Originally Posted By: jpope This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I just thought it should be said, with the addition of Paul A., the return of Bob B., and the continued support of Greg F., we have some top notch electrical support on this board.
I'm sure I speak for more than myself when I say that your assistance in invaluable and very much appreciated. Thank you.
I'm leaving for Vegas soon, so I see ya' all when I return.
-- Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
"At JPI, we'll help you look better"
(661) 212-0738
Originally Posted By: pabernathy This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Shucks… .Jeff…I think I can speak for Bob and Greg and myself when we say thank you and we are here to assist you any way we can.
Heck I learn something new everyday.....
The NACHI has some great people in it.....great to help them out.
-- Paul W. Abernathy- NACHI Certified
Electrical Service Specialists
Licensed Master Electrician
Electrical Contractor
President of NACHI Central Virginia Chapter
NEC Instructor
Moderator @ Doityourself.com
Visit our website- www.electrical-ess.com
Originally Posted By: lkage This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
pabernathy wrote:
cool....now how embarassing would that have been for you(bob) to say...Hey you little FAT man with a tool belt and a voltmeter......don't speak for me...lol
Now see I didn't picture you that way, Paul...while reading your posts.
Come to think of it, I don't believe I've ever met a fat electrician...they all seem to have a constant energy going.
So you would be the first if you really are a little FAT man with a tool belt and a voltmeter. 
-- "I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn't learn something from him."
Galileo Galilei
Originally Posted By: pabernathy This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
lol…thats the woman side of me…I always think I am fat but HEY you can tell alot from someone by their posts…and I have been on a posting ROLL…lol
But you are right....I am a bit bouncy and not fat...but my son calls me the fat man.....go figure.
Yep......most Sparkies are a constant bundle of energy.....thats the way you see us until the weekend...then we have full system CRASH...lol
-- Paul W. Abernathy- NACHI Certified
Electrical Service Specialists
Licensed Master Electrician
Electrical Contractor
President of NACHI Central Virginia Chapter
NEC Instructor
Moderator @ Doityourself.com
Visit our website- www.electrical-ess.com
Originally Posted By: brian winkle This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I am new here at the site and I wanted to explain my reason for being here. I am a small time EC, just myself and a helper. I do lots of referral work for realtors involving home inspection follow ups. I have become good friends with some top notch home inspectors and we call on each other for advice. On the other hand, sometimes I must call an inspector I don’t know to get clarification on something in the report, and I get a kind of chip on the shoulder attitude. I suspect this comes from the animosity that is present between many electricians and home inspectors. Since a large percentage of my business comes from the HI report, I am here to learn more and to offer what I know in return, while maintaining respect between professionals. I have studied the NEC for about 18 years and I am very particular about the safety and compliance of my installations. But I am still learning, and re learning stuff I forgot!
I also paid $500 and took a home inspection course just to learn more about what you guys and gals are trained to look for. The class was taught by a local HI whom I regard as one of the best.
From time to time I may have questions about some of the issues I see that may spark some heated replies, but I only ask them in order for both parties to learn. For instance, many HI's will write up any exposed romex. Some will state that exposed romex is not allowed under 8 feet, but I don't see this in the NEC. It only says "not allowed where subject to damage" Perhaps it is in the IRC?
Anyway I hope we can all work together on this site with mutual respect for all. I can already see there are some very knowlegeable folks here.
Originally Posted By: Blaine Wiley This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I for one am very glad to see Bob Badger return. He has always been very helpful, and explains things to us idiot home inspectors in a manner we will understand.
Originally Posted By: pabernathy This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Glad to have your input as well Brian. Being I am a HI and a EC it makes it kinda nice to be able to mingle back and forth in both areas when explaining something.
I believe I have seen you in the other forum I MOD...the DoitYourself.com forum...I believe but I could be wrong. If so I am ElectricalMan...one of the MODS over their.
Glad to see you....
-- Paul W. Abernathy- NACHI Certified
Electrical Service Specialists
Licensed Master Electrician
Electrical Contractor
President of NACHI Central Virginia Chapter
NEC Instructor
Moderator @ Doityourself.com
Visit our website- www.electrical-ess.com
.Jeff…I think I can speak for Bob and Greg and myself when we say thank you and we are here to assist you any way we can.
…I’ll check it out