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Wires without a bushing in the panel on inspection report... HELP!?

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Wires without a bushing in the panel on inspection report... HELP!?
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I am selling my house and was told in the inspection report that some of the wires penetrating the panel are not protected with a wire bushing. Does anyone have a video or pictures that shows how to take care of this? I am having trouble finding examples online. How do I know what types of bushings I need? I'm a beginner at this sort of thing if you cant tell already.

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Old 04-02-18, 11:37 AM
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If you have the cover off the panel..... shoot and post a few pics for us.
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Depending on type of cable .... NM (non metallic) for example... they have split grommets you can install from inside the panel.

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Picture of panel attached
I have attached a picture of the panel, thanks!

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I added a second enlarged picture. The split grommet I illustrated in my previous post will work. It may be tough to get in there as that doesn't look like a true 1/2" KO opening.

Worse comes to worst.... you could use a rubber grommet or a hard plastic bushing. Cut one side open. Takes a little doing to get in but will work there.

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Home improvement stores will carry all of them in the electrical aisle.
 
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Should I do that to the wires that enter the panel on the top as well?

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If they are the same size. Try squatting down and post a picture of just the top half of the panel.
 
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Here is another type that will work:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Halex-3-...-100169655-_-N
 
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The cables should be clamped to the enclosure with a cable clsmp. The bushings posted do not clamp the cable.
 
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Thank you for your help. I have to type at least 25 characters here.
 
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Here is another type that will work:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Halex-3-...-100169655-_-N
These clamps can be installed from the inside and to aid the install remove the 2 screws and slide the two halves into place and replace the screws to clamp the cable.
 
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The empty knockout should have a knockout closure installed .
 
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While working in the panel, I would suggest turning off the main breaker (at the bottom). It will de-energize the bus bars up the middle - but the incoming wires will still be live.

You can definitely do what you need to do carefully - but be careful of screwdrivers and such while you're working in the panel.
 
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