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  1. Fuse panel; what's wrong

    Started by mark petty, 01-22-2020 12:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,606
    Bill Kriegh
    01-31-2020, 10:51 AM Go to last post

  2. All molded case tandem breakers

    Started by mark petty, 08-15-2011 08:14 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,151
    mark petty
    08-15-2011, 09:35 AM Go to last post

  3. Electrical in sauna

    Started by mark petty, 12-26-2014 06:02 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 12,153
    Jim Port
    12-29-2014, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  4. 60 amp main breaker as main on 150 service

    Started by mark petty, 10-21-2015 02:37 PM
    amp, bus, floating, main, panel 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,390
    david shapiro
    10-28-2015, 10:05 PM Go to last post

  5. Grounding / bonding question for aluminum screen enclosure

    Started by mark petty, 02-08-2016 10:21 AM
    aluminum, beams, enclosure, fans, visible 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 11,608
    jack davenport
    02-14-2016, 07:02 AM Go to last post

  6. Sub/remote panel w/3 wire feed neutrals and ground bonded

    Started by mark petty, 08-20-2019 06:59 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,213
    Richard Mobley
    09-12-2019, 08:51 AM Go to last post

  7. No overcurrent for SE thru attic

    Started by mark petty, 11-12-2019 05:36 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,203
    Jim Hintz
    11-21-2019, 10:45 AM Go to last post

  8. Copper supply pipe bonding questions

    Started by mark petty, 08-15-2019 06:09 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 7,590
    Joe Reilly
    09-04-2019, 01:46 PM Go to last post

  9. 30 amp single pole breaker for 240v water heater

    Started by mark petty, 07-15-2019 10:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 7,009
    ROBERT YOUNG
    07-17-2019, 10:24 AM Go to last post

  10. Ground / bonding question - 1971 remodel by home owner

    Started by mark petty, 03-06-2019 10:57 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 13,018
    Bill Kriegh
    03-07-2019, 02:23 PM Go to last post

  11. Bonding of the copper supply piping

    Started by mark petty, 03-17-2020 11:36 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,853
    mark petty
    03-17-2020, 03:32 PM Go to last post

  12. Bonding on manufactured home

    Started by mark petty, 03-05-2020 08:26 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,887
    mark petty
    03-05-2020, 10:49 AM Go to last post

  13. Sub panel neutrals & grounds bonded

    Started by mark petty, 04-25-2023 03:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,601
    david shapiro
    04-27-2023, 07:38 PM Go to last post

  14. ? for electrical experts-Class NI

    Started by Mark Reinmiller, 09-30-2013 05:05 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,560
    Mark Reinmiller
    10-02-2013, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  15. Grounding to water supply from feeder panel

    Started by Mark Reinmiller, 07-23-2014 01:22 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,418
    Jerry Peck
    07-25-2014, 09:14 AM Go to last post

  16. How does this panel meet code?

    Started by Mark Reinmiller, 04-22-2015 01:54 PM
    assume, ground, panel, screw, wires 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,710
    Mbrooke
    04-22-2015, 09:22 PM Go to last post

  17. Code citation regarding split bus panel

    Started by Mark Reinmiller, 09-21-2016 01:08 PM
    areas, bus, code, find, split
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,884
    david shapiro
    10-06-2016, 08:55 AM Go to last post

  18. Exclamation GFCI realtor fun and games

    Started by Mark S. Connely, 07-11-2011 11:19 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,865
    Mark S. Connely
    07-12-2011, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  19. 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

  20. Subpanel

    Started by Mark Schniers, 08-19-2009 07:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 10,056
    Speedy Petey
    08-30-2009, 05:49 AM Go to last post

  21. Conduit on ground

    Started by Mark Schniers, 10-19-2009 02:39 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 8,477
    Speedy Petey
    10-23-2009, 12:03 PM Go to last post

  22. Question Do I need 400 amp service?

    Started by Mark Spohr, 10-24-2015 11:12 AM
    amp, electric load, garage, panels, service
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,125
    Rich Goeken
    10-29-2015, 05:26 PM Go to last post

  23. Breaker Oversize ?

    Started by Mark Tran, 02-03-2010 01:12 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 11,345
    Jerry Peck
    02-05-2010, 06:23 PM Go to last post

  24. will a DIY light fixture pass electrical inspection?

