Was your home built in the 1950s or before? If so, your breaker box may be against code.
Today we’re talking about unified ground and neutral breaker panels.
On August 4, 2016 the NEC added a code regarding unified neutral and ground sub panels because an improper neutral to ground connection can create a fire hazard, electrocution, improper operation of devices, and power quality issues for electronic equipment.
What do the neutral and the ground do in a circuit?
A ground wire provides a path from the metal to the electrical device that could become energized and a shock hazard to the breaker panel.The grounding conductor provides a safe path for the wayward electricity to flow back to the panel to trip the breaker and kill the power.
The neutral and grounding wires connect together and to a grounding electrode, such as a metal ground rod, which is there to handle unusual pulses of energy, such as a lightning strike.
We offer free thermal imaging because if the wiring becomes too hot, it poses a large threat to you and your family. At Ready Set Power, we care about our community and your household.