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  • Jan 3, 2011, 06:50 PM
    gen69
    Can I add new circuits to an old federal pacific panel?
    Im adding about 25 new lights (recessed cans, track lighting and under cabinet lights) to an older home that has 3 federal pacific panels.
  • Jan 3, 2011, 06:56 PM
    donf

    I believe that FP panels have been outlawed because their design was faulty and were prone to over current (breakers failing to trip properly) problems and fire.
  • Jan 3, 2011, 08:37 PM
    ballengerb1

    There is probably only 3-4 folks on this desk who knew that Don was right, he is one, I am one and there must betwo more out there like TKRussel. Federal Pacific Electric FPE Stab-Lok Panel Circuit Breaker Hazard, Repairs, Electrical Panel Replacement Electricians Directory for Stab-Lok Repairs

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