Fuse Electrical Panel

[Joe Gemma]

Hi everyone,

Currently looking at a 2 unit property in PA and one of the units has a fuse electrical panel. I have very little electrical knowledge but my gut instinct is that this may be a problem. Anyone have any insight/experience on fuse paneling? 

Thanks

Joe 

[Joshua Beall]

i certainly wouldn't want a fuse box. It all depends on your market, though. Around my area, if I bought a house with a fuse box, upgrading to a modern breaker panel would be on my "must do" list.

Additionally, if the house is still using a fuse box, I'd be concerned about the age and condition of the rest of the electrical wiring in the house.

Everything can be fixed for a price, though, so you just need to know what work needs to be done. If you're new to this, hire an inspector to go through the house with you and check all this stuff out. It will be money well spent.