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What's Wrong Here? 

Apr 22, 2005, By Joe Tedesco

Hint: First concentrate on what’s not in the picture and then on what shouldn’t be in the picture...

What's Wrong Here? 

Apr 8, 2005, By Joe Tedesco

Hint: The key word is "access"...

What's Wrong Here? 

Apr 1, 2005, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist

Hint: This equipment is readily accessible from the standing or sitting position....

What's Wrong Here? 

Mar 23, 2005, By Joe Tedesco

Hint: Maybe the electrician was in a hurry to get temporary power to this building...

What's Wrong Here? 

Mar 8, 2005, By Joe Tedesco

Hint: This can be found at a downtown Denver attraction...

What's Wrong Here? 

Mar 1, 2005, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist

Hint: Is that what you call a floating connection?...

What's Wrong Here? 

Feb 23, 2005, By Joe Tedesco

Hint: The inside of this service equipment appears a little speckled, wouldn’t you agree?...

What's Wrong Here? 

Feb 8, 2005, By Joe Tedesco

Hint: This lighting fixture was installed outdoors with wood screws...

What's Wrong Here? 

Feb 1, 2005, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist

Hint: Be careful not to trip on these extension cords....

What's Wrong Here? 

Jan 24, 2005, By Joe Tedesco

Hint: This is a good example of how bad things happen in groups of three....

What's Wrong Here? 

Jan 7, 2005, By Joe Tedesco

Hint: This EMT and conduit body is installed in a wet location...

What's Wrong Here? 

Jan 1, 2005, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist

Hint: This lampholder was found in a clothes closet on a construction site...

What's Wrong Here? 

Dec 22, 2004, By Joe Tedesco

Hint: In case you're wondering, this equipment is energized...

What's Wronge Here? 

Dec 8, 2004, By Joe Tedesco

Hint: Although the view in this picture is looking upward, you should be thinking more along the lines of the ground the photographer was standing on....

What's Wrong Here? 

Dec 1, 2004, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist

Hint: This 0.625-inch diameter, 8-foot ground rod electrode is connected to a water pipe clamp....

What's Wrong Here? 

Nov 23, 2004, By Joe Tedesco

Hint: Does Art. 314, as related to box size, apply to this motor terminal housing?...

What's Wrong Here? 

Nov 8, 2004, By Joe Tedesco

Hint: Where's the listed or approved symbol on this extension cord?...

What's Wrong Here? 

Nov 1, 2004, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist

How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn't identify himself? Here's your chance to...

What's Wrong Here? 

Oct 22, 2004, By Joe Tedesco

Hint: This is a "hot" receptacle in more ways than one....

What's Wrong Here? 

Oct 8, 2004, By Joe Tedesco

Hint: The conduit and other raceway at the Park Street MBTA station in Boston is separated where passing through the sleeve to the station below....

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