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If it had just been inspected a few hours before by the electrical inspector they are also to blame.  They approved the work.  If the wiring was wrong then they should have noticed.

 

DaNel

www.Darswinkles-Delights.com

Sisu West Ranch <ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Assuming that the tank heater was 120V (usual) ), the only way I can think 
> that the tank could have been at 240 v is if the ground wire(or metal 
> conduit) was hooked to one side of the buss bar and another wire was hooked 
> to the the other side. If a GTFCI was installed as required by code, it 
> would have tripped as soon as the power went on. If it didn't trip, the 
> manufacturer is to blame. If a GFCI was not installed or the wiring done 
> wrong, the contractor or electrician goofed.
>
> As much as I do not like law suits, this is a classic case of negligence 
> causing damage. Before a contractor or electrician has a chance to cover 
> things up she should contact a lawyer and have an independent electrician, 
> preferably one who has experience with forensic matters, find out what 
> happened.
>
> Electrical codes, if followed, absolutely prevent this
>  type of thing. It 
> could have been her or her kids who died.
>
> Ed
> Ed & Wendy Hauser
> 2994 Mittower Road
> Victor, MT 59875
>
> (406) 642-9640
>
> ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx 
>
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