Originally Posted By: jtedesco
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Let’s discuss the attic and basements areas and what we find wrong when inspecting the electrical systems.
Let’s discuss the attic and basements areas and what we find wrong when inspecting the electrical systems.
Originally Posted By: cradan
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, most commonly-found:
*Completely unenclosed branch wiring connections
*Open junction boxes
*Unsupported and/or unprotected NM
Basements, most commonly-found:
*Same as attics
*Disconnected bonding straps and grounding electrode conductors at metallic water service entry piping
*Lack of GFCI's
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Chris
http://www.inspect4me.com
Chicago Illinois Home Inspections
Originally Posted By: jjackson
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Also, in the basement is usually were I find the panelboxes. Here we have double taps and double lugged neutrals, inadequate access to panel, improper gounding and bonding. Also, in sub panels, the absence of a floating neutral-the neutral is grounded right to the box.
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jj
Originally Posted By: wdecker
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I usually call out any water carrying device if it is not GFCI protected, like sump and ejector pumps or water pressure boost pumps.
In attics, I see a lot of sub standard (most, times, just zip cord) used to run new service to ceiling fans and can lights. Note: Around here, only wire in EMT or some kind of rigid metal conduit is allowed. Not my rule, theirs.
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Will Decker
Decker Home Services
Skokie, IL 60076
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Originally Posted By: jmurray
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“A little less conversation and a little more action”!
Originally Posted By: mgault
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-Mike
A to Z Home Inspections, LLC
www.atozhomeinspections.net
Originally Posted By: lewens
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Don’t forget my personal favorite, Knob and Tube buried in 8" of insulation in the attic.
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Just my usual 12.5 cents
From The Great White North Eh?
NACHI-CAN
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Originally Posted By: mgault
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Couldn’t see it without moving said insulation…
sorry.
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-Mike
A to Z Home Inspections, LLC
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