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Dobler88
Citizen
Username: Dobler88
Post Number: 80
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 3:20 pm: | 
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Has anyone replaced one of these? we plan to do it (apparently they are not so safe?). Any ideas what to expect in terms of cost?
Thanks! |
patmich
Citizen
Username: Patmich
Post Number: 42
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 3:29 pm: |
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We had the same type of panel and replaced it when we moved in. We upgraded to 200 AMP service and it cost us ~$1,500. |
Arsenal
Citizen
Username: Arsenal
Post Number: 52
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 3:35 pm: |
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They have a rep. of causing fires. Apparently the company went out of business a number of years ago b/c of lawsuits. At least this is what our home inspector told us. We replaced it, with no upgrade to 200amp, for around $750. |
spysonic
Citizen
Username: Spysonic
Post Number: 75
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 5:58 pm: |
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Same deal as patmich. upgraded from 100 to 200 and our home inspector highly recommeded the switch b/c of the extremely bad rep of fed. pacific panels. Cost us about $1.5K including the permit. |
Shanabana
Citizen
Username: Shanabana
Post Number: 126
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 8:37 pm: |
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The old FP circuit breakers tripped when they heated
up, instead of electrical impulse as modern ones do.
They went out of business but were ordered by a court to continue to produce breakers. They are available at Bloomfield Electric. They are expensive. Changing over to almost any other brand is a good idea. Peace out Mr. Shanabana |
peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 1715
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 10:09 pm: |
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FP circuit breakers are available at Home Depot. Not expensive at all.
That said, once the hype of FPs "disaster" calmed down, there isn't any real evidence that they are a problem.
However, since every home inspector points this out, sooner or later they'll all be replaced.
Pete |
Shanabana
Citizen
Username: Shanabana
Post Number: 127
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 10:17 pm: |
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Pete,
Which Home Depot? Bloomfield and Union have Square D, Murray,, etc. etc. but I've never seen an FP. I looked and looked, made phone calls, Bloomfield was probably the 10th place I tried. |
peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 1716
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 10:20 pm: |
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Vauxhall -- I've added and replaced several FP breakers.
Pete |
Jgberkeley
Citizen
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 4392
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 10:21 pm: |
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I have a collection of re-cycled FP breakers. If you are in the business it pays to collect them.
What size are you looking for? I will see if I have it.
Later,
George |
Shanabana
Citizen
Username: Shanabana
Post Number: 128
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 10:22 pm: |
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Pete,
Which Home Depot? Bloomfield and Union have Square D, Murray,, etc. etc. but I've never seen an FP. I looked and looked, made phone calls, Bloomfield was probably the 10th place I tried. |
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