Abhorrent extension cords for wiring bedrooms
May 9, 2011
Ron writes: This is a junction of extension cords used to wire the bedrooms on the second floor, kitchen (including the fridge), connected to BX 14/2 on a 20-amp breaker at the panel.
One of the ungrounded outlets set against the corner bead had the hot screw resting against it, and a nail to hang a coat nailed into it! The home inspection led the owners to believe that only minor repairs were needed to obtain insurance.
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Ron writes: This is a junction of extension cords used to wire the bedrooms on the second floor, kitchen (including the fridge), connected to BX 14/2 on a 20-amp breaker at the panel.
One of the ungrounded outlets set against the corner bead had the hot screw resting against it, and a nail to hang a coat nailed into it! The home inspection led the owners to believe that only minor repairs were needed to obtain insurance.
See a good horror lately? Send photos of the horrors you’ve seen on the job to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and include a description.
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