Federal Pacific
I own a two family brownstone. One of the circuit breaker boxes is Federal Pacific. I have a new GE Box and breakers and just need them installed. Does anyone have any idea of a ball park cost to have this done? I’d do it myself, but have no way of cutting power to the…
I own a two family brownstone. One of the circuit breaker boxes is Federal Pacific. I have a new GE Box and breakers and just need them installed.
Does anyone have any idea of a ball park cost to have this done?
I’d do it myself, but have no way of cutting power to the meter.
Saw this link, re: Federal Pacific Electric Panels: Fires Waiting to Happen
http://www.inspect-ny.com/fpe/fpe.html
“Panel replacement … typically $800 to $1200”
I had a panel in my house and a breaker would never trip on overload. A space heater burned out an outlet, and I was lucky we didn’t have a fire. I think I paid about $800.
I just had an electrician come and price some re-wiring work in my co-op unit:
– replace breaker box (with a 12 slot)
– relocate breaker box about 5′ from current location
– bury wiring at 4 rooms
– install ded. outlets at 3 locations for ACs
– provide junction boxes/switching for about 4 new light fixtures
*This is just a rough idea – but after reading the thread it looks like the $5500 estimate I got was kinda high.
(I thought it was a good price…. looks like I will be calling others listed here)
thanks!
I’ve used Ceriello Electric, ask for Andres Jr to be sent out, he knows his stuff. He just did 3 days of rewiring work for me. They charge $105/hr and are worth it.
I have three Federal Pacific breakers in my basement. I am having my electrician come by for an estimate tonight. Will let you know what he says.
I too have heard good things about Blaze, but that is not who I am using.
$800. Federal Pacific lost their Underwriters Listing.
Federal Pacific s no longer in business due to hazardous equipment.
Blaze Electric (I know… great name for an electrician) charged me $500 to replace my F-P box with a Square D box I had bought. But this was about eight years ago.