Electrical Question Survey

[Frank P. Newman]

Originally Posted by Chuck Lambert

So if you find a #10 wire on a 60 amp breaker in a main or sub panel you say nothing?

Chuck

Of course I would report such an observation, but the difference is that I would not try tell them what size wire it should be. That crosses the line into 'design' - clearly beyond the HI SOP - and creates an additional unecessary liability. If the situation call for a major redesign of the system, I can do that, but at considerably higher rates

[Frank P. Newman]

Originally Posted by tspargo

Some of the fused AC disonnects are going to be scorched on the interior, "field modified", improperly rated for wire/AC unit and so on... as Chuck mentioned, this is not a 15 minute deal. Many of the defects here are going to be spotted in an instant.

I know I was exagerating above, but just to make the point that scorched connections and other improper wiring installation can be found anywhere in the system; consequently, we have to draw a line somewhere and maintain a practical balance throughout all disciplines

[Chuck Lambert]

Originally Posted by ldapkus

Go for it Sparky, pull 'em all.

Linas,

Per ASHI SoP's. So you do not follow the ASHI SoP's even though you are an ASHI member?


Air conditioning
9.1 The inspector shall:

• open readily openable access panels.
• inspect:
  • central and through-wall equipment.
  • distribution systems.
• describe:
  • energy source(s).
  • cooling systems.

[ldapkus]

"Open and inspect" is not "pulling" fuses and breakers.So like I said Sparky "pull 'em all".

[mjones6]

I have and will probably do it again some time. But not without the owners permission.