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  1. Split bus (?) Zinsco service equipment.

    Started by Michael Thomas, 09-02-2009 10:24 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,076
    ken horak
    09-02-2009, 01:05 PM Go to last post

  2. ZINSCO MAIN BREAKER TRIPPED

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 08-29-2009 07:06 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 9,599
    Robert Mattison
    09-02-2009, 01:26 PM Go to last post

  3. PANEL LOCATION

    Started by TOM PAGLIA, 09-01-2009 11:32 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,801
    John Kogel
    09-02-2009, 04:59 PM Go to last post

  4. #14 wire pigtial off #12, with 20 A. breaker

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-02-2009 07:19 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,774
    Robert Mattison
    09-02-2009, 07:08 PM Go to last post

  5. Switch at exterior door

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 09-01-2009 06:43 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,227
    Bill Kriegh
    09-02-2009, 09:20 PM Go to last post

  6. Elevator equipment in bedroom closet

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-02-2009 10:29 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 5,059
    mathew stouffer
    09-03-2009, 08:43 PM Go to last post

  7. What is this

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-03-2009 03:12 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,539
    Jerry Peck
    09-04-2009, 08:06 AM Go to last post

  8. Double (and triple and quadruple) taps

    Started by John Duncan, 09-04-2009 09:53 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,799
    John Arnold
    09-04-2009, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  9. Service entrance ground wire

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-03-2009 03:16 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,764
    Speedy Petey
    09-04-2009, 11:12 AM Go to last post

  10. Pump wires in black plastic water pipe

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-02-2009 06:48 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,594
    Jerry Peck
    09-04-2009, 01:13 PM Go to last post

  11. Bundled Grounds

    Started by Greg Frazier, 09-04-2009 03:30 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,183
    Gunnar Alquist
    09-04-2009, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  12. Box Fill Question

    Started by Jim Robinson, 09-03-2009 04:34 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 7,630
    Robert Mattison
    09-04-2009, 06:36 PM Go to last post

  13. DIY Specials ...

    Started by Nolan Kienitz, 09-04-2009 06:36 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,440
    John Kogel
    09-04-2009, 08:38 PM Go to last post

  14. Distribution panel

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-04-2009 01:20 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,927
    Jerry Peck
    09-05-2009, 07:52 AM Go to last post

  15. Conduit on flat roof

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-02-2009 07:38 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 8,654
    Jerry Peck
    09-06-2009, 10:23 AM Go to last post

  16. GFCI's for two-prong outlets

    Started by Ken Amelin, 07-23-2009 10:16 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 23,833
    gary gramling
    09-07-2009, 01:47 PM Go to last post

  17. Another panel question

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-08-2009 06:57 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,770
    David OKeefe
    09-08-2009, 09:26 AM Go to last post

  18. Question GFCI - Open Ground

    Started by Lynn Petrie, 09-08-2009 03:07 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 13,768
    Jerry Peck
    09-08-2009, 06:10 PM Go to last post

  19. No clue what is going on here?

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-08-2009 03:02 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,610
    mathew stouffer
    09-08-2009, 06:20 PM Go to last post

  20. Build it First for Our Owners

    Started by A.D. Miller, 09-09-2009 12:45 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,449
    A.D. Miller
    09-09-2009, 12:45 PM Go to last post

  21. 1992 Built house with electrical issues

    Started by Jack Wingo, 09-10-2009 12:42 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,535
    Jerry Peck
    09-11-2009, 07:38 AM Go to last post

  22. Question metal 4"Sq. box

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-11-2009 11:35 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,884
    Robert Mattison
    09-11-2009, 01:03 PM Go to last post

  23. Outlet

    Started by Tom Rees, 09-11-2009 08:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,190
    Bill Kriegh
    09-12-2009, 06:28 AM Go to last post

  24. Why bolt the main breaker?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 09-11-2009 01:33 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 9,914
    Jerry Peck
    09-12-2009, 11:42 AM Go to last post

  25. Panel in detached garage

    Started by David OKeefe, 09-12-2009 08:38 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 7,707
    Jerry Peck
    09-13-2009, 09:19 AM Go to last post

