hausdok Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Editor's Note: The following was submitted by Master Electrician Jim Simmons (User name Mr. Electric). Thanks Jim for contributing to the knowledge enrichment of the TIJ family. Mr. Electric says: This is a job I was inspecting recently. When home owners and siding installers get involved, it doesn't get much worse (see meter base and mast). Then they have GFCI breakers in the panel that won't test (because the neutrals do not connect to anything), then the double tapped neutral, then the dryer wire is splices to #12 wire (30 amp circuit), then the attic at the cans and fan they added. Anyone say fire!!! How about homeowner insurance - would they want this fixed??? Anyone see a need for electrical inspections when a home is sold???? Enjoy (the best way to view them is to download to a file then view). Click to Enlarge 66.5 KB Click to Enlarge 46.85 KB Click to Enlarge 33.97 KB Click to Enlarge 27.32 KB Click to Enlarge 23.74 KB Click to Enlarge 41.88 KB Click to Enlarge 61.09 KB Click to Enlarge 45.08 KB Click to Enlarge 58.01 KB Click to Enlarge 38.69 KB Here is my inspection report so you can see the other issues (customer name removed), and what my report to the owner looks like. Download Attachment: MrElectricInspectionReport.doc 141.75 KB Jim P. Simmons Mr. Electric 360-705-4225[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Remas Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 I don't see a problem. You are obviously nit-picking to generate work for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 The breakers are properly sized, what more do you want? Jeesh! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim123 Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Let me guess, They had new siding installed and the siding guy did the removal and installation of of the meter, network interface and the exterior lights and outlets. After seeing what a great job they did, the HO have them install the recess lighting. Can't tell but it looks like they used the neutral for the hot and the hot for the neutral Have a great day Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Electric Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Glad you are enjoying the pictures. I think the scary issues above were done by the siding people (Mast - Meterbase) and the rest was probably done by the homeowner or "a friend". If you as a home inspector find any electrical issues, I highly recommend that the home buyer hire an electrical expert to do an inspection. I am not trying to say that some of you cannot do one properly, but the big difference is an electrical contractor can spend an hour or even two looking at just the electrical issues. On this one I spent about 2 hours on site, you just can't dedicate that kind of time to the electrical system. Thanks for Posting this on my behalf Michael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Tedesco Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Hello Jim: Great pictures of hazards you found! I am sure that your dad would agree! How is he doing? Say hello to him for me. Click to Enlarge 61.03 KBThis is my favorite classic electrical code violation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Remas Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Oh wow, Joe Tedesco is back online. Long time, no see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted August 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Hi Joe, Good to hear from you. Are you still Iraq or are you back home? OT - OF!!! M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Tedesco Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Hi Joe, Good to hear from you. Are you still Iraq or are you back home? OT - OF!!! M. Yes. My contract will end soon and I will return to run my business again. It was an experience I shall never forget, but right now I must stay under the wire. It is great to see the improvements here on your board and I will enjoy the information that is being discussed. I still have a collection of state side pictures to be used to identify some of the problems that are often encountered by the inspector. [:-thumbu] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Tedesco Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Oh wow, Joe Tedesco is back online. Long time, no see. Thanks for the high sign! Hey, you never grow old! You still look like the same person seen in your avatar from a few years ago, me too still the same never to get old! I never felt better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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