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Old 7/1/09, 6:42 PM
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What would you say about this in a service panel?

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Looks like wiring. What exactly are you questioning?



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I don't see it either. What's the problem?



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are You talking about the wire wrapped in black tape?



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I would say it looks a lot better than this one.







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What would you say about this in a service panel?

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They only thing I could see is that the romex casing or jacketing is left more than 1/2". Other than that, beats me, Dave.




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They only thing I could see is that the romex casing or jacketing is left more than 1/2".
Come on now Marcel, you wouldn't write that up...now would you?
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Come on now Marcel, you wouldn't write that up...now would you?
Off course not, but Paul A. would probably mention it like he has before.
Hell, the guy is asking what is wrong, I don't see anything wrong.
I believe it is a code item, but not sure.




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I wanted to see if any of you guys would write the long insulation and paper on the wires.

Thanks! I did not write it either. Thanks! again



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The Code only specifies a 1/4" minimum on the jacket or sheath. It does not specify a maximum.
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I wanted to see if any of you guys would write the long insulation and paper on the wires.
Absolutely not.

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The Code only specifies a 1/4" minimum on the jacket or sheath. It does not specify a maximum.
Thanks, Jim. Many think, as I used to, that longer sheathing than 1/4" or 1/2" is a violation.



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Absolutely not.

Now if it were excessive lengths, then I would write it up.
What are you writing up about excessive lengths?



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What are you writing up about excessive lengths?
I don't use a tape measure, but with the image posted, it is not considered an excessive length in my book.
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