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I think that whoever installed that service deserves a good flogging as well.

Any quote you decide to give absolutely must include demo costs; everything needs to be ripped out and start over.

I like how the panel board isn't really mounted directly onto the wall, with the board appearing to be mounted over that pipe... I hope it's not a gas line. The wood isn't even cut right for the size of the panel.

Actually, the panel mess isn't all that terrible if its only temp; I've seen a lot worse temp service, and it could always be cleaned up. It's the stuff that will eventually be covered up by the wall is what REALLY bothers me.

Bid high... if for nothing else than the education lesson for the HO.

Joe

one word "YIKES!"

I actually told the homeowner that this was the worst display of electrical work that I have ever saw. I also told him that I would not even touch it, that I would rip it all out and start over. This was a an old 3 story dog in which the 2nd and 3rd floor were already roughed in, that was a mess too!

[This message has been edited by HCE727 (edited 12-13-2006).]

As i am so fond of saying,
YUCK, WHAT A MESS Rip it out and start over.

What was the homeowners reply to condemming that mess?

I like the flying splice in pic #4.

.....You've GOTTA be kidding me.


What the heck was this guy thinking?! Is that the POCO meter in pics 5 and 6? Did they see this crap mess when that meter was installed?!

Don't tell me Peco put a meter in with that mess there!

Ian A.

I have a feeling the meter was there from the previous service, it looks a bit dated... (I don't think Westinghouse is doing meters anymore.. someone correct me if I'm wrong)

Instead of that goofy SE-R cable loop thing, a chase nipple between the meter and panel would've been a nice start.., but the flat wall space where everything is piled onto doesnt appear sufficient, move the panel 2 feet to the adjoining wall (which looks like it's turning to lime. Is this near the ocean?)
I'd likely discuss having a plumber move the 2 pipes to overhead.. A little cutting and threading on their end could save some headaches on yours