InspectorWill
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- Location
- Southern California
I recently inspected a small condominium with the addition of at least 8-12 recessed light fixtures including incandescent and halogen. Multiple dimmer switches were also installed. A "handyman" installed all the fixtures. I am very familiar with the unit layout and electrical panels as I happen to live in an identical unit in the same complex. I know that none of the recessed lamps are original and that there is no additional breaker in the panel. During an infrared examination of the panel, the breaker serving these added fixtures measured 110+ degrees fahrenheit. This is well within operating temperature but all other breakers were under 70 degrees fahrenheit. Because it was the bottom breaker, I could see with the IR cameral that the hottest temperature was in the center of the breaker. The thermal anomaly concerns me. I would really appreciate an expert opinion as to the potential deficiencies if any and what an electrician would recommend in this instance. Sorry but I do not have image posting authorization at this time.