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Old 2/24/08, 10:09 AM
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Default Main SEC & lug attachment

How would you report the following pertaing to the main SEC?

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Secondly,

The microwave is wired to the junction box in the cabinet. Again how would you report on the wiring.
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Old 2/24/08, 10:14 AM
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Default Re: Main SEC & lug attachment

I see broken strands in the second photo. So you might want to defer this for further analysis, and repair as necessary, by a qualified electrician.

As for the microwave, it appears the appliance cord has been 'modified' which is once again beyond your HI's ability to verify. Electrician time.

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Old 2/24/08, 1:01 PM
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Default Re: Main SEC & lug attachment

Why is there a SER running (4 wire) to the service disconnect? Is this a load side panel (upstream disconnect)? If so there may be bigger issues than the improper lug. Maybe a "defer" is in order
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Evidence of unprofessional or unconventional workmanship, which may be unsafe or a fire hazard. Call for repair not just evaluation. We don't need to analyze it any more than that.
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