    Started by Mark Villalobos, 02-17-2014 01:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 16,256
    Mark Harris
    09-26-2014, 09:53 AM Go to last post

  25. If the main panel has been moved...

    Started by Mark Woodsman, 02-21-2015 04:29 PM
    electrical, main panel 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,850
    Allen Ingling
    03-01-2015, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  26. recent insp

    Started by Markus Keller, 05-17-2008 06:45 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,673
    Markus Keller
    05-17-2008, 06:45 PM Go to last post

  27. wire life span

    Started by Markus Keller, 09-10-2008 02:46 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 21,448
    Jerry Peck
    09-17-2008, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  28. new electric diag toy

    Started by Markus Keller, 04-05-2009 09:11 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,687
    Mike Truss Guy
    04-14-2009, 12:32 AM Go to last post

  29. ground wire butt splice

    Started by Markus Keller, 12-10-2009 06:46 PM
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 21,559
    Roger Frazee
    12-17-2009, 06:10 PM Go to last post

  30. Service and steel garbage chute

    Started by Markus Keller, 09-20-2011 07:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,035
    Vern Heiler
    09-21-2011, 08:09 AM Go to last post

  31. Warranty date and lifespan expectancies

    Started by Marshall Brown, 02-28-2014 08:20 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,284
    Dan Harris
    03-05-2014, 07:32 AM Go to last post

  32. Radon testing agreements

    Started by Marshall Brown, 03-02-2014 09:51 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,104
    Ken Amelin
    03-03-2014, 05:42 AM Go to last post

  33. cord and plug ac unit

    Started by Marshall Feely, 06-20-2012 10:21 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,003
    Marshall Feely
    06-21-2012, 11:53 AM Go to last post

  34. Main breaker dissconect

    Started by Martin Holtmeyer, 03-22-2012 03:18 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,863
    Bob Elliott
    03-23-2012, 08:26 PM Go to last post

  35. Prove mechanical fastener required for multiple ground conductors#ROMEX#RESIDENTIAL

    Started by mary theresa craig, 02-06-2020 06:20 PM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 5,638
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-14-2020, 09:12 PM Go to last post

  36. Kitchen Counter Top Receptacle requirements

    Started by Mathew Keith Stouffer, 09-16-2014 07:21 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 7,156
    Rick Cantrell
    09-24-2014, 12:15 PM Go to last post

  37. Some of the weeks high lights or low lights

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-08-2010 04:57 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,902
    Chuck Melocco
    10-09-2010, 08:57 AM Go to last post

  38. Powder Room Vanity Outlet

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-13-2010 06:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 20,828
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-26-2010, 07:16 PM Go to last post

  39. DIY distribution panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-17-2010 07:35 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,927
    James Duffin
    06-17-2010, 08:01 AM Go to last post

  40. Correct tap block installation?

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-22-2010 08:35 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 6,294
    John Kogel
    06-28-2010, 07:33 PM Go to last post

  41. Spliced feeder cables

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-29-2011 01:03 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,993
    Roger Frazee
    06-30-2011, 07:22 AM Go to last post

  42. FPE Distribution Panels.

    Started by mathew stouffer, 11-13-2010 09:19 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,813
    mathew stouffer
    11-15-2010, 06:53 PM Go to last post

  43. 3 Cable Feeder

    Started by mathew stouffer, 11-10-2010 10:26 PM
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 7,637
    Roger Frazee
    11-16-2010, 08:30 PM Go to last post

  44. Too many wafer breakers in panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 11-06-2010 08:35 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 14,219
    bob smit
    11-11-2010, 09:48 AM Go to last post

  45. Service Panel, Grounded Conductor Question

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-21-2010 06:12 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 7,098
    Bill Hetner
    10-25-2010, 12:29 AM Go to last post

  46. Service Change

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-21-2010 05:02 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,182
    Rollie Meyers
    07-21-2010, 06:26 PM Go to last post

