FPE Electrical Panels
Let's close out 2017 with a note about electrical panels. Specifically Federal Pacific Electric panels with Stab Lok breakers. This brand is one of about 4 that have a history of problems. These panels were manufactured and installed in millions of homes from the 1950's to the 1980's and was the subject of a class action lawsuit. For more information about the lawsuit visit: https://inspectapedia.com/fpe/FPE_Class_Action_Settlement.php These panels could fail by not properly
Polybutylene piping
Polybutylene was a plastic piping that was manufactured and installed in over 9 million homes between 1978 to mid-1995. It was used because it was inexpensive and easy to install. The problems arose when the connection points failed causing water to leak and resulting in major structural damages. If your home was built during that time period it would be wise to have your home inspected for the presence of polybutylene. Many insurance companies will not insure a home with thi
Tools of the trade...
“Tools of the trade” My quick thoughts on tools. Tools are necessary if you need and want to do your job efficiently and safely. You should have the right tools for the job and the right tools should be quality tools that will perform flawlessly over and over without sacrificing on safety or precision. When making a decision to buy tools it is best to get the highest quality that you can afford because this will help ensure reliable performance over time.
