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Yesterday, 09:58 PMAnna Nikolson replied to a thread Do You Listen to Podcasts? in Education: Home Inspectors & Commercial InspectorsI started lestening to podcasts recently, but I've already identified a few basic ones for myself. It's 1619, Bear Brook and Bodies.4 replies | 1039 view(s) -
Yesterday, 06:09 AMJerry Peck replied to a thread Corrosion on the busbar in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionThere is a PVC pipe running behind the top of the panel (and the panel is already spaced out from the wall), but I don't see signs of water running...8 replies | 132 view(s)
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02-27-2021, 10:01 PMRollie Meyers replied to a thread new gfci code for ac units in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionThe GFCI requirement is part of the 2020 NEC, last I looked, 9 States have adopted it, electric ranges & clothes dryers are also part of that...9 replies | 156 view(s)
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02-27-2021, 09:53 PMRollie Meyers replied to a thread Corrosion on the busbar in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionI call the BR panels "Zinsco II", but in addition to the corrosion, neutrals, & grounding conductors under 1 screw, the Siemens breakers don't belong...8 replies | 132 view(s)
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02-27-2021, 06:03 AMJerry Peck replied to a thread Corrosion on the busbar in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionBill, I know some electricians keep old panels they've removed to use for good parts, but you wouldn't waste your time on that as the panel is...8 replies | 132 view(s)
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02-26-2021, 09:46 PMBill Kriegh replied to a thread new gfci code for ac units in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionThat'd be the guy.9 replies | 156 view(s)
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02-26-2021, 09:33 PMBill Kriegh replied to a thread Corrosion on the busbar in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionI'm thinking repair = change the panel. Hard to tell but it sure looks like something is going on with the main breaker lugs. A new panel would...8 replies | 132 view(s)
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02-26-2021, 09:11 PMCHARLIE VAN FLEET replied to a thread new gfci code for ac units in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionBill ????9 replies | 156 view(s)
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02-26-2021, 08:45 PMBill Kriegh replied to a thread new gfci code for ac units in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionOne did.9 replies | 156 view(s)
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02-26-2021, 07:22 PMJerry Peck replied to a thread Corrosion on the busbar in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionI was waiting for someone to ask: Repair? Is there a repair - a proper repair? Not that I know of, maybe Bill or one of the other electricians...8 replies | 132 view(s)
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02-26-2021, 05:32 PMSam Morris replied to a thread Corrosion on the busbar in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionNo its a Bryant8 replies | 132 view(s)
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02-26-2021, 03:45 PMCHARLIE VAN FLEET replied to a thread Corrosion on the busbar in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial Inspectionand is that a sylvania or zinsco breaker box--cant see name ???8 replies | 132 view(s)
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02-26-2021, 03:17 PMJerry Peck replied to a thread Corrosion on the busbar in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionSam, I trust you wrote up the neutrals and grounds in the same terminals. Add that rust and corrosion to your sentence for repair.8 replies | 132 view(s)
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02-26-2021, 03:15 PMJerry Peck replied to a thread new gfci code for ac units in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionThat is defined because a "240 volt" circuit is really just two "120 volt" circuits measured from the grounded point at its supply at the panel. Like...9 replies | 156 view(s)
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02-26-2021, 03:01 PMSam Morris started a thread Corrosion on the busbar in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionLight corrosion on the busbar, would you say anything, looks OK, but may need to be safe and report it ?8 replies | 132 view(s)
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02-26-2021, 12:31 PMDom D'Agostino replied to a thread new gfci code for ac units in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionWere they (complex) doing permitted work somewhere on site? Seems like they (AHJ) can't enforce anything to this 20 year old dwelling unless they are...9 replies | 156 view(s)
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02-26-2021, 10:39 AMGunnar Alquist replied to a thread new gfci code for ac units in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionThat is very interesting Charlie. The 2017 NEC wording is: 210.8 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel. Ground-fault...9 replies | 156 view(s)
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02-26-2021, 10:21 AMBill Kriegh replied to a thread new gfci code for ac units in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionColorado does allow local AHDs to amend the NEC, but only with additions that exceed what is in the NEC. To be enforceable these have to be...9 replies | 156 view(s)
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02-26-2021, 07:47 AMJim Robinson replied to a thread new gfci code for ac units in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionThat is the first I have heard of it, but I'm not surprised. NM doesn't usually adopt for a few years, so it won't start showing up here for a...9 replies | 156 view(s)
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02-26-2021, 07:26 AMCHARLIE VAN FLEET started a thread new gfci code for ac units in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial Inspectionhttps://www.electricallicenserenewal.com/Electrical-Continuing-Education-Courses/NEC-Content.php?sectionID=812.0 Has anyone heard about...9 replies | 156 view(s)
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02-25-2021, 11:58 PMSteven Keyys started a thread Article: Benefits of a Pre-Listing Inspection in Inspection News From Around The NetPre-listing inspections are what every seller needs to consider before putting their house for sale. It?s advisable sellers have this inspection...0 replies | 93 view(s)
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02-25-2021, 07:22 AMJ Collins replied to a thread Ideas for Automatic Self-Closure on Interior Garage Door in Building Interior: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionThanks Jerry, I'll pass that suggestion along to the home owner. Really appreciate your input!6 replies | 176 view(s)
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02-23-2021, 10:59 PMmichael brown replied to a thread Condensation in Plumbing System: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionThank you.2 replies | 114 view(s)
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02-23-2021, 08:49 PMDom D'Agostino replied to a thread Condensation in Plumbing System: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionThe same principles that allow water to condense on a toilet tank apply to water pipes (or literally almost anything, with the right conditions). ...2 replies | 114 view(s)
