Federal Pacific Stab-Lok panels have been the subject of much controversy and concern in the electrical industry for several decades. Some experts have claimed that these panels can pose a risk of electrical fires, due to reported problems with the circuit breaker design and manufacturing. Studies and investigations have found that Federal Pacific Stab-Lok panels can fail to trip when they are supposed to, potentially allowing electrical faults to persist and leading to a fi

What Is a "double tap? If your electrical panel has a “double-tap,” this means that two wires are connected to a single terminal on a circuit breaker or busbar. Sometimes this may also be referred to as a “double lug.” This condition is not always a problem. Some circuit breakers designed to have two wires connected to them. If this is the case, your circuit breaker should note this clearly, and the circuit breaker’s terminal will have a design that accommodates both wires. U