Safety: Breakers & Fuse Boxes

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• Make sure you and other family members know where the breaker or fuse box is located and how to shut it off.
• Never replace an existing fuse with a larger one — this allows excessive current to flow.
• Larger fuses can overload outlets and wiring and start a fire.
• If all or nearly all fuses are 30-amp, there is a good chance that some are rated too high for the circuit. Replace them as soon as possible with the right size. If in doubt, have a licensed electrician label the fuse sizes.