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Federal Pacific Panels

Federal Pacific split bus electrical panels lost their UL rating about 25 years ago due to a high failure rate in the effectiveness of its panel breakers. If you own one, it needs to be replaced immediately. If you have any questions about whether your panel might be a Federal Pacific, please don’t hesitate to call us. We’ll be pleased to check the electrical panel in your property.

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Appliance Won’t Work

Check for:

•Overloaded circuit
•Damaged plug
•Damaged cord
•Loose wiring
•Defect in appliance or lamp
Remedies:

•Test for overload — shift appliance or lamp to another circuit
•Replace plug
•Replace cord
•Tighten connections at switch or receptacle
•Test in another circuit — repair if faulty

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Light Fixture Won’t Work

Check for:

•Burnt out bulb or fluorescent tube
•Defective fluorescent starter
•Faulty switch
•Loose wiring
•Faulty socket
Remedies:

•Replace bulb or tube
•Replace fluorescent starter
•Replace switch
•Tighten connections at switch or fixture
•WHAT ABOUT SOCKET?

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