{"id":5234,"date":"2012-09-30T17:52:09","date_gmt":"2012-09-30T22:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.napoleon.cc\/tips\/?p=5234"},"modified":"2025-11-05T13:56:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T13:56:25","slug":"electrical-problems-by-don-hester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/napoleon.cc\/tips\/electrical-problems-by-don-hester\/","title":{"rendered":"Electrical Problems by Don Hester"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Dirty Bakers Dozen of Residential Electrical Problems<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Electrical Problems by Don Hester<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong id=\"internal-source-marker_0.20503149670548737\">The Dirty Bakers Dozen of Residential Electrical Problems- Wenatchee and Cle Elum Home Inspection Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you a closet electrician? Many people including homeowners, mechanics, handymen, and engineers think they are weekend electricians. By what is observed it is obvious that many times this work is beyond the comprehension and understanding.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 127px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 127\/147;margin: 8px\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/HU9Q7jLWaiDczolhzkAgxKrbt_kdOWLd5ADdXV9ornZezUEqxl56eeqYHbCvL8cW4hVn1CE-Qhf5YLpUq3mrnw8PS0aJBJxIsiHkz4EynoGzBvJqvyY\" width=\"127px;\" height=\"147px;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\"><\/figure><p>As a professional home inspector I am looking for these repairs and installations which create shock hazards and potential fire hazards.<br>\n<br>\nThe National Electrical Code (NEC) is the rules which all electricians operate under. There can be many local interpretation and revisions in force around the country, but for all intents and purposes this is the minimum standard for safety in electrical systems. Wiring and installations that do not comply with these standards could end up in fire or severe shock, it does happen.<\/p>\n<p>Home electrical fires<br>\nIn 2009, an estimated 44,800 home structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments involved some type of electrical failure or malfunction as a factor contributing to ignition. &nbsp;These fires resulted in 472 civilian deaths, 1,500 civilian injuries, and $1.6 billion in direct property damage.<\/p>\n<p><strong id=\"internal-source-marker_0.20503149670548737\">Home electrical distribution or lighting equipment fires<br>\nIn 2009, an estimated 21,000 reported U.S. non-confined home structure fires involving electrical distribution or lighting equipment resulted in 320 civilian deaths, 1,000 civilian injuries, and $935 million in direct property damage.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong id=\"internal-source-marker_0.20503149670548737\">Here is a list of common electrical problems found in a typical home inspection. They are not in any particular order.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Three Prong outlets improperly wired (no ground provided)<br>\nUngrounded circuits are converted to accept a newer 3 prong outlet. This gives the illusion that the receptacle is grounded but is not. Properly grounded outlets allow stray current to travel to the earth ground if a malfunction occurs.<\/p>\n<p><strong id=\"internal-source-marker_0.20503149670548737\">Hot-Neutral Reverse<br>\nThis is another commonly found issue during a home inspection where the receptacles are improperly wired that has the polarity of the outlet is reversed. This means the small slot on the receptacle that should be the hot is now the neutral and the large slot is hot which should be the neutral. This creates the potential for shock.<br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/rFq1FjPN7GKFKQrsJ8jKlF0l03PU2tIGuWz0u4xcIdAImNIJ2AG_yXOSWWvFF6uaGNfRyvWZXNHHu7hZQJ6ij3wtFSblm22OxTceq5LvExiRM5BRJLE\" width=\"195px;\" height=\"181px;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 195px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 195\/181;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong id=\"internal-source-marker_0.20503149670548737\">\u201cHomeowner\u201d wiring (or is it Uncle Bob?)<br>\nPerformed by homeowners or handymen they hired there is usually several signs of unprofessional work performed. Inspectors find, hanging wires, open junction boxes, splices not in boxes, inadequately sized wires and\/or switches. During the home inspection I will find improperly wired 3 way switches, fixtures and devices.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong id=\"internal-source-marker_0.20503149670548737\">Extension cords used as permanent wiring<br>\nExtension cords are used all the time. They should never be considered permanent wiring. Extension cords should never be installed under rugs or covered. Excess cord should not be bundled or rolled up when in use. They should periodically inspected to make sure they are not warm, overheated, brittle, cracked or damaged. Extension cords have \u201cgauges\u201d that should be properly sized for the load required. Undersized cords are a fire danger.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong id=\"internal-source-marker_0.20503149670548737\">Oversized Fuses or Breakers<br>\nThe fuse or breaker is supposed to be the weakest link in the circuit. If there is a \u201csituation\u201d you want the fuse to blow or the breaker to trip. &nbsp;By increasing the size of the breaker or fuse the homeowner has not increased the power to the circuit. They now have made the wiring in the wall or device the weakest link and could cause a fire. Think of it as turning the wires in the wall into heating elements.