Corroded Panel

[DukeSilver]

I have a corroded panel and I would like to clean it up. At what point is it unsafe to clean the corrosion and continue to use the panel? And what methods can you use to clean the corrosion?
https://www.instagram.com/p/CgK5i3MvQugpFVn2wDHRxYgKdZiA5E3U8YsuO40/

 

[infinity]

IMO judging solely from the photo that panel is not suiitable for the environment that it's in and is therefore beyond help.

 

[DukeSilver]

That was my gut reaction.

 

[Barney B]

Although a professional reconditioner could probably put the panel back into "working condition", the real issue here is the panel enclosure. The existing enclosure failed to protect the panel and, unless it is replaced with an enclosure suitable for the environment, will fail again.

 

[ramsy]

I have a corroded panel and I would like to clean it up. At what point is it unsafe to clean the corrosion and continue to use the panel? And what methods can you use to clean the corrosion?
https://www.instagram.com/p/CgK5i3MvQugpFVn2wDHRxYgKdZiA5E3U8YsuO40/

NFPA-70B 8.7 "Equipment Cleaning", describes the accepted methods for cleaning equipment & corrosion required by NFPA-70 110.12(B)

UL Definition for “Reconditioned” https://www.ul.com/news/reconditioned-electrical-equipment-2020-nec-guide

"Reconditioned equipment is electromechanical systems, ..that are restored to operating conditions. This process differs from normal servicing of equipment that remains within a facility, or replacement of listed equipment on a one-to-one basis. "

2017 NFPA-70 110.2(A)(2) Info. Note
"..Normal servicing of equipment that remains within a facility should not be considered reconditioning or refurbishing."

 

[unclekb]

Corrosion you say?

 

[kwired]

If an EI is involved, around here you are not cleaning that you are replacing it.

 

[kwired]

Corrosion you say?

I hate OH fed meter sockets, they are good at doing that. Even if it never gets rain inside it still gets condensation inside if raceway comes out the top and eventually can lead to that.

 

[unclekb]

I hate OH fed meter sockets, they are good at doing that. Even if it never gets rain inside it still gets condensation inside if raceway comes out the top and eventually can lead to that.

Yes sir...I replace several each month. Outer Banks of North Carolina is tough on service equipment.

 

[DukeSilver]

NFPA-70B 8.7 "Equipment Cleaning", describes the accepted methods for cleaning equipment & corrosion required by NFPA-70 110.12(B)

UL Definition for “Reconditioned” https://www.ul.com/news/reconditioned-electrical-equipment-2020-nec-guide

"Reconditioned equipment is electromechanical systems, ..that are restored to operating conditions. This process differs from normal servicing of equipment that remains within a facility, or replacement of listed equipment on a one-to-one basis. "

2017 NFPA-70 110.2(A)(2) Info. Note
"..Normal servicing of equipment that remains within a facility should not be considered reconditioning or refurbishing."

Thank you for the info, It is appreciated