That week in November when every job was a 1970s panel

I mean, it was just one of those weird runs, you know? Three houses in a row, all built around '75, all with those old Zinsco panels that needed to be swapped. The last one was on Elm Street, and every single breaker felt like it was welded in place. Took me and my apprentice, Mike, almost two full days just to get the old one out safely. Anyone else get hit with a weird theme week like that, where every call is the same vintage problem?

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the_nina7mo ago

Had a week like that with old Federal Pacific panels. Every house felt like a time capsule from the 70s. You start to feel like you're living the same day over and over.

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thea7717mo ago

Ugh, that's the worst. It's like the houses are stuck in a loop, and you're just along for the ride. Makes you wonder what else from that era is just waiting to surprise someone.

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emma_wood7mo ago

Just wait until you find the avocado green appliances to complete the vibe.

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