# Concerns about old GE panel **URL:** \ **Category:** Electrical Inspections\ **Created:** [March 28, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/concerns-about-old-ge-panel/266273 "2026-03-28T14:42:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![acox](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/acox/32/57038_2.png) [@acox](https://forum.nachi.org/u/acox)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/concerns-about-old-ge-panel/266273/1 "2026-03-28T14:42:49Z")
Looking for info on this panel. House was built in 1962. This panel is old, but I think it’s not that old. In FL, 99.9% of homeowner’s insurance will require a 4-Point, and a photo of the panel. When they see that panel, they will likely require it be replaced, even though if there’s no problem. There was no label in the panel, but I think the electric service has been upgraded as there’s no cloth wire, most circuits are grounded. There have been several remodels for the house. I’m just trying to gain an educated guess to the age of the panel ![20260327_120233](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/4X/9/c/c/9ccd894cb9d92b92f130e2dfcaa4dddf96dc1b6f.jpeg) ![20260327_101011](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/4X/0/3/1/031475aeed57c6139c7d0b3c3aa0e266eaba82c7.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ddagostino](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/ddagostino/32/60136_2.png) [@ddagostino](https://forum.nachi.org/u/ddagostino)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/concerns-about-old-ge-panel/266273/2 "2026-03-28T14:54:51Z")
Its old, original I’m sure. FYIW, Rockledge Electric in Cocoa (orange sticker) was around in the ‘60’s, closed in 1967. Check out that phone number …. [https://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/corporationsearch/SearchResultDetail?inquirytype=EntityName&directionType=Initial&searchNameOrder=ROCKLEDGEELECTRIC%202543780&aggregateId=domp-254378-9a342e42-c189-48a8-8d2a-2a3999742968&searchTerm=ROCKLEDGE%20DESIGN%20GROUP%20INC.&listNameOrder=ROCKLEDGEDESIGNGROUP%20P040000844081](https://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/corporationsearch/SearchResultDetail?inquirytype=EntityName&directionType=Initial&searchNameOrder=ROCKLEDGEELECTRIC%202543780&aggregateId=domp-254378-9a342e42-c189-48a8-8d2a-2a3999742968&searchTerm=ROCKLEDGE%20DESIGN%20GROUP%20INC.&listNameOrder=ROCKLEDGEDESIGNGROUP%20P040000844081) ---
**Author:** ![jjonas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jjonas/32/301755_2.png) [@jjonas](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjonas)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/concerns-about-old-ge-panel/266273/3 "2026-03-28T14:55:14Z")
This label appears to indicate it’s a Sub-panel, so why are there Ground wires present? Regardless, it looks like the original panel aged to when the home was built. ![GE](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/4X/3/2/0/320549c8dbffa2cc8c28a5f494729255971fab85.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![rmeier2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rmeier2/32/59909_2.png) [@rmeier2](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rmeier2)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/concerns-about-old-ge-panel/266273/4 "2026-03-28T14:57:54Z")
Looks like it could be original from 1962. Fuses for the pull out service disconnect were common during that era. ---
**Author:** ![acox](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/acox/32/57038_2.png) [@acox](https://forum.nachi.org/u/acox)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/concerns-about-old-ge-panel/266273/5 "2026-03-28T15:52:17Z")
It does look like that, but I’d expect to find cloth-covered wire, which is not there. ---
**Author:** ![acox](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/acox/32/57038_2.png) [@acox](https://forum.nachi.org/u/acox)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/concerns-about-old-ge-panel/266273/6 "2026-03-28T15:58:50Z")
Jeff, this is the only panel. ---
**Author:** ![kleonard](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/kleonard/32/170953_2.png) [@kleonard](https://forum.nachi.org/u/kleonard)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/concerns-about-old-ge-panel/266273/7 "2026-03-28T16:16:17Z")
My WAG is that it’s original to the house at the time of construction in 1962. ---
**Author:** ![sfetty](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/sfetty/32/331195_2.png) [@sfetty](https://forum.nachi.org/u/sfetty)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/concerns-about-old-ge-panel/266273/8 "2026-03-28T16:22:38Z")
> [@acox](#): > > I think the electric service has been upgraded as there’s no cloth wire, most circuits are grounded. There have been several remodels for the house. Maybe they upgraded the wiring. ---
**Author:** ![lhenderson2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/lhenderson2/32/58205_2.png) [@lhenderson2](https://forum.nachi.org/u/lhenderson2)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/concerns-about-old-ge-panel/266273/9 "2026-03-28T16:31:56Z")
In all my years…wheeez…never seen that….cough. Thanks for the photo. ---
