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Here we gave a electrical panel this panel is a family residential home one so it 100 amps and also it did have a dead front panel so that was written up in my report also the minimum circuit for a kitchen is 40 amps
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In summary, cool roofs are coatings and sheets that are applied to roofs to make them reflect the sun in order to keep building’s interior cooler and more energy-efficient, which is especially important during summer months and in warmer climates.
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the GFCI conductors from distribution panel is wired in to Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter and load side conductor feeding the none gfi recepticles is protected due to the gfi is the first recepticle up stream from other recepticles , this is common in home construction to provide protection to occupants in home
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bottom of Master Bedroom french door frame showing rot. It appears that there has been an attempt to repair, but was unsuccessful. Door seal has no caulk. Recommend that a contractor be called to exam the door frame along with the sill plate.
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it is common practice to provide arc fault interrupters in bed rooms living room garage, and office / GFI provids protection in bathroom ,kitchen,laundryroom, exterior of homes, these protection devices and be installed in as a breaker, or recepticles both kind of devices provide protection to occupants of property and equipment from damages or lost of life
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Attic pull down ladders: These ladders are available in wood or aluminum. The wood ladder is the most common and can have many dangers along with it. Many wooden pull down ladders are installed by cutting the wooden truss and or installing with the improper fasteners. This can be dangerous not only to the home owner but to the inspector as well. Always be aware of the condition of attic ladders before you choose to use one.
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The inspection performed on the exterior of this home was to ensure all lighting fixtures were fixed. Exterior lighting as with kitchens, hallways and stair cases should all have fixed lighting features. Staircases over 6 stairs should also should have outlets at the top and bottom.
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The illustration I reviewed was on conductor markings. The illustration used a 14 gauge wire and displayed the order in which the markings should be placed. Beginning with AWG size, the number of conductors, if there is a ground, the outer covering and concluded with the agency that tested the conductor.
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Observed improper wiring in the basement on a recent inspection, the wiring for an electrical fan was hanging loosely and exposed which is a safety hazard. Also, improper connecting of the wires with electrical tape, recommend a qualified contractor evaluate.
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I chose Electrical Service Panels from the Article section. The electrical part of the inspection is no doubt one of the most dangerous parts of an inspection, I have a healthy respect for electricity and I’m always looking to learn how to be safe around it. In the article, checking the outside of the panel and all around for any moisture, damage to the box or screws that don’t look like they belong are good things to check for when determining if a panel is safe to evaluate. In addition, making sure there is adequate clearance to inspect and open the panel are also very important. A panel that is blocked is a potential safety hazard as a person can’t access it quickly if the power needs to be shut off. The more I learn about electrical safety the more confident I feel inspecting panels but will always be on guard for the unknown issues that can cause some serious harm.
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GFCI Receptacle installation in residential use is often overlooked by the seller. It seems more times than house that have been built 10-15 yrs prior will still lack GFCI protection. Most defect I have found are at outside locations and/or garage areas. Defects to include non functioning test button operation, missing storm covers, and or lack of a GFCI to begin with. While inspecting the interior I check all visible receptacles in every room. Mainly to see if they are secure to the box and reverse polarity.
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Pictured is a 200 amp main service panel. This service panel is located inside the garage. I observed proper connections and bonding. There was no observable rusting, water infiltration or material defects at the tome of inspection. Unit appears to be functioning properly.
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I read the article on electric service panels and while I was aware Zinsco and federal pacific electric were problematic I wasnt fully aware of the numerous labeling names for federal pacific electric. The article provided me with additional background on what names I should be looking for on panel labels that are present.
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My picture is of a 200 amp combination panel electric meter. This is a service lateral due to the electric coming from an underground service supply. The conduit to the meter is gray plastic and no evidence of leaks or loose fittings observed.
An electrician would be recommended for further evaluation due to upon opening the dead front and excessive dust, dirt and debris observed behind panel board. There was 5 single pole breakers and 1 30 amp breaker. No double tapping observed. There was missing panel slots.
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The image I selected was Ohms Law Calculator Wheel. Reading and learning about George Ohms scientific findings taught me a lot about electricity. Amps being equal to watts divided by volts; Ohms being equal to volts squared divided by watts or Ohms being equal to watts being divided by amps squared. His illustration along with the hose illustration describing how amps are similar to the water flow rate; voltage being the water pressure; watts being the power and Ohms being the hose size. These two illustrations made electricity so much easier to understand.
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Electrical Safety:
When it comes to the matter of Electrical or electricity, safety should be number One priority to all of us. Due to failure in electrical safety, each year 2,305 more people suffer injuries in the United Sates. Proper safety in handling electrical matters can stop or at least lower the amount or injuries. Home Inspectors are not electricians. Therefore, they needed to be more cautious.
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GFCI Tester:
GFCI Tester is one of the necessary tools for Home Inspectors or electricians to test polarities and or to test if the electrical wiring is correct. With this image of GFCI tester showing clearly that, the inspected house is wired properly.
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the outlet looks flush against wall when i walked up to it to test but when you pull plug out of outlet the whole fixture tries to pull out of wall. this very unsafe and is need of inspection by a professional electrician
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GFCI outlets are a great update to do to older houses that did not come with them. these will protect against a lot of house fires if they were installed in all older houses. protect your family and your house with GFCI
