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    dumdum64 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 12, 2008, 05:23 PM
    2 fuses blew in my detached garage
    I went to replace the extension cord in the garage with a new wire.
    After I put the main fuse panel (the one with 60AMP Buss fuses two of the screw in 15 & 30 AMP) blew out . :confused:
    When I replaced the blowen fuses I now have no electric to my detachaed garage.
    I used my meter but could not find any active current. :eek:
    The main electric source is from the house in an underground tube. It has 3 large black wires which have wrapped wires in each.
    How can I check to see if the line's thr 3 large ones have current.[/I]:o
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    Oct 13, 2008, 04:39 AM

    I'm sorry but I don't think I understand your post.

    What do you mean "replace an extention cord"?

    If you tripped a fuses after pulling the main buss fuses , something is not wired properly in the sub-panel.

    You probably tripped the breaker or blew fuse in main panel in the house.

    Check wiring in sub-panel, something's not right.
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