Reddit reviews Cooper Bussmann BP/SRU Fuse Box Cover Unit
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Receptacle & Fuse HolderMounted On 2-1/8" Handy Box CoverDimensions: 6.75"L x 3.88"W x 2.25"HIncludes fuseholder, plus a plug-in receptacle, switch, pilot lightCovers fit standard outlet or switch boxes, making it easy to turn an ordinary outlet or switch box into a motor protective deviceUnits are made with Edison base fuseholder so they will take dual element plug fuse or proper size adapter for dual element fuseU.L. listed
OMG! How flippin' old is your house? I haven't seen one of those in forty years.
Congratulations. You are the proud owner of a Bussman receptacle and fuse holder. Man, that is seriously old school. Like 1930's old.
Believe it or not, you can still buy one today:
http://www.amazon.com/Cooper-Bussmann-BP-SRU-Receptacle-Holder/dp/B00004WA3I
The reason it's not working is that your microwave is drawing more power than the fuse could handle. Chances are that the wiring leading to that outlet is undersized, at least by today's standards. I urge you; no, I STRONGLY urge you not to pull out the outlet and replace it with a new one. I am worried that if I am correct, your microwave could overheat the wiring in that circuit. Trust me on this........overheating wires in an old house will never result in a good outcome.
If I am correct about what caused the outlet to shut down, you should pull a new circuit into the kitchen for your microwave. It is the safe way to solve your problem.
So just replacing it you would need to verify that the conduit is providing the ground. It is done that way sometimes.
If it is the ground this should suffice. https://www.amazon.com/Bussman-BP-SRU-Fuse-Cover/dp/B00004WA3I/
Do note that I have no clue as to how code effects all of this. I am not an electrician I just play at one. I will let the real ones around here answer how code plays out here.
I don't know of any plug in devices, but you could install a small fuse holder out there and protect only the receptacles the caretaker has access to. Order a 7 or 8 amp fuse and it'd give you a fighting chance.