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Home Electrical Panel Inspection: Identifying Issues and Recommendations
Electrical Panel Inspection: Identifying Issues and Recommendations
In this video, Texas Home Inspector, Matt Brading takes a close look at an older house with a newer electrical panel. The inspector examines the panel and identifies several areas that need attention, including:
Missing screws to secure the panel cover
Incorrect labeling of the breakers
Shared neutral and ground bus bars
Lack of a bonding screw to ground the panel
Oversized breakers for the wire gauge used
Matt demonstrates the use of a wire gauge tester to verify the wire size and ensure the correct breaker sizes are used. He also points out other issues, such as the need to bond the metal bushing where the service wires enter the panel.
Overall, Matt recommends that a licensed electrician evaluate the entire panel and make the necessary repairs and upgrades to ensure the electrical system is safe and up to current standards.
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