Russel Ray, Property Consultant

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Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCI)
Arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCI) are similar to
ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) in that they
are designed to shut off the electricity to a circuit
when a specific type of problem is detected. AFCIs
are specifically designed to.... (read the article)

Electric panels
Here in Southern California, electric panels are
typically located at a front corner of the building.
This is so that the fire department can shut down
electricity to a building if they have to fight a fire.
Electric panels should always.... (read the article)

Electric service capacity
By today's standards-with televisions, stereos,
computers, printers, fax machines, etc., in most
homes-an electric service capacity of 100 amps is
virtually required and is usually adequate. However,
family size and the number of.... (read the article)

Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI)
Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) electric
outlets are the outlets that typically have black
and red test buttons on them (see Figure 1). Some
older GFCI outlets have two white buttons, and
some of the newer ones have.... (read the article)

Knob and tube (K&T) wiring
Knob and tube wiring can be presumed to be the
original electrical wiring in the home, is generally
considered old and outdated by modern safety
standards, and is inherently difficult to work with
because of its design. It's the.... (read the article)

Lights and switches
In a property inspection, some lighting might have
been provided by light fixtures that were operated
by outlets connected to wall switches. The
function of some wall switches might not have
been determined due to.... (read the article)

What are you thinking? Yes, you! (electrical
extension cords)
Is this your home office or your entertainment
room? If it is, you've got what we call a latent fire
hazard, or, in plain English, a fire waiting to
happen. Please make sure that your home owner's
insurance policy is up to date.... (read the article)

What the heck were they thinking? (electrical)
Sometimes I'm just absolutely amazed at what
some people think of to do, and the extent to
which they will go to do it. The following picture
shows a "renovated" property that didn't use to
have a dishwasher. Since the.... (read the article)