  26. Exterior Service Equipment Panels, A/C disconnect panel boxes

    Started by brianmiller, 09-12-2009 03:47 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,678
    ken horak
    09-13-2009, 01:47 PM Go to last post

  27. plastic switch boxes

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-14-2009 08:13 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,897
    Robert Mattison
    09-14-2009, 08:40 AM Go to last post

  28. Sylvania-Zinsco Panels

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 09-09-2009 03:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 15,919
    Michael P. O'Handley
    09-14-2009, 02:38 PM Go to last post

  29. Failed AFCI

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 09-09-2009 05:00 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,215
    Robert Mattison
    09-14-2009, 02:47 PM Go to last post

  30. Scorched neutral question

    Started by John Kogel, 09-03-2009 08:01 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 7,408
    John Kogel
    09-14-2009, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  31. Talking Some of these things amaze me

    Started by Mike Huppi, 04-11-2007 10:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,133
    Brandon Whitmore
    09-14-2009, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  32. Conduit to plastic box

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 05-25-2009 11:25 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 18,127
    Bruce Ramsey
    09-15-2009, 07:27 AM Go to last post

  33. Service Equipment access

    Started by Dave Hahn, 09-15-2009 03:40 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,806
    A.D. Miller
    09-15-2009, 10:08 AM Go to last post

  34. Another Neutral and ground Question

    Started by Eldon (Scooter) Holliday, 09-15-2009 05:33 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,470
    John Kogel
    09-15-2009, 10:40 AM Go to last post

  35. wire splicing

    Started by dean whited, 09-15-2009 08:13 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,120
    John Kogel
    09-15-2009, 10:02 PM Go to last post

  36. 4 NM-B cables under one UL Listed staple

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-15-2009 08:20 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,696
    Robert Mattison
    09-16-2009, 02:42 AM Go to last post

  37. splicing copper wire to aluminum

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-03-2009 10:49 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 35,792
    Mike Schulz
    09-16-2009, 09:50 AM Go to last post

  38. Cool NM cable feed into electrical by conduit

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-16-2009 04:11 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,732
    Robert Mattison
    09-16-2009, 05:24 PM Go to last post

  39. Ground on gas pipe

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-17-2009 06:43 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,748
    Ryan Stouffer
    09-17-2009, 09:05 AM Go to last post

  40. No Transfer Switch Main Disconnect

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 09-16-2009 08:14 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 8,149
    Matthew Barnicle
    09-17-2009, 11:54 AM Go to last post

  41. A new take on electrical requirements

    Started by Scott Patterson, 09-17-2009 04:45 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,031
    Jerry Peck
    09-18-2009, 07:52 AM Go to last post

  42. Electrical Gutter Boxes

    Started by brianmiller, 09-18-2009 05:01 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,791
    Jerry Peck
    09-18-2009, 07:03 PM Go to last post

  43. Need a little help please.

    Started by Ron Bibler, 09-14-2009 09:30 PM
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 8,038
    Jerry Peck
    09-18-2009, 07:17 PM Go to last post

  44. Is there a hazard in this panel?

    Started by John Kogel, 09-14-2009 07:34 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 6,690
    John Kogel
    09-18-2009, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  45. Neutral bonded to panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-16-2009 07:00 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 7,101
    Brian Robertson
    09-21-2009, 09:22 AM Go to last post

  46. Metal conduit btwn Utility Meter and Panel

    Started by brianmiller, 09-21-2009 04:48 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,033
    Speedy Petey
    09-21-2009, 05:14 PM Go to last post

  47. Service box melting

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-21-2009 03:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,005
    Bill Kriegh
    09-21-2009, 05:38 PM Go to last post

  48. Ground on service panel

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-21-2009 01:21 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,700
    Gunnar Alquist
    09-21-2009, 05:39 PM Go to last post

  49. Service Disconnect. Fuses vs breakers

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-21-2009 06:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,117
    Jerry Peck
    09-21-2009, 09:01 PM Go to last post

  50. Grounds and neutrals sharing terminals

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-28-2008 04:40 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 5,941
    Jerry Peck
    09-22-2009, 10:10 AM Go to last post

  51. Garage door auto opener switch

    Started by brianmiller, 09-21-2009 06:24 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,026
    Jerry Peck
    09-22-2009, 01:20 PM Go to last post

