InterNACHI


Go Back   InterNACHI Inspection Forum > Specific Inspection Topics > Electrical Inspections

Notices

Electrical Inspections Contains discussions about electrical systems. This includes receptacles, panels, wiring, etc.

 
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
  #1  
Old 2/23/08, 7:08 PM
cduphily's Avatar
cduphily cduphily is offline
Active Poster
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Dingmans Ferry, PA
Posts: 2,486
Please Note: cduphily is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
Red face Guaranteed to WOW You!

Electrical problems found in this "Completely remodeled" home. Owner is a realtor to boot.


No gfci's in the "fully remodeled kitchen"
Live branch circuit lying under leaking drain.
no junction box , and a less than professional installation.

Attached Thumbnails
guaranteed-wow-you-anna22208-005.jpg   guaranteed-wow-you-anna22208-037.jpg   guaranteed-wow-you-anna22208-100.jpg   guaranteed-wow-you-anna22208-105.jpg  
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 2/23/08, 7:12 PM
Speedy Petey Speedy Petey is offline
Unmoderated Guest
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,297
Please Note: Speedy Petey is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
Default Re: Guaranteed to WOW You!

No gfci's in the "fully remodeled kitchen" - Yeah, but the tile looks GREAT!
Live branch circuit lying under leaking drain. - Nice splice
no junction box , and a less than professional installation.
- Mated to ZIP cord no less.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 2/23/08, 7:16 PM
James F. McKee's Avatar
James F. McKee James F. McKee is offline
InterNACHI Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Amherst, Oh
Posts: 5,567
Default Re: Guaranteed to WOW You!

it's that pretty tile that sells the house Chris....nobody looks at those wires under the sink or up in the attic ....you know that
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 2/23/08, 7:17 PM
Marc D. Shunk's Avatar
Marc D. Shunk Marc D. Shunk is offline
Banned
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Central PA
Posts: 1,980
Please Note: Marc D. Shunk is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
Default Re: Guaranteed to WOW You!

I think the term "polished turd" applies here.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 2/23/08, 7:29 PM
cduphily's Avatar
cduphily cduphily is offline
Active Poster
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Dingmans Ferry, PA
Posts: 2,486
Please Note: cduphily is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
Default Re: Guaranteed to WOW You!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Marc D. Shunk
I think the term "polished turd" applies here.
I will recommend that the seller (realtor) adds that term to his FSBO listing!
A nice "back door" move on all parties.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 2/24/08, 5:14 AM
Marc Benz Marc Benz is offline
Active Poster
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Paris France for now
Posts: 138
Please Note: Marc Benz is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
Default Re: Guaranteed to WOW You!

Quote:
Originally Posted by cduphily
Electrical problems found in this "Completely remodeled" home. Owner is a realtor to boot.


No gfci's in the "fully remodeled kitchen" Yeah Da. right sans GFCI but where is the GFCI breaker ?? EH ??
Live branch circuit lying under leaking drain. Sound like someone been reading one of the handyman book and by the way you should check off with the plummer with the copper tubing there is a Kink !!
no junction box , and a less than professional installation. sound like someone want to gamble thier house on this zipcord

hope ya dont find a puddle of water under the dishwasher at all

Merci, Marc
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 2/24/08, 7:21 AM
David P. Valley's Avatar
David P. Valley David P. Valley is offline
InterNACHI Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: METHUEN, MA
Posts: 8,681
Default Re: Guaranteed to WOW You!

I love the insulation install and the romex running on top of the joists.

Plenty of it and nice and neat......
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 2/24/08, 10:46 AM
tdietrich1's Avatar
tdietrich1 tdietrich1 is offline
InterNACHI Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Northampton County - Pa
Posts: 1,954
Send a message via Yahoo to tdietrich1
Default Re: Guaranteed to WOW You!

WOW or WTF?
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 2/24/08, 8:20 PM
cduphily's Avatar
cduphily cduphily is offline
Active Poster
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Dingmans Ferry, PA
Posts: 2,486
Please Note: cduphily is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
Default Re: Guaranteed to WOW You!

Quote:
Originally Posted by dvalley
I love the insulation install and the romex running on top of the joists.

Plenty of it and nice and neat......
Very professional install by the Three Blind Mice
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 2/24/08, 8:23 PM
cduphily's Avatar
cduphily cduphily is offline
Active Poster
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Dingmans Ferry, PA
Posts: 2,486
Please Note: cduphily is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
Default Re: Guaranteed to WOW You!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Marc Benz
hope ya dont find a puddle of water under the dishwasher at all

Merci, Marc
Because of the plumbing problems and less than professional completion of all work the Dish washer and Jetted Tub where NOT tested.

I inspect until I feel further inspection could cause damage.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 2/24/08, 8:25 PM
cduphily's Avatar
cduphily cduphily is offline
Active Poster
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Dingmans Ferry, PA
Posts: 2,486
Please Note: cduphily is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
Default Re: Guaranteed to WOW You!

Quote:
Originally Posted by tdietrich1
WOW or WTF?
Neither .... just another set of pics for my "unfreakinbelievable file"
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 2/25/08, 3:22 PM
Rollie Meyers Rollie Meyers is offline
New User
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: People's Republic of Chico,CA
Posts: 40
Please Note: Rollie Meyers is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
Angry Re: Guaranteed to WOW You!

Quote:
Originally Posted by cduphily
Electrical problems found in this "Completely remodeled" home. Owner is a realtor to boot.


No gfci's in the "fully remodeled kitchen"
Live branch circuit lying under leaking drain.
no junction box , and a less than professional installation.

I vote for "fully reMUDDLED" kitchen".
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Got a letter from ASHI's President today. gromicko General Inspection Discussion 55 12/12/10 11:51 PM
(7215)Earn a guaranteed income every month from home umasankarr Inspection Hardware, Software & Publications 5 10/20/06 12:34 AM
Common Defects List by Age of House trausch Inspection Education & Training 10 6/12/06 4:52 AM
Firm wants to buy NACHI member's businesses. Guaranteed salary + 10%. Sell yours. gromicko Miscellaneous Discussion for Inspectors 0 4/25/06 1:53 AM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 8:00 AM.


Popular Sections

:

All Sections

Inspection News

InterNACHI Membership

Inspection Standards

Inspection Education

InterNACHI Inspectors

Inspection Links

 

 

 

NACHI.ORG Statistics

 

 

no new posts