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Not a lot of it, but it was easy.

First one was replace a porch light. Used the original bracket and was in and out in 10 minutes.

Second one, homeowner smells smoke in the basement. Yes, there are a few basements here. This was a 1920's era historic house.

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Relatively new installation of a water heater timer. Installer must have forgotten to tighten the screw terminal.

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Next one was "sparking outlet" in a commercial kitchen. Here's your problem right here maam. Stainless steel opening too tight on the right side plus recep screws loose equals sparks.

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I didn't have tools to enlarge the opening so I replaced the recep,taped it up, cranked down the screws, and flipped it ground up. It is close to my shop. Should I go back and grind the stainless?
 
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ishium 80439

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Not really related except in the "metal close to terminal screws" kind of way but what is the deal w/ metal spark rings? They just seem like a bad idea. Unless they are selling them as such that you install them if you want to see sparks.

On post if you were able to tighten the recept securely enough that it will stay put than I probably wouldn't go back. Or maybe I would install a plastic spark ring.
 
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220/221

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what is the deal w/ metal spark rings?
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I remember seeing them in my first few months in the trade (70's) and thinking "Now that's a bad idea". I thought they would cause more fires than they prevented.

I was pleased when the plastic version finally arrived. That would have been a good idea. I carry then on my service vans but I was in my pick up and only had a rool of tape :cool:
 
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220/221

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No.

Unidentified white conductors (romex).

Although the existing NM is not code compliant, I didn't feel the need to change it. I could have made more money but personally thought it would be a waste of resources.
 
LarryFine

LarryFine

Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA
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Henrico County, VA
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Electrical Contractor
ishium 80439 said:
Not really related except in the "metal close to terminal screws" kind of way but what is the deal w/ metal spark rings? They just seem like a bad idea. Unless they are selling them as such that you install them if you want to see sparks.

On post if you were able to tighten the recept securely enough that it will stay put than I probably wouldn't go back. Or maybe I would install a plastic spark ring.
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By spark ring, I take it that you mean box extender. The metal ones almost make sense in the metal box sense. I like the plastic ones better, too.
 
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