Dwelling electrical

No they are fine.

The one about grounding you had left on my thread was a no show,but the ones you left elswhere went through.

Great Info. 

Thanks for the post, it is always nice to have good info to refer to. Thank you and keep posting

All links worked ok for me......great info - thanks for the post!

Well, I would say that IAEI does not have a problems with FPE's.  Sorry, I can't agree with them on their assessment of FPE (Fire Producing Equipment), I have seen too many damaged panels over the years and beakers that did not work.  ZINSCO panels are just as bad if not worse, IMO.

When I find an FPE or ZINSCO panel I no longer remove the covers.  IMO, they are too dangerous just on their design and this is on top of their other problems.  They are like the infamous YUGO cars, an interesting idea but poor design and quality.

Zinscos have been known to literally crumble when the cover was removed.  I agree with Scott...they're much worse than Federal Pacific.  I think much of the problem with them comes from incorrect manipulation of the stab-loc breakers. IMO, as long as they are put in place and not messed with, they tend to give good service for a long time.  On the other hand, it's the design which causes the ultimate problems with them.  Zinsco?  They're out of business for a good reason.

Thanks Mike for the

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Good Post Mike, There is alot of good information on all of those links.

Good post Mike, thanks for the tip

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