gfi outlet: When GFI Receptacles Do More Than They Are Supposed To Do
- 09/20/14 07:42 PM
I often find other electrical problems when GFI receptacles do more than they are supposed to do. Why would that be? Because an improperly-wired GFI receptacle indicates unprofessional work. And in houses that have been substantially remodeled, there is usually unprofessional work. UNPROFESSIONAL WORK IN ONE PLACE WILL IS THE TIP OFF TO UNPROFESSIONAL WORK ELSEWHERE. AND IF WIRING, OR PLUMBING, OR SOMETHING ELSE THAT I CAN SEE IS A PROBLEM, I ESPECIALLY WORRY ABOUT WHAT I CAN'T SEE.
Like Uncle Martin on the TV show "My Favorite Martian" (my favorite TV show in fourth grade), I have antenna that … (25 comments)
gfi outlet: Electrical Hidden Treasures!
- 05/19/13 10:31 PM
On two successive inspections I encountered electrical hidden treasures! One house was remodeled recently and the other decades ago! The house on the left had a new kitchen arrangement, including cabinets. I tripped one of the kitchen GFI receptacles and heard it trip. But could not locate it anywhere. Inside, outside, behind the fridge, it was no where to be found! Not to be deterred we looked further.
Behold and lo, there it was, in the new pantry cabinet, behind the food! A well-hidden treasure! Feeling better, we moved on! The last one was a house that had been … (51 comments)
gfi outlet: Peek A Boo GFIs
- 09/16/12 08:47 PM
There should be no such thing as peek a boo GFIs. In modern houses kitchens have two, and sometimes three, circuits. Each is protected by a GFI receptacle. One thing I always do in a home inspection is check the GFI receptacles. All of them. In the kitchen I make sure that everything that is supposed to be GFI protected is in fact protected. For example, if there is an island, it should be protected. And the refrigerator should NOT be protected! So I look around. And that's an easy check! I plug in my device which evaluates the circuit and … (68 comments)
gfi outlet: They Went From, "We Need An Electrician," To "Thanks! U ROCK!"
- 05/09/12 08:01 PM
While sitting in the car, listening to the radio and waiting for my next client to arrive I received an email. It said, "Jay, not sure if you remember us, but you inspected our home about one year ago. I hope all is well. Do you have an electrician you could refer to us? The electrical outlets in the kitchen are all out :( Lulu Belle" Well, that could be any of many things. So I probed a bit. This began a string of emails. "All of them? How long has this been so?" "A couple of days ago one side … (52 comments)
I often find other electrical problems when GFI receptacles do more than they are supposed to do.
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