fuse gets extremely hot and lights flicker

candy74 · Sep 3, 2013

My lights started going dim then get bright so I had an electrician come check, he changed a main fuse that had blown but he said it was still making a connection and that was the problem, day later the lights are still doing the same thing. I went to the fuse box and the main fuse is extremely hot. I hope someone can give me an idea as to what may be causing this. I can't pay another 350.00 for someone to come out.
Thanks in advance

Jacobsond · Sep 3, 2013

There is to much current or poor or corroded connections.Call the electrician back before you have a fire. Any service man worth paying for should not charge full rate or much extra if the problem was not resolved from the 1st visit.You may need to change the fuse box for breakers because of the fuse boxes age and inability to repair. Now that will cost some$$$$$

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DonL · Sep 3, 2013

candy74 said:
My lights started going dim then get bright so I had an electrician come check, he changed a main fuse that had blown but he said it was still making a connection and that was the problem, day later the lights are still doing the same thing. I went to the fuse box and the main fuse is extremely hot. I hope someone can give me an idea as to what may be causing this. I can't pay another 350.00 for someone to come out.
Thanks in advance

A Fuse should not get Hot.

If it does then there is a loose connection.

Call him back and ask why ?

candy74 · Sep 3, 2013

Thank you. I called he said to call the power company that it must be a loose netural on the main line. I am more than confused and very worry now.

Murphy625 · Sep 3, 2013

Bad connection (corrosion?) causes resistance = creates heat. I would turn off power to the box (pull meter?), clean all contact surfaces until shiny.

DonL · Sep 3, 2013

candy74 said:
Thank you. I called he said to call the power company that it must be a loose netural on the main line. I am more than confused and very worry now.

If the problem is after the meter, then it is your problem, or his.

At least the Power company will Pull your meter if your panel is not safe.

Then you will need a inspection to get power restored.

Good Luck.

candy74 · Sep 3, 2013

I know this may sound crazy but what kind of questions do I need to be asking him. I told him what was happening he said that the main fuses {they are 100 amp buzz fuses} would get hot when pulling a lot of power.

DonL · Sep 3, 2013

Heat means some resistance in the fuse holder or wiring in your fuse box, normally.

You have told him enough , IF he is a Real Electrician.

candy74 · Sep 3, 2013

Thank you so mush

JWelectric · Sep 3, 2013

Contact the licensing board in your state and I promise he will be back and fix the problem for no charge

candy74 · Sep 3, 2013

Thank You I will do that if he refuses to come back.

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