Home Inspector Podcast

From the How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course.In this chapter, we'll cover the following;Pushmatic Federal Pacific Electrical (FPE)Zinsco-Sylvania PanelsSplit-Bus Panel

From the How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course.In this chapter, we'll cover the following;Incorrect Dead Front ScrewsMissing LegendsPanel RatingsPanel Bonding

From the How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course.In this chapter, we'll cover the following;Edison Base Screw Fuse PanelsFuse BlocksMain and Range PanelsEdison Base or Plug FusesInspecting Fuse Panels 

From the How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course.In this chapter, we'll cover the following;Moisture ContaminationRusting EnclosuresDamaged or Improperly Installed BreakersSigns of Arcing

From the How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course.In this chapter, we'll cover the following;The AC Breaker Size

From the How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course.In this chapter, we'll cover the following;Incorrect Wire Size for a Breaker

From the How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course.In this chapter, we'll cover the following;Double-Tapping HotsDouble-Tapped NeutralsWire Designations

From the How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course.In this chapter, we'll cover the following;Panel Workspace and AccessMissing KnockoutsMissing Connectors

From the How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course.In this chapter, we'll cover the following;Subpanel or Additional Distribution Panelboard

From the How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course.In this chapter, we'll cover the following;Common Service Equipment Layout

From the How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course.In this chapter, we'll cover the following;100-Amp Service Minimum Reporting Main Service Disconnect's Amperage RatingDevelopment of Power NeedsCalculating Available Amperage

From the How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course.In this chapter, we'll cover the following;The Main Service DisconnectRequirementsTypes of DisconnectSplit-Bus PanelsRemote DisconnectsMains Panels and Subanels

From the How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course.In this chapter, we'll cover the following;Circuit Breaker PanelboardsCircuit Breakers240-Volt Circuit BreakersHandle Ties120-Volt Circuit BreakersGFCI BreakersAFCI BreakersWhat Is an AFCI?A Brief HistoryInspecting Circuit Breakers

From the How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course.In this chapter, we'll cover the following;Main LugsMain DisconnectSix Disconnect RuleHot Bus BarsNeutral Bus BarsGrounding Bars

From the How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course.In this chapter, we'll cover the following;Panelboard SizeMounting

From the How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course.In this chapter, we'll cover the following;Service PanelboardDistribution Panelboard or SubpanelQuestions When Inspecting Service Panels Questions When Inspecting Distribution Panels

From the How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course.In this chapter, we'll cover the following;Bonding PipingMain Bonding Jumper (MBJ) 

From the How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course.In this chapter, we'll cover the following;GroundingBondingGroundingGrounding ElectrodesGrounding Electrode Rods5/8-Inch Diameter8 Feet in Length and in the SoilCorrosionAttachmentMetal Water PipesJumper at the Water MeterWell CasingsUfer GroundsGround PlatesSteel FramingGround RingsGrounding Electrode ConductorsSurge Protector

From the How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course.In this chapter, we'll cover the following;Electric MeterTypical Meter Installations

From the How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course.In this chapter, we'll cover the following;Direct-Burial CableUnderground Conduit Above-Ground Connection