Is Your Federal Pacific Circuit Breaker Panel Safe?
by Jodie Wells You can spot a Stab-Lok breaker by Federal Pacific Electric from the red strip across the switch. Your electric panel ensures your home’s electrical safety, but is it safe? If your home was built between 1950 and 1990 and is equipped with a Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) panel with Stab-Lok circuit breakers, you run a significant risk of breaker malfunction and fire. The breakers inside the panel are designed to guard your home’s electrical system against ci