Inspection Videos

Installing a bootleg ground or false ground is a way to trick a standard receptacle tester into showing that the plug is properly wired. This little trick creates a potential shock hazard, ground and neutral wires should not contact each other on the circuit except for at the main service panel.

Here's a short video on how I "Almost got electrocuted" a bit of a stretch but check out the video to find out what happened.

This seems to be one of the most frequently asked questions I get when taking the cover off the electrical panel board. I try to cover a few of the common issues I find and what I'm looking at. I'm not covering everything in this video but just giving you a general idea of what the heck is going on behind there. Hope you find it informative and somewhat entertaining! You can find out more about me and home inspections at PlatinumDFW.com