Originally Posted by
Rick Hurst
FPE and Zinsco panels should not be "monitored". They should be replaced.
Homeowners (most) don't monitor anything.
Not only that, but you just don't (should not) recommend "monitoring" a 'fire starter', not unless you are the fire department on a training drill, in which case, you monitor the test area, then see how fast you can put it out before it spreads.
The only way to do that with those panels is to have a firefighter standing by "monitoring" the panel 24/7, with a response truck parked out front of the house. But, then, I've said similar things to clients before ...
Not a real encouraging thought.