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07-09-2015, 09:17 AM #1
Federal Pacific equipment in multi unit building
I discovered some rather large Federal Pacific electrical equipment in a dormitory style building built in the late 60s.
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There are four panels within the same building similar to the one in the first photo serviced by the huge panel in the next photo. The panels do not appear to have a main over-current protection device. Have any of you came across something like this before? Thoughts?
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07-09-2015, 11:17 AM #2
Re: Federal Pacific equipment in multi unit building
Based on your description, the second photo shows what is likely the service equipment (but nothing was labeled or I could not read the labels from the photo ... at least not on my phone).
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07-09-2015, 03:19 PM #3
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07-09-2015, 07:52 PM #4
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07-09-2015, 08:02 PM #5
Re: Federal Pacific equipment in multi unit building
As I said: "Trouble is those are likely designed to be turned off before accessing..."
Those look familiar and if I am correct, the switch has to be in the "off" position and the latch on the right released before the panel cover hinges open toward the hinge on the left.
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07-09-2015, 08:49 PM #6
Re: Federal Pacific equipment in multi unit building
Yes those big switches are the service disconnects. They are not Stab-lok breakers, so just because they came from a Federal Pacific factory does not make them faulty. They have no known history of failure.
You can say the old Stab-Lok breaker panels should be replaced.
A Home Inspector should not normally mess with equipment that size. 400 amps or more, the risk of an arc flash is that much greater. If there is melted insulation or scorching, it is a job for an electrician.
John Kogel, RHI, BC HI Lic #47455
www.allsafehome.ca
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07-10-2015, 05:31 AM #7
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If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.
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07-10-2015, 05:49 AM #8
Re: Federal Pacific equipment in multi unit building
John Kogel, RHI, BC HI Lic #47455
www.allsafehome.ca
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07-14-2015, 11:25 PM #9
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The only Federal Pacific product line that has issues is the Stab-Lok load centers & circuit breakers, other products like the fusible panelboard shown are fine, just old.
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07-15-2015, 02:22 PM #10
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Thanks everybody for your responses. Much appreciated.
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Thanks everybody for your responses. Much appreciated.
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