Professional Hazardous Panel Removal Services

Electrical panels, sometimes referred to as circuit breaker boxes or electrical distribution boards, are crucial components of any building’s electrical system. Over time, certain older panel models have been identified as hazardous, posing risks such as electrical fires, failures, and other serious threats to safety and functionality.

What Are Hazardous Panels?

Hazardous panels are outdated or faulty electrical panels that present significant safety risks. The most notorious examples are Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) and Zinsco panels, which were commonly installed from the 1950s through the 1980s. These panels have deficient components, poor construction standards, and fall far short of today's rigorous safety codes.

Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) Panels: FPE panels are known for their unreliable circuit breakers that often fail to trip during electrical overloads, creating serious fire hazards. Studies have shown that FPE breakers can fail to operate properly up to 60% of the time, making them extremely dangerous.

Zinsco Panels: Zinsco panels suffer from similar reliability issues, with breakers that frequently fail to trip when they should. Additionally, these panels are prone to bus bar deterioration and overheating, which can lead to electrical fires and complete system failures.

Both FPE and Zinsco panels have been subject to safety investigations and are no longer manufactured, but many remain in older homes and buildings. If your property has one of these panel types, replacement is strongly recommended for the safety of your property and occupants.

Common Hazardous Panel Issues

• Failure to trip breakers: A primary function of circuit breakers is to trip and cut the power in case of overloads. Hazardous panels often have breakers that fail to trip under overload conditions.

• Increasing Risks of Electrical Fires: Faulty wiring and poor construction in these panels can lead to electrical short circuits, sparking, and overheating, dramatically increasing the fire risk.

• Insufficient power distribution: With modern appliances and technology, demands for electrical load have increased. Many hazardous panels are not capable of supporting contemporary energy needs efficiently.

Why Remove Hazardous Panels?

Removing hazardous panels is crucial to enhancing your property’s electrical safety, efficiency, and compliance with the local and national electrical codes. By removing and replacing these panels, you will:

• Avoid potential safety risks such as electrical fires and shock hazards.

• Boost the reliability and capability of your property’s electrical system.

• Ensure compliance with today’s rigorous safety standards and codes.

• Improve property value and appeal through updated and safe electrical infrastructure.

Our Hazardous Panel Removal Process

At S & G Electrical Services, we undertake a meticulous removal process to ensure both safety and efficiency:

1. Inspection: Our certified electricians conduct thorough inspections to determine if your panel system is hazardous.

2. Safe Deactivation: If a panel is deemed hazardous, we safely deactivate power and carefully remove the outdated panel.

3. Installation of a New Panel: We install state-of-the-art electrical panels that comply with all regulations and match the unique demands of your property.

4. Testing and Safety Checks: Finally, we perform rigorous testing to ensure your new panel is functioning correctly and properly protecting your home or business.

Choose S & G Electrical Services for expert hazardous panel removal, ensuring peace of mind with safe, reliable electrical solutions that last. Contact us today to schedule an evaluation and learn more about securing your electrical systems.