Design Features

Panel Pal was designed by a home inspector after years of inspecting houses. The idea behind Panel Pal is to safely hold the electric panel open so it can be inspected more easily. Nothing is more frustrating that trying to hold open an old panel lid.

Specific features were designed into the tool so that it can be used on a wide range of electric panels, from old rusted panels to newer panels that just won't stay open on their own.  Most importantly, Panel Pal helps you work in a safer environment. It holds the lid open so that you don't come into contact while working on or inspecting the panel.

Along with climbing on a roof, inspecting panels is a very dangerous part of the job. Many home inspectors will rest the electric panel lid on their head while removing the dead front. This is a tremendously dangerous practice! The panel is grounded. You are not insulated even if you are wearing rubber-soled shoes or boots. If your head is in contact with the grounded panel, and you touch an energized component in the panel, you will create a path for the electricity to flow through your head!  

Fits Most Panels

The "Jaw" of Panel Pal is specifically designed to receive most panels lid designs. When using the tool, the lip of the panel fits into the notch so that it won't twist away from the panel. This is important when the hings are loose or bent.

 
The unique design can work on either flush mounted or surface mounted panels.

Never loose screws again

Panel Pal has a magnet located inside the jaw. Next time you are removing a dead front, simply place the screws onto the magnet. They are out of the way while you are inspecting, and easly accessible when you need to access them.

Insulated

Panel Pal is dipped in a plastic insulator. The special non-conductive covering protects you in the event the panel becomes energized. Of course, you should always use best practices for a home inspector when inspecting a panel. This means that you should NEVER insert anything into the panel, including Panel Pal. You should also use your voltage detector to determine if the panel is energized prior to inspecting it.

NEVER INSERT THE Panel Pal INSIDE THE PANEL

SAFETY PRECAUTION
Nearly all electric panels are grounded. It is a common misconception that just because you are wearing rubber sole shoes that you cannot get shocked or electrocuted. If you are touching any part of the panel, including the cover, and you come into contact with an energized component, you can get electrocuted.