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How do I write up exterior rated wiring located inside of the panel. Is it ok??? It terminates outside to the sub for the AC. Also there are long tails inserted into the breakers..do I recommend that they be trimmed or leave them be???
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I don't see a problem with it the gray wire. I don't see any plastic beneath the breaker screws. Do you really want to ask someone to hire an electrician to trim 1/8" off the end of a wire? While you might do it differently, that doesn't mean the electrician did it wrong.
What's the basis of your idea that this is a problem? Joe Funderburk, CMI Alpha & Omega Home Inspections, LLC Inspecting Upstate SC & Charlotte Metro, NC NACHI ID: NACHI05120170 www.aohomeinspection.com Last edited by jfunderburk; 10/30/09 at 12:08 PM.. |
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If it were "exterior rated wiring," there would be no issue. However, this appears to be a cord & plug assembly that was altered/modified for this application, in which case, I would call it out as improper wiring.
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 |
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There is nothing wrong with the black wire you have an arrow drawn to, provided it is sized correctly for the breaker.
Joe Funderburk, CMI Alpha & Omega Home Inspections, LLC Inspecting Upstate SC & Charlotte Metro, NC NACHI ID: NACHI05120170 www.aohomeinspection.com |
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Please Note:
Jim Port is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
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That looks like UF cable to me. It just looks like it was not stripped down to the conductor insulation. |
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thanks for the opinions guys...your help is awesome!!!
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Cord wouldn't have solid conductors would it?
Chuck Evans (TREC #7657) HomeCert Houston Home & Thermal Inspections Houston Infrared Thermography and Thermal Imaging Inspections Houston Home Inspector Houston, TX |
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You're correct Chuck, cord would be stranded. 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 |
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Is the neutral at the bottom of the bus bar oxidized or burt? Perhaps it's just a shadow.
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