Main Breaker

[Frank M. Carrio, CMI]

Originally Posted by jbushart

Where it is evident that a main is necessary...we would defer for repair or replacement, and additional evaluation by a qualified electrical contractor. A qualified electrical contractor who, in this case, would argue against the need for a main would be in error. Correct?

• Especially considering the possibility that it was a qualified electrical contractor who installed this service panel to begin with.

Jim,
From looking at the many installation errors in this photo and hearing from our learned colleagues it appears that we should consider the possibility that this is a D.I.Y.


PS:
Mario,
You give me a case of the giggles!

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by fcarrio

Jim,
From looking at the many installation errors in this photo and hearing from our learned colleagues it appears that we should consider the possibility that this is a D.I.Y.

If I were them, I would rush to that same conclusion.

[sfalvey]

Thanks for the input everybody.

Everything I saw was telling me things were non-professional but seemed to be OK but my gut was telling me I better do a little deeper digging. I was especially concerned when I didn't see a main breaker as I was under the impression that all main panels needed a main breaker.

I am not a lic. Electrician and I certainly do not have the answers but do try to get things right.

I appreciate all the help and input you guys offer and provide everyday, that is a great thing about this BB.

Thank you.