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  1. Electrical Cables contacting truss plates

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-08-2007 06:27 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,984
    Norm Grande
    07-09-2010, 09:26 PM Go to last post

  2. how many neutral wires

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 03-03-2008 11:40 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,000
    CHARLIE VAN FLEET
    06-22-2009, 11:36 AM Go to last post

  3. circuit wires in front of main service wires

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 03-12-2008 02:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,702
    bob smit
    02-26-2010, 10:53 AM Go to last post

  4. Blue Romex with odd ground wire

    Started by Terry Beck, 11-11-2008 08:31 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 12,866
    Paul Kondzich
    07-26-2010, 11:34 AM Go to last post

  5. Old House-No ARC faults

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 09-25-2009 12:49 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,290
    Jerry Peck
    10-02-2009, 03:53 PM Go to last post

  6. Main Disconnect(s) vs Main Service Panel

    Started by Michael Chambers, 06-10-2009 03:33 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 36,858
    Bill Kriegh
    06-11-2009, 06:15 AM Go to last post

  7. Lugs at service entrance

    Started by Tom Rees, 06-13-2009 01:10 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,693
    Terry Beck
    06-15-2009, 07:55 AM Go to last post

  8. Ground at 1986 SF Home In Buffalo Grove IL

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-11-2009 11:39 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,937
    Thomas Kessel
    06-22-2009, 06:41 PM Go to last post

  9. Question GE Kitchen Center

    Started by Marc Robin, 06-19-2009 03:33 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,696
    Rick Hurst
    06-20-2009, 06:03 AM Go to last post

  10. Floor outlets

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-08-2009 08:09 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,038
    danyackoyd
    07-20-2009, 04:18 AM Go to last post

  11. Another ground connection

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-13-2009 12:52 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,872
    Jerry Peck
    08-14-2009, 11:29 AM Go to last post

  12. Distribution panels

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-14-2009 09:08 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,606
    Robert Mattison
    08-26-2009, 04:55 AM Go to last post

  13. Meter Base

    Started by Mark Schniers, 08-15-2009 04:59 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,039
    John Kogel
    08-17-2009, 08:27 PM Go to last post

  14. Oiler Boiler exhaut vented thru fireplace

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-23-2009 07:36 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,532
    wayne soper
    08-24-2009, 08:44 PM Go to last post

  15. Pump wires in black plastic water pipe

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-02-2009 06:48 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,596
    Jerry Peck
    09-04-2009, 01:13 PM Go to last post

  16. Service entrance ground wire

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-03-2009 03:16 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,768
    Speedy Petey
    09-04-2009, 11:12 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by brianmiller, 09-12-2009 03:47 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,681
    ken horak
    09-13-2009, 01:47 PM Go to last post

  18. Ground on service panel

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-21-2009 01:21 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,701
    Gunnar Alquist
    09-21-2009, 05:39 PM Go to last post

  19. Garage door auto opener switch

    Started by brianmiller, 09-21-2009 06:24 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,032
    Jerry Peck
    09-22-2009, 01:20 PM Go to last post

  20. 150 or 300A service?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-03-2009 03:45 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,760
    Jerry Peck
    10-04-2009, 09:21 AM Go to last post

  21. 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

  22. Angry How dumb am I....

    Started by K Robertson, 10-08-2009 09:47 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,940
    Rollie Meyers
    10-08-2009, 06:57 PM Go to last post

  23. Bedroom plugs and lights on the same AFCI breaker

    Started by Daniel Leung, 11-21-2009 01:40 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 15,423
    Joe Laurieri
    11-22-2009, 08:04 AM Go to last post

  24. surface-mounted lamp cordextension wiring

    Started by biglebowski, 12-20-2009 10:43 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,366
    John Kogel
    12-21-2009, 08:45 PM Go to last post

  25. Re; testing Arch Fault circuit Interrupters

    Started by daniel nantell, 01-13-2010 07:03 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,429
    ken horak
    01-14-2010, 02:57 PM Go to last post

  26. Question Opposite of messy workmanship

    Started by Gary Burnett, 01-29-2010 04:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,050
    Speedy Petey
    02-03-2010, 09:00 PM Go to last post

