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Yes, you should use a 60 amp fuse in a 60 amp disconnect to ensure proper protection and compatibility with the electrical system. Using the correct amperage fuse helps prevent electrical hazards and keeps the circuit operating safely.
No, it is not safe to put a 50 amp breaker in a 60 amp panel. Breakers need to be sized to match the panel's capacity to prevent overheating and potential fire hazards. It is important to always use breakers that are compatible with the panel's amperage rating.
You can check your electrical panel to see if it is labeled with the amp capacity. Additionally, you can contact your utility company or have an electrician inspect your electrical system to determine if you have a 60 or 100 amp service.
If by "60 amp box" you mean a 60-amp service panel (circuit breakers or fuses), you would generally get a 60-A panel that has several slots designed to accept a variety of compatible breakers, from 15A to 60A. If you have a "box" with no breakers, you would need another "subpanel", with wires from the 60A box to the new subpanel, and install one or more 15A breakers in the subpanel. If you don't need more than one breaker, you might also simply use a 15A disconnect panel with a single breaker in it.
15 and 20 amps for receptacles and lights, and anywhere from 20 to 60 amps for dedicated loads such as water heaters and air conditioning. The fuse size MUST be matched to the load and wire size, you cannot just arbitrarily pick one!
Yes, you can feed a 60 amp sub panel from another 60 amp sub panel as long as the total connected load does not exceed 60 amps. Make sure to properly size the wire and protect the circuits with appropriate breakers to ensure safe operation of the sub panel.