Unknown items in electrical cabinet

**JB Thompson** · 07-13-2009, 05:11 PM

I know I've not been around the block as some of you (that's a compliment)

These items were installed in the bottom of the cabinet; they were wired in. "Motorola" was imprinted on the side.

I'd appreciate any help.

Bruce

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**Rick Cantrell** · 07-13-2009, 05:49 PM

I think they are surge protectors.

**Jerry Peck** · 07-13-2009, 06:56 PM

Yes, surge protectors and they should be mounted through the exterior of the cabinet, *not* "in" the cabinet as you see them.

Also see a lot of multiple tapped neutrals.

**Bill Kriegh** · 07-13-2009, 08:31 PM

You DID pick up on the fact this is a FPE panel, right?

**JB Thompson** · 07-13-2009, 08:34 PM

Yep, gave them my standard FP line and recommended a new panel...hopefully taking care of the doubled-neutrals and the surge-protectors mounted in the cabinet

Thanks for all of the help. I appreciate you guys.

Bruce

**John Kogel** · 07-13-2009, 08:37 PM

Good to see that dirty old US FPE panel is surge protected.

The neutral bus appears to be bonded to a ground on the right with several white wires.
Amateur workmanship?

A.D. Miller · 07-14-2009, 04:13 AM

Yes, surge protectors and they should be mounted through the exterior of the cabinet, *not* "in" the cabinet as you see them.

JP: But, they are so symmetrically wrong.

Todd Johnson · 07-16-2009, 05:48 PM

I dont know guys,,,is that the buss they are connected to or the mounting screws to the back plate? In all my years I dont think I have seen one quite like this. I give JB an A+ for uniqueness!