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  "headline": "What We Look For (And What We Don’t): Electrical Red Flags — Panels and Wiring That Worry Inspectors",
  "description": "From thermal hot spots to unsafe panels, discover how inspectors identify electrical risks during a home inspection—and what it means when your panel says 'Federal Pacific'.",
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  "url": "https://homeinspectionsovercoffee.com/what-we-look-for-and-what-we-dont-electrical-red-flags-panels-and-wiring-that-worry-inspectors/",
  "datePublished": "2025-06-30",
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        "name": "Do you use thermal imaging on the panel?",
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