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Old 4/30/09, 7:46 PM
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Would you remove this cover?
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NOPE.

Just write it up from what is seen and let the electrician who installs the proper equipment decide what he should do when he gets inside.



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Old 4/30/09, 7:50 PM
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Yes I would.

With PPE on.

Jeff, did you?



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Old 4/30/09, 7:53 PM
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Jeff, did you?
We'll discuss that later. . .



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Old 4/30/09, 7:57 PM
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Curiosity killed the cat.

You could inspect the main first and see if a breaker was available to turn it off.

Not everyones cup of tea though.



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Yes With protection on . After i tested the surface .
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Old 4/30/09, 8:06 PM
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You could inspect the main first and see if a breaker was available to turn it off.
Here is the service panel.
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Old 4/30/09, 9:07 PM
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well just a few spaces to fill and isn't that one of those good panels? I see nooooooooooo problem . ( just kidding)
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Old 4/30/09, 9:36 PM
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Well, I certainly wouldn't advise anyone to remove a cover if they feel it may be unsafe, but I did remove this one. As it turns out, it was another FPE panel.
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Jackpot.
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Default Re: Would you remove this cover?

I doubt I'd take the cover off. The cover by itself means it needs an electrician to service it. Why take any risk at all???



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I don't even know what it is since it's labeled "sub panel." What the heck is a sub panel?



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Curiosity killed the cat.

You could inspect the main first and see if a breaker was available to turn it off.

Not everyones cup of tea though.
Exactly how I would handle it.



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...and, after taking the sheet metal covering off by removing the drywall screws, the next question is....would you put them back?



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...and, after taking the sheet metal covering off by removing the drywall screws, the next question is....would you put them back?
I keep extra panel screws with me.



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