Real estate blog entries tagged with electric safety by Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector (King of the House Home Inspection)

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electric safety: Bellingham Washington Home Inspection (King of the House): Unsafe Panel - 09/28/07 01:44 PM

This is the electric cover removed from the main panel in a mobile home park. The burn or arc marks are from high voltage - 240V. At some point, the two legs of the 240 volt conductor came in contact with the metal cover. This was an old, and unsafe, main … (3 comments)

electric safety: Mount Vernon WA Home Inspector (King of the House): Your Crampin’ My Style -- Inadequate Clearances - 09/20/07 01:55 PM

For some reason, homeowners insist on putting in obstacles that make access to their electric panels unsafe. That in itself is a defect to be called out on an inspection report. To be considered accessible, a panel must have an open area at least 30" x 3' deep at the front; … (0 comments)

electric safety: Bellingham WA Home Inspector (King of the House) Overheated Circuits - 09/18/07 02:06 PM

When looking at electrical safety, probably the two biggest concerns are shocks/ electrocution and fire hazards. With old wiring, as connections and insulation deteriorate, it can lead to wires and connections attaining higher temperatures. Physics is involved: You have voltage, amperage and resistance. As the resistance goes up, which happens … (0 comments)

electric safety: Bellingham Home Inspection (King of the House Inc): Off With Their Pointy Little Tips - 09/01/07 02:54 PM

Okay, you are probably wondering what type of politically incorrect statement I am about to make here. In fact, I was wondering if I ought to post this or not. So, I decided that to backup my opinion, and to clarify the matter, I would supply a photograph of their little pointy … (7 comments)

electric safety: Home Electricians: If You Do Not Care About Yourself, Think of Someone Else - 07/21/07 09:20 PM

As a home inspector, I see lots of do it yourself work. Some better than others. Universally, the worst and most dangerous work I see is do it yourself electrical. Most people just flat do not know what they are doing -- despite what the box store might tell them they are … (9 comments)

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