Zinsco panel

[jsmith3]

I have heard zinsco panels have some problems, and I would like to get some info on these panels. House was built in 68, probably original panel.
This is the first one I have seen.

Jon

[Larry D. Kage]

You can check the archives or google it but in the mean time,

courtesy of Jeff Pope:

The home is currently equipped with a (FPE/Zinsco). (FPE/Zinsco)

load centers are considered problematic by industry professionals due to their high failure rate. Failure of any component with in the electrical system can result in fire and/or electrocution.



In most cases this is followed by a replacement recommendation. Ocassionally, I'll recommend "further evaluation by a state licensed electrical contractor to determine the safety, integrity and performance of the service equipment."

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Uhhyep.

[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

Also Sylvania Panels (Zinsco)

[rrodolf]

Others to watch out for are federal pacific. Similar problems.