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FPE AC distribution caution lee houston 08-01-2006
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Posted by lee houston on August 1, 2006, 6:21 pm
Got an FPE STAB-LOK AC breaker/distribution box?
Be advised:

http://www.inspect-ny.com/fpe/fpepanel.htm

lee h



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Posted by hallerb@aol.com on August 1, 2006, 6:56 pm
thanks I have one didnt realize the danger till I saw a breaker
not trip under a direct short:(

Soon this will be replaced but this site is very informative thanks!


Posted by zxcvbob on August 1, 2006, 7:11 pm
hallerb@aol.com wrote:
> thanks I have one didnt realize the danger till I saw a breaker
> not trip under a direct short:(
>
> Soon this will be replaced but this site is very informative thanks!
>


My dad still has a FPE panel in his garage with at least three 2-pole
breakers in it and a bunch of singles. I've been trying to talk him
into letting me replace it with a SquareD or GE panel next time I visit.

He's had problems with it before, the breakers tend to work loose.

Bob

Posted by sym on August 1, 2006, 7:58 pm

lee houston wrote:
> Got an FPE STAB-LOK AC breaker/distribution box?
> Be advised:
>
> http://www.inspect-ny.com/fpe/fpepanel.htm
>
> lee h
federal arc weld. i always advise my customers to change them out.but
some of the generals said i had to quit scaring peoplebut i still tell
them they are dangerous.it wouldnt be right if i didnt


Posted by on August 1, 2006, 8:51 pm

sym wrote:
> lee houston wrote:
> > Got an FPE STAB-LOK AC breaker/distribution box?
> > Be advised:
> >
> > http://www.inspect-ny.com/fpe/fpepanel.htm
> >
> > lee h
> federal arc weld. i always advise my customers to change them out.but
> some of the generals said i had to quit scaring peoplebut i still tell
> them they are dangerous.it wouldnt be right if i didnt

watch out for zinsco panels also...they are out there and some of the
breakers just wont trip.


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