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Old 1/2/08, 10:11 AM
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Hi to all HI,
I did a home Insp. this week and upon insp. the main panel i notice a screw in between the main breaker, like if it was holding the breaker in place. i called it a safety hazard. i told the client that he needs to get a license elect. to insp. any help on this is appreciated. thanx !!
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Old 1/2/08, 10:14 AM
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Do you have a picture?

It could be a backfed breaker.
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Old 1/2/08, 10:47 AM
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Unforn. no i dont , sorry guys!!!



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Old 1/2/08, 10:52 AM
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Try this THREAD
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Old 1/2/08, 11:21 AM
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Thank you M. L.
thats exactly what it looks like, thank you so very much.!!



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Thank you M. L.
thats exactly what it looks like, thank you so very much.!!
Glad it was helpful.

Take and post some pics next time so we can help even faster.
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