Suggestions for documenting an inspection by photos;

• Take a photo of the gounding rod (usually just below the service meter on the exterior)
• Take a photo of the service panel -- full view
• Take a photo of the main disconnect
• Take a photo of the service lugs (see if you can capture the noted size on the insulation)
• Take a photo of the right leg with breakers
• Take a photo of the right leg with wire connections-- you want to see the copper vs aluminum or 'other'
• Take a photo of the left leg with breakers
• Take a photo of the left leg with wire connections-- you want to see the copper vs aluminum or 'other'
• Take a photo of the neutral bar
• Take a photo of the ground bar
• Take a photo of the bonding bar/ screw
• Take a photo of the (inside) top of the panel
• Take a photo of the (inside) bottom of the panel
• Take a photo of the equipment ground
• Now take photos of all issues that you see present-- i.e; double lugged, under sized conductors, overheating issues, etc...

Documenting these things (everytime) will help assist anyone's quesitons that someone may have after you post a question. As they are, it's hard to tell because the photos are both dark and not very close.

When dealing with panel photos, usually one has to switch your camera to a 'macro' mode to get a close up shot that is clear and concise.

Richard

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"If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress?"
Richard Rushing, HCRI
Duncanville, Tx.