Magnetrip Breaker Panel

Having a modern replacement available rather than relying on refurbished breakers definitely brings some peace of mind.

Magnetrip breaker panel.

Yes there is a history of problems with some of the zinsco breakers mostly having to do with the twin style circuit breakers that can have arcing problems at the connection with the main panel buss. The overall design of the panel includes aluminum bus bars which are subject to corrosion and overheating as energy demands increase. Zinsco main panel note the embossed magnetrip label at the top of the panel face magnetrip closer view of this embossed label. Federal pacific electric will likely be written on the cover of your breaker box.

Zinsco replacement circuit breaker type ubiz type r twin 1 pole 20a 20a. Zinsco magnetrip panels and circuit breaker problems if the existing zinsco breakers are ok then replacing then is totally up to you. I know of the sylvania zinsco panel issues. 828 in stock sign in to buy.

Ubiz2100 zinsco replacement circuit breaker type ubiz type qc 2 pole 100a. 1790 in stock sign in to buy. Zinsco electrical equipment is extremely dangerous because of its tendency for overheating. Zinsco blue silver label in the panel and the characteristic green white red circuit breaker toggles.

The breaker panel in my barn has uses the zinsco style breakers that have a reputation of having trouble and it was hard to find replacements. Zinsco is now defunct but many homes still have these panels. I can research this myself but have to get a report done and don t have the time right now and was hoping someone can enlighten me. Anyone know about zinsco breakers in a magnetrip panel and what issues may be associated.

If you are unsure of the type of electrical panel your prospective home has give us a call and we would be happy to conduct a pre purchase electrical inspection to give you peace of mind. Inside look for the name stab loc the brand name of the circuit breakers. Zinsco or gte sylvania panels were popular electrical panels installed in homes throughout the 1970s. Zinsco panels are also known as magnetrip panels as well.

Today in a year 1940 built home i found zinsco breakers installed in a magnetrip panel.