6 Signs You Need to Upgrade Your Fuse Box

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6 SIGNS YOU NEED TO UPGRADE YOUR FUSE BOX
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You may need to upgrade your fuse box if it is
outdated since it protects every appliance and
wiring in your house. This fundamental house
component transfer electrical currents
appropriately and link your home to the main
power line. An experienced electrician in
Auckland highlights top 6 signs indicating that
you shouldnt delay in upgrading your fuse box.
Lets dive in now
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6 SIGNS TO UPGRADE YOUR FUSE BOX
Recurrent wiring problems

• One of the main factors contributing to house
  fires these days is faulty wiring. The likelihood
  of fire increases significantly in homes with
  damaged wiring. Older wiring could not be code
  compliant, and wire insulation and other
  components have a propensity to degrade over
  time. Some of these red flags for poor wiring
  include
• Fading or flickering lights
• Feeling a tiny electric shock or tingle when
  handling appliances
• Persistent burning odour
• Outlet sparking or discoloration

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RAGED FUSES
Old fuse boxes tend to have a 60-amp capacity.
Three times as much amperage is used in modern
homes as in their antiquated predecessors. Over
the past several decades, more people and
families have access to technological items
including computers, hair dryers, and televisions.
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USING CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Circuit breakers and fuses serve the same
fundamental purposes. They stop electrical
currents linked to any electrical equipment from
overloading or short-circuiting. However, fuses
are one-time-use devices that are color-coded
according to their capacity. The fuse will melt
and burn when they see that the current is
running at an excessive level, interrupting the
flow of electricity.
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INSTALLING LARGE HOME APPLIANCES
The quantity of electricity required to keep
these appliances running could be too much for
the panel to manage. These appliances come in a
variety of sizes and include refrigerators, hot
tubs, air conditioners, and others.
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UPGRADING YOUR HOME
The quantity of electricity required to keep
these appliances running could be too much for
the panel to manage. These appliances come in a
variety of sizes and include refrigerators, hot
tubs, air conditioners, and others.
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REGULAR USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Extension cords can be useful in some situations,
but using them too frequently could be harmful.
Most extension cables are designed for brief, not
long-term, use. Electrical lines are frequently
stored in or against walls for a reason other
than tripping hazards a protected wiring system
lasts longer.
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THE CONCLUSION
If you are facing one or more signs mentioned
above, it is high time you should upgrade fuse
box through a commercial electrician in Auckland.
However, if you are looking for an electrician in
Auckland, Strike Electricals is one of the
leading electrical contractors in Auckland offers
a wide range of services including wiring
upgrade, smart home setup and others.
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Phone No64 508 787 453 Email Id
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