On Apr 1, 8:05Â*pm, " wrote:
On Apr 1, 6:54�pm, "RBM" wrote:

"Mikepier" wrote in message

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I ran a new circuit in my brother-in-laws condo that has all FPE
panels. I needed a spare breaker and came across the skinny breakers
that take up 1/2 of a normal breaker slot.
Are these breakers suppose to be that loose when you put them in?
They have the 2 brass stab-pins at the end. It does not seem to
secure. can I spread the pins out? Are the regular sized "fat"
breakers any better?

They are, after all, FPE. Once the cover is on, they tend to stay seated

be certain to install in pairs, just leave one unused

the FPE stab lock panels have a excellent reputation as a fire starter;
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search FPE STAB LOCK to learn more than you ever want to know........

I'm well aware of the issues. I just had to install 1 new circuit for
a kitchen remodel. The town requires using BX.
This is a 70 unit condo all with FPE panels. If they are concerned
with me using BX, that should be the least of their concerns.