Pennington's median home dates to 1953, on the older end of Mercer County's housing stock. Knob-and-tube remnants, fuse boxes instead of breaker panels, 60-amp services and ungrounded outlets are all still common in borough homes.
A fuse box is what surprises people most. It worked fine for a 1950s household, but it runs out of room once central air, a microwave and a car charger all want power together. We replace it with a modern panel sized to today's load.
Pennington also sits close to the Delaware River floodplain that has flooded Trenton and nearby towns during storms. A basement panel that has taken water is worth a careful check, not a quick reset.