International Association of Certified Home Inspectors

Ben J. Gromicko · #16 1/4/08, 1:02 PM

How about some "commerical" issues?

~~jtedesco1~~ · #17 1/4/08, 1:57 PM

Hello Everyone:

I am taking notes and will cover your suggestions.

Ben: If I can ride shotgun, we can stop at any commercial property, such as a store or office building, or even a garage and we can do a drive by and look over the exterior and comment accordingly.

If you have access to any property that too would be great, just turn me loose and keep the camera rollng.

Here's a picture I took in Kansas City, MO last month, for an example.

Ben J. Gromicko · #18 1/4/08, 2:03 PM

Getting properties all lined up, Joe. Residential and commericial. Some messed up stuff too.

I got plenty of camera video tape.

I've got some good feedback and questions from the message board that we'll address too.

In relation to the picture.... Uhh... "The dryer vent is crooked. Professional is needed."

Paul W. Abernathy · #19 1/4/08, 2:07 PM

lol....maybe i should put my 8 hour seminar on DVD....oh wait i am doing that soon...lol....

Anyway until then the phone is always open for the confused.

Ben J. Gromicko · #20 1/4/08, 2:18 PM

Members,

If you'd like to see your question, concern, or problem related to "inspecting electrical systems/components" answered or addressed on NACHI.TV, tell us.

Post it, or benjamingromicko@comcast.net

Sound good?

~~jtedesco1~~ · #21 1/4/08, 2:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bgromicko

Getting properties all lined up, Joe. Residential and commercial. Some messed up stuff too.

I got plenty of camera video tape.

I've got some good feedback and questions from the message board that we'll address too.

In relation to the picture.... Uhh... "The dryer vent is crooked. Professional is needed."

That's it!! .... and the access to the AC disconnect, and use of Schedule 40 PVC for the lateral.

Here's a picture of what I found in a hotel laundry room nearby!

Some inspection issues could be discussed here too.

Paul W. Abernathy · #22 1/4/08, 2:25 PM

I think the concept of a series on electrical inspection is awesome.....good job Ben.

Lets just remember it is for HI's and not electrcians and do more explaining than quoting.....

Ben J. Gromicko · #23 1/4/08, 2:34 PM

Yup.

~~jtedesco1~~ · #24 1/4/08, 2:36 PM

Right on! HI's don't do Code, and I will remember that Paul.

cduphily · #25 1/5/08, 9:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mkyriacou

Hi Ben

IMO Having either one of these fine gentlemen actually perform an electrical inspection (as a home inspector) would be more beneficial to all of us.

What the mad canuck said!

also... I think a 3 Ø inspection NACHI TV episode would be very interesting.

Marcel R. Cyr · #26 1/5/08, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jtedesco1

Hello Everyone:

I am taking notes and will cover your suggestions.

Ben: If I can ride shotgun, we can stop at any commercial property, such as a store or office building, or even a garage and we can do a drive by and look over the exterior and comment accordingly.

If you have access to any property that too would be great, just turn me loose and keep the camera rollng.

Here's a picture I took in Kansas City, MO last month, for an example.

Hi. Joe, Well I am not quite sure what you see, but I thought I would point out what I saw in you picture.

Crooked vent on wall for appliance or bathroom vent.

Rollock course under window is to flat and holding water and moisture.

No weep holes visible above or below in the brick work.

Out of level A/C unit and no disconnect visible.

4" 90 for the underground service should be ridgid metalic conduit with a slip sleeve.

On the 18th course above FF. a brick slug was installed to compensate for a runaway bond.

Just a few things out of the electrical picture. ha. ha.

Marcel

Frank Magdefrau · #27 1/5/08, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mkyriacou

Hi Ben

IMO Having either one of these fine gentlemen actually perform an electrical inspection (as a home inspector) would be more beneficial to all of us.

I agree as well but I would like to see them perform on at least 3 to 5 different kinds of panels.

Ben J. Gromicko · #28 1/6/08, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cduphily

also... I think a 3 Ø inspection NACHI TV episode would be very interesting.

I don't understand what that means.

~~jtedesco1~~ · #29 1/6/08, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bgromicko

I don't understand what that means.

Ben:

We may be able to take a look at a 3 phase, 4 wire service nearby, I think that was what he meant. I am prepared to discuss the subject if we have time.