The glass fuse is likely obsolete in your home but they are still out there and doing the job somewhere. Then through the different stages of power evolution things have become more likely needing the specific breaker for the specific service panel or meter box. 5-10-15-20 amp DIY breakers going as high as 50 amp DIY electrical breakers. A test to determine which breaker does what area or particular function for what need is paramount as to not allowing an overage of current on existing wire. Over loading wires to any where is a major foul and very dangerous. Changing out a breaker is fairly basic once you understand the principles behind the source. A DIY electrical breaker need not be a daunting task, just do your home work and consult the right info before jumping in. Now adding a DIY breaker is another option if you have to capacity in the meter box, but bear in mind you must pull new wire to accommodate this addition.

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