Gfci Has Me Stumped

willworkforbeer

I changed a HO's lightbulb the other day and didnt even pull a permit.

ampman

answered my own question by re-reading your op "knowing enough just to get by" is what causes most problems and you are right you should hire others to do the work. what is a general b anyway

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ampman

is that something that requires a permit out your way

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reveivl

Does pushing 'reset' on a GFCI require one out your way?

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NNY

Nobody ever seems to win these discussions . I don't have a problem him troubleshooting to re set a GFI . It was a simple fix . If it keeps happening a pro needs involved . How far should a contractor go before calling in the electrician , depends on the contractor and the area they are in . I call in the pro's for anything much more than that , even though I have knowledge and exp. I won't strictly for the liability factor alone . Even with a popped GFI , there could be issues so to me it's not worth the risk and how I promote my comany . Plus by calling my electrician , even for these small jobs he appreciates it and spreads the word about my business which pays off in future jobs .

ampman

no--- it does not and i was wrong to get on someone's case about a simple gfi reset sorry robandrin, but understand this i worked on a good business customers house and the crap i found- outlet for alarm wired with lamp cord,floods wired to a relay with lamp cord(to come on with alarm) # 6 seu. taped in with 200 amp main for a/c,splices made with no j-boxes,no gfis in bathroom or kitchen(remodled 8 years ago),and to top it off fpe breaker -- well everything is now fixed thank you for letting me vent but, I CAN NOT STAND HACKS

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Bubbles

What are you really trying to say ampman?

ampman

ok i will stop beating around the bush

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