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lost power

01/20/2008 12:02 AM bubba04

I lost power to my entire 2nd and third floors.I still have power to basement and first floor.Its looks as if everything on fuse #2,#4,#5,#6 are what has stopped getting power.Where should i start looking and what may i find? thank you for any help

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Fuses

01/20/2008 09:01 AM doug seibert Moderator

The fuse panel usually has additional Main Cartridge Fuses that are located in a Pull-Out Disconnect.......

ONE of the cartridge fuses is probably open.....You can remove and check them with a continuity tester or Ohm/xR scale on a Multimeter........Replace defective fuse.....

"...measure once.....cut twice....throw that one away and cut a new one...."

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replaced fuses

01/20/2008 04:51 PM bubba04

Just to be sure I replaced evey fuse in the panel and still now power.I it possible that there is a problem within the panel its self,and if so how do check thankyou

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No power

01/20/2008 07:37 PM doug seibert Moderator

Of course it's possible for the panel to have a defect.......

It's also possible for the POCO to loose a line.......

what is happening to any 220 volt load ?


IF YOU HAVE REPLACED THE CARTRIDGE FUSES.......short-Cigar-shaped fuses in a pull-out holder........and are still without power it's time to call for an electrician........

"...measure once.....cut twice....throw that one away and cut a new one...."

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