Home Inspection - Electrical - Part 2 of 3

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www.homeownerseries.com This is video #2 of a 3-part series. The videos are Part 1 = youtu.be Part 2 = youtu.be Part 3 = youtu.be To watch the Electrical Systems Playlist = www.youtube.com Service Connection Look at the electrical service connection to the house. Find out if it is an overhead or under ground connection. If the connection is overhead visually inspect to see that the connection is securely fastened to the house. Ensure that there are no trees overhanging the wires in anyway. Check to see that the wires are in good condition, and that the insulation and wires look somewhat new, and have no metal showing. If the house's utilities are underground, access is limited to the local utility company, which will maintain them. Problems are rare concerning underground power lines. Breaker Box Look at the service panel located on the outside of the home. Check to see if you have breakers or fuses. If a fuse panel is discovered then it needs to be replaced with a modern breaker panel. Check to see the size of the main breaker. The size is printed on the main breaker switch, usually the largest in the panel. On a medium size home a 100-amp main breaker is adequate. You may see 125, or 200 amp breakers depending on the size of the home. A medium size home using a breaker smaller than 100 amps will probably not have enough capacity to meet the electricity demands of a 21st century lifestyle. A new larger service panel will need to be installed. New breaker panels cost one ...

Home Inspection - Electrical - Part 2 of 3

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