Originally Posted By: jpope This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Based simply on a visual observation, it would be prudent to recommend further evaluation. It isn’t up to you to determine if this circuit is installed correctly.
At the very least, a red colored wire connected to a neutral and/or grounding terminal is an indication of work performed by someone other than a licensed electrician.
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Originally Posted By: tallen This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Any ideas why they would have done this?
They are probably using the red wire to ground a 120 volt circuit that used to be a 220 volt w/no ground (like a window a/c ) If that's the case the red wire should be identified as such. green tape all the way to where it exits the panel. (Or you could strip all the insulation off). Or it was once a two circuit deal like for a disposal and one of the kitchen small appliance circuits. Or----
As Jeff said though it is not a HI's call you need a Sparky 
-- I have put the past behind me,
where , however, it now sits, making rude remarks.
Originally Posted By: jwortham This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Thanks for the assists gents.
I agree it should be checked out by Mr. Sparky. I am just trying to understand the "whys" of how some things get done.
Figure I will be a better inspector if i understand why something is wrong and not just that is IS wrong. If that makes ANY sense at all! 