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Electrical service panel door mismatch...how to fix? lgerhardx 03-03-2007
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Posted by mm on March 3, 2007, 8:33 pm


On 3 Mar 2007 15:20:42 -0800, lgerhardx@hotmail.com wrote:

>
>Basically, my question is this: can I get *just* the panel for the
>existing breaker box? I'd rather do that if at all possible, instead
>of incurring the additional expense of having to replace all of the
>breakers to put in a totally new system.
>
>Can anyone point me to a place where I can get just the cover? BTW, I
>can take pix, if that would help. Thanks so much in advance!! :)

I don't think there is A place, but maybe some electrical contractors
will have old boxes they have removed when they put in bigger. IIUC
other posts, yours is unusual, or takes unusual breakers, so that
lowers the odds they will have taken one out and lowers the odds they
will have kept it.

But in addition to buying per breaker inserts, how about taking some
sheet metal and attaching that to the current cover to fill in all the
empty spots. I get pieces of sheet metal from stereos and vcrs or
toaster ovens that I can't repair, or other kinds of trash, but they
also sell it in larger sizes. You can probably cut one or maybe two
pieces that will cover every opening. I don't know code, including
how thick it would have to be, or what is requires for attaching. Pop
rivets might be fine. Or PC-70? Or by soldering? If you want to do
it that way, ask some more questoins. For appearance's sake, I would
put the patch inside the cover, so only the part filling holes shows,
although from a safety pov, either it doesn't matter, or outside would
be better if space is very limited inside.

Posted by gorehound on March 3, 2007, 9:33 pm



> Hello all.
>
> The past owners of the older home which I live in now had tried
> 'fixing' things throughout the house (most notoriously venting a
> bathroom exhaust directly into a sealed attic space...*sigh*). One of
> these problems which I am now trying to undo involves them mismatching
> the electrical breaker box and the panel that covers it.
>
> The box itself takes some odd-looking, older toggle (push in, push
> out) breakers, square in shape. The panel cover has the knockouts
> knocked-out for the newer, wide rectangular breakers.
>
> I was warned when I purchased the house that this would have to be
> fixed, because it is dangerous--there is a major gap between the
> actual little square breakers and the holes from the knockouts for the
> other type of breaker.
>
> Basically, my question is this: can I get *just* the panel for the
> existing breaker box? I'd rather do that if at all possible, instead
> of incurring the additional expense of having to replace all of the
> breakers to put in a totally new system.
>
> Can anyone point me to a place where I can get just the cover? BTW, I
> can take pix, if that would help. Thanks so much in advance!! :)
>
I have an old push button box that I am replacing and I have the cover
still. If you are interested take a pic and I will take a pic and if it's
the same I'll mail it this week and you just have to pay shipping. I doubt
it will be the match, but if it is it's yours.

Shane



Posted by on March 4, 2007, 1:53 pm


>
>
>
>
> > Hello all.
>
> > The past owners of the older home which I live in now had tried
> > 'fixing' things throughout the house (most notoriously venting a
> > bathroom exhaust directly into a sealed attic space...*sigh*). One of
> > these problems which I am now trying to undo involves them mismatching
> > the electrical breaker box and the panel that covers it.
>
> > The box itself takes some odd-looking, older toggle (push in, push
> > out) breakers, square in shape. The panel cover has the knockouts
> > knocked-out for the newer, wide rectangular breakers.
>
> > I was warned when I purchased the house that this would have to be
> > fixed, because it is dangerous--there is a major gap between the
> > actual little square breakers and the holes from the knockouts for the
> > other type of breaker.
>
> > Basically, my question is this: can I get *just* the panel for the
> > existing breaker box? I'd rather do that if at all possible, instead
> > of incurring the additional expense of having to replace all of the
> > breakers to put in a totally new system.
>
> > Can anyone point me to a place where I can get just the cover? BTW, I
> > can take pix, if that would help. Thanks so much in advance!! :)
>
> I have an old push button box that I am replacing and I have the cover
> still. If you are interested take a pic and I will take a pic and if it's
> the same I'll mail it this week and you just have to pay shipping. I doubt
> it will be the match, but if it is it's yours.
>
> Shane- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Finally, here's a picture of the creature in question. I think the
name of the installer, as written on the door, is not quite
accurate... http://www.idcts.com/images/_newsgroup/P3040104.jpg

I'd be interested for sure in getting ahold of an actual replacement
cover if possible, but fabrication still sounds like a good option
too. I'm wanting to address the overt safety issue now, and maybe
upgrade the whole box to 200 amp service later down the road.

