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There is no breaker that will fit a FPE panel except a FPE. The breakers are still being manufactured and are available at Lowes and Home Depot stores, but they are expensive. The failure rate of FPE breakers is worrisome and if I had one in my home I would change it.
Federal Pacific has been out of business since the early 80's The current breakers being sold at Home Depot etc, are NOT manufactured by Federal Pacific since that company no longer exists. They are made by aftermarket companies. The FPE problems are not associated with the newer products, HOWEVER, there may be issues with the older FPE panels themselves. It is important to inspect the panels carefully and see that there are no burned or arcing areas and that all screws on the bus bar are securely tight and the bus is not damaged in any way. The breakers must fit properly and SECURELY in to the panel bus bar and the panel cover must hold the breakers securely in place as there are no actual screws to hold the breakers in place. If the breaker fit is loose or sloppy, there is a problem.To clarify the answer to the question, there ARE other options to Federal Pacific or the aftermarket manufactured products. Federal Pacific has a "sister" company in Canada called Federal Pioneer. They are still in business and still being installed today. Although there was a recall on some of there breakers several years ago, there is not the notorious history to Federal Pioneer and they have continued to improve on the product designs.The Federal Pioneer breakers are available in Canada at very competitive prices. There are some sellers on ebay as well, but the shipping costs may be a bit high if you order one or two breakers only.Federal Pioneer is marketed by Schneider Electric of Canada. Check online for further details on the products and availability. You can also buy US made breakers manufacturers like "American" "Challenger" and "Connecticut" electric and a few others. Old, used or NOS "Federal Pacific" breakers have been determined to have high failure rates and should not be used as replacements. Existing Federal pacific breakers should be replaced even if they "appear" to be functioning normally.
Keep in mind that the Federal Pacific panels themselves may not meet current codes or standards and should not be used for new installations or "expansions". Replacements of existing breakers are usually "grandfathered" in but once again, the breaker panels themselves should be checked out thoroughly for damages and ALL screw connections should be tight and secure and breakers should be secure in the bus bar. Covers should be securely installed. It may not be cost effective to replace ALL breakers as opposed to replacing the entire breaker panel itself. Weigh out the costs carefully as well as the problems and costs of replacing the entire panel. Keep in mind your "future needs" when making this determination.
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The Pacific Ocean.The arctic, the pacific, and the southern.
What ocean is 1280 km long and 16000 km wide?
the pacific ocean
Is San Jose on the Pacific Plate?
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In which ocean basin are most trenches found?
the pacific ocean
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Are federal pacific electrical circuit breaker panels dangerous and should be replaced?
About 20 years or so back, Federal Pacific lost their rating and certification by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The design and operation of the breakers no longer met the criteria required for listing by UL. My home had a Federal Pacific panel that was installed at the end of World War II. The main breaker to my home was also a Federal Pacific. I never had a failure of a breaker to trip in an overload condition. It may be wise to replace your FP breakers with a new and modern panel that is certified by UL. Should your home or business be involved in a fire ruled to be electrical in origin you may find that your insurance company would use that as a reason to not pay. I am not an attorney and certainly do not presume to give legal advice, I have, however, dealt with insurance companies and I am somewhat familiar with how they operate. Chances are that your breaker panel is a number of years old. For safety and peace of mind it may be wise to consider an upgrade. My panel was replaced about 3 years back when I installed a standby generator. The main circuit breaker to my home was 50 amps with only 8 distribution circuits. This was before the days of central air and heating, electric water heaters, and electric ovens and stove tops. Today, this would not approach passing building code requirements.
Where do you get the history of the federal pacific electric company?
Much of the history of the Federal Pacific Electric Company is summarized at http://www.inspect-ny.com/fpe/FPE_Panel_ID9.htm - FPE HISTORIC DATES - Federal Pacific Electric FPE Stab Lok electrical panels. Note that Federal Pacific Electric had a long history of production of electrical products including fuse panels and other devices that are not addressed by the website above. See http://www.inspect-ny.com/fpe/fpepanel.htm - Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) Electrical Hazards Website, for an in-depth explanation of the latent safety hazards concerning FPE Stab-Lok circuit breakers and electrical panels.
Does pacific poker have a tournament circuit?
"Pacific poker does indeed have a tournament circuit. It only exists on the online tables, and is run throughout the year awarding prizes to the winner."
Where is the Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection in Federal Way Washington located?
The address of the Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection is: 33663 Weyerhaeuser Way S, Federal Way, WA 98001
What is the phone number for Federal Pacific Breakers?
Federal Pacific Breakers is a company that helps with home improvement projects. The company can be contacted through many ways, including going to their location and calling their office at 347 930 2934.
What is the phone number of the Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection in Federal Way Washington?
The phone number of the Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection is: 253-924-5206.
What are some good restaurants in or near Federal Way WA?
There is: Verrazanos Italian Restaurant 28835 Pacific Hwy S Federal Way, WA 98003, which had good reviews. Also, Indochine of Federalway 31406 Pacific Highway South, Federal Way (253) 529-4214 that offers great spring rolls.
What is the web address of the Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection in Federal Way Washington?
The web address of the Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection is: http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/Company/Bonsai
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The Union Pacific (APEX)
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A map showing routes of 164 railroads last printed in 1964 by Rand McNally for the UPRR. Map dimensions are 21" x 42".
What was one of the conditions of the entry of British Columbia into Canada?
The federal government agreed to assume BC's debt and to extend the Canadian Pacific Railway to the new province.
Are railroad workers federal employees?
No, railroad workers work for private or publically traded companies such as BNSF, CSX, or Union Pacific.
