I do, on the rare occasion that I see or even have a feeling based on other observations that there is a dangerous situation, I document what I did or did not do and explain it to the customer.
Glad you are ok, I watched that episode as well, and I “tick” panel cover bolts all the time now, as well as handle the covers to protect from Flash
David, glad you’re Ok. Dangerous situation. I watched that episode as well and have made a point of wearing gloves, checking all boxes very carefully before opening AND closing up. Goggles are something I need to wear more often too; melted plastic or metal wouldn’t be fun to have flying all over.
You stated it was just you and your client present. I’ve had several realtors lately ask if I have a super key. I tell them no, that I prefer having someone there in the event of an emergency…I don’t need to be falling off a roof and laying there for 4 hours before someone wonders where I’m at! Thoughts?
Inspection of the electrical service panel is perhaps one of the most important services we provide. That said, one must stay within their level of comfort and consider personal safety the top priority. Don’t be spooked by a FPE panel (they are very common in our area); your experience will drive your comfort level. Safety precautions are the key (assess it visually first, tick the cover, wear safety glasses, don’t be standing on a ladder etc.). Also, always take a before picture to show what you’re dealing with.
‘When in doubt don’t’…and remember, ‘do no harm’ to the house.
WE have FP panels in Canada .
I have no irea if they are different then the USA models .
They are still manufactured and about 50 %~ of new homes have them .
Yes I do take the cover of all electric panels if I can get to them.
Roy Cooke
Mr.Macy
I mentioned to you before that INACHI TV was a good learning tool.
That was Kenton Shepard and Master Electrician David Ruskay .
Not Ben or Nick.
I to have been-using INACHI TV and recommend it to anyone that wants to get more information and put more feathers in your cap in doing HI.
Now in Quebec you must be warring long sleeve shirts and trousers and safety glasses,to have your CSST insurance cover you.
If not, you might end up loosing your insurance benefits because you did not protect your self in acordance with CSST safety standar and requirements pratices.
Another thought for your Mr.Macy.
I have one of those testers but if I put it anywhere near a service panel, it will definitely ring that there are live wires, so I’m not sure that it will be much help here.
Personally I dislike that Fluke tester but I’m surprised that it would go off if you were testing the outside of a grounded panel since non-contact testers generally don’t work on metallic conduit or metal clad cables.