**Author:** ![bhoefer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bhoefer/32/408971_2.png) [@bhoefer](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bhoefer)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/concerns-about-old-ge-panel/266273/10 "2026-03-28T16:37:17Z")
The cables on the older circuits appear to have cloth jackets (what some call rag wire) which is perfectly fine because they have thermoplastic coating (same standard as today) on the individual conductors. Some newer cables were apparently added later with modern plastic jackets. Both the rag wire and fuse block main disconnect scream original 1962 to me. ---
**Author:** ![acox](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/acox/32/57038_2.png) [@acox](https://forum.nachi.org/u/acox)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/concerns-about-old-ge-panel/266273/11 "2026-03-28T16:54:29Z")
Take a look at the upgraded kitchen…😀 ![20260327_112234](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/4X/4/5/2/452b92d28d09cf6beb41d3da8dd8f0832e89461f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![jjonas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jjonas/32/301755_2.png) [@jjonas](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjonas)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/concerns-about-old-ge-panel/266273/12 "2026-03-28T16:54:47Z")
> [@acox](#): > > this is the only panel. Gotcha. Looking at the pic again on my computer and not my tablet, I see where the label states… “_Suitable For Use As Service Equipment_”. Interesting, the added label at the bottom, below the full sized label/legend… could be read as to confuse some (non-electrician) inspectors! ---
**Author:** ![jjonas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jjonas/32/301755_2.png) [@jjonas](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjonas)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/concerns-about-old-ge-panel/266273/13 "2026-03-28T16:56:35Z")
> [@acox](#): > > upgraded kitchen At least the Appliances are compatible (GE) with each other! ---
**Author:** ![lhenderson2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/lhenderson2/32/58205_2.png) [@lhenderson2](https://forum.nachi.org/u/lhenderson2)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/concerns-about-old-ge-panel/266273/14 "2026-03-28T21:04:13Z")
This week, an agent and I were reminiscing about Avocado Green and Autumn Orange as we looked at the blue bath fixtures in the house ---
**Author:** ![jjonas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jjonas/32/301755_2.png) [@jjonas](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjonas)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/concerns-about-old-ge-panel/266273/15 "2026-03-28T21:28:45Z")
> [@lhenderson2](#): > > Avocado Green and Autumn Orange Don’t forget about _Harvest Gold._ ---
**Author:** ![acox](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/acox/32/57038_2.png) [@acox](https://forum.nachi.org/u/acox)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/concerns-about-old-ge-panel/266273/16 "2026-03-28T21:43:31Z")
Blue? This one was pink! ![20260327_121420](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/4X/0/0/7/0070c1ea812a796857091a255c6095432bb08775.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![kleonard](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/kleonard/32/170953_2.png) [@kleonard](https://forum.nachi.org/u/kleonard)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/concerns-about-old-ge-panel/266273/17 "2026-03-28T21:45:32Z")
We had the coppertone appliances in the 70s. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/4X/7/f/2/7f2f6d5b319dd980c697129299749ca9adf05e53.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ruecker](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/ruecker/32/357170_2.png) [@ruecker](https://forum.nachi.org/u/ruecker)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/concerns-about-old-ge-panel/266273/18 "2026-03-28T23:10:34Z")
> [@jjonas](#): > > Interesting, the added label at the bottom, below the full sized label/legend… could be read as to confuse some (non-electrician) inspectors!.. That label is saying that the panel is (also) rated to be a 240v only panel (as opposed to the 120-240v main rating for the panel). And if used as a 240v panel, only 240v breakers are allowed. ---
**Author:** ![ryoung7](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/ryoung7/32/188798_2.png) [@ryoung7](https://forum.nachi.org/u/ryoung7)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2026, 8:46am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/concerns-about-old-ge-panel/266273/19 "2026-03-29T08:46:36Z")
Split-bus? ---
**Author:** ![rmeier2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rmeier2/32/59909_2.png) [@rmeier2](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rmeier2)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2026, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/concerns-about-old-ge-panel/266273/20 "2026-03-29T13:01:18Z")
> [@ryoung7](#): > > Split-bus?. Not according to the photo of the label Jeffery posted in post #3. [Next page](https://forum.nachi.org/t/concerns-about-old-ge-panel/266273.md?page=2)