International Association of Certified Home Inspectors
|
|||||||
| Electrical Inspections Contains discussions about electrical systems. This includes receptacles, panels, wiring, etc. |
![]() |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools |
|
#1
|
|||
|
|||
|
Smaller diameter wires going into top of panel go to the smaller remote breaker for a/c.
Just does not appear to be a correct installation to me. Thanks in advance for your answers. |
| Need a home inspection in Alabama? Check out InterNACHI's listing of Alabama certified home inspectors. Or, find a home inspector anywhere in the world with our inspection search engine. |
|
#2
|
|||
|
|||
|
Brian,
Do you have any pictures of the feeder lugs on the 1st picture? From the angle of this picture it appears that the wires you are talking about are double lugged with the main feed wires. Unless the lugs are approved for double lugging it is not allowed. David Hays All Points Home Inspections LLC Denver, CO 720-670-0366 allpointshomeinspect@yahoo.com www.allpointshomeinspections.org |
|
#3
|
||||
|
||||
|
Appears To be a double tap as well. I concur with David
Comprehensive Building Consultants Naples Home Inspection, Naples Mold Inspection, Naples Radon Inspection, Bonita Springs Home Inspection, Bonita Springs Mold Inspection, Bonita Springs Radon Inspection. Donate here: or send checks to the Fl Home and Insurance Inspector Chapter 1103 W Hibiscus Blvd Ste 311 Melbourne, Fl 32901
|
|
#4
|
|||
|
|||
|
Please Note:
Brian A. MacNeish is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
Also the wires from the service wire terminals are not protected at all or protected by an oversized OCPD until they reach the breakered disconnect. |
|
#5
|
||||
|
||||
|
Agreed. Even if those lugs are rated for multiple conductors, the feeders shouldn't be tapped in before the service disconnect.
IF YOUR INSPECTOR IS NOT USING THERMAL IMAGING, YOU'RE NOT GETTING THE WHOLE PICTURE ® Jeff PopeJPI Home Inspection Service Santa Clarita CA (661) 212-0738 Santa Clarita Home Inspection http://www.MyInspector.net |
|
#6
|
||||
|
||||
|
I agree. Double tap at the service entrance is a no-no. There is no way to disconnect power to that sub panel. You didn't mention if the sub panel is bonded. That is another consideration to mention.
Greg Liebig, Owner Sheboygan Wisconsin Home Inspector 4-Square Home Inspections, LLC Where Knowledge will put your Mind at Ease © Sheboygan, WI 53081 (920) 451-4646 www.sheboyganhomeinspector.com www.4squarehi.com Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Linked-In |
![]() |
| Thread Tools | |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| What is the correct way to write this up? | mmeeker | Miscellaneous Discussion for Inspectors | 5 | 2/21/11 5:30 PM |
| Is the correct term for this type of roof | rchorey | Exterior Inspections | 2 | 1/2/09 11:06 PM |
| Correct term | gporter | Inspecting HVAC Systems | 3 | 2/26/08 9:29 AM |
| Correct connect at Furnace | tmartens | Plumbing Inspections | 2 | 5/1/07 9:33 PM |
| First to answer this question substantially correct wins a NACHI Beam. $109 value. | gromicko | Miscellaneous Discussion for Inspectors | 18 | 1/22/07 8:55 PM |