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Single Strand Aluminum Wiring<br>\nHouses built between 1960 and 1973 could have some single strand aluminum wiring. There was a copper shortage during this time which made copper more expensive. The inexpensive substitute was aluminum. The problem was that aluminum wiring expands and contracts at a different rate than copper. The devices that were connected to it were not designed to handle this causing loose connections that lead to fires. Aluminum also corrodes when it is in contact with copper. Needless to say there are tens of thousands of homes that have aluminum wiring. Replacement is the best option but may be expensive. There are approved connectors but need to properly installed to ensure they will work. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong id=\"internal-source-marker_0.20503149670548737\"><strong id=\"internal-source-marker_0.20503149670548737\"><br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/WwdPUW496tZ9UC1Hmbz_hEnlDYjoyzJ9KtoV7wIErTezP15FwJFUU1VQuud-Mydx0dteAGJFTtHoK4VhMYABxlaBJjXC7KHK6goUA3WicOUQvb8mfLo\" width=\"241px;\" height=\"161px;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 241px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 241\/161;\"><br>\nKnob and Tube Wiring<br>\nMany older homes have Knob and Tube (K&amp;T) wiring which was one of the earliest type of residential wiring. K&amp;T looks like individual cloth covered wired that are spaced approximately 8-12 inches apart. The wires are secured with ceramic knobs on framing members and ceramic tubes that go through framing members. Much of the problem with this system is when connections\/splices are made to the system. Or the wiring is overloaded and should never be on anything but a 15 amp breaker or fuse. The wiring can become brittle and the solder joints can weaken. &nbsp;Again replacement is the best option but can be expensive.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)<br>\nGFCI\u2019s sense a fault to ground (this is a unintended ground path- shock) and cuts off power within 1\/4th of a second. This means it\u2019s off within 3-5 milliamps, which is before the average person would be seriously injured. They are required in all new construction for exterior, garage, unfinished basements, crawlspaces, bathrooms and kitchens. They can and should be retrofitted into all existing homes.<\/p>\n<p><strong id=\"internal-source-marker_0.20503149670548737\"><br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/NaqC9anVJSBjN0P1YqY4UKviREiaofsml5J5FGpXFSli2lJRuVsNovAef1bFSzU2NBfZ1jWGho4xxVHEWz9KCB-fMZN0fKpi59aJE5bFXdd-UwNqf4o\" width=\"121px;\" height=\"171px;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 121px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 121\/171;\"><br>\nWorn out receptacles<br>\nYes, receptacles wear out. If you plug a cord into an outlet and it falls out or is loose it is time for replacement. Worn out receptacles means the contact is poor and can now create arcing causing melting of the plug or fire.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong id=\"internal-source-marker_0.20503149670548737\"><\/strong><strong id=\"internal-source-marker_0.20503149670548737\">Missing or broken junction box covers<br>\nThis is another very common item. When junction boxes (outlets, switches or wire splices) cover is missing or broken the connections are exposed. They also will contain any sparking &nbsp;that can cause a fire to the junction box.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong id=\"internal-source-marker_0.20503149670548737\">Zinsco or Federal Pacific Service Panels<br>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/inspectapedia.com\/fpe\/fpepanel.htm\">Federal Pacific<\/a> (FPE), &nbsp;Zinsco, Zinsco-Sylvania, GTE-Sylvania or Kearny panels where manufactured for residential and commercial circuit breakers and load centers (panels) from the early 1950\u2019s until the 1980\u2019s.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Significant problems and failures have been documented with these panels and circuit breakers. The circuit breakers have a history of not tripping during a current fault. This can be a dangerous situation which can lead to fire and electrocution. Other common problems are melting buss bars, loose<\/p>\n<p>In every case of these panels they should be thoroughly examined by an electrician. Replacement is highly recommended.<\/p>\n<p><strong id=\"internal-source-marker_0.20503149670548737\">Unprotected Wiring<br>\nIt is very common to find wiring in the home that is vulnerable to mechanical damage. This could be the old \u201cRomex\u201d under the sink or a cabinet or the new light fixture in the closet. Any wiring that is in a location that could be damages by stored goods or by hanging stuff from it needs to be protected.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong id=\"internal-source-marker_0.20503149670548737\">Inadequate Service for today\u2019s requirements<br>\nMost homes are built with a minimum electrical service. That\u2019s always been true. But today with the 1500 watt dryers, microwaves, various appliances, and computers along with all the other conveniences we want the existing older services may not be adequate. This may be especially true if your services is 40 years old or older.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOne of the true tests of leadership is the ability to recognize a problem before it becomes an emergency.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Arnold H Glasgow<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncwhomeinspections.com\/\">NCW Home Inspections, LLC<\/a> &nbsp;is a Licensed Washington State Home Inspection service located in Wenatchee Washington serving Chelan County, Douglas County, Kittitas County, Okanogan County and Grant County Washington and the cities of Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Cashmere, Orville, Cle Elum, East Wenatchee, Quincy and many more\u2026<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Your Wenatchee and Chelan Professional Real Estate, Home and Structural Pest Inspection Service<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Dirty Bakers Dozen of Residential Electrical Problems Electrical Problems by Don Hester The Dirty Bakers Dozen of Residential Electrical Problems- Wenatchee and Cle Elum Home Inspection Services Are you a closet electrician? 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