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Thorough electrical system evaluation

 

 Where most home inspectors fall s hort is where we excel and that is the electrical system.  A home inspector will turn light switches on and off test outlets for power and basic miss wirings such as reversed polarity and open grounds along with a visual observation of the electrical panel. A well trained inspector will do a good job at identifying many potential hazards or defective electrical components but then refer to an electrical specialist for concerns that go beyond their knowledge base and training. As a professional inspector and licensed electrical specialist we can take it to the next level. This can be very important especially on older systems that consist of antiquated components such as knob and tube wiring, undersized services and panels as well as ungrounded branch circuits, aluminum wiring and systems that have been worked on or added to by unlicensed individuals just to name a few. In addition Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels are always supects for futher evaluation. Having a thorough evaluation of your electrical system can help give you peace of mind. Keep in mind that a home inspector will not open up outlets , junction boxes or light fixtures to perform their evaluation of the electrical system. This is an added service that we can provide as a licensed specialist. Don't wait call now for your evaluation. 503-632-5824.

   Outlet efficiency testing
  
           

  Most people will plug their appliance into an outlet and away they go. This is fine this is exactly the way we want to use our outlets. The whole story however is not being told. In today's high tech world our house is full of sensitive electronic equipment such as computers, high end stereos and televisions just to name a few.  The performance of these appliances is affected by the performance of the outlet and the circuit it is connected to. For example a worn outlet will have a loose grip on the attachment plug and depending on the load will generate excessive heat. Poor splice connections upstream in the circuit can produce heat and cause excessive voltage drop at the outlet being used. The ideal voltage is 120 volts with a recommended maximum voltage drop of 5 %. With the conditions mentioned it is common to discover voltage drop at 7 to 8 % and as high as 10 to 13 %. Many installers in  an effort to save a buck use quick connects at their splices and outlets. These types of connections can lead to poor performance at the outlets quite rapidly. The good news is that these conditions can be corrected once they are discovered. We also can identify other conditions such as open grounds, reversed polarity, bootleg grounds and high ground impedances as well as GFCI and AFCI testing. Some of the above mentioned conditions are a serious safety concern and should be identified and corrected. This is an added service that Professional Property Inspections Inc. can provide so call now for your electrical outlet efficiency testing. 503-632-5824

 

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