Reminds me of a certain boat manufacture years ago when I first got hired but they used 1/2" copper tubing. Theory was the copper would melt if there was a short. It didn't.
I have used a piece of insulated #4 cable to make the connection, but never thought about using a drill bit. The chance of getting fried is pretty high.
I remember my '73 Super Beetle used to blow fuses. I'd take the foil backed paper from my cigarette packs and roll them up and shove em in there. It really worked.
Then, you've got the urban legend of the redneck who used a .22 for a fuse and shot himself.
As an old EE that gives me shivers. You never know what is going to blow up downstream when someone does something stupid after the first idiot rednecks the main fuse box. Just NO. Then again, I have done something similar on old Brit cars just to get Lord Lucas overcome.
According to The Fool's Guide to Fuse Replacement. the one on the left is a 550 Amp Slo-Blo and the one on the right is a 1500 Amp regular fuse. Idiots, the fuses need to be the same type!! What's wrong with you?!?!
Nuttin' like The Ghetto Method for stealing electricity, huh?
Reminds me of a maintenance mechanic at an industrial setting who does things by the book at work. But then comes home and does this type of crap at his own home.
FFS, folks. This isn't a fuse box, it's a meter socket. There is NO protection in a meter or meter socket. None. It's the main breaker inside the panel, and the protection at the pole (if any) or up stream. It's literally just a pass through recording multimeter and disconnect. I've done this many times, putting power to a building that had the meter removed for 'reasons'. Turn off the main breaker inside, drop in a pair of 5/16"x6 copper bars using a pair of insulated Klein's. If it's off inside, it's 120V and 0A at that point across each leg... if you don't get stupid. Pair of insulated boots and gloves, you don't need the Klein's. Hell, do it from a fiberglass ladder and keep your other hand in your pocket, you can do it without either gloves or tools. If you're brave enough. Mine had 2 pieces of heat shrink in the middle of each one. Hand inserted. This 'illustration' is either theft, field expedience for a temporary power setting, or a great photo op and comment opportunity for those who get frightened putting a AA battery into a TV remote. (and if you're good enough, you can do this UNDER an existing meter and no one knows the difference)
Yeah, but too many look at comments as gospel...and while that prevents Darwin from doing his work, it also keeps stupid people stupid. If you can just prove to me you're uninformed, I'll help. If you prove to me you're just stupid, YOYO. Another reason I'm glad I retired.
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ReplyDeletei HAVE DONE THAT ON A DOWNSTREAM BOX WHICH WAS NOT REQUIREDED TO BE FUSED. BUT I USED COPPER TUBING. COATED ANTI CORROSION MATERIAL.
ReplyDeleteI can smell the walls catching fire from here.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of a certain boat manufacture years ago when I first got hired but they used 1/2" copper tubing. Theory was the copper would melt if there was a short. It didn't.
ReplyDeleteI have used a piece of insulated #4 cable to make the connection, but never thought about using a drill bit. The chance of getting fried is pretty high.
ReplyDeleteDid Biden make this fix?
ReplyDeleteEEEEEEEK
ReplyDeleteI've wrapped a few fuses in my car with chewing gum wrapper.
ReplyDeleteThat right there will be Right There after they get the fire put out.
My brother bought a care from a dealership that had several .22 LR live rounds in the fuse block!
DeleteThe curved mounting brackets on each side of the box makes me think the meter has been removed, and they are stealing electric.
ReplyDeleteI think you've detected the reason for this horrendous field expedient reason safety hazard.
DeleteNemo
I remember my '73 Super Beetle used to blow fuses. I'd take the foil backed paper from my cigarette packs and roll them up and shove em in there. It really worked.
ReplyDeleteThen, you've got the urban legend of the redneck who used a .22 for a fuse and shot himself.
As an old EE that gives me shivers. You never know what is going to blow up downstream when someone does something stupid after the first idiot rednecks the main fuse box. Just NO. Then again, I have done something similar on old Brit cars just to get Lord Lucas overcome.
ReplyDeleteYou will never overcome the Lord of Darkness, who forbids all lights.
DeleteGotta light?
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According to The Fool's Guide to Fuse Replacement. the one on the left is a 550 Amp Slo-Blo and the one on the right is a 1500 Amp regular fuse.
ReplyDeleteIdiots, the fuses need to be the same type!! What's wrong with you?!?!
Nuttin' like The Ghetto Method for stealing electricity, huh?
The twisty bits are slow-blow.
ReplyDeleteNo, since drill bits are tempered, they can withstand a lot more heat (thus amps).
DeleteThis is the adult equivalent of the kid who sticks his finger into a light socket...
ReplyDeleteA handy dandy guide to repairing your smart meter until the service folks can show up to look at it.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of a maintenance mechanic at an industrial setting who does things by the book at work. But then comes home and does this type of crap at his own home.
ReplyDeleteFFS, folks. This isn't a fuse box, it's a meter socket. There is NO protection in a meter or meter socket. None. It's the main breaker inside the panel, and the protection at the pole (if any) or up stream. It's literally just a pass through recording multimeter and disconnect.
ReplyDeleteI've done this many times, putting power to a building that had the meter removed for 'reasons'. Turn off the main breaker inside, drop in a pair of 5/16"x6 copper bars using a pair of insulated Klein's. If it's off inside, it's 120V and 0A at that point across each leg... if you don't get stupid. Pair of insulated boots and gloves, you don't need the Klein's. Hell, do it from a fiberglass ladder and keep your other hand in your pocket, you can do it without either gloves or tools. If you're brave enough. Mine had 2 pieces of heat shrink in the middle of each one. Hand inserted.
This 'illustration' is either theft, field expedience for a temporary power setting, or a great photo op and comment opportunity for those who get frightened putting a AA battery into a TV remote.
(and if you're good enough, you can do this UNDER an existing meter and no one knows the difference)
Buzzkill...
DeleteAny of us that push electrons for a living know this.
Yeah, but too many look at comments as gospel...and while that prevents Darwin from doing his work, it also keeps stupid people stupid. If you can just prove to me you're uninformed, I'll help. If you prove to me you're just stupid, YOYO. Another reason I'm glad I retired.
DeleteThe mind doth boggle. . .
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