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mnicholet is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
Can anyone recommend a good internet store to buy a conductor gauge for identifying conductors 14 AWG and greater?
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No, But I can suggest visiting Home Depot, Lowes or Electrical Supply house and buy as many 1" samples as you can of the different wire types and cut them down to 6" length and view them, study them, learn to identify them and it will make it much easier in the future. Keep the common sizes and put them on a loop like a set of keys and keep it in your pouch if need be to look at for reference.
But alas...I am sure someone knows of such a guage ( hope it's a plastic one.. Paul W. Abernathy,CMI,CPI,CME National Electrical Code Expert Electrical & Fire Protection Systems Code Supervisor- Alexandria,VA Weekly Live Radio Show :http://en.1000mikes.com/show/the_electrical_guru Weekly Chat on Wednesdays -7:30 PM E.S.T * Get my 13 hour commentary audio CD for the book "How to Perform Electrical Inspections" 2007 InterNACHI Member of the Year |
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I have samples but the key ring idea is very good |
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Yep, on larger conductors screw a small eye bolt in the end. On smaller conductors bend a loop in the end and tape it and it should be fine. Back in the DAY ( when I was in school ) I made one and on the small wire I would bend it around and solder it to itself making the loop....Oh those were the days !
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Professional Equipment sells a plastic gauge. It ranges from 14AWG to 4/0.
IF YOUR INSPECTOR IS NOT USING THERMAL IMAGING, YOU'RE NOT GETTING THE WHOLE PICTURE ® Jeff PopeJPI Home Inspection Service Santa Clarita CA (661) 212-0738 Santa Clarita Home Inspection http://www.MyInspector.net |
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Oh Jeff...you cheater. Now I know 100% you dont need any Gauge my friend...
Paul W. Abernathy,CMI,CPI,CME National Electrical Code Expert Electrical & Fire Protection Systems Code Supervisor- Alexandria,VA Weekly Live Radio Show :http://en.1000mikes.com/show/the_electrical_guru Weekly Chat on Wednesdays -7:30 PM E.S.T * Get my 13 hour commentary audio CD for the book "How to Perform Electrical Inspections" 2007 InterNACHI Member of the Year |
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Those gauges measure the uninsulated conductor, I believe. Rarely will you be able to safely measure that in a panel.
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I received a recall letter the other day for that guage. |
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IF YOUR INSPECTOR IS NOT USING THERMAL IMAGING, YOU'RE NOT GETTING THE WHOLE PICTURE ® Jeff PopeJPI Home Inspection Service Santa Clarita CA (661) 212-0738 Santa Clarita Home Inspection http://www.MyInspector.net |
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Some of the guys would hang them from their tool belts and some of the guys would throw them in their toolboxes. I never saw one get cracked or broken. You might want to check with places such as Graybar or Westco. They may still give them away free. Licensed Electrical Contractor Master Electrician BS Electrical Engineering Certified Master Inspector BestInspectors.Net License Prep and Continuing Education Home and Commercial Building Inspection - Electrical Plumbing - HVAC- Hydronics - Refrigeration - Fire Alarm Fire and Explosion Investigation - Commercial Sign Installation - Real Estate (Agent and Broker) - Appraisal Inspection Report Software for Windows - iOS - Mac - Android - Linux est. 1992
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