Another "why I pull covers."

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Originally Posted By: jpope
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I found this Zinsco panel hiding behind a picture in a condo.


![](upload://1hWkZE4ToPK06EzMLRx8icBYFtd.jpeg)

Other that the fact that it's a Zinsco, it doesn't appear to be too bad until you pull the cover.



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Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
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Originally Posted By: jstevens
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well you have to tell me .what is all that stufin the box?it looks like over spray jim

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Originally Posted By: jpope
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jstevens wrote:
well you have to tell me .what is all that stufin the box?it looks like over spray jim


Yes, it's over spray of plaster (texture coat). This particular panel also exceeds the "six throw" rule.

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Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
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Originally Posted By: jtedesco
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Jeff:


"Six Throw" rule --- please explain?

Is there a main disconnecting means, and is this the feeder to the only panelboard supplied by the load side of that "main" disconnect?

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Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant

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Originally Posted By: psabados
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Sorry double post


![icon_redface.gif](upload://f7DX2EWhmUfsDapWaYT3oJHMCj1.gif)

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Originally Posted By: psabados
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How about this one!


![](upload://debSTgr4d4gjnKTD15CUxgZsALC.jpeg)

Absolutely no way of shutting down the system. Typical KC Kansas home, overhead conductors to the dwelling, overhead clearance about 7 feet, no mast head, dropped from under eaves to meter can.

FPE also, not a good idea.

Paul

Counting down the days to Orlando 2005 T-minus 201 and counting!

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Originally Posted By: jpeck
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Jeff,


How on earth did you manage to take a photo of my panel, the one I replaced about 10 years ago (oh, that's right, I saved it and it is in my garage). ![icon_biggrin.gif](upload://iKNGSw3qcRIEmXySa8gItY6Gczg.gif)

You will almost assuredly find that the bus bar is arced up and the breaker contacts are arced up.

THOSE THINGS CAUSE FIRES!

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Jerry Peck
South Florida

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Originally Posted By: jpope
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Joe,


Yes, this is a feeder panel so I guess the "six throw" rule doesn't apply. This was a sixth floor condo with the main disconnect in the parking structure below.

Jerry,

I know. . . I know. . .

No need to pull the cover on this one. Just replace as soon as you see "Zinsco." ![icon_wink.gif](upload://ssT9V5t45yjlgXqiFRXL04eXtqw.gif)

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Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
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Originally Posted By: cmccann
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How about this panel? Anything wrong here?




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NACHI MAB!

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Originally Posted By: rwashington
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What’s the deal with Zinsco’s? I am only aware of watching out for FPE’s?

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Richard W Washington


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