05/04/2026
🔊 Make sure to turn the sound on for this one! 🔊
Ever wonder why we talk so much about replacing outdated electrical panels in Huntington Beach and Orange County homes? Listen to this clip to hear the problem firsthand. ⚠️
This video shows a major hazard we see with old Zinsco electrical panels: a breaker is flipped to the "trip" position, but the circuit is still live.
Here is why this happens:
Fusing to the Bus Bar: Over time, heat and poor design can cause the internal components to weld to the bus bar.
Failure to Trip: When an electrical overload occurs, the breaker handle may move, but the internal connection remains intact.
Fire Hazard: Because the circuit doesn't break, live electricity continues to flow, overheating wires and creating a massive fire hazard. ⚡🔥
How to spot a Zinsco panel:
If your panel has a row of red, blue, or yellow/orange colored breaker switches down the middle, it's likely a Zinsco model and needs professional evaluation.
Don't wait for a catastrophic failure. Upgrading to a modern, code-compliant panel eliminates these safety risks and ensures your home can safely handle the power demands of modern appliances, AC units, and EV chargers.
👉 Time for an upgrade? Visit the link in our bio to get in touch with Makena Electric for a system inspection.
Serving Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and surrounding Orange County communities.
