Question on ITE EQ Loadcenter Fuse block main 1960’s

[mgreen31 (Michael Green)]

Does anyone have any information on this service panel good or bad? A client says that a prospective buyer is claiming insurance company will not insure with this type of panel with the fuse block main.

Thanks.

[dwigger (David Wigger, CMI, Retired)]

@mgreen31

claiming insurance company will not insure with this type of panel with the fuse block main

I have only heard of insurance issues with the Edison screw in type fuses.

[mgreen31 (Michael Green)]

Thanks David

[jburkeson1 (Joseph Burkeson, CMI)]

It is always up to the insurance underwriter, all things being equal a fused main is a safe panel.

[jmcarthur2 (James McArthur, CPI)]

Hi Michael, I am new to inspecting and all the course work done with InterNACHI suggests the use of the SOP. I would make note of the main disconnect in my report and advise the disconnect be evaluated by a certified electrician, for best safety practices.

[lkage (Larry Kage, CMI)]

@mgreen31

Does anyone have any information on this service panel good or bad? A client says that a prospective buyer is claiming insurance company will not insure with this type of panel with the fuse block main.

Michael, your client can check with other insurance companies regarding the fuse block main.

And, this is all I found in a quick search. It appears that Siemens took over ITE:

ITE EQ Loadcenter

ITE type EQ breaker