  52. Metal flexible conduits to A/Cs

    Started by brianmiller, 09-22-2009 04:54 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,153
    ken horak
    09-22-2009, 05:20 PM Go to last post

  53. Who knows what this is

    Started by allen elliott, 09-22-2009 07:12 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,977
    Bill Kriegh
    09-23-2009, 07:01 AM Go to last post

  54. Two old 1", S/P G.E. circuit breakers

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-23-2009 08:03 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,667
    Robert Mattison
    09-23-2009, 08:55 AM Go to last post

  55. Power strips for kitchen outlets

    Started by Matt Fellman, 09-21-2009 09:57 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 10,701
    Rick Cantrell
    09-24-2009, 04:59 AM Go to last post

  56. Lightning Rod Cable

    Started by Lee A. Nettnin, 09-24-2009 04:18 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,209
    Lee A. Nettnin
    09-24-2009, 01:31 PM Go to last post

  57. Conflicting Suretest results

    Started by Michael Thomas, 09-24-2009 06:50 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,884
    Jerry Peck
    09-24-2009, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  58. Dishwasher disconnect switches - TREC SOP

    Started by RobertSmith, 09-24-2009 03:19 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,463
    Jerry Peck
    09-24-2009, 05:43 PM Go to last post

  59. Receptacles over electrical baseboard heaters

    Started by Bob Hunt, 06-19-2009 06:44 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 62
    • Views: 28,104
    Joe Tedesco
    09-25-2009, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  60. Wiring done by unknown persons!

    Started by Joe Tedesco, 09-25-2009 07:25 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,899
    John Kogel
    09-25-2009, 09:18 PM Go to last post

  61. My that lot of cables

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-24-2009 03:11 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 5,168
    Jerry Peck
    09-26-2009, 07:59 PM Go to last post

  62. Weird GFCI Behavior

    Started by Bob Sisson, 09-26-2009 03:14 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,700
    Bob Sisson
    09-27-2009, 08:08 AM Go to last post

  63. electric main

    Started by les jansson, 09-26-2009 02:11 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,731
    Gary Burnett
    09-27-2009, 04:22 PM Go to last post

  64. Outlets on stairs

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 10-02-2009 02:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,975
    Scott Patterson
    10-02-2009, 03:32 PM Go to last post

  65. Old House-No ARC faults

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 09-25-2009 12:49 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,280
    Jerry Peck
    10-02-2009, 03:53 PM Go to last post

  66. Jerry! Why didn't you tell me not to wiggle these

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-22-2009 07:44 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 9,282
    Jerry Peck
    10-02-2009, 03:59 PM Go to last post

  67. More pictures of the service entrance

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 10-02-2009 02:55 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,298
    John Kogel
    10-02-2009, 04:35 PM Go to last post

  68. Service entrance neutrals

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 10-02-2009 12:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,504
    Jerry Peck
    10-02-2009, 04:37 PM Go to last post

  69. Exterior main disconnect cover screwed closed

    Started by Bill Chester, 09-28-2009 01:05 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 6,205
    Bill Chester
    10-02-2009, 05:10 PM Go to last post

  70. Less expensive?: 120 or 240

    Started by Terry Fitzgerald, 09-29-2009 05:34 AM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 10,501
    Rollie Meyers
    10-02-2009, 07:42 PM Go to last post

  71. AC wiring/circuit breaker

    Started by Jon Errickson, 10-02-2009 09:20 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 9,355
    Jerry Peck
    10-03-2009, 12:27 PM Go to last post

  72. 150 or 300A service?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-03-2009 03:45 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,754
    Jerry Peck
    10-04-2009, 09:21 AM Go to last post

  73. TR Receptacle Testing

    Started by imported_John Smith, 10-04-2009 03:34 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,559
    imported_John Smith
    10-04-2009, 03:34 PM Go to last post

  74. Unconventional ground clamp

    Started by John Kogel, 10-02-2009 08:32 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,410
    Gunnar Alquist
    10-05-2009, 05:12 PM Go to last post

  75. mystery items in panel

    Started by John Arnold, 10-05-2009 06:21 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,918
    Steven Stafford
    10-08-2009, 04:48 PM Go to last post

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