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  1. Exterior GFCI's

    Started by Chris Stichter, 05-14-2008 06:57 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 13,450
    Jerry Peck
    06-03-2008, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  2. What happened to this lightning arrestor?

    Started by Chris Stichter, 05-14-2008 02:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,950
    Jim Luttrall
    05-14-2008, 02:53 PM Go to last post

  3. another "what is this?"

    Started by Chris Stichter, 06-13-2008 03:42 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,921
    Richard Abrams
    06-13-2008, 04:38 PM Go to last post

  4. Your thoughts on this service equipment panel.

    Started by Chris Stichter, 06-30-2008 01:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,892
    Randy Clayton
    07-03-2008, 08:56 PM Go to last post

  5. Input please

    Started by Chris Stichter, 07-23-2012 07:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,701
    John Kogel
    07-24-2012, 06:45 AM Go to last post

  6. Input please...here's another!

    Started by Chris Stichter, 07-23-2012 07:11 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,579
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-23-2012, 09:43 PM Go to last post

  7. Moved: Flexible gas connector in contact with flame

    Started by Chris Stichter, 03-02-2015 07:07 PM
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  8. One guess what's wrong with this main and subpanel?

    Started by chris vis, 05-07-2012 06:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,670
    Bill Kriegh
    05-13-2012, 09:45 AM Go to last post

  9. Is Splice in Main Neutral wire OK?

    Started by chris vis, 05-06-2012 02:17 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 8,859
    Jim Port
    05-14-2012, 09:16 AM Go to last post

  10. Main ground only to Water line??

    Started by chris vis, 06-11-2012 04:10 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 55
    • Views: 10,140
    bob smit
    07-10-2012, 05:18 PM Go to last post

  11. Question on Main Line/Mast head and drip loop height

    Started by chris vis, 12-10-2014 11:06 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,842
    Jerry Peck
    12-22-2014, 10:27 AM Go to last post

  12. A Half updated two family Main Panels question

    Started by chris vis, 11-25-2014 08:10 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,507
    jack davenport
    11-27-2014, 07:59 AM Go to last post

  13. Help on my daughters apartment building main service panel

    Started by chris vis, 09-26-2015 10:58 AM
    center, electrician, maintenance, man, outer 8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,768
    david shapiro
    10-06-2015, 06:02 AM Go to last post

  14. Added neutral/ground bus bonding wire size in service equipment - main

    Started by chris vis, 02-17-2016 08:05 AM
    added, ground, size, upper, wire 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 6,096
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-21-2016, 06:00 AM Go to last post

  15. Termination of wires in a fused panel under a screw

    Started by chris vis, 06-19-2015 04:27 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,801
    Jerry Peck
    07-04-2015, 09:36 AM Go to last post

  16. Service Entrance Wires only 6 foot off ground -!!

    Started by chris vis, 05-03-2015 07:09 AM
    drip, entrance, glass, ground, loop 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 7,274
    Gunnar Alquist
    07-12-2018, 06:39 PM Go to last post

  17. Need opinion on transformer in panel and double lugging

    Started by chris vis, 04-27-2015 01:55 PM
    doorbell, double, lugging, reasonable, transformer 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 6,490
    Rick Cantrell
    05-08-2015, 04:13 AM Go to last post

  18. Double meter box on Condo - condition and responsibility for repair?

    Started by chris vis, 04-28-2015 10:09 AM
    box, condo, double, responsibility, unit 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,607
    Jerry Peck
    04-28-2015, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  19. I thought I had seen it all....How could this pass city Point of Sale Inspection????

    Started by chris vis, 08-11-2015 05:35 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,592
    gary carroll
    08-26-2015, 06:43 PM Go to last post

  20. Are these other wires and systems allowable around Masthead?

    Started by chris vis, 06-26-2015 03:55 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,606
    Jim Port
    07-03-2015, 07:09 PM Go to last post

  21. Please look at this panel of All Electric Home and give feedback

    Started by chris vis, 06-12-2015 05:14 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,189
    Jerry Peck
    06-13-2015, 11:34 AM Go to last post

  22. Does buildup of fireproof resin require new panels in commercial warehouse?

    Started by chris vis, 05-27-2017 05:26 PM
    buildup, main, panels, resin, warehouse 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,386
    David Bertrams
    06-25-2017, 05:22 PM Go to last post

