If your home is older – built before 1990 – or has not had an electrical upgrade since then, you may have a split bus panel that is not safe.
Topics: Electrical panel upgrades
Maintaining a home is an ongoing process, yet many people wait until something stops working in the home before addressing these maintenance issues. However, it can save you time, money, and unnecessary stress to prevent problems before they occur. Your home’s electrical system is an excellent place to start.
If your home is older – built before 1990 – or has not had an electrical upgrade since then, you may have a split bus panel that is not safe. 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.
Topics: Electrical panel upgrades