Fpe Stab
How many people are still using Federal Pacific Electric panels aka circuit breaks? I know of the history!?
I’m familiar with the history and suggestions to replace Stab-Lok breakers by FPE, so there is no need to reiterate the above. I’d just like to know how many people are still using them, and how long have you had your panel/Circuit Breaker? Thanks
Also, to those who insist that “all” FPE panels are hazardous, it seems very odd, that local fire departments have not REQUIRED that they each one be replaced to avoid fires, especially in large developments. I know of several complexes where many units, and I mean MANY units still have FPE panels/breakers. I don’t deny there were defective FPE products, but I believe the lawsuits and money making opportunities from consumers having to buy and install new breakers had a lot to do with it.
Many, many people are still using these panels. As you have noted, there is not any legal requirement to have the equipment replaced, although some insurance companies do require replacement before they will insure a property.
Just because replacement is not required does not mean these things are not a fire hazard. Local fire departments generally have little or no authority to mandate changes. Building codes apply only to new construction or alterations so they can’t require replacement either. It would take major legislation to accomplish this, and that is not going to happen due to the cost involved. If a recall were issued, that would at least provide funding to replace the equipment, but since FPE does not really exist the question of who would have to pay is really murky. Even if the recall were issued, owners would not be required to replace, it would be optional.
There are similar issues. Owners are usually not required to add sprinkler systems to old buildings unless other alterations are made. Knob and tube wiring certainly can be a hazard, but it is allowed to stay as well.
There is not any doubt that your chances of having an electrical related fire are much greater with the FPE boxes than with others. I think the more urgent problem is with the problem of double pole breakers locking on as this is not only a fire safety issue but also a personal safety issue. In any case, I would (and have) replace the equipment without any question. It does cost money, but the cost and hassle of a fire is much much worse.
Federal Pacific Stab Lok panel Identification
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New Original FPE Stab-lok Circuit Breaker 3P70 Type NA 3 pole 70 amp $400.00 |
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New Original FPE Stab-lok Circuit Breaker 3P80 Type NA 3 pole 80 amp $400.00 |
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New Original FPE Stab-lok Circuit Breaker 3P90 Type NA 3 pole 90 amp $400.00 |
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FPE 100 AMP 3 POLE STAB-LOK 3P100 NEW IN BOX $385.00 |
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Used Original FPE Stab-lok Circuit Breaker 3P100 Type NA 3 pole 100 amp $375.00 |
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FEDERAL PACIFIC STAB-LOK NB232020 20 AMP FPE BREAKER $339.99 |
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FEDERAL PACIFIC STAB-LOK NB232015 15 AMP FPE BREAKER $339.99 |
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FEDERAL PACIFIC STAB-LOK NB232030 30 AMP FPE BREAKER $339.99 |
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FEDERAL PACIFIC STAB-LOK NB232050 50 AMP FPE BREAKER $339.99 |
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FEDERAL PACIFIC STAB-LOK NB232040 40 AMP FPE BREAKER $339.99 |
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FEDERAL PACIFIC STAB-LOK NB232060 60 AMP FPE BREAKER $339.99 |
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Used Original FPE Stab-lok Circuit Breaker 3P70 Type NA 3 pole 70 amp $350.00 |
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Used Original FPE Stab-lok Circuit Breaker 3P80 Type NA 3 pole 80 amp $350.00 |
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Used Original FPE Stab-lok Circuit Breaker 3P90 Type NA 3 pole 90 amp $350.00 |
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Stab-Lok FPE 70 Amp 3 Pole Main Curcuit Breaker $350.00 |
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FPE STAB-LOK NA3P25 NIB $340.00 |
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FPE STAB-LOK NA3P35 NIB $340.00 |
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New Original FPE Stab-lok Circuit Breaker 3P15 Type NA 3 pole 15 amp $343.00 |
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New Original FPE Stab-lok Circuit Breaker 3P20 Type NA 3 pole 20 amp $343.00 |
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New Original FPE Stab-lok Circuit Breaker 3P40 Type NA 3 pole 40 amp $343.00 |
