I opened the electrical panel at my house. There were no screws missing. The panel was correctly labeled. They were the correct screws for the panel. Upon examination, all inside looked ok. The panel was 200 amp service. There were no doubled up lugs.
I looked at the pictures of GFCI protection. I saw that one GFCI outlet can protect downstream outlets. I learned that the GFCI protection must be checked bt tripping the outlet, not just with the tester. It also should, If on the breaker, be checked at the panel.
We observed this service panel as part of a standard home inspection. The panel was manufactured by Cutler Hammer and rated for 200 amps. The inspection revealed no aluminum branch wiring, double taps, exposed knockouts, and contained appropriate bushings and labeling.
We reviewed an article on how to safely inspect a service panel. A few tips to remember prior to touching the panel cover: look for water on the ground beneath the panel; look for water dripping onto the panel from above; and have an escape path. Things to look for in the panel: aluminum branch wiring; sharp tipped screws; corrosion; rodent damage; and evidence of missing or improper bonding.
There’s a few things you can quickly do and look for. First would be to observe the panel for signs of water damage or excessive heat. Water is easy, look for any rust, mainly at the bottom. This normally indicates water has been in the panel. Run your hand down the face of the breakers to check for warm or hot breakers.
Hi guys. I have a problem with the videos buffering. Only on this site, and nowhere else. The videos take almost 75% longer to view. Anything I can do?
Hello my name is Taylor Herring and I am a student and CPI here at Internachi! I must say I’m excited to see what is involved with the advanced electrical inspectors coarse. Good luck to all!
Thanks;
Taylor J. Herring
I have seen these videos before, they are good. My one suggestion is when the persons in the video call out a problem, and how to fix it properly, have the camera man zoom in on it. That way we know for sure whats up.
An electrical panel cover has a gap over 1/8" wide and it is sealed with caulk. Should that caulk be cut loose to to open the panel or deferred immediately to a licensed electrical contractor? Experience tells me the caulked edge of the panel is outside of the box, so it should be free of conductors that could be cut. But once I cut it, it will have to be resealed. I had to do this for my inspect and report assignment. It was in my house, so no big deal. But what if it was in a client’s house? By cutting the seal loose, am I not guaranteeing the need of service work to the cover? Do I explain to the client before I cut that they will have to pay someone to reseal it? Would it require recommending a licensed electrical contractor from a liability standpoint?