The reported problem
The service record identifies no electricity in a back bedroom. A tripped breaker was investigated; excessive loading on an outside receptacle was noted as a likely cause, not a confirmed finding.
What PTX checked
PTX checked connections at the outside receptacle, an inside receptacle and a switch. No bad connections were found in the checked locations.
The recorded outcome
The tenant was instructed on how to reset a breaker. The record does not say a panel was replaced or upgraded, or independently confirm that power was restored.
What this job helps another property owner consider
A tripped breaker calls for investigation of the affected circuit and connected devices before assuming a panel upgrade is needed. This job documents the checks performed at this property; another property needs its own assessment.
Frequently asked questions
Questions property decision-makers ask
Was a panel upgrade completed on this New Westminster service call?
No panel upgrade is documented. PTX investigated a tripped breaker, checked the listed receptacle and switch connections, found no bad connections there, and explained breaker reset to the tenant.