  27. The kind of panel that gives you a headache.

    Started by Marc M, 02-28-2010 08:51 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,466
    Michael Thomas
    03-02-2010, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  28. Service Drop Clearance Over a Pergola?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 04-27-2010 07:34 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 10,938
    Jerry Peck
    04-27-2010, 08:20 PM Go to last post

  29. Cockroach Fecal Matter_Combustible or Not?

    Started by Rick Hurst, 04-15-2010 07:13 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,925
    John Arnold
    04-16-2010, 01:46 PM Go to last post

  30. Pendant Gym Fixtures

    Started by Todd Johnson, 03-16-2010 07:02 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,869
    ken horak
    03-17-2010, 01:13 PM Go to last post

  31. Quik Quiz - Square D Black Box

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 05-14-2010 03:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,823
    Jerry Peck
    05-15-2010, 03:28 PM Go to last post

  32. panel spec question

    Started by Jim Robinson, 04-12-2010 01:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,372
    Rick Cantrell
    04-12-2010, 07:09 PM Go to last post

  33. Dual grounding requirements

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-04-2010 05:34 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,223
    Jerry Peck
    05-06-2010, 02:44 PM Go to last post

  34. Single strand Aluminium

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-19-2010 08:27 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,715
    Chuck Lambert
    05-20-2010, 08:33 PM Go to last post

  35. light fixture in kitchen

    Started by sidney alstad, 01-30-2012 01:41 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,340
    John Kogel
    01-31-2012, 12:16 PM Go to last post

  36. Look at photo and see if you can tell if proper

    Started by Gene South, 10-07-2010 12:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,813
    Lou Romano
    10-13-2010, 12:54 PM Go to last post

  37. Service Panel in Laundry Room

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-13-2011 04:16 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 17,205
    John Steinke
    08-15-2011, 04:09 AM Go to last post

  38. Walker panel question

    Started by Robert Foster, 06-21-2010 06:38 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 13,573
    Michael Thomas
    06-21-2010, 04:05 PM Go to last post

  39. This bend too sharp?

    Started by Marc M, 07-02-2010 11:47 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,828
    Jerry Peck
    07-04-2010, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  40. Washer Outlet location

    Started by brianmiller, 07-10-2010 06:58 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,482
    Jerry Peck
    07-25-2010, 06:37 PM Go to last post

  41. What are these?

    Started by Ray Thornburg, 04-27-2012 03:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,360
    Stephen G
    04-28-2012, 11:53 AM Go to last post

  42. Sub panel feeder cables

    Started by Thomas Thayer, 11-22-2010 02:23 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,065
    Rick Cantrell
    11-22-2010, 06:06 PM Go to last post

  43. wire size

    Started by william siegel, 01-20-2011 03:32 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,800
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    01-21-2011, 08:11 AM Go to last post

  44. Non-dedicated circuit for whirlpool or hydro jet tub

    Started by Shane Dredge, 08-11-2010 06:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 10,073
    Jerry Peck
    08-12-2010, 05:32 PM Go to last post

  45. Panel question?

    Started by Trent Tarter, 08-20-2010 11:06 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,284
    Robert Mattison
    08-24-2010, 05:50 AM Go to last post

  46. Sub-panel service cable

    Started by Richard Roshak, 09-10-2010 04:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,689
    Roger Frazee
    09-11-2010, 07:28 AM Go to last post

  47. Imperial Electrical Panels

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-15-2010 06:09 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 25,120
    Corn Walker
    09-17-2010, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  48. New Item on panel Never seen before

    Started by Thomas Tadd, 05-17-2011 07:39 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,463
    Rick Cantrell
    05-19-2011, 06:10 PM Go to last post

  49. Electrical panel question

    Started by Charlie Crouthamel, 11-28-2011 06:03 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,788
    Jerry Peck
    11-29-2011, 03:48 PM Go to last post

  50. Pushmatic Spilt Buss?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 03-15-2011 04:21 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,487
    Michael Thomas
    03-16-2011, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  51. Double tap and different size and copper/aluminum

    Started by Dan Hagman, 03-16-2011 09:02 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,222
    Jerry Peck
    03-19-2011, 02:35 PM Go to last post

