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Service Conductors, Panels, Overcurrent Protection Devices, Wiring Types and Methods, Switches, Receptacles, Light Fixtures ... For Home Inspections & Commercial Inspections

  1. Jeff Eastman

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 05-15-2007 06:48 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,336
    Bruce Breedlove
    05-16-2007, 11:46 AM Go to last post

  2. Electrical cable insulation cover

    Started by John Stephenson, 05-16-2007 04:17 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,664
    Jerry Peck
    05-16-2007, 08:25 PM Go to last post

  3. Pool Light Wiring

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 05-16-2007 08:31 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,465
    Rick Hurst
    05-16-2007, 09:18 PM Go to last post

  4. reportable defect?

    Started by Ron Bishop, 05-16-2007 03:31 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,954
    Nick Ostrowski
    05-16-2007, 09:24 PM Go to last post

  5. Outlet just outside it's life

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 05-08-2007 05:23 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 55
    • Views: 11,533
    Thom Walker
    05-18-2007, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  6. Exposed service drop

    Started by BARRY ADAIR, 05-13-2007 05:00 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,272
    Thom Walker
    05-20-2007, 10:25 PM Go to last post

  7. Service panel question

    Started by Jim McClendon, 05-10-2007 03:41 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,149
    Jerry Peck
    05-21-2007, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  8. What's Behind Curtain #1?

    Started by K Robertson, 05-18-2007 06:31 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,098
    imported_John Smith
    05-21-2007, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  9. New Aluminum connector

    Started by Jim Robinson, 05-22-2007 06:50 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,964
    Bruce Breedlove
    05-22-2007, 12:51 PM Go to last post

  10. AFCI's in condos

    Started by Kevin Teitel, 05-22-2007 05:18 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,140
    Jerry Peck
    05-22-2007, 04:45 PM Go to last post

  11. Wink AFCI in conversion to condo

    Started by Mike Huppi, 05-22-2007 07:50 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,517
    brian schmitt
    05-23-2007, 01:34 PM Go to last post

  12. General Electric Split Main Panel

    Started by Joseph P. Hagarty, 05-23-2007 08:28 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,802
    Richard Rushing
    05-23-2007, 09:04 PM Go to last post

  13. Who needs a plug on the wire at the outlet??

    Started by Erby Crofutt, 05-24-2007 03:45 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,847
    Scott Patterson
    05-24-2007, 09:11 PM Go to last post

  14. electrical support

    Started by John Arnold, 05-21-2007 10:29 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,932
    Nick Ostrowski
    05-25-2007, 10:13 PM Go to last post

  15. Sub Panel

    Started by David Shipe, 05-26-2007 04:43 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,968
    Thom Walker
    05-26-2007, 07:13 AM Go to last post

  16. derating

    Started by John Arnold, 05-25-2007 05:54 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 8,240
    James Duffin
    05-27-2007, 02:49 PM Go to last post

  17. Fitting on JB

    Started by John Stephenson, 05-28-2007 03:03 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,772
    Jerry Peck
    05-29-2007, 09:53 AM Go to last post

  18. Weird wire attachment in FedPac

    Started by Eric Laney, 05-29-2007 05:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,987
    John Arnold
    05-29-2007, 05:50 PM Go to last post

  19. What's wrong!

    Started by David Banks, 05-30-2007 06:52 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,127
    David Banks
    05-30-2007, 06:52 AM Go to last post

  20. Three Phase system??

    Started by william siegel, 05-31-2007 02:19 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,113
    James Duffin
    05-31-2007, 08:12 PM Go to last post

  21. Breaker box at utility meter

    Started by John Stephenson, 06-01-2007 07:14 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,347
    Richard Stanley
    06-01-2007, 09:39 AM Go to last post

  22. Main breaker rating

    Started by RobertSmith, 05-30-2007 09:26 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,056
    Eric Barker
    06-01-2007, 11:48 AM Go to last post

  23. Multiple neutrals under same lug

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 04-10-2007 01:34 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 18,236
    Jerry Peck
    06-02-2007, 07:33 AM Go to last post

  24. Outlets under soffits

    Started by John Stephenson, 06-02-2007 10:11 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,149
    Scott Patterson
    06-02-2007, 03:08 PM Go to last post

