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Toronto Sparky · 09-27-2009, 12:30 PM

Better than duct tape..
Seems to be the choice on most temp panels I've seen

goose134 · 09-28-2009, 11:14 AM

As I became more aware of the shoddy work being done on every scale, in all parts of the country, and in all fields, it makes me sad that people pay good money and get results like this. I mean the cover plate will cost less than a dollar. Maybe I'm just too tired to get angry.

Mastertorturer · 09-30-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Badger

No, I am not joking and would do it again under the same conditions.

There is no requirement that filler blanks be listed for the purpose or that I must use cheap plastic that often falls out.

That panel isn't a temp panel. It's also not an excuse to use the wrong part for the job. That panel is inside a mechanical room of a new addition. There is no reason to remove all the spaces.

Correct panel fillers do not fall out. If you're not sure it's correct you should contact the manufacturer to verify.

Let electrical engineers design the products; and you install those products correctly.

Bob Badger · 10-01-2009, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mastertorturer

Correct panel fillers do not fall out.

Thats a line of crap.

TOOL_5150 · 10-01-2009, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Badger

Thats a line of crap.

Ill second that for sure. Even the residential filler blanks fall out.

~Matt

Mastertorturer · 10-01-2009, 07:40 PM

Can you post the make and model of panels you're talking about? It ain't a line of crap when I've never had them fall out.

So if it's BS then please tell me which panel fillers you're refering to.

Bob Badger · 10-02-2009, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mastertorturer

Can you post the make and model of panels you're talking about? It ain't a line of crap when I've never had them fall out.

So if it's BS then please tell me which panel fillers you're refering to.

Almost any brand that uses 'snap in' fillers.

I personally prefer the screw in fillers like I-Line and some other larger panels use.

As far as the panel in your picture I would have ordered the correct fillers and installed them but I also might have put 4" square blanks in as a temporary measure until the correct fillers where on hand.

220/221 · 10-02-2009, 07:12 PM

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There is no reason to remove all the spaces.

The panel probably came with all spaces open. The installer didn't order or lost the factory blanks.

The 4S fillers look to be about the right size. It just looks hacked because you know that they are 4s blanks. Maybe it was a temp fix?

I'll do almost anything to avoid a snap in filler. I will install a few spare $3 single pole breakers instead of panel blanks.

The other stuff is pretty bad. Even Peter wouldn't stoop to that level............ maybe the AC flex

Peter D · 10-02-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 220/221

The other stuff is pretty bad. Even Peter wouldn't stoop to that level............ maybe the AC flex

Well, actually...yeah.

I wired some A/C units about a month ago that required 10 foot whips because I had to put the disconnects way off to the side (clearance issues.) I just laid the whips right on the ground. I'll get back there and secure them....yeah, sure, right.

ryanapplequist · 11-01-2009, 02:13 PM

wows guys that is just friggin crazy i am a helper and i wouldn't do stuuf like that in fear of the ass chewing i would get later on and just what the hell is the cord for in pic 5