Frank Adams Panel

[wireman3736]

I looked at a job today that has an old Frank Adams Panel #AB 396142 installed in the late 60's. The bolt on breakers look just like the BA breakers in some Westinghouse panels that I work on. Does anyone know if Westinghouse took over the Frank Adams name or if these breakers are compatible. I don't think I'll have to add any new ones but I like to be prepared. Thanks

 

[electricalperson]

i never heard of frank adams sounds like quality merchandise

 

[iwire]

i never heard of frank adams sounds like quality merchandise

It was.

Here is one Frank Adams panel I ran across.

Back in the day panel boards and switchgears where made by local companies.

 

[iwire]

I looked at a job today that has an old Frank Adams Panel #AB 396142 installed in the late 60's. The bolt on breakers look just like the BA breakers in some Westinghouse panels that I work on. Does anyone know if Westinghouse took over the Frank Adams name or if these breakers are compatible. I don't think I'll have to add any new ones but I like to be prepared. Thanks

I bet they would, now would it be a violation?

 

[peter d]

Bob, I'm guessing that was in a supermarket or some kind of market? The "Edy's Case" on the door is kind of a clue.

 

[iwire]

Bob, I'm guessing that was in a supermarket or some kind of market? The "Edy's Case" on the door is kind of a clue.

Stop & Shop (0595)
White Plains Road & Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591

 

[bkludecke]

Frank's brother Sam makes a pretty good brew.:wink:

 

[ItsHot]

yep

yep

:smile:

Frank's brother Sam makes a pretty good brew.:wink:

That's what I was thinking! LOL:grin:

 

[jim dungar]

I believe that many "local" panel builders (like Adams and Kinney) bought interiors and breakers from Westinghouse.