  25. White Conductors used as "Hot"

    Started by Scott Lynch, 06-02-2007 02:38 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,532
    Victor DaGraca
    06-02-2007, 03:49 PM Go to last post

  26. What is this?

    Started by Jim Hughes, 06-03-2007 05:17 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 6,942
    Jerry Peck
    06-04-2007, 12:39 PM Go to last post

  27. Question AFCI and GFCI Question

    Started by Brian Burns, 06-04-2007 03:36 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,826
    Mitchell Captain
    06-05-2007, 06:17 AM Go to last post

  28. Service point terminology

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-04-2007 05:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,799
    Michael Thomas
    06-05-2007, 10:07 AM Go to last post

  29. Main service panel?

    Started by Mark Muehleisen, 06-05-2007 07:50 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,470
    Jerry Peck
    06-05-2007, 12:09 PM Go to last post

  30. Electrical cable routing

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-05-2007 02:10 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,275
    Jerry Peck
    06-05-2007, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  31. FPE panel?

    Started by BARRY ADAIR, 06-07-2007 09:21 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,977
    BARRY ADAIR
    06-07-2007, 09:21 PM Go to last post

  32. Metal conduit grounding

    Started by Mark Muehleisen, 06-09-2007 11:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,293
    Jerry Peck
    06-09-2007, 03:28 PM Go to last post

  33. Homeowner electrical panelboard

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 06-10-2007 03:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,205
    Dave Mortensen
    06-10-2007, 10:36 PM Go to last post

  34. Using 2 conductor cable for 240 volt circuits

    Started by Jake Guerrero, 06-11-2007 11:05 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 10,284
    Jerry Peck
    06-11-2007, 06:15 PM Go to last post

  35. Aluminum Wiring

    Started by allen elliott, 06-13-2007 07:11 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,619
    Bruce Breedlove
    06-14-2007, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  36. Cool Jumper Wirer!!

    Started by gary fetterplace, 06-14-2007 06:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,269
    Jack Feldmann
    06-15-2007, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  37. Breakers upside down?

    Started by Mike Huppi, 06-18-2007 06:13 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,594
    Mike Huppi
    06-18-2007, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  38. Question Tin coated copper question

    Started by Bruce King, 06-18-2007 05:02 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,049
    Jon Randolph
    06-19-2007, 05:07 AM Go to last post

  39. Overheated Ground

    Started by Jon Randolph, 06-19-2007 05:30 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,265
    Richard Rushing
    06-19-2007, 06:02 AM Go to last post

  40. Panel, utility meters, a/c disconnect boxes.

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-19-2007 10:09 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,409
    Jeff Eastman
    06-19-2007, 10:09 AM Go to last post

  41. Stranded copper at neutral bar

    Started by wayne soper, 06-19-2007 06:22 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,630
    Jerry Peck
    06-20-2007, 05:02 AM Go to last post

  42. Question Ground/Neutral Bonding

    Started by Lanny Freng, 06-19-2007 06:53 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 12,025
    M Kelekci
    06-20-2007, 03:41 PM Go to last post

  43. FPE main disconnect

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 06-20-2007 04:30 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,699
    John Arnold
    06-20-2007, 05:52 PM Go to last post

  44. Switch for shower fixture

    Started by Michael Greenwalt, 06-22-2007 08:24 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,723
    John Arnold
    06-22-2007, 11:59 AM Go to last post

  45. Electrical cable location

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-22-2007 03:57 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,488
    Jeff Eastman
    06-22-2007, 03:57 PM Go to last post

  46. Electrical help needed

    Started by william siegel, 06-16-2007 07:01 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,897
    Jerry Peck
    06-22-2007, 05:30 PM Go to last post

  47. Conduit to fitting connection

    Started by John Stephenson, 06-22-2007 04:49 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,814
    Jerry Peck
    06-22-2007, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  48. Bond Screws

    Started by dan orourke, 06-22-2007 04:42 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,635
    Jerry Peck
    06-23-2007, 08:00 AM Go to last post

  49. Sewage ejection pump-GFCI?

    Started by Mike Huppi, 04-05-2007 03:24 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 15,335
    Mike Huppi
    06-23-2007, 10:50 PM Go to last post

