Another Zinsco

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Originally Posted By: jpope
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There were several obvious defects with this panel. I found a condo complex of 150 units - all with Zinsco panels and many with visible defects.


![](upload://rEe51jvllwXyPowIZJQRZ7JpkOO.jpeg)

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In this case, I was unable to remove the dead front cover from this panel so I've got no interior pictures.

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Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
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Originally Posted By: gbeaumont
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Hi Jeff,


WOW, you are getting more than your fair share of bad panels these days, it would have been neat to ee the inside of that one, but to be quite honest when I see something like that I am calling for further evaluation anyway so sometimes don't even attempt to drop the front off.

Cool pics

Gerry

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Originally Posted By: jpope
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People are suprised when I tell them, the most common place for me to find problems will be in the electrical systems.


Maybe it's just me ![eusa_eh.gif](upload://ro9kPBBU7ILOA34tTsGzSg7Sl8y.gif)

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Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
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Originally Posted By: jpeck
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Jeff,


Biggest defect of all is that is says "ZINSCO" on the label. ![icon_biggrin.gif](upload://iKNGSw3qcRIEmXySa8gItY6Gczg.gif) Like saying "FPE" on the label.

Anyone still have a Yugo? At least they wore out and were discarded. These panels just seem to hang around forever.

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Jerry Peck
South Florida

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Originally Posted By: jpope
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jpeck wrote:
Biggest defect of all is that is says "ZINSCO" on the label. ![icon_biggrin.gif](upload://iKNGSw3qcRIEmXySa8gItY6Gczg.gif) Like saying "FPE" on the label.


We certainly agree on that ![icon_biggrin.gif](upload://iKNGSw3qcRIEmXySa8gItY6Gczg.gif)

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Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
"At JPI, we'll help you look better"
(661) 212-0738