The Best of the Worst: 2022’s Most Interesting What’s Wrong Here Photos

Jan. 9, 2023
The most bizarre “what's wrong here” photos we ran all year

It's that time of year again — time to unveil our annual “Best of the Worst” Code violations, showcasing the most bizarre electrical installations featured in our popular “What’s Wrong Here?” department from the previous year. Thanks to NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc, who continues to amaze us with a seemingly unlimited supply of electrical blunders from the field, we present (in no particular order) the “best of the worst” What’s Wrong Here photos from 2022. Analyze the photo, and read the hint below it. Then, advance to the next slide, and read the technical analysis supplied by Russ on each Code violation (based on the 2020 National Electrical Code).  

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