Mike Lamb Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 For some reason the electrician did not trim off the excess wire length and wrapped them up and left them in the bottom of the panel. Could there be any chance of overheating? Is it worth complaining about? Click to Enlarge 69.28 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 I'd say it's asking for trouble. Draw enough amperage through the wires for long enough and, yes, it'll get warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 I alway try to neatly pack some slack in the wires. Slack accommodates changing the breaker location, etc. This sparky did a pretty good job of it. In some industrial contracting, it's required. That's where I got the habit from. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baird Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Extra slack is great, but that looks like enough extra rope to have a hanging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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