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A electronic fuse box is provided with an input device such as a keypad with alphanumeric and data entry keys, a central processing unit made from one or more integrated circuits that is communicatively coupled to said keypad as well as a power switch assembly and a metering assembly. Application is

A electronic fuse box is provided with an input device such as a keypad with alphanumeric and data entry keys, a central processing unit made from one or more integrated circuits that is communicatively coupled to said keypad as well as a power switch assembly and a metering assembly. Application is achieved by connecting a power source to the electronic fuse box at the power switch assembly. Also, a plurality of external circuits are electrically connected to the electronic fuse box at the metering assembly.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for protecting a circuit from excessive electrical amperage comprising:retro-fit means for electrically connecting the apparatus to an existing fuse box;a means for programmably inputting a value indicating a magnitude of a predetermined amperage;a means for

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for protecting a circuit from excessive electrical amperage comprising:retro-fit means for electrically connecting the apparatus to an existing fuse box;a means for programmably inputting a value indicating a magnitude of a predetermined amperage;a means for storing the value indicating the magnitude of the predetermined amperage;a means of monitoring the magnitude of an electrical amperage traveling from a power source to a circuit;a means for comparing the magnitude of the monitored amperage to the value indicating the magnitude of the predetermined amperage;a means for detecting when the magnitude of the monitored amperage exceeds the value indicating the magnitude of the predetermined amperage;a means for disconnecting the circuit from the power source should the magnitude of the monitored amperage exceed the value indicating the magnitude of the predetermined amperage;a means for reconnecting the circuit to the power source.