  52. Disconnect question

    Started by Marc M, 12-01-2011 08:54 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,170
    John Arnold
    12-02-2011, 09:09 AM Go to last post

  53. 4 wire feeders for outbuildings

    Started by Don Hester, 12-07-2011 11:25 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,636
    Rollie Meyers
    12-08-2011, 02:39 AM Go to last post

  54. Is this a Smoke or Carbon Monoxide Detector

    Started by Robert Foster, 10-11-2011 07:31 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,257
    Rick Cantrell
    10-12-2011, 04:58 PM Go to last post

  55. Now here's an "Electrical system" to be proud of!

    Started by Dana Bostick, 10-19-2011 06:58 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,452
    Bill Hetner
    10-21-2011, 03:53 PM Go to last post

  56. Relay or something

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-09-2012 05:42 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,469
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-15-2012, 11:46 PM Go to last post

  57. Under cabinet light connection deficiency

    Started by Marc Robin, 07-25-2012 05:30 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,906
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-27-2012, 05:15 AM Go to last post

  58. Exposed Wiring In Pantry On A New Circuit

    Started by Brian Harwood, 07-17-2012 11:11 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,952
    Brian Harwood
    07-21-2012, 06:04 PM Go to last post

  59. A little help on ARC fault wiring.

    Started by Gary Burnett, 02-18-2013 05:26 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,748
    Gary Burnett
    02-20-2013, 07:05 PM Go to last post

  60. AFCI and GFCI downstream in same circuit??

    Started by John Bernard, 03-12-2013 06:44 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,619
    jack davenport
    03-16-2013, 10:07 AM Go to last post

  61. What is this tap under the breaker?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-27-2013 09:12 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,954
    Roland Miller
    08-29-2013, 06:06 AM Go to last post

  62. Would you call it out?

    Started by cory nystul, 03-29-2014 09:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,566
    Billy Stephens
    03-30-2014, 08:35 PM Go to last post

  63. A Half updated two family Main Panels question

    Started by chris vis, 11-25-2014 08:10 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,506
    jack davenport
    11-27-2014, 07:59 AM Go to last post

  64. how many spliced circuits should be in one junction box?

    Started by Sherrie Lyle, 08-09-2014 10:40 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 12,767
    Dirk Jeanis
    08-18-2014, 06:47 PM Go to last post

  65. Electrical room egress

    Started by Donald Farrell, 08-19-2014 10:39 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 12,199
    Donald Farrell
    08-20-2014, 08:02 AM Go to last post

  66. Recessed lights and insulation contact question

    Started by mark petty, 11-21-2014 02:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,387
    Jerry Peck
    11-22-2014, 01:36 PM Go to last post

  67. Grounding, Bonding, and Earthing

    Started by Frederick Leutzinger, 02-03-2016 10:44 PM
    copper, grounding, learning, nec, post
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,283
    Rollie Meyers
    02-08-2016, 10:29 PM Go to last post

  68. six throws to shut off power ?

    Started by George Eberle, 02-13-2017 10:22 AM
    breaker, determined, power, shut, throws 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,730
    Garry Sorrells
    02-16-2017, 05:33 PM Go to last post

  69. Aluminum ground wires ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 07-11-2018 01:20 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 10,531
    Gunnar Alquist
    09-27-2018, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  70. Electrical panel location

    Started by Sam Morris, 09-04-2018 12:32 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,383
    Bob Ozbirn
    07-28-2019, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  71. Change the standard: deadline approaching for NFPA 73 input

    Started by david shapiro, 05-16-2023 01:55 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 779
    david shapiro
    05-18-2023, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  72. Disposal outlet

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 08-27-2007 05:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,591
    Michael Thomas
    09-28-2007, 07:25 AM Go to last post

  73. Minimum branch ckt requirement

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 04-27-2008 12:14 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,016
    Jerry Peck
    04-30-2008, 07:56 AM Go to last post

  74. Exclamation GFCI directly above kitchen sink

    Started by Trent Tarter, 06-11-2009 09:58 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 14,588
    A.D. Miller
    06-11-2009, 12:44 PM Go to last post

  75. Bonding

    Started by brianmiller, 11-21-2012 08:31 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,928
    Jerry Peck
    11-23-2012, 07:14 PM Go to last post

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