When my 721 upgrade was installed they needed to drill another hole into the basement. In doing so they "nicked" two runs of romex, which popped the circuit breaker. The tech, who said he worked for an electrical contractor repaired it by:
- peeling back the outer sheathing and inspecting the nick
- separating the three wires for another check
- wrapping the wires in electrical tape
- folding the sheathing back over the repair and taping some more.
Does that sound like the proper repair? Is this up to code? Does it seem strange that the tech would repair damage like that? What is the "normal" process for repair?
For some reason the tech's supervisor had him fill out an additional form that was "between he and I" that I would not sue him. That tells me they deviated from the normal process. Really I want to know if the repair is appropriate or should I have them re-run the romex (it is in my unfinished basement).
Any suggestions? How about similar experiences?
Thanks,
- peeling back the outer sheathing and inspecting the nick
- separating the three wires for another check
- wrapping the wires in electrical tape
- folding the sheathing back over the repair and taping some more.
Does that sound like the proper repair? Is this up to code? Does it seem strange that the tech would repair damage like that? What is the "normal" process for repair?
For some reason the tech's supervisor had him fill out an additional form that was "between he and I" that I would not sue him. That tells me they deviated from the normal process. Really I want to know if the repair is appropriate or should I have them re-run the romex (it is in my unfinished basement).
Any suggestions? How about similar experiences?
Thanks,