Panel type

[David C. Macy]

The panel cover was missing and wasnt sure if this is a Zinsco or not.

I observed no panel cover, Double tap of the main, No main service disconnect and over crowded wiring. Any other issues???

Thanks

Dave

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Yes, it's a Zinsco. . .

[Paul W. Abernathy]

Tail Tell Signs......Aqua and Red Breakers....lol

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Originally Posted by pabernathy

Tail Tell Signs......Aqua and Red Breakers....lol

. . . and the bus bars. . . and the Zinsco stickers on the breakers. . .

[Paul W. Abernathy]

lol...and the breakers that fall out of them...and the ARCING on the enclosure...lol....not to mention the increasing "Insurance" rate adjustment notice...lol

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Actually, Zinsco breakers don't fall out easily, 'cuz they usually weld themselves to the bus bars

[David C. Macy]

Thanks for the info.

I thought to myself as I first observed the panel that it was a Zinsco. It seems to be a stupid design to have all the wires on one side of the panel & nothing on the other. Are all Zinsco's like this.

I was glad I just reviewed the electrical course as there is a nice page on Zinsco. We have lots of FPE & very few Zinsco.

I missed the stickers on the breakers. But I did call out the Zinsco and just wanted to reasure myself.

It was nice not to have to take of the cover. I wonder where it went. The probably used it to patch something.

First time I worked with this realtor as I was refferred by a past client.

Please dont alarm my client she says. I am not a alarmist but I report what I see. I dont see know panel cover. I am ramblin and I need to shut up!

Thanks

Again thanks for the Electrical couse as I know Jeff & Paul assisted GB.

We should do a poll on the course as to how many have taken & there score and whatever else.

I noticed on one quiz question it stated that it takes no less than seven had movements to shut off and I know the answer should be 6. GB did a great job and I am not trying to knit pick as I couldnt do 1/2 the job that he did. Here i go ramblin again.

Bye

Dave

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Originally Posted by dmacy

It seems to be a stupid design to have all the wires on one side of the panel & nothing on the other. Are all Zinsco's like this.

Uhhyep.

I also remember that question in the quiz. I don't recall exactly how it was written, but it caught my attention too. I do recall that the way it was worded, 7 was the correct number.

[David C. Macy]

I just took the online exam and scored a 93. I missed the one with the six/seven hand movements. I bet I read it wrong.

There was a question with a picture that was either a dumb waiter/dimmer control or a garage door opener. I had no idea.

I have trouble with the bonding & grounding questions and some of the questions like how much seperation between any non IC lights & insulation.

I also need to review the 240V information because I had trouble with the stove & Range outlet type.

Do you ever see a stove outlet and range outlet reversed. Like a stove being on a range. I wouldnt think so since the plugs are different.



Good course!!

Dave

[Paul W. Abernathy]

lol.....That was a TRICK one Jeff.......lol..