Tom mentioned "NO FUSES"
I agree with Tom. I may go back to using some in the future. Many times I would get an out of state call from some Cateerpillar field tech, whose generator wouldn't start or run, becuase of a blown 5 or 10 amp fuse, and no spares. On panels I designed, there was a multiple fuse holder with TWO spares.
Do fuses protect?
Many years ago, I was bored, and spent a Sunday afternoon (off duty) at work (Peoria Police Radio Shop) with a huge box of 20 amp fuses, and a really heavy duty adjustable power supply.
Setting current limit to 20 amps, the 20's blew instantly every time.
Bringing the current up slowly from zero amps, ALL fuses tested blew at 35 amps, OR HIGHER.
House fuses act similarly
Just think of all those old houses out there with knob and post wiring, with slow blow 30 amp fuses, and they turn on the tv, then the stereo, then a couple of lights, maybe the vacuum, and a couple of more lights, then a computer or two. Then I get a call that the fuse box is buzzing, or arcing, or some wires or warm or HOT!
Corcuit Breakers
I like the circuit breakers Eric used in his 8 x 12 slope panel.
BREAKERS
PANEL
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RANT
Over the years I am surprised at all the plants that DO NOT HAVE SPARE FUSES.
regards.....casey