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Originally Posted by t walgamuth
As I understand it the problem with fuses is that they work loose and arc, causing heat and sometimes fire.
I think this is less likely with breakers.
Changing the whole panel is just like doing the two circuit panel but more wires. A little planning ahead will tell you if you have enough wire everywhere and so forth.
Or as an alternative you might be able to get an electrician to do it on his own time for $100.
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That was what prompted me to change the feed for the dryer over to circuit breakers from the Edison fuses, the fuse for the heating element kept backing out. Fortunately I never saw and evidence of arcing but I can see where that could be an issue.
I'm going to take a good look at it tonight and take some pics so I can draw up a diagram. Like you said, I've already taken care of two circuits. 4 more individual ones would take care of the rest of the house. It's not that big of a leap and the materials themselves are too expensive.