Up sizing might be good when ordering fries or a drink at your local burger joint, but not so for electrical wiring. While doing an inspection in the Brentwood area, I noticed that the home owner had just put in a new gas heating system and had the old electric system removed. Here in Tennessee, HVAC contractors are required to pass the electrical codes examination in order to be a licensed mechanical contractor. When I opened the panel I was aghast. The mechanical contractor landed the power lead for the new system on the old system's 100 amp breaker. What is wrong here is that the wire is only rated for a maximum of 20 amps. In the event of an overload in the circuit, can we spell "TOASTER"?
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