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Fire hazard from lamp cord

Numerous electrical problems may be discovered in attics. This photo shows, among other things, how a lamp cord was inappropriately used to feed components in living spaces below the attic. As the lamp cord ages it will present a fire

Joyce_admin February 14, 2016 Attic, Electrical, Slideshow Read more

Light bulb too close to wood

Light bulb too close to wood

This attic light bulb is too close to combustible wood.

Joyce_admin February 14, 2016 Attic, Electrical, Slideshow Read more

Substandard wire

Substandard wire

Electrical panel covers are removed. The blue wire is heating up due to a substandard wire type material that was used.

Joyce_admin February 14, 2016 Electrical, Slideshow Read more

Electrical switch in the shower!

Electrical switch in the shower!

Taking a shower in this restroom could be a shocking experience! Never install electrical so close to water!

Joyce_admin February 14, 2016February 14, 2016 Electrical, Slideshow Read more

Knots in wiring

Knots in wiring

Knots are NOT good in wiring! Zink Home Consultants checks all wiring, from attics to basements. Knots in wiring is not good!

Joyce_admin February 14, 2016February 14, 2016 Electrical, Slideshow Read more

Unsafe Wire Splices

Home inspection can reveal wire splices that are not safe.

We check all wire splices — we know which are safe and which ones that are not safe.

Joyce_admin April 25, 2015February 14, 2016 Electrical Read more

Reverse Polarity

Home Inspection reveals electrical outlet with “reverse polarity”..

This electrical outlet was tested and it has a “reverse polarity”… not something you would want to use for an expensive computer or television.

Joyce_admin April 25, 2015February 14, 2016 Electrical Read more

Overloaded Fuse Box

Home Inspection reveals overloaded fuse box

An older style electrical fuse box that is extremely overloaded.

Joyce_admin April 25, 2015February 14, 2016 Electrical Read more

Improper wiring

Older wiring called nob and tube that has been improperly tapped into.

Older wiring called nob and tube that has been improperly tapped into.

Joyce_admin April 25, 2015February 14, 2016 Electrical Read more

Electrical Splices

Thorough home inspections can reveal splices

Electrical splices that stress wires are found in many older homes.

Joyce_admin April 25, 2015February 14, 2016 Electrical Read more
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