Just plain ugly

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#1

Originally Posted By: pdacey
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The SE panel


[ Image: http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/usrimages/I/IMG_4046.JPG ]


the disconnect at the furnace
[ Image: http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/usrimages/I/IMG_4048.JPG ]

the internal breakers on the furnace
[ Image: http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/usrimages/I/IMG_4049.JPG ]

the junction box behind the dryer (sorry, blurry picture)
[ Image: http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/usrimages/I/IMG_4059.JPG ]

inside the HVAC return air chamber
[ Image: http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/usrimages/I/IMG_4088.JPG ]

the sub panel on the outside of the return air chamber
[ Image: http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/usrimages/I/IMG_4089.JPG ]
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[ Image: http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/usrimages/I/IMG_4093.JPG ]
[ Image: http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/usrimages/I/IMG_4091.JPG ]

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Slainte!

Patrick Dacey
swi@satx.rr.com
TREC # 6636
www.southwestinspections.com

#2

Originally Posted By: bgentry
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Earned your money writing that one up!

#3

Originally Posted By: jtedesco
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Patrick:


Simply the worst yet! May I use them to show the readers of my columns what the Home Inspector is up against? If so please send full resolution photos to me.

I see a few defects here!

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Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant

www.nachi.org/tedescobook.htm

#4

Originally Posted By: pdacey
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No problem Joe. I will send them later today. I’ll add in some more from the same property.


It was a piece of property that used to be a bed and breakfast. There is a main house and three small detached cottages. These pictures were all from the main house. The inspection report was about 60 pages long. The inspection took 4-1/2 hours and the report took 3-1/2 hours. I earned my $$ on that one.

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Slainte!

Patrick Dacey
swi@satx.rr.com
TREC # 6636
www.southwestinspections.com

#5

Originally Posted By: pdacey
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This was the first comment in the electrical section of my report:


Due to the over all condition of the electrical system it is strongly recommended that the entire system have further evaluation by a licensed electrician before operating any fixtures. Multiple hazards exist within the system including risk of fire and electrocution.

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Slainte!

Patrick Dacey
swi@satx.rr.com
TREC # 6636
www.southwestinspections.com

#6

Originally Posted By: bbadger
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pdacey wrote:
Multiple hazards exist within the system including risk of fire and electrocution.


For what it's worth I think that is a great way to start.

Bad enough when I was thinking a private home but now knowing it's a B&B it is simply unbelievable. ![icon_evil.gif](upload://1gvq2wV2azLs27xp71nuhZOKiSI.gif)

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Bob Badger
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Moderator at ECN
#7

Originally Posted By: pdacey
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Thanks Bob. I wanted to stress the severity of the situation. Quite often, clients tend not to see serious issues for what they are. They get too starry eyed with the property.

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Slainte!


Patrick Dacey
swi@satx.rr.com
TREC # 6636
www.southwestinspections.com