It is relatively easy actually..about 5 minutes worth..Here is a 9 minute video on step by step how to..Please remember use insulated tools..and even when you turn the main breaker off in the box..please be reminded..the wires above the main breaker coming into it are still live..for the main does not cut the %26quot;juice%26quot; off to the wires above the breaker feeding into it from the service panel...Here is a step by step video.best directions you can have..
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Is it easy to change a fuse box breaker?
Call a qualified professional electrician to do a complete change of a fuse box to a breaker system. If you just need to replace one breaker in a panel, you should first turn off the power before you remove the cover to the panel. If it is just a breaker replacement, then you need to identify the brand and style of the breaker and the size needed. Something like a breaker change is easy for a qualified professional electrician, for a DIY it could be just a little more difficult. If you have never done it or seen it done, call a qualified professional to do the work in a safe manner. Done wrong a fire could start or you could injure yourself.
Is it easy to change a fuse box breaker?
Replacing breakers isn't too hard. Just make sure you're replacing them for the right reason. If the thing keeps tripping it might be a bad breaker and should ONLY be replaced with a breaker of the SAME size. So if you pull out a 15 amp breaker don't go putting a 20 amp breaker in. If the new breaker also trips you have more than a breaker problem, you have a wiring problem.
To replace the breaker first turn off the MAIN breaker. Then take the panel cover off. If it's a Cutler-Hammer or Siemens you'll also have to take the inside cover off. Now look at where the breaker connects to the bus. If it has a screw holding it in remove the screw and pull the breaker out gently. If it doesn't have a screw apply firm pressure to the inside edge of the breaker and pop it out. Be careful not to pull any wires off. Now there should be a screw on the bottom holding the wire onto the breaker. Loosen that and bring the breaker to the hardware store and get a direct replacement. Repeat steps above in reverse.
If you get a bigger breaker instead you have a good possibility of creating an electrical fire. Seriously. I've seen it. Don't be that guy. Fix it right or find someone who can.
You mean to change out the whole box or to redirect a circuit? The first is hard, the second pretty simple with a basic understanding. You can't just go sticking screwdrivers in there if you have no clue, though. The breaker itself is just a switch...