  50. HELP House built in 1954, 3 panels???

    Started by Edgar Abrego, 06-24-2007 10:40 PM
    20 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 7,381
    Edgar Abrego
    06-26-2007, 01:02 AM Go to last post

  51. Auto opener switch on GFCI

    Started by John Stephenson, 06-26-2007 09:45 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,174
    Jerry Peck
    06-27-2007, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  52. Garage lighting

    Started by John Stephenson, 06-26-2007 09:48 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,425
    Thom Walker
    06-28-2007, 02:29 PM Go to last post

  53. Wiring markings

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-27-2007 06:41 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,844
    Bob Mayer
    06-29-2007, 12:25 PM Go to last post

  54. copper wire

    Started by Thom Walker, 06-29-2007 05:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,658
    Thom Walker
    06-29-2007, 06:03 PM Go to last post

  55. GFCI question

    Started by dan orourke, 06-22-2007 03:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 13,690
    Eric Van De Ven
    07-01-2007, 06:54 AM Go to last post

  56. Hazard location for light fixture

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 07-02-2007 05:20 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,350
    Thom Walker
    07-03-2007, 06:06 AM Go to last post

  57. Electrical lead exposure

    Started by John Stephenson, 07-02-2007 05:48 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,144
    Mike Parks
    07-04-2007, 07:58 PM Go to last post

  58. Jumper wire from neutral to ground

    Started by Matt Fellman, 07-05-2007 01:12 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 14,699
    Matt Fellman
    07-05-2007, 05:45 PM Go to last post

  59. Exterior Receptacle Outlet Covers

    Started by RobertSmith, 07-03-2007 07:51 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 13,822
    Thom Walker
    07-05-2007, 06:52 PM Go to last post

  60. Rust on bus bar, breaker screws

    Started by RobertSmith, 07-06-2007 08:46 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,009
    Nick Ostrowski
    07-06-2007, 08:59 AM Go to last post

  61. Ground Wire

    Started by allen elliott, 07-06-2007 11:10 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,893
    Martin lehman
    07-06-2007, 11:21 AM Go to last post

  62. Water meter jumper

    Started by Jon mackay, 07-03-2007 03:37 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,200
    John Arnold
    07-06-2007, 01:11 PM Go to last post

  63. Security lights via a rain gutter

    Started by Scott Patterson, 06-18-2007 07:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,504
    Bronson Beisel
    07-06-2007, 02:02 PM Go to last post

  64. ceiling paddle fans

    Started by dan orourke, 07-06-2007 10:27 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,596
    Jerry Peck
    07-06-2007, 03:18 PM Go to last post

  65. exterior electrical cable.

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 07-06-2007 09:00 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,223
    Gunnar Alquist
    07-06-2007, 05:14 PM Go to last post

  66. How to write this up

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 07-06-2007 09:58 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,735
    john thurmond
    07-09-2007, 09:46 PM Go to last post

  67. Whatzit?

    Started by Phillip Stojanik, 07-12-2007 03:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,136
    Jim Luttrall
    07-12-2007, 08:58 PM Go to last post

  68. Disconnect switch locations

    Started by dan orourke, 07-13-2007 04:00 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,344
    Jerry Peck
    07-13-2007, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  69. Old (not Stab-Lok) Federal breakers

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 07-13-2007 01:43 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,791
    Martin lehman
    07-13-2007, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  70. painted panel

    Started by dan orourke, 07-13-2007 01:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,169
    Richard Rushing
    07-13-2007, 07:46 PM Go to last post

  71. Figuring out which way is up

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 07-13-2007 01:51 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,846
    Jerry Peck
    07-14-2007, 11:02 AM Go to last post

  72. Ceiling fan & clearances from tub

    Started by dan orourke, 07-13-2007 04:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,598
    Richard Rushing
    07-14-2007, 12:24 PM Go to last post

  73. Receptacle Outlet Location

    Started by dan orourke, 07-14-2007 01:26 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,448
    John Arnold
    07-15-2007, 05:38 AM Go to last post

  74. Clearances for A/C disconnect box.

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 07-14-2007 05:02 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,030
    Richard Rushing
    07-15-2007, 08:22 AM Go to last post

  75. Conductor markings

    Started by dan orourke, 07-14-2007 01:27 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,666
    Charles Sessums
    07-15-2007, 05:56 PM Go to last post

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