Should all Challenger electrical panels be upgraded or replaced I am getting mixed opinions on the Challenger electrical panels Some say that all Challenger electrical panels are bad and should be replaced no matter what, others say just the older versions of the Challenger panels Like with any electrical panel I will examine it for obvious defects and include it into my report The other day I inspected a 1997 home with no ledger, but some of the
Challenger Panels - Electrical Inspections - InterNACHI®️ Forum The main electrical panel is a Challenger brand, which was commonly installed in homes during the 1980s and early 1990s Challenger panels have a known history of performance and safety concerns, including reports of breakers failing to trip under overcurrent conditions, potential overheating, and compatibility issues with replacement breakers
Challenger panel insurance denials | Information by Electrical . . . I wasn't aware there was any FPE technology with Challenger labels on it GTE-Sylvania made Zinsco technology panels for a bit, and then also developed the technology that was sold off and became Challenger (according to Wikipedia), but the technology of the Challenger panels resembles and is compatible with Eaton BR and basically has nothing wrong with it
Challenger panel, eaton label - Electrical Inspections - InterNACHI®️ Forum Or if they did? This panel has a challenger enclosure, (latch on the front says challenger), but the interior label says Eaton, and it has half challenger breakers, and half cutler hammer breakers The main disconnect is also challenger Wondering how to narrate this, because many insurance companies will not insure challenger panels
Challenger Panel Blood Guts - Electrical Inspections - InterNACHI®️ Forum 1994 Build - 15A, 120V breaker scorched heavily and actually burned through part of the panel The offending breaker was taken out of service and a new one added but nothing done for the wiring so there’s still a scorched neutral wire in use Not sure if it was that was when the breaker was replaced I had never actually seen any damage on these panels in person
Are Challenger residential Panels Dangerous? - InterNACHI®️ Forum I have seen so many articles stating Challenger panels are not safe and you will be at risk of an electrical fire These articles will usually focus on Zinsco and Federal Pacific Circuit Breakers in the Challenger Panels These articles that state the challenger panels should be replaced with a New Panel are not true in many cases The Most Common Challenger Plug-in Residential Circuit Breaker
Challenger Panel Opinion - Electrical Inspections - InterNACHI®️ Forum Here’s a good blog from one of the best minds in the biz IMO: Challenger panels are fine - Structure Tech Home Inspections I agree with his opinion and as of now do not write them up Sure, you can CYA as you see fit but at some point I don’t think our industry should not be jumping at such a small amount of data
Challenger Panel Age - Electrical Inspections - InterNACHI®️ Forum I have seen so many articles stating Challenger panels are not safe and you will be at risk of an electrical fire These articles will usually focus on Zinsco and Federal Pacific Circuit Breakers in the Challenger Panels These articles that state the challenger panels should be replaced with a New Panel are not true in many cases
Challenger Panel Opinion - Page 2 - Electrical Inspections - InterNACHI . . . Challenger Electrical Equipment Corp Offers Replacement Program For 9000 Consumers who believe that they have installed HAGF circuit breakers requiring replacement should contact a licensed electrician to perform this work Power to the panel should be shut off before inspecting and removing breakers ) The company is no