by Jon Vacha | Jan 26, 2013 | Electric
There needs to be at least ten feet of clearance from the ground for the power line that comes into a house. Most new houses have the power coming in under ground. But, in older houses we find clearance issues periodically. Sometimes the electrical mast on the house...
by Jon Vacha | Dec 21, 2012 | Electric
On a recent inspection we discovered this- A electrical plug that connects to a 220 outlet had been hard wired to two 110 outlets. They had a gas oven so figured they would still make use of the 220 outlet… a dangerous idea!
by Steve Vacha | Jun 15, 2011 | Electric
Approximately 1,000 people in the US are struck by lightning every year. Contrary to popular belief, however, not all of these people are outside while struck. Some of them are struck while inside their very homes. The insurance industry estimates about 6.5% of all...
by Steve Vacha | Jun 7, 2011 | Electric, Newsletters
By Steve Vacha, President Home Standards Inspection Services Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) is a corrugated pipe with distinctive yellow coating and is much thinner than other, traditionally used pipes. This thinner pipe has been known to develop holes when...