I guess am not savvy enough to handle this task on my own, as I don't
know what an Edison circuit is, or how to bond a jumper.

Thanks again everyone!


Posted by hallerb@aol.com on March 4, 2007, 2:04 pm


On Mar 4, 1:53=EF=BF=BDpm, lgerha...@hotmail.com wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > > Hello all.
>
> > > The past owners of the older home which I live in now had tried
> > > 'fixing' things throughout the house (most notoriously venting a
> > > bathroom exhaust directly into a sealed attic space...*sigh*). =A0One=
of
> > > these problems which I am now trying to undo involves them mismatching
> > > the electrical breaker box and the panel that covers it.
>
> > > The box itself takes some odd-looking, older toggle (push in, push
> > > out) breakers, square in shape. =A0The panel cover has the knockouts
> > > knocked-out for the newer, wide rectangular breakers.
>
> > > I was warned when I purchased the house that this would have to be
> > > fixed, =A0because it is dangerous--there is a major gap between the
> > > actual little square breakers and the holes from the knockouts for the
> > > other type of breaker.
>
> > > Basically, my question is this: can I get *just* the panel for the
> > > existing breaker box? =A0I'd rather do that if at all possible, inste=
ad
> > > of incurring the additional expense of having to replace all of the
> > > breakers to put in a totally new system.
>
> > > Can anyone point me to a place where I can get just the cover? =A0BTW=
, I
> > > can take pix, if that would help. =A0Thanks so much in advance!! =A0:)
>
> > I have an old push button box that I am replacing and I have the cover
> > still. If you are interested take a pic and I will take a pic and if it=
's
> > the same I'll mail it this week and you just have to pay shipping. I do=
ubt
> > it will be the match, but if it is it's yours.
>
> > Shane- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> Finally, here's a picture of the creature in question. =A0I think the
> name of the installer, as written on the door, is not quite
> accurate... =A0http://www.idcts.com/images/_newsgroup/P3040104.jpg
>
> I'd be interested for sure in getting ahold of an actual replacement
> cover if possible, but fabrication still sounds like a good option
> too. =A0I'm wanting to address the overt safety issue now, and maybe
> upgrade the whole box to 200 amp service later down the road.
>
> I guess am not savvy enough to handle this task on my own, as I don't
> know what an Edison circuit is, or how to bond a jumper.
>
> Thanks again everyone!- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

fabricate just some metal plates to cover the exposed wiring, then
upgrade service later.



Posted by Terry on March 4, 2007, 2:29 pm


On 4 Mar 2007 10:53:28 -0800, lgerhardx@hotmail.com wrote:
>
>Finally, here's a picture of the creature in question. I think the
>name of the installer, as written on the door, is not quite
>accurate... http://www.idcts.com/images/_newsgroup/P3040104.jpg
>
>I'd be interested for sure in getting ahold of an actual replacement
>cover if possible, but fabrication still sounds like a good option
>too. I'm wanting to address the overt safety issue now, and maybe
>upgrade the whole box to 200 amp service later down the road.
>
>I guess am not savvy enough to handle this task on my own, as I don't
>know what an Edison circuit is, or how to bond a jumper.
>
Cutler Hammer is still around. I don't have the slightest idea if you
can get a cover, but you could email this picture to them, and they
could tell you right away. If they can't get you a cover they might
be able to suggest a replacement part.

BTW having your panel exposed like it is will make an upgrade much
easier.

The installer was A. Genius. I thought that was a pretty good joke.
Did you do that?


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