robert1966 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I was told Federal Pacific panels are no longer used due to fire risk. Do y'all find them in older homes and what do you recommend fi one is found? The home was 40 years old and the panel was in fair condition for its age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Lewis Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 They're used around here all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 This is what I put in my reports. "The main electrical panel was manufactured by ââ¬ÅFederal Pacific Electric ââ¬âStab Lok" the breakers are considered a latent safety hazard by many professionals because they can fail to trip in response to over-current, leading to electrical fires. I strongly recommend a qualified electrician replace this panel. There is an abundance of information on ââ¬ÅFPE Stab-Lokâ⬠Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie R Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Just replace it, it can "look" fine, but if the breakers don't trip, then all sorts of bad can happen. Why risk that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyrmnk Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I always recommend replacement, letting them know the details about their history. I also let them know some electricians will say it's fine, but my recommendation will not change regardless of what others recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Jones Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I always recommend replacement of FPE and Zinsco service panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcheck Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I would agree with Mark, review the information on www.inspect-ny.com/fpe/fpepanel.htm I also agree with most of the posts to REPLACE the panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Do y'all find them in older homes and what do you recommend fi one is found? I say fo fum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Kienitz Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Do a search here at TIJ for FPE or Federal Pacific and you will find a lot of information concerning the Federal Pacific problems. I'm surprised you have not seen those panels before in the Houston market. I used to live and inspect there years ago and saw them all over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Kienitz Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Robert, Here is a document that Douglas Hansen did concerning FPE Panels. Download Attachment: HansenFPE.pdf 751.54 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbass Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 I see them all the time in the greater Philadelphia area, sometimes even in high rise condos (all the units have them!). I tell them to replace them for all of the above reasons. Agents do give me grief for it sometimes, i just tell them that I put my professional opinion in the report and then they can do as they feel fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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