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Jronkinla

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Electrician saw white on breakers (see pic) and says I must replace whole panel with a larger one because it’s overloaded and dangerous. Does this sound right?6906D9C8-01EB-4E06-92FE-E524389CF871.jpeg
 
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It looks like it has passed its useful lifespan.
 

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