Wadsworth 100 amp

[Oakey]

I have a customer who has a Wadsworth 100 amp main panel. I was wondering if there are issues with Wadsworth similar to Federal panels. Basically its a retired gent who wants to sell the house and wants to avoid inspection headaches. When a house is sold (usually) the Federal is recommended to be ripped out, is there a similar issue with these? Thank you

 

[rootboy]

They haven't lost their UL rating have they? And they would have to go a long, long, way to be as bad as an FPE panel (Fiery Piece of Equipment).

 

[JohnJ0906]

FWIW, I still see Wadsworth panels from time to time, and don't recall seeing or hearing about any problems.

 

[jrclen]

I have a customer who has a Wadsworth 100 amp main panel. I was wondering if there are issues with Wadsworth similar to Federal panels. Basically its a retired gent who wants to sell the house and wants to avoid inspection headaches. When a house is sold (usually) the Federal is recommended to be ripped out, is there a similar issue with these? Thank you

This summer I replaced a 60 amp 2 pole Wadsworth breaker for a hot tub. That puppy cost $99. It is an after market part, and evidently, they charge what they can. This customer has 2 100 amp panels. One for general circuits and one for electric heating circuits on a separate meter. I recommended swapping them out if there was more trouble. I haven't heard of any particular problems, nor have I seen any, with Wadsworth panels. They are common around my area, along with PushMatic. I would not replace one to sell a house.

 

[haskindm]

To my knowledge, Wadsworth Panels had a pretty good reputation when they were widely available. My only concern now would be the availability of breakers. Otherwise, they are good quality equipment.

 

[jrclen]

To my knowledge, Wadsworth Panels had a pretty good reputation when they were widely available. My only concern now would be the availability of breakers. Otherwise, they are good quality equipment.

Milbank has been manufacturing a replacement for Wadsworth. According to this article, they will stop. But Connecticut Electric will step up to the plate to make them. As you can see, they are expensive. I agree, Wadsworth was good equipment.

http://www.aplussupply.com/break/wad/wad.htm

 

[sguinn]

To my knowledge, Wadsworth Panels had a pretty good reputation when they were widely available. My only concern now would be the availability of breakers. Otherwise, they are good quality equipment.

You can get just about anything off of e-bay!:grin: