Panel Rejuvenation – Is Your Electrical Panel a Candidate?
Panel rejuvenation is a “tune-up” of an existing service panel that brings it up to the current Electrical Safety Authority standards. Is your Electrical Panel a Candidate?
Electrical Panel Rejuvenation consists of these Six Items:
- Removing the ground, neutral and line conductors from their respective connection points in the panel. Remaking the connections in a professional configuration and tightening to ESA specifications for the particular panel.
- Replacement of any breakers that are damaged or oversized for the wires they protect.
- Install duct seal – a pliable product that prevents condensation from entering and damaging the panel through the main conduit connecting the panel to the outside meter base.
- Closing any opening in the panel sides or front to keep out fingers or “critters”
- Clearly & accurately labelling the panel legibly and permanently in ink.
- Installation of panel mount surge protection unit.
Four Parameters your Panel needs to meet to be eligible for Panel Rejuvenation
- Must be no older than 15 years.
- Must be manufactured by FPE; Cutler-Hammer; Eaton or Square D to be eligible for 10 year guarantee.
- Must be manufactured by ITE; Gould or Siemens to be eligible for lifetime guarantee.
- Must be visually inspected and thermo-scanned by a Shock Doctor Master Electrician to determine if panel has pre-existing safety problem or hazardous defect.
Benefits of Electrical Panel Rejuvenation
- Panel rejuvenation provides peace-of-mind that your panel is safe and able to distribute the power in your home effectively.
- Takes the guess work out of what each breaker controls.
- Provides an iron-clad guarantee covering the electrical panel and breakers.
- Provides a Letter of Compliance for insurers and future appraisers; financiers or purchasers of your home.
- Protection of your wiring system from external surges from neighbouring faulty electrical equipment; faults on the utility lines and lightning.
FAQ’s about Electrical Panel Rejuvenation
- Why can’t the panel be older than 15 years? Once a panel has reached 15 years of service it is closing in on its maximum expected life. Replacement is a much more proactive measure for older panels.
- Can a fuse panel be rejuvenated? No, it has been 30 years since a residential fuse panel has been on the market. It is always best practice to replace any fuse panel. Insurance companies are particularly unhappy with fuse panels.
- Is the guarantee transferable? Yes, there is a sticker on the panel when it is rejuvenated that informs the next owners of the guarantee expiry date.
- How do I get service on my rejuvenated panel? In the unlikely event you need service on your rejuvenated panel you simply call The Shock Doctors at 705-326-4333 and your call will be answered live by either our office or the on-call electrician after hours.