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Electrical service panel door mismatch...how to fix? lgerhardx 03-03-2007
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Posted by on March 4, 2007, 2:36 pm


> On 4 Mar 2007 10:53:28 -0800, lgerha...@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?

Yeah, I know Cutler Hammer is still around, but their part is the
cover plate that is mismatched to the box, right?

I thought the "A. Genius" was a good laugh too...and no, I didn't
write it in...a prior owner must've autographed it. :)


Posted by Terry on March 4, 2007, 3:12 pm


On Mar 4, 2:36 pm, lgerha...@hotmail.com wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On 4 Mar 2007 10:53:28 -0800, lgerha...@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?
>
> Yeah, I know Cutler Hammer is still around, but their part is the
> cover plate that is mismatched to the box, right?
>
> I thought the "A. Genius" was a good laugh too...and no, I didn't
> write it in...a prior owner must've autographed it.

What I meant by "part" was some kind of factory inserts that cover the
gaps. That way, you can still use the old panel cover. If the door
on the panel still latches it is not as bad as it looks. Just some
sturdy plastic to fill the gaps would be fine.

Cutting a piece of hard plastic the size of the panel with the correct
holes cut out will work. Remove the panel cover and put in the
plastic.





Posted by RBM on March 4, 2007, 5:41 pm


The bottom line is that if you have to appease an electrical inspector,
patching up a C-H panel cover on an ITE panel, probably won't fly, as NEC is
pretty clear about equipment having to be used according to manufacturers
directions. Look in the box and get the model number for Terry. He seems to
have what you need. There weren't that many variations of these panels and I
can't tell you how many I've trashed myself. With a model number and a
picture, someone if not Terry will be able to match one up for you





>> On 4 Mar 2007 10:53:28 -0800, lgerha...@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?
>
> Yeah, I know Cutler Hammer is still around, but their part is the
> cover plate that is mismatched to the box, right?
>
> I thought the "A. Genius" was a good laugh too...and no, I didn't
> write it in...a prior owner must've autographed it. :)
>



Posted by RBM on March 4, 2007, 5:43 pm


My mistake, I meant Shane


> The bottom line is that if you have to appease an electrical inspector,
> patching up a C-H panel cover on an ITE panel, probably won't fly, as NEC
> is pretty clear about equipment having to be used according to
> manufacturers directions. Look in the box and get the model number for
> Terry. He seems to have what you need. There weren't that many variations
> of these panels and I can't tell you how many I've trashed myself. With a
> model number and a picture, someone if not Terry will be able to match one
> up for you
>
>
>
>
>
>>> On 4 Mar 2007 10:53:28 -0800, lgerha...@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?
>>
>> Yeah, I know Cutler Hammer is still around, but their part is the
>> cover plate that is mismatched to the box, right?
>>
>> I thought the "A. Genius" was a good laugh too...and no, I didn't
>> write it in...a prior owner must've autographed it. :)
>>
>
>



Posted by Terry on March 4, 2007, 2:37 pm


wrote:

>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?

One other suggestion, they do make a pretty sturdy plastic that we
have used in 600V panels. You might try to find some of that to put
inside the cover until you upgrade the panel.

Many of the blanks they insert in panels are plastic.


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