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Today, 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 | 119 view(s)
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Yesterday, 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 | 146 view(s) -
Yesterday, 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 | 119 view(s)
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Yesterday, 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 | 119 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 | 146 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 | 119 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 | 146 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 | 146 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 | 119 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 | 119 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 | 119 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 | 119 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 | 146 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 | 119 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 | 146 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 | 146 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 | 146 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 | 146 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 | 146 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 | 81 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 | 160 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 | 101 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 | 101 view(s)
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02-23-2021, 12:23 PMmichael brown started a thread Condensation in Plumbing System: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionTodays inspection had condensation on toilet, enough it was dripping onto floor. There was also condensation on the cold water piping in the...2 replies | 101 view(s)
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02-23-2021, 12:04 PMHi J. There are, I believe, at least a couple of Canadian home inspectors here. No building officials that I know of, but it is interesting when...3 replies | 124 view(s)
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02-23-2021, 11:26 AMJerry Peck replied to a thread Ideas for Automatic Self-Closure on Interior Garage Door in Building Interior: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionTry this if it may be the strike plate: push the latch bolt in and tape it in, see if it closes. Could be the strike plate or even the latch bolt...6 replies | 160 view(s)
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02-23-2021, 10:44 AMJ Collins replied to a thread Ideas for Automatic Self-Closure on Interior Garage Door in Building Interior: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionThanks Marcus, I did notice the strike plate was a bit mangled so that could be it but I'll suggest adjustment to the threshold first.6 replies | 160 view(s)
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02-23-2021, 08:08 AMMarkus Keller replied to a thread Ideas for Automatic Self-Closure on Interior Garage Door in Building Interior: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionIf this is a typical pre-hung door assembly that we often see installed here as the service door to the garage, my guess is the threshold is sitting...6 replies | 160 view(s)
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02-23-2021, 07:17 AMJ Collins replied to a thread Ideas for Automatic Self-Closure on Interior Garage Door in Building Interior: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionThanks for the response Jerry! The homeowner has two spring hinges installed currently and it already swings like Babe Ruth so he's not keen to...6 replies | 160 view(s)
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02-23-2021, 06:37 AMJ Collins, Welcome aboard. Have you checked the ICC code forum? The ICC fourm is primarily for building code officials, inspectors, plans...3 replies | 124 view(s)
