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Old 02-16-2009, 08:54 PM   #1
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Panel Cat# L120-40 Breaker type NA NC OR NAGF Stablock
150A 10K AIC 120/240 VAC Type 2B
(4) 15A Singles
(3) 15A Singal Mini
(1) 20A Single
(5) 20A Single Mini
(4) 30A Double Pole
(1) 50A Double Pole real new
(1) 60A Double Pole
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Old 02-16-2009, 09:02 PM   #2
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You honestly trying to sell Fed Pac breakers to electricians? You sure picked an interesting group to market to... the same group of people who are trying to rid the world of them. Might have better luck on eBay. I think they sell them for a dollar a pound on there.
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Old 02-16-2009, 09:05 PM   #3
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Sure I'll take them as long as I can pay extra because there hard to get.
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Old 02-16-2009, 09:15 PM   #4
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I understand ridding the world with the old stuff and paying the high price you want to pay but just putting them out there for best offer if anyone soing service work that may want them. The is what my brother has just done to offer this old style piece of america to you guys.
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I understand ridding the world with the old stuff and paying the high price you want to pay but just putting them out there for best offer if anyone soing service work that may want them. The is what my brother has just done to offer this old style piece of america to you guys.
I applaud your entrepreneurial spirit. Best of luck in your efforts.
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Hey, never hurts to ask. Kinda.
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Give me $50. Pay shipping and I'll buy them.
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Old 02-16-2009, 10:32 PM   #8
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Bolt, I think the point is we all have boxes of this kindling from replacing services. I keep a few on hand for the rare times I might need a replacement or added breaker. Other than that I throw away 50 for every one I keep.
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Occasionally I add or replace a FPE breaker, rather than replacing the panel. I hate it, but when I do so, I buy a breaker with a warranty. My favorite supplier has new replacement breakers at a better price than the big box stores. They are junk, but they have a warranty.

There is also a local supplier of "surplus" electrical parts. They have breakers of all types, ages, and sizes. I-line 200 amp? No problem. All have been tested (don't ask me how) and are under warranty.

What I'm trying to say is, your breakers have absolutely NO resale value to me.
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Just get rid of them. They're not safe to use in any situation. My company does switchgear and breaker testing and one day (just for fun) I set up a Challenger/FPE breaker on a high current test set and let it cook. It buzzed and smoked (I think) but it wouldn't trip until I really soaked it. I think one did not trip at all that I remember. Many houses have been burned to the ground (I'm certain) because of those old breakers. And, if you sell them, are you going to guarantee them and be liable if they don't trip under a dead short???
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I personally stopped saving all the ones ive pulled out. Whats the point....?
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Panel Cat# L120-40 Breaker type NA NC OR NAGF Stablock
150A 10K AIC 120/240 VAC Type 2B
(4) 15A Singles
(3) 15A Singal Mini
(1) 20A Single
(5) 20A Single Mini
(4) 30A Double Pole
(1) 50A Double Pole real new
(1) 60A Double Pole

Have they been tested? Do they come with a test report and waranty?

Seriously, any electrician that buys used breakers needs to understand the liability they accept when doing so. Protective devices must be tested per industry standards, so either the breakers come with a test report or the person that buys them needs to test them, and few electricians have the equipment to do so.

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I no longer save FPE breakers. Why use a product that is 30 years old and was questionable to begin with? Connecticut Electric sells new replacements for FPE panels, they are expensive, but well worth the peace of mind. Good Luck with your sale.
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I have a big plastic container I put all my old FPE breakers in.
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