Hi Ben, I noticed in the video, Paul's illustration on dimensioned receptacle placement issues, that there is another receptacle not included in the violation zone sitting below the tub top that I would consider a safety concern with potential splashing of water from kids and adults . This is a case where even the codes may not cover an issue and a reason not to be overly focused on any specific code requirements.
A lot of older homes have Aluminum NM cables, you don't need to rewire just because you have them. As long as conductors are sized to the breaker rating, have "nolox" applied, they are fine. I noticed a kitchen graphic with outlets in the pantry, the pantry outlets don't have to be spaced every 4 ft as the kitchen counters do, because it's essentially a closet. They don't have to be gfci protected either for the same reason. Per the NEC.
It was more than a decade after the original arc faults were introduced before the combination arc faults came out so not sure that why he would say "immediate putting these things in houses… the breakers changed again" The combination breaker provides both parallel and series arc protection in the entire circuit while the original did not.
As far as I can remember, he talked about a website that has pictures of codes and master called them geniuses. My question is about a website that has pictures of codes where we could use it on report .
We don't use aluminum wiring anymore. We use an aluminum alloy wire called AA 8000. AA 8000 does not require noalox. The NEC does not require the use of NOALOX.
The NEC doesn’t require it, but the panels/devices usually do. NEC says panel boards have to be listed, and anytime something is listed you have to follow manufacturer instructions
He is wrong about the grounds and neutrals being seperated. If there is a bar not connected to the neutral, that is what the main bonding jumper is for. You only have to seperate them on sub-panels
Yeah, the (Fred) question was basically why are the ground and neutral bonded at the main panel and not the sub panels, and he actually does not answer the question.
The inaccuracies and misinformation presented here is disappointing, and I’m being generous. I would be more than happy to discuss the content with the presenter, if the opportunity should arise. I have, over the last couple of days, viewed several videos by home inspectors and find a consistent lack of knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
I agree. We are not code inspectors. I don't expect home inspectors to know code. Ya see, there's a big difference between home inspectors and code inspectors. Code inspectors are all about the code book. Home inspectors are all about the homeowner's safety.
Mr. Gromicko..As an example, at approximately 7:45 during the presentation the gentleman states “ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE” you can’t paint the rusted dead front of the panel in the picture. It’s this type of information that is unfounded. Unfortunately, individuals with less NEC training than the presenter who view this video may/will take information like that and believe there is an actual NEC basis for that statement. The presenter would be well served to have someone who IS familiar with the NEC review his presentation for accuracy, before the presenting the material. I would be happy to sit through the entire presentation, with the presenter, and critique the content. Your statement that “code inspectors are all about the code book” followed by “home inspectors are all about the homeowner’s safety” is nonsense. Codes, particularly the electrical code, are about safety. The purpose of the electrical code, as stated in Article 90.1 is “the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity”.
@@BenGromicko yes it is the conduit coming down in into top of panel is not a violation of the NEC as long as you dont over fill the raceway. They allow for that, so I say it again need to find another master electrician. Yes some panels have hex head screws installed from manufacture. Any aluminum installed after the 1980' s is not required by the NEC to have deox. Its an aluminum alloy. I know you are not code enforcement but sure do refer to it alot.
