debris and dusty panel

[Mark Thorman]

This panel has a signifcant amount of lint like debris and dust on all components of the panel. Recommend cleaning or leave it alone?

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[Larry J. Michael]

If error, error on the side of safety. I would feel completely comfortable calling it.

[James E. Braun, CMI]

I am surprised that when you pulled off the cover, the dust did not ignite and make a big flash. I have had that happened a few times, back when I was an industrial electrician. You will learn to turn your head away when you pull a cover off a live dusty panel. The flash can be so great it will blind you for over a minute. Also it will scare the crap out of you, the first time it happens.

[David A. Andersen]

There is a reason for this condition.

Did you find out the "why" comment on that?

It is likely connected with a wide array of "significant issues" you should have in your report.

[Mark Thorman]

Originally Posted by dandersen

There is a reason for this condition.

Did you find out the "why" comment on that?

It is likely connected with a wide array of "significant issues" you should have in your report.

Correct. The home is a high rise condo (7th floor) and the panel backs up to a chase wall. The panel is also located in the laundry closet so when the dryer is on and the door is closed air is filtered thru the panel.

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[Frank P. Newman]

While functional as-is (for now) I would definitely recommend cleaning and sealing of any panel openings to try and prevent future intrusion.

[David A. Andersen]

Very Good!