Ken Carr
03-29-2008, 09:04 AM
I recently did an inspection of a condo in Brooklyn. The service panel was 100-amps w/#4 copper wire. The apartment had central air and a hot air furnace on a 40-amp 220 breaker. Also a washer/dryer on a separate 20-amp circuit. Kitchen had the normal appliances. A family of 4-is planning on moving here.
With the number of electronic gizmos people have now (multiple computers and tv's, etc.) coupled with the central air/heat, I told my client that the service may be somewhat lacking for their needs. Also, no additional power can be brought into the apt. I recommended that an electrician be called in to do a survey and calculations. Since the apt. was last renovated about 20-years ago, I also wanted someone to look at the integrity of the service.
Did I make the right call? I don't want to be an alarmist but I thought that they might have problems down the line and didn't want to receive any phone calls about it.
Your opinions would be greatly appreciated.
With the number of electronic gizmos people have now (multiple computers and tv's, etc.) coupled with the central air/heat, I told my client that the service may be somewhat lacking for their needs. Also, no additional power can be brought into the apt. I recommended that an electrician be called in to do a survey and calculations. Since the apt. was last renovated about 20-years ago, I also wanted someone to look at the integrity of the service.
Did I make the right call? I don't want to be an alarmist but I thought that they might have problems down the line and didn't want to receive any phone calls about it.
Your opinions would be greatly appreciated.