Robert Jones Posted July 22, 2009 Report Posted July 22, 2009 From this afternoon's inspection. Home built in 1955. This "wire" went from the attic to a ceiling light fixture, which didn't work. Never a dull job. Click to Enlarge 37.56 KB
Erby Posted July 22, 2009 Report Posted July 22, 2009 Uh, haven't you ever seen a stab wired outlet before? [:-tong2][:-tong2][:-tong2] The light didn't work because the wire isn't stabbed in far enough. Geeze, where is that sarcasm emoticon?
Mr. Electric Posted July 22, 2009 Report Posted July 22, 2009 Nice find Rob. Can't image why the light didn't work! I bet this is not the only electrical issue at the property! See the post for "Electrician Finds Wiring Issues" that I found on a site recently.
AHI in AR Posted July 22, 2009 Report Posted July 22, 2009 At least he got the polarity correct! (Although I'm sure it was just a guess, perhaps best termed a stab in the dark.)
Bain Posted July 23, 2009 Report Posted July 23, 2009 How 'bout this beauty from a couple of weeks ago? Click to Enlarge 75.02 KB
Robert Jones Posted July 23, 2009 Author Report Posted July 23, 2009 Did you react like I did and just start cracking up? I literally just started laughing when I found that in the attic.
Bain Posted July 23, 2009 Report Posted July 23, 2009 Did you react like I did and just start cracking up? I literally just started laughing when I found that in the attic. Actually, the whole house was one major electrical cluster-****, so I was more disgusted than entertained. I found out yesterday that the seller has agreed to completely rewire the entire house for the buyer.
Robert Jones Posted July 23, 2009 Author Report Posted July 23, 2009 Well that is great news for you clients. I always like when the outcome is that positive.
Tom Raymond Posted July 23, 2009 Report Posted July 23, 2009 "I found out yesterday that the seller has agreed to completely rewire the entire house for the buyer." Um, I hope not. He's probably the one that made the mess in the first place. Tom
Michael Carson Posted July 29, 2009 Report Posted July 29, 2009 From this afternoon's inspection. Home built in 1955. This "wire" went from the attic to a ceiling light fixture, which didn't work. Never a dull job. Click to Enlarge 37.56 KB That is Stab Lok wiring!![:-weepn]
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