tczachur
(Timothy A. Czachur, HI9719)
January 15, 2017, 12:51pm
1
Trying to determine if this is a bad panel that needs to be replaced. Also I don’t see a main breaker on it and am not sure of how many amp service. Researching the Sylvania- Zinsko panels raises a lot of flags but also is not definitive. Appreciate any feedback.
evandeven
(Eric Van De Ven, CMI)
January 15, 2017, 1:18pm
2
Did you find anything wrong with it?
The main is probably outside.
btoye
(Bradley Toye, CMI)
January 15, 2017, 2:00pm
3
GTE Sylvania is a Zinsco panel. Most insurer’s will not accept it. Overspray is also a defect. Service disconnect may be at the meter location. If not, that’s another defect.
jpope
(Jeffrey Pope, CMI, CHI, CPI, ICC)
January 15, 2017, 3:14pm
4
Despite the brand of the panel, the contamination within the panel will likely warrant replacement.
This is a sub panel and will not contain a “main” breaker.
tczachur
(Timothy A. Czachur, HI9719)
January 15, 2017, 5:57pm
5
No it seems to be working fine. No problems noted with panel other than paint over spray on the wiring. No signs of arcing or overheating. Biggest problem I have is most of the research I’ve done puts up flags but go on to say it is not certain and some of the panels were acceptable.
jpope
(Jeffrey Pope, CMI, CHI, CPI, ICC)
January 15, 2017, 8:35pm
6
Don’t believe everything you read.
bkelly2
(Brian Kelly, AZ Cert. # 60234)
January 15, 2017, 11:37pm
7
It is very hard to swim against the current IMO.
With so many people believing so much fake news these days sometimes it is easier to just agree with what everyone else says.
cevans
(Chuck Evans, CMI)
January 16, 2017, 2:14am
8
Ref: NEC Article 110.12(B) Integrity of Electrical Equipment and Connections.
Internal parts of electrical equipment, including busbars, wiring terminals, insulators, and other surfaces, shall not be damaged or contaminated by foreign materials such as paint, plaster, cleaners, abrasives, or corrosive residues. There shall be no damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment such as parts that are broken; bent; cut; or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating.
mbitterman
(Michael Bitterman, CMI® HI7792)
January 16, 2017, 12:32pm
9
If you are going to do 4 point Insurance Inspections you need to get a handle on the different types of electrical panels. That panel is a Zinsco.
jpope
(Jeffrey Pope, CMI, CHI, CPI, ICC)
January 16, 2017, 2:00pm
10
No, technically/legally/actually, it’s a Sylvania…
jpope
(Jeffrey Pope, CMI, CHI, CPI, ICC)
January 16, 2017, 2:02pm
11
Sorry, can’t do that. I will, however, step aside and let everyone else continue to be carried downstream… with the current… over the falls… :mrgreen:
btoye
(Bradley Toye, CMI)
January 16, 2017, 4:11pm
12
No, it’s a GTE Sylvania (there is a difference latter down the line)…Zinsco design and parts with a different label.