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Month: March 2017

Inspecting an Electric Water Heater

zacPlumbing

I made a video of what I look for when inspecting an electric water heater. The first thing I like to do is note the brand, age, and capacity. I then look over the tank for signs of rust, corrosion, or leaking. Next I will check for the presence of a TPR (Temperature Pressure Relief) Valve and make sure it’s placement on the tank is […]

GFCI Receptacles Explained

zacElectrical

What is a GFCI receptacle or outlet? You may have heard the term GFCI or GFI before when dealing with electrical receptacles, especially if you have had a home inspection. GFCI stand for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. A GFCI receptacle measures current coming from the hot slot, or the smaller slot, and compares it the the current returning the the neutral slot, or the larger […]