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GTE/Sylvania

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blueheels2

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I’m replacing 2 200 amp garage panels that have the smal zinsco breakers that are the fire hazards. They are fed by GE Sylvania 200 amp exterior disconnects. House was built in ‘81 so it’s due a service change but the question is are the exterior breakers a hazard as well?

Been doing electrical work for 25 years and this is the first GTE/Sylvania/Zinsco that I have ever come across.

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blueheels2

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I usually recommend a service change at 30 years. Definitely at 45, but I just want to know if the mains are problems too or just the mini style breakers that plug on the bus in the middle.
 
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