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Posted by Nate Nagel on November 3, 2009, 8:51 am
DD_BobK wrote:
>> AZ Nomad wrote:
>>>> (I'm clueless about electricity... actually it sort of scares me, so
>>>> this is all Greek to me).
>>>> Question - I'm in the process of selling an older(1950's) home. The home
>>>> inspection was Friday, and I got the buyers' laundry list Saturday
>>>> afternoon. One of the things they are asking for is GFCI's to be
>>>> installed in the bathrooms. (This is in Baltimore County, if that makes
>>> Damn, you're a cheapskate.
>> You haven't seen the rest of the laundry list...
>> Seriously when I posted the question, I had no idea if having a GFIC
>> installed was a big deal or not. A relative had just told me that since
>> it was a two hole plug, the electrician would have to run additional
>> wiring from the basement that could cost thousands. If it really is as
>> seemingly straightforward as it's been made to sound, I don't mind
>> paying for that.
>> What amazes me is that this is the second home inspection in the last
>> year, after the prev sale fell through. And both inspectors found
>> entirely different things to complain about. The first one never
>> mentioned GFCIs, but came up with things like the length of some exhaust
>> pipe on the water heater. This one came up with the GFCIs but not the
>> plumbing, plus he zeroed in on settlement cracks on the back porch that
>> the first one didn't mention as a problem. That's why I was having
>> problems evaluating what's really necessary. Versus "oh let's see if we
>> can get her to upgrade this while we're at it".
>
> Your relative is incorrect....are they a contractor, electrician,
> engineer or a DIY's that knows anything?
> GFI's can be installed without a ground, they come with stickers "no
> equipment ground"
>
> Inspectors justify their fee & cover their butts by finding
> "defects"....makes the buyer think they're getting their money;s
> worth.
>
> Be cooperative, preserve the sale but dont give away the farm.
> Discuss the list with your realtor & a person knowledgeable as to the
> cost of each item ...have your realtor make the list go away.
>
> cheers
> Bob
I believe the GFCI itself needs a ground, it's the stuff downstream that
doesn't.
nate
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