  47. Grounds and neutrals sharing terminal

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-23-2010 05:51 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,353
    Randy Aldering
    07-26-2010, 10:53 AM Go to last post

  48. Wash your hands

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-13-2010 08:30 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 71
    • Views: 13,493
    bob smit
    08-24-2010, 11:15 AM Go to last post

  49. 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

  50. Split Bus Bar?

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-21-2010 07:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,517
    mathew stouffer
    09-22-2010, 05:27 AM Go to last post

  51. Rats nest in panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-12-2011 06:53 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 8,851
    Jim Port
    05-18-2011, 07:09 PM Go to last post

  52. Service drop

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-17-2011 09:29 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,830
    mathew stouffer
    02-18-2011, 06:03 PM Go to last post

  53. Kitchen island

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-08-2011 10:14 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 7,489
    Speedy Petey
    02-11-2011, 01:38 PM Go to last post

  54. 4/0 or 2/0 Aluminium Cable

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-09-2011 08:44 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 58
    • Views: 18,181
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    02-16-2011, 12:52 AM Go to last post

  55. Cabinet track lighting

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-16-2011 09:00 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,485
    John Kogel
    02-20-2011, 10:34 PM Go to last post

  56. Fan in bathtub enclosure

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-15-2011 08:25 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,598
    Jerry Peck
    02-18-2011, 06:07 PM Go to last post

  57. Disconnect box for hot tubs

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-18-2011 11:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 18,717
    John Steinke
    02-26-2011, 06:41 PM Go to last post

  58. Surge arrestor

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-30-2011 11:29 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,347
    Bill Kelly
    05-31-2011, 12:56 AM Go to last post

  59. 220 outlet in bedroom

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-11-2011 06:58 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,341
    Donald Farrell
    05-11-2011, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  60. Outlet requirement

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-09-2011 09:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,840
    Jim Port
    03-10-2011, 06:59 AM Go to last post

  61. Surge arrestor

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-30-2011 11:08 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,483
    Jerry Peck
    06-07-2011, 06:07 PM Go to last post

  62. Feeder cables, penetration through box

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-16-2011 05:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,880
    Jim Port
    03-17-2011, 11:12 AM Go to last post

  63. Light switch next to shower

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-04-2011 05:48 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,292
    Jim Port
    04-06-2011, 07:20 AM Go to last post

  64. Waste line above panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-05-2011 07:30 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 11,220
    mathew stouffer
    04-10-2011, 07:13 AM Go to last post

  65. Double tapped lugs in service

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-31-2011 01:33 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,954
    mathew stouffer
    06-01-2011, 06:36 PM Go to last post

  66. Friday in review

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-16-2011 08:15 AM
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,823
    Roger Frazee
    07-05-2011, 08:24 PM Go to last post

  67. Feeder cables behind bus bar in service panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-25-2011 06:53 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,154
    mathew stouffer
    05-25-2011, 09:09 PM Go to last post

  68. Messy crowded panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-18-2011 08:46 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 10,114
    Jerry Peck
    04-20-2011, 03:45 PM Go to last post

  69. Conduit????

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-20-2011 09:00 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 6,106
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-26-2011, 03:59 PM Go to last post

  70. Double tap in tap block

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-14-2011 07:18 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 7,858
    bob smit
    06-22-2011, 05:16 PM Go to last post

  71. Splices in Carrier furnace

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-31-2012 07:27 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,323
    mathew stouffer
    08-31-2012, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  72. Electrical Panel General Question

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-12-2012 06:39 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,410
    Garry Blankenship
    10-14-2012, 09:55 PM Go to last post

  73. Bonding to HVAC duct

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-15-2013 09:28 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 9,857
    Speedy Petey
    02-17-2013, 09:02 AM Go to last post

  74. Split Bus Bar

    Started by mathew stouffer, 01-21-2013 05:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,287
    mathew stouffer
    01-21-2013, 06:43 PM Go to last post

  75. Service drop and disconnect (pull tab)

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-23-2013 09:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,355
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-14-2013, 09:48 AM Go to last post

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