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New Original FPE Stab-lok Circuit Breaker 3P50 Type NA 3 pole 50 amp $343.00 |
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New Original FPE Stab-lok Circuit Breaker 3P60 Type NA 3 pole 60 amp $343.00 |
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FPE THREE POLE 60 AMP STAB-LOK CIRCUIT BREAKER $295.00 |
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FPE STAB-LOK CIRCUIT BREAKER NA3P15 NIB $275.00 |
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FPE STAB-LOK NA3P20 NIB $275.00 |
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FPE STAB-LOK NA3P40 NIB $275.00 |
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FPE 70 AMP STAB-LOK THREE PHASE CIRCUIT BREAKER $275.00 |
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FPE STAB-LOCK 2 pole 125 amp circuit Breaker Federal Pacific -NEW- $250.00 |
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FPE STAB-LOK 2P90 -2 Pole 90 Amps120/240V**NEW* $215.00 |
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FPE STAB-LOK 2P80 -2 Pole 80 Amps120/240V**NEW* $210.00 |
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FPE STAB-LOK NB90 NIB $200.00 |
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Used Original FPE Stab-lok Circuit Breaker 3P60 Type NA 3 pole 60 amp $205.00 |
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FEDERAL PACIFIC STAB-LOK NA 3P50 50 AMP FPE BREAKER $186.99 |
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FEDERAL PACIFIC STAB-LOK NA 3P40 40 AMP FPE BREAKER $186.99 |
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FEDERAL PACIFIC STAB-LOK NA 3P20 20 AMP FPE BREAKER $186.99 |
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FEDERAL PACIFIC STAB-LOK NA 3P30 30 AMP FPE BREAKER $186.99 |
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FEDERAL PACIFIC STAB-LOK NA 3P15 15 AMP FPE BREAKER $186.99 |
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FPE STAB-LOK 2P125 -2 Pole 125 Amps120/240V**NEW* $185.00 |
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Used Original FPE Stab-lok Circuit Breaker 3P50 Type NA 3 pole 50 amp $175.00 |
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FPE THREE POLE 40 AMP STAB-LOK CIRCUIT BREAKER $175.00 |
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FEDERAL PACIFIC STAB-LOK NB221070 70 AMP FPE BREAKER $159.99 |
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FEDERAL PACIFIC FPE NA360 StabLok 60 Amp 3 Pole BREAKER STAB LOK $149.89 |
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FEDERAL PACIFIC FPE Stab-Lok NB370 70 Amp 3 POLE TYPE NB CIRCUIT Breaker $149.89 |
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FPE Federal Pacific Stab-Lok 70 amp 3 pole Type NB 240 V bolt-on $149.00 |
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FPE Stab Lok 100 Amp 3 Pole 120/240 Vac Circuit Breaker Bolt In NA NI $135.00 |
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Used Original FPE Stab-lok Circuit Breaker 3P15 Type NA 3 pole 15 amp $145.00 |
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Used Original FPE Stab-lok Circuit Breaker 3P30 Type NA 3 pole 30 amp $145.00 |
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Used Original FPE Stab-lok Circuit Breaker 3P20 Type NA 3 pole 20 amp $145.00 |
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Used Original FPE Stab-lok Circuit Breaker 3P40 Type NA 3 pole 40 amp $145.00 |
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FEDERAL PACIFIC FPE NA3100 StabLok 100 Amp 3 Pole BREAKER STAB LOK $144.99 |
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20 AMP STAB-LOK FPE 3 POLE CIRCUIT BREAKER 3P20 NEW IN BOX $139.00 |
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FPE Stab Lok 60 Amp 3 Pole 240 Vac Circuit Breaker Plug In CTC NA $125.00 |
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FPE 3P30 STAB-LOK CIRCUIT BREAKER $119.99 |
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FEDERAL PACIFIC FPE Stab-Lok NB270 70 Amp 2 POLE TYPE NB CIRCUIT Breaker $109.89 |
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FPE/American 30amp stab-in GFI NAGF30 $100.00 |
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90 AMP Federal Pacific American Stab-Lok FPE 2 Pole Breaker type NA GUARANTEED! $99.95 |
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FEDERAL PACIFIC STAB-LOK NB221050 50 AMP FPE BREAKER $94.99 |
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FEDERAL PACIFIC STAB-LOK NB221020 20 AMP FPE BREAKER $94.99 |
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FEDERAL PACIFIC STAB-LOK NB221015 15 AMP FPE BREAKER $94.99 |
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FEDERAL PACIFIC STAB-LOK NB221040 40 AMP FPE BREAKER $94.99 |