This is a picture of a 125A Siemens service panel. It contains eight single pole circuit breakers and two double pole circuit breakers that are correctly tied together. The obvious problem with this picture is that a television and small dresser are within the service area required for the service panel.
I inspected the service drop
I inspected the service head, gooseneck and drip loops.
I inspected the service mast, service conduit and raceway.
I inspected the electric meter and base.
I inspected the service entrance conductors.
I inspected the main service disconnect.
I inspected panelboards and over current protection devices.
I inspected the service grounding and bonding.
I inspected a representative number of switches, lighting fixtures and receptacles, including
receptacles observed and deemed to be arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protected using the
AFCI test button, where possible.
I inspected all ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles and circuit breakers observed
and deemed to be GFCIs using a GFCI tester, where possible.
I inspected smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
The main service disconnect’s amperage rating, if labeled, is 125A
The type of wiring observed can be describe as: NM
The video had several contradictions- Purple wire nuts, anti oxidant etc.
Overall great info.
Electric panel is blocked by furniture, unable to remove cover and investigate further. Also there is a hole cut in the drywall under the panel. This should be patched or covered.
This post was made in order to comply with the course completion requirements. The attached picture is of a service panel in a condominium built in the 1970’s. Note the missing screw, knockout, over painting and no main disconnect.
I inspected the electrical system at my home. The GFCI tester that is newly out of the box immediately tripped the GFCI outlets upon being inserted in the outlet. I think it is a defective unit. The GFCIs were newly installed October 2014 by a licensed electrician. The tester responded to all of the units this way. I am going to get another tester and see if it works!
In my area I find a lot of double taps.
Can lights going on/off are a safety feature due to the can overheating.
Typical contractor home built in the 90s in eastern CO. From the picture the 50 amp breakers aren’t installed as best practice nearer the top of the buss, and the branch circuit wiring passes through a 2" GRC nipple that goes through a concentric that isnt bonded to panel with a ground ring.I’m sure it passed code back then ,but may not by the AHJ now.
Hi Class,
Just ready to start on electrical, here we go!
Here’s an image of a kitchen GFCI that is working properly, as indicated by the tester and activation of the receptacle test feature.
Here’s a picture of a kitchen GFCI that tests ok with the tester and by activating the test feature on the receptacle.
I did a visual-only inspection of my residence. the components function per design and the only deficiency is some open wiring in the attic at a junction box going to a whole house fan. Disclaimer: I knew I would find this ahead of time, but it reminded me to fix the problem.
I inspected my own home electrical system and found wiring, circuit breakers to be in good shape. No missing knock-outs, clean, wires organized, no double taps, GFCI’s in working order, but no AFCI’s due to it being a home built in 1981.
Thank you, Harry
Hello everyone!
I am still going strong.
I am wrapping up the Electrical course.
I have attached a picture of my Electrical Panel.
It has very confusing legend and the breakers are not labeled as they should be.
During a true inspection I would not be able to tell if the correct sized breakers were in place.
This receptacle is located in the laundry room and is next to a sink. However, it is not GFCI protected. Recommend installing a GFCI receptacle for personal safety.
This is the electrically panel at my home. It is working properly.
