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Official BS and shenanigans & Good Morning America Thread

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by Prostar 190, Dec 23, 2019.

  1. Jun 2, 2020 at 8:02 AM
    Y0TA PR0

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  2. Jun 2, 2020 at 8:02 AM
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    Good morning Gents and everyone else!

    Electrician crew at house this morning, getting new service panel. Had one circuit out, wires arcing where they entered the panel. Panel was Builder grade aluminum crap, loose breakers, and all kinds of heat evidents.
    They found three more circuits similar to the bad one.
    Sucks spending the money but will sleep better now.
     
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    Better safe then sorry
     
  5. Jun 2, 2020 at 9:48 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

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    Jim LE 1301

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  9. Jun 2, 2020 at 10:29 AM
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    Prostar 190 [OP] SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 [OP] SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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  11. Jun 2, 2020 at 11:11 AM
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    If only you knew someone who could’ve gotten you a deal.
     
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    It's a done deal!

    New copper buss panel with lifetime warranty; parts & Labor.
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    New box behind the fridge (opposite side of wall from panel) where 4 circuits were repaired.
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    And new copper ground rod to replace the galvanized one.
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    Edit: wiring that got repaired, evidence of more arcing.
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  14. Jun 2, 2020 at 11:50 AM
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    Thought about you but this was turn-key from service company.
    Or do you have service crews as well?
     
  15. Jun 2, 2020 at 11:53 AM
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    Tempest You feel lucky??!!

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  16. Jun 2, 2020 at 11:54 AM
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    Don't matter too late now.
     
  19. Jun 2, 2020 at 1:15 PM
    Jim LE 1301

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    Is that normal to have the breaker box outside?
     
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    I believe so, think it's cheaper for builders too. Have been told newer code so that firefighters can easily kill power in an emergency.
     
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    I have 1 box outside and 1 in
     
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    Never seen that before. I'd be afraid of rain or moisture getting in and causing corrosion.
    Or @War Machine turning off the power in the middle of the night.
     
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    He's more into door knobs
     
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    They are weather rated to keep the rain out. Guessing any heat generated inside drives out any moister.

    There is a locking device on the lower left hand corner to put a lock on for the "hoodlums" out there.
     
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  25. Jun 2, 2020 at 2:22 PM
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    There are outdoor rated boxes. NEMA has the requirements. I've never seen a main box outside, but I have a 4 circuit box for the pool equipment and shed and a 2 circuit box for the deck outlets. Both are outside.
     
  26. Jun 2, 2020 at 2:29 PM
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    That doesn't defeat the purpose of having them outside for the fire department?
     
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    Jim LE 1301

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    Must be a southern thing.
    Maybe in NY they are inside so they don't get stolen.:rofl:
     
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    All of the houses i have lived at have had them on the outside. I thought they were not supposed to be locked either. The house i am in now has a sub panel in the basement.
     
  29. Jun 2, 2020 at 2:30 PM
    Jim LE 1301

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    Bolt cutters.
     
  30. Jun 2, 2020 at 2:33 PM
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    I guess there's no way for hooligans to get their hands on those if they're looking for mischief, eh?:monocle:
     
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