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Am I missing anything in here?
I dont see the green grounding although it is an old panel and in need of upgradeing its a CEB brand panel thanks for your eyes Last edited by enorthe; 9/23/09 at 4:54 PM.. |
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Eragorn
Post this in the "Electrical" section. One of our American friends will know the answer. |
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The ground wires are visible, and all appear to be connected to the panel box.
In older wire the ground wire is likely to be bare. |
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I don't see the system ground, if that's what you're asking. It may be grounded at the meter, however.
Looks like the bottom right set of breakers should have a handle tie (multi-wire circuit). Also, were the outlets ungrounded? I didn't see many ground wires entering the panel. Putting this thread in the elect. section will help. “The things that will destroy America are peace at any price, prosperity at any cost, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living, and the get-rich-quick theory of life.” Theodore Roosevelt Joe Funderburk, CMI Alpha & Omega Home Inspections, LLC Inspecting Upstate SC & Charlotte Metro, NC NACHI ID: NACHI05120170 www.aohomeinspection.com |
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This appears to be a distribution (sub) panel. The egc's are visible and the neutrals have been isolated. I see no issues here.
Grounding conductors are not required to be green. Bare is also acceptable - at least in the U.S. 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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There looks to be three - three wire circuits connected to breakers that are not bridged (connected together). Did a house last wqeek where the owner had four three wire circuits. He had all four red wires connected to the top four breakers and the next four black wires to the next four.
Vern Mitchinson_CET_CMI Past President International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. Alberta Canada
Last edited by vmitchinson; 9/27/09 at 3:22 AM.. |
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Hi Vern In Ontario, multi-wire circuits are not required to have the breaker handles tied together unless they are supplying a 240V load or a kitchen split. I know it's different over there. |
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