More FPE Experience

Originally Posted By: jpope
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I’m beginning to see these more and more these days.


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And a closer look revealed a common problem with these Stab-Lok panels





These breakers have a tenancy to simply fall out. There were actually three different breakers like this. They're hidden behind this one.


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Jeff Pope
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Originally Posted By: kmcmahon
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anyone have a link to info on these panels and why they should be replaced, I keep seeing comments here about them, but still haven’t read why they are bad…any technical journals would be appreciated.


Thanks,


Kevin


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Originally Posted By: Gino Conner
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Kevin,


This is one of the best resources I have found . . .

http://www.codecheck.com/pdf/electrical/240overcurrent/FPE%20Article%20from%20DH%20-%20Nov2003.pdf


Originally Posted By: roconnor
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kmcmahon wrote:
... why they should be replaced ...

Careful there ... that could put ya on a slippery slope. Do a search for FPE topics which should fill ya in. This should get ya started ... CLICK HERE


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Originally Posted By: Randy Flockton
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As Jeff stated… These breakers don’t make the best connection… The aftermarket versions are just as good…


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-Randy


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