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Default Federal Pacific panel replace tips

On 12/30/2011 11:41 AM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
December 30, 2011, Friday
I'm going to be assistant, replacing a FPE panel, tomorrow. From what I can
figure, it means to switch off the power. Big breaker outdoors. Cut some
drywall (flush mount) and then start taking wires off breakers, and off the
neutrals and grounds.

Loosen the big feed wire, and move that to the new panel. Knock out enough
punch outs, so as to feed the smaller wires. Start to put on the Romex
connectors, feed the wires in. Put the grounds and neutrals on. Put breakers
on, and connect the black wires.

Will need light and heat, as we'll be working indoors in the winter.

What else?

Christopher A. Young
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Just mark all the 120 volt and 240 volt circuits as you remove them. Once the load wires are out, remove the feed and grounding wires.

If this is a sub panel, be sure to separate the grounding and neutral
busses, and DON'T install the bonding jumper