The potential dangers of Federal Pacific Electric panels http://www.ismypanelsafe.com/ en-us Copyright 2008 Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:30:00 -0600 Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:00:00 -0600 IsMyPanelSafe.com Consumer Alert about the potential dangers of Federal Pacific Electric panel boxes. Is My Panel Safe? bschoene@yoursgi.com No http://www.ismypanelsafe.com/ http://www.ismypanelsafe.com/files/FPE_Consumer_Alert.mp3 Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) was one of the most popular manufacturers of electrical panel boxes in North America from the 1950’s to the 1980’s. Millions of their panels were installed in homes across the country. Over time, electricians and home inspectors found Federal Pacific Electric panels failed to provide proper protection to homeowners and their families. The panels can appear to work fine for years, but after one overcurrent or short circuit, they can overheat and become fire hazards. Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:00:00 -0600 Information All Homeowners Deserve to Know. Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) was one of the most popular manufacturers of electrical panel boxes in North America from the 1950’s to the 1980’s. Millions of their panels were installed in homes across the country. Over time, electricians and home inspectors found Federal Pacific Electric panels failed to provide proper protection to homeowners and their families. The panels can appear to work fine for years, but after one overcurrent or short circuit, they can overheat and become fire hazards. 00:15:09 FPE, Federal Pacific Electric, Electrical panel, panel box, fusebox, breaker box