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Originally Posted By: Dennis Bozek This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Yes Bill…that panel is a “Pushmatic” panel, whereas the breakers are pushed on or off. I still see some of them in use here in Ohio and for the most part, they are safe, just old. Replacement breakers for them can still be found but are costly. They are somewhat “hairy” to work on but if careful, they can still be used. Typically they are main lug only panels though, with some sort of main disconnect attached to them at some place after or at the meter. Unless the panel looks as bad as the one in the pics you sent, or the load of the house exceeds what the panel is rated for, I probably would not recommend replacement. However, some feel that the mere age of a panel would constitute it to be upgraded. Kinda sad when one thinks as we get older someone might recommend that we be replaced too
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Originally Posted By: Dennis Bozek This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Also Bill it looks like you have a double tap on the lower right hand buss. If there is no place to remove that double tap to, I then would recommend replacement only because Pushmatic breakers do not have a twin or mini breaker which could be used to remove a double tap. It also appears that this panel is a main lug only panel…therefore…is there a main disconnect someplace for it. If no…again replace it.
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Originally Posted By: nlewis This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I have seen new Pushmatic tandem/twin breakers often in 15 & 20 amp sizes. I happen to like that type of panel from the point of view that the breakers are screwed into the bus and will not accidentally fall out when the cover is removed.
Originally Posted By: dvalley This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
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I happen to like that type of panel from the point of view that the breakers are screwed into the bus and will not accidentally fall out when the cover is removed.
Neal,
This is what you are referring to, right?
Originally Posted By: rking This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
David,
The thought occured to me.... If you can make something good look bad; can you make something bad look good? 
And if so, that sure must help if any of your clients ever come back at you for something 
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Originally Posted By: nlewis This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
David,
Good one. I'm still laughing as I look over the threads. I'm just happy I didn't open that one up. 
Those breakers look like they got awfully hot. At least the fire would have been contained to the attic subpanel.
you have problems 
rofl