This category of the blog will have electrical-specific items related to home and/or building.
What is Reverse Polarity In Your Outlet? Can it be Dangerous? When inspecting homes in the South Florida area we typically come across one or more outlets that have reverse polarity. You may live in one of these homes that have had electrical work done by the previous homeowner or some…
The Truth Behind Aluminum Wiring We inspected 3 houses in the Tamarac, FL area and the buyer was not happy when we kept finding aluminum wiring in each of the homes. If you didn't know, the chances of getting a home with aluminum branch wiring insured in South Florida is pretty…
Is there a Difference between a GFCI Receptacle and GFCI Circuit Breaker? Learn what's the difference is between the receptacle type and the circuit breaker. While inspecting homes in South Florida I have come across both types of GFCI, the receptacle, and the circuit breaker. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), …
The worst electrical panels found in homes and Why? There are a ton of home buyers that are buying in cash to be able to compete while the inventory levels are low. They are waving appraisal contingencies and sometimes the home inspection too. While this may work for some buyers such…
Electrical Panel Clearance: Have you ever had to get one of your tippy toes to reach the electrical panel or had some other obstacle in the way of being able to reach the electrical panel? What should the clearance be for electrical panels? A home inspector has to have access to…
