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Old 10/5/09, 10:04 PM
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Default Is this for the doorbell?

How many code violations can you spot?
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Old 10/5/09, 10:22 PM
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Default Re: Is this for the doorbell?

Possibly, but it shouldn't be inside the panel regardless of what it's for.



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Old 10/5/09, 11:03 PM
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Default Re: Is this for the doorbell?

I hope you had a type-o. I asked the question with sarcasm. Most doorebel transformer around here are under the home or in a coat closet.



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Old 10/6/09, 7:53 AM
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Default Re: Is this for the doorbell?

Jeff,
You mean outside right?



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Old 10/6/09, 10:35 AM
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Default Re: Is this for the doorbell?

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Jeff,
You mean outside right?

No, Bruce, he means shouldn't


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Possibly, but it should be inside the panel regardless of what it's for.



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Default Re: Is this for the doorbell?

The transformer should be mounted on the outside of the panel or it isn't grounded.

Picture 4 (of the main lugs is fuzzy) what is your question there?



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Old 10/6/09, 12:21 PM
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No, Bruce, he means shouldn't
Yep. Sorry for the typo. . .



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Default Re: Is this for the doorbell?

725.55 of the NEC normally addressed this situation but the 2008 NEC made significant changes in numbering. Anyone know where it is now?
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Picture 4 has a broken plastic isolation ears and neutral conductors (in addition to be jammed under one lug screw) in close proximity to one of the legs.
Sloppy amateur work. I is r eye -litric-gal specialist..
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Old 10/6/09, 9:54 PM
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Default Re: Is this for the doorbell?

I posted the pics just for humor. The panel was a major mess. I just summed it up by saying there were several issues, and a licensced electrician needed to come out and further inspect, and repair or replace as needed.



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