Jan 7, 2024 · Today Zinsco electrical panels are deemed outdated and a significant electrical hazard. The Zinsco circuit breakers, particularly R38 breakers, a two-pole breaker that takes …

Zinsco was a manufacturer of electrical distribution panels and circuit breakers, founded by Emile Martin Zinsmeyer and his son Martin Emile Zinsmeyer in the early 1930s.

Zinsco or Zinsco-Sylvania is the name given to a brand of electrical panel that was commonly installed up to the mid-1970’s. It was a very popular product and installed throughout North …

Dec 3, 2024 · Zinsco electrical panels, once prevalent in homes built during the 1960s and 1970s, have become a significant safety concern due to inherent design flaws that can lead to …

Jul 28, 2025 · Worried about an old Zinsco panel? Learn how to spot risky Zinsco breakers, what models to replace, and where to find safe Zinsco breaker replacement options for your home.

Mar 10, 2025 · Zinsco was an eminent brand in the electrical sector during the mid-20th century. Their electrical panels were widely used across North America, from residential to commercial …

Emile Zinsmeyer named his new company, the “Zinsmeyer Company”. In 1943, Emile’s son Martin bought the company from his father and renamed it “Zinsco Electric”. Almost …

Here we provide text, labels, and equipment photographs used to help identify Zinsco and GTE-Sylvania-Zinsco electrical panels and circuit breakers, and we include photographs of a Zinsco …

Mar 20, 2025 · Zinsco electrical panels are circuit breaker panels manufactured from the 1930s to 1970s, known for their distinctive colored breakers and unique bus bar system.

Feb 8, 2023 · Zinsco electrical panels are considered dangerous by electricians and industry experts. Zinsco circuit breakers melt and fuse to the aluminum bus bar causing failure in about …