Window ac with outdated electricity

[Cory Dessauer]

So due to mistakes on my part and misplaced trust in my agent, the property I purchased has only one unit with up to code electric, with the other units having only one up to code outlet per, which is used for the living room ac. I've been asked, reasonably I might add, to furnish a second window unit for each tenant and I intend to do so. However I am unsure if I should do so with the other units having only the old 2 prong outlets. I cannot afford to rewire the units at this date and time.

[Marc Winter]

@Cory Dessauer, it's possible you may not have to rewire entirely.  IF (big IF) the boxes holding the 2-prong outlets are metal, AND the lines coming into the boxes are BX (metal shielded) you should be able to ground right to the box, and change the outlets to 3-prong (with ground).  

Other than that, have your electrician make a homerun new circuit to the desired location.  Make sure it is a 20-amp circuit and outlet for the AC.

Hope this helps.

[James Bigley]

Did you guys have an inspector inspect the property prior to purchasing the property?  How did the agent break trust?  Like @Marc Winter said just install a new 20-amp breaker from panel and run a direct line to the AC unit.   

[John Mocker]

Cory,

Just an extra consideration if you are having the work done.  Many Insurance companies do not want to insure houses with:

1. Knob & Tube wiring

2. Aluminum Wiring

3. Fuses

4. Sub 100 amp service

If you have any of those conditions you may want to add in fixing that to the rewiring the outlets if its affordable.

[Cory Dessauer]

@James Bigley the seller said they wouldn't accept my bid with an inspection period and. Y agent advised me that I shouldn't get an inspection.

The direct to wiring has already been done for the current set up but I'd rather do the whole deal when I can afford it.

I am wired with copper and breakers.

[James Bigley]

@Cory Dessauer...  Any agent that states "you don't need an inspection" please don't work with.  If the property has a structure, no matter if it is a complete gut, get one!  It is worth the money.  So many variables to look at on a property.  A good agent will know how to get around (wont accept a bid or "as is" due to an inspection) on distressed properties.  Clients need to have the full picture of what they are getting into before purchasing a property.  Anyway, I am sure it will work out.  

[Caleb Heimsoth]

@Cory Dessauer always get an inspection. That’s bad advice