Commercial electric

[William E. Siegel]

Commercial inspection today. Brought a new electrician with me. He found these two interesting items (among others). Anyone guess what he is looking at.

The second picture is a mess of wires (SEC'S) running through the raceway. He was not overly concerned with the amount of wires there.

[Speedy Petey]

Now that's what I call a floating neutral! {rim shot}

[rromoser]

In addition to the unattached non-UL listed neutral assembly.
No apparent grounding.
Rust in the bottom.

(2nd pic)
No insulating or bond bushing.
Taped in cardboard for what?

[William E. Siegel]

Randall,

You win. I have no idea what the cardboard and tape are all about. It think they did that to keep the wires together. There were six or seven disconnects in that room.

[Speedy Petey]

Cardboard is often used as a buffer when bug splices are touching in a trough or large splice box. I have seen this in 50 year old installations.

I'm not saying it is good, bad or evil. It's just something I see from time to time.