A Nevada Electrical Contractor Discusses Dangerous Electrical Panels
A Dallas news website recently featured a story about a dangerous electrical panel that was frequently installed in homes during the 1960s-1980s. The Federal Pacific Stab-Lok Circuit Breaker has long been considered by many in the electrical contracting industry to be faulty and hazardous. As a Nevada electrical contractor, I have seen many homes in the Reno-Sparks area with this type of electrical panel. I want homeowners to replace it if they have not done so already.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission never recalled the Federal Pacific Stab-Lok Circuit Breaker. The group said there was insufficient data to prove the breaker was unsafe and dangerous. However, it has been shown that the Federal Pacific Stab-Lok commonly fails to trip and disrupt electrical currents when circuits become overheated. If the circuits become overheated, they can cause a fire. During a housing inspection, a Nevada electrical contractor should make note if a house has this type of circuit breaker and inform owners of the problem.
Even if your home does not have this type of circuit breaker, it is still important to make sure the breaker is working properly. A sign that your circuit breaker needs replacing is when you reset the breaker and it immediately blows or trips again. Other signs are corrosion and a burning smell when testing the breaker. Some problems with breakers are not always visually apparent to homeowners. If you are concerned about your electrical panel, then call a Nevada electrical contractor to help. A Nevada electrical contractor can inspect your circuits and do circuit breaker testing to diagnose the problems and fix them.
Testing and taking care of your electrical panels is something not many people think about until a serious problem occurs. Being proactive with electrical inspections every few years can save you a lot of time and money down the road.
Bob Lord
Providing quality electrical repair and installation services to Reno, Sparks, Verdi, Sun Valley, Washoe Valley and Virginia City
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