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Electricains/Electrical Inspectors: What is your opinion of the safety of the Federal Pacific Stab Lok breakers? I hear conflicting opinions on whether or not these should be considered safe for continued use. If you see these in a home, what do you tell the owners? Any official sites or info on this product? Thnanks, Mike Halpin, Heritage Inspections
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Mike, there has been numerous recalls on Fed Pac panels and equipment. the California Real Estate Inspections Association ( CREIA ) or A.S.H.I have published articles on this subject, both have web sites. If you are doing home inspections you should definitly point it out and suggest consulting a qualified electrician and reduce your liabilty.
Jim
*My electrician calls them Federal Pacific "no blows" He prefers to replace themJohn
*Mike,We call them "Federal no blows" here in NY too.I don't trust 'em.If they were in my house I would replace them immediately and thats what I recommend any time I see them.Richard Max
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Electricains/Electrical Inspectors: What is your opinion of the safety of the Federal Pacific Stab Lok breakers? I hear conflicting opinions on whether or not these should be considered safe for continued use. If you see these in a home, what do you tell the owners? Any official sites or info on this product? Thnanks, Mike Halpin, Heritage Inspections