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Rainmaker
1,844,271
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Boy this is on every home inspection of mine for the last 3 years it seems.

Adding an electric line to an existing circuit breaker with possible overload.

Aug 18, 2016 10:15 PM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

In my former profession it stood for one to the body and one to the head...  Does that count? 

Aug 18, 2016 10:40 PM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Lyn Sims and Wayne Martin have the correct answer.

As for my take it should be on a keg to cut down the line for a beer!

Aug 18, 2016 10:33 PM
Rainmaker
4,572,042
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

You have sparked my interest once again!

Aug 19, 2016 12:35 AM
Ambassador
6,393,154
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

It's why they put two notches on the edge of each breaker, so that you can give it a double purpose.

But the inspectors do not like this so it is best to just use one notch and go buy another breaker for any expansions in your system.

Aug 18, 2016 11:54 PM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

It's what I do with my 9mm when a mugger tries anything with me or my family!

Aug 18, 2016 11:49 PM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Raymond E. Camp beat me to this one. TGIF!

Aug 18, 2016 10:39 PM
Rainmaker
5,216,370
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Tapping twice can create an overheated situation that needs attention for safety reasons!

Aug 18, 2016 10:20 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

 

When you absolutely, positively need to make sure the zombie is dead!

Aug 20, 2016 08:18 AM
Rainmaker
7,835,402
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

In murder stories, it means that you shoot twice.

Aug 19, 2016 09:33 PM
Rainer
2,425
Scott Frakes
North Point Home Inspections LLC - Gaylord, MI
Real estate property inspections

Greetings,

A "Double Tap" is two wires / two different electrical circuits to one breaker that is not rated for two wires. Normally an easy fix for an electrician.

Scott Frakes

North Point Home Inspections

Aug 19, 2016 09:21 PM
Ambassador
5,229,945
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!
Aug 19, 2016 02:50 PM
Rainmaker
1,771,867
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

You are building a home and get frustrated. Off to the tavern and ask for a double tap. One will not do.

 

 

 

Aug 19, 2016 02:13 PM
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3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

A dance in the breaker box.

Aug 19, 2016 01:24 PM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

When it's real hot out, is it when you fill 2 glasses at the same time with your favorite cold drink.

Aug 19, 2016 01:19 PM
Rainmaker
2,443,250
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Overloaded breakers.

Aug 19, 2016 01:09 PM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

That is when the tenant does not pay rent and tells you they will not pay rent until repairs have been completed. Double Tap--

Aug 19, 2016 08:21 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I know this one.

Aug 19, 2016 07:43 AM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

My definition and yours will lie at opposite ends of the spectrum I believe.

Aug 19, 2016 04:57 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers Lyn Sims has this one.

Aug 19, 2016 02:24 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

when two wires are connected to a breaker that is set up for ONE wire...

Aug 19, 2016 02:09 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

A school drop out got into re biz by boasting he "double tap" on every deal.

Aug 19, 2016 12:59 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

It is a term used when talking about electrical wires that piggyback onto another circuit. This usually isn't a good practice.

Aug 18, 2016 11:58 PM
Rainmaker
911,228
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

A fire hazard!

Aug 18, 2016 10:41 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,580
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I like Lyn Sims have been seeing this on several inspection reports for my buyers! It's adding an electric line to an existing circuit breaker and can cause overloading!

Aug 18, 2016 10:34 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers - my inspector always finds one - specially one with the door bell and says it's okay...

Aug 20, 2016 03:22 PM
Rainmaker
763,883
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I guess to make double income?

Aug 20, 2016 12:38 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Debe Maxwell nailed this one!

Aug 19, 2016 10:36 PM