having to replace
the fuse box.

It depends on the make of the fuse box. Wylex certainly do MCBs to replace
fuse holders in the boxes they have made for the past few decades. If the
box is older than that, the house probably needs a rewire anyway.

Colin Bignell

"derek salkeld" wrote in message
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can anybody tell me if I can buy plug-compatible CBs to replace fuses
in an old house I have bought? I ask simply to save having to replace
the fuse box.

Yes, as others have said....

Bear in mind that if you do replace them, the lid which formerly covered and
protected the fuses will no longer fit - that may or may not be an issue for
you.

David