Old Federal Pacific Panels - Dangerous?

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mike_kitmund

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The guy from the office next door just told me his neighbor was advised to replace his old (30 yrs old) Federal Pacific panel in his home because they were know to have safety issues. Apparently the breakers refuse to trip when overloaded. This is the first I'd heard of that, can anyone verify this claim?

Thanks,
Mike
 
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celtic

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Re: Old Federal Pacific Panels - Dangerous?

You're asking this and you are an "Electrician Journeyman" ?

How's this for "verification":

THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE AND IS NOT AN ADVERTISEMENT
ATTENTION NEW JERSEY HOMEOWNERS WITH FEDERAL PACIFIC ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division: Middlesex County
DOCKET NO. L-2904-97
 
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mike_kitmund

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Re: Old Federal Pacific Panels - Dangerous?

Thanks for the reply's. That is good information. That's the first I'd heard about the problem.

Mike
 
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william runkle

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Re: Old Federal Pacific Panels - Dangerous?

Mike since you have learned something from your office neighbor and this forum please do not put any years to it if it is FPE it is danger, I have seen a lot of different problems with them and the least expensive fix is complete change out.
 
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