Early Years of Zinsco

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Originally Posted By: jpope
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This was a 1953 installation called “Zinsco Magnatrip.”


![](upload://98nyIJjLyKIhEZHTfOasmOvOEZN.jpeg)

When Zinsco had copper bus bars. . .

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Originally Posted By: Jay Moge
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wow that’s a dinosour. does it still work? icon_cool.gif

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Originally Posted By: jpope
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Jay Moge wrote:
wow that's a dinosour. does it still work? ![icon_cool.gif](upload://oPnLkqdJc33Dyf2uA3TQwRkfhwd.gif)


Yep.

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Originally Posted By: Jay Moge
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i inspected a house this weekend that had a beautiful new 200amp panel but i did find a “stand radio” in the attic from 1938. i love the old stuff, oh and btw, the radio still worked too. icon_cool.gif

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Originally Posted By: gbeaumont
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Cool Jeff,


I needed that picture for the set, thanks ![icon_lol.gif](upload://zEgbBCXRskkCTwEux7Bi20ZySza.gif) ![icon_lol.gif](upload://zEgbBCXRskkCTwEux7Bi20ZySza.gif) ![icon_lol.gif](upload://zEgbBCXRskkCTwEux7Bi20ZySza.gif)

Regards

Gerry

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Originally Posted By: jsieg
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Interesting.


Question is their a main disconnect? If not something should be done shouldn't their. Doesn't the full electrical service be able to be turned off with a max of 6 throws of the breakers or less??? I count 7 breakers.

Not trying to start a big discussion or anything.

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Originally Posted By: jpope
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jsieg wrote:
Question is their a main disconnect?


This was not the service equipment, therefore, the "six throw" rule does not apply.

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Originally Posted By: thejnicki
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Outdated by todays standards Jeff?

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Originally Posted By: jpope
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thejnicki wrote:
Outdated by todays standards Jeff?


Most certainly. . .

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Originally Posted By: pabernathy
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Jeff…I will say my friend…you sure do come up with some dandy pictures…lol…


The good and the bad....The bad is- They are still out their...the Good is- you seem to find them before me....![icon_smile.gif](upload://b6iczyK1ETUUqRUc4PAkX83GF2O.gif)..thehehehee

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Originally Posted By: dduffy
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Jeff, You most certainly live in the Zinsco capital of the country. Santa Zinsco Clarita.


Electrical contractors must have a field day there.

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Originally Posted By: jpope
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dduffy wrote:
Jeff, You most certainly live in the Zinsco capital of the country. Santa Zinsco Clarita.


Actually, this one was in Brentwood (remember O.J.?). A multi-million dollar home with a view of Catalina Island. FPE service equipment and Zinsco distribution. . .

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