Panel Box Inspection Reveals Defects

http://www.thearlingtonhomeinspectors.com - During an inspection performed by A-Action Home Inspection Group our inspector discovered several defects inside the electrical panel box of a 37 year old property in Fort Worth, Texas.
The inspection discovered damaged sheathing wire covering on a 240V circuit that appears to be caused from overheating. The wiring was providing power to the water heater. It appears that the breaker did not trip off as intended. This could be a potential fire hazard.
We also discovered that the aluminum wires did not have anti-oxidant gel on the exposed wires ends.
The wires entry through the metal cabinet was not protected from the sharp edges of the cabinet which could pose a possible shock hazard in the future.
There were several 15-amp wires connected to 20-amp breaker. This poses a possible wire hazard.
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[Spahi77]

@sunrecords56 - from NYC, and i have seem millions of these type of crappy installs in new and older buildings...lol

[sunrecords56]

Looks Like the Work of a New York Contractor

[wiley0714]

Thanks. Please mention the following.

The inlets to that panel have locking screws on the top. Its not a junction box where romex is tightened to a clamp fitting.Wire gel is great at the circuit where it loads. Not for where the panel is. Aluminum wire is a fire hazard. It was not when it was installed and approved before realizing it was a fire hazard, so you would NEVER see any gel on a panel either way.

Loads: 20 amp breaker load on a copper wire is different than a aluminum wire.