  23. POS wires on multi unit building - reach issue?

    Started by chris vis, 02-05-2017 07:08 AM
    hung, place, screwing, window, wires 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,362
    Jerry Peck
    02-05-2017, 01:12 PM Go to last post

  24. 12-10 compression connectors (butt end) in primary panelboard

    Started by chris vis, 06-12-2017 08:51 AM
    12-10, buyer, electrician, main, service 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 9,299
    Scott Turner
    07-05-2017, 05:43 PM Go to last post

  25. 4 MAINs (to 4 meters) in rusted out conduit in a condominium garage

    Started by chris vis, 10-04-2017 04:00 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,647
    chris vis
    10-08-2017, 05:32 AM Go to last post

  26. Grounding in a secondary panel

    Started by chris vis, 07-29-2018 04:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,936
    John Kogel
    08-08-2018, 02:59 PM Go to last post

  27. Low voltage wiring within panel - question

    Started by chris vis, 10-21-2018 06:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 10,088
    Jim Port
    10-24-2018, 01:26 PM Go to last post

  28. Some 'warning' signs

    Started by Chris Weekly, 08-27-2012 01:06 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,473
    John Kogel
    08-27-2012, 08:55 PM Go to last post

  29. How much paint is too much

    Started by Chris Weekly, 09-10-2012 08:00 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,857
    Chris Weekly
    09-12-2012, 09:53 PM Go to last post

  30. 60 or 90 - choose

    Started by Chris Weekly, 04-06-2016 01:42 PM
    2-pole, 2-pole breaker, amp, breaker, sub-feed 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,189
    david shapiro
    04-08-2016, 10:58 PM Go to last post

  31. Color coding fiasco

    Started by Chris Weekly, 04-06-2016 01:36 PM
    blue, bunch, color coding wires, green, grounded 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 6,779
    Jerry Peck
    04-10-2016, 10:21 AM Go to last post

  32. Over- amped panel...

    Started by Chris Weekly, 05-06-2016 08:25 PM
    amp, breaker, circuit, house, panel 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,573
    Jerry Peck
    05-07-2016, 08:36 AM Go to last post

  33. All lit up

    Started by Chris Weekly, 06-10-2015 07:04 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,576
    Chris Weekly
    06-13-2015, 09:37 PM Go to last post

  34. 3-wire vs 4-wire

    Started by Chris Weekly, 01-10-2018 11:45 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 5,510
    Chris Weekly
    01-15-2018, 10:49 AM Go to last post

  35. Has the neutral been neutralized?

    Started by Chris Weekly, 07-18-2019 11:31 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,254
    Jerry Peck
    07-19-2019, 04:04 PM Go to last post

  36. White paint in electric panel ?

    Started by Christian Tag, 03-17-2012 09:47 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 12,288
    Dennis Webber
    04-03-2012, 01:13 PM Go to last post

  37. Main line behind electrical system

    Started by Christian Tag, 03-14-2013 05:39 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,036
    bob smit
    03-15-2013, 05:23 PM Go to last post

  38. Main panel powered directly through breaker?

    Started by Christopher Kovac, 08-14-2008 06:47 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,057
    Corn Walker
    08-15-2008, 09:16 AM Go to last post

  39. 10KW Standby Generator for home w/ 200A service - Service entrance & load shedding

    Started by Christopher Loiacono, 06-14-2018 08:29 AM
    generator, service disconnect, transfer switch generator
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,718
    Jerry Peck
    06-15-2018, 04:09 PM Go to last post

  40. 110 volts between netral and ground & 110 volts between hot and ground

    Started by chuck gricus, 08-01-2009 02:23 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 23,210
    Vern Heiler
    08-08-2009, 07:50 AM Go to last post

  41. Just Curious..What Would You Say??

    Started by Chuck Lambert, 10-06-2009 10:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,135
    wayne soper
    10-08-2009, 06:07 PM Go to last post

  42. Distribution panel size

    Started by Chuck Lambert, 04-07-2010 09:32 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 10,134
    dana1028
    04-11-2010, 12:42 PM Go to last post

  43. Question Double panel box

    Started by Chuck Miller, 01-22-2010 03:33 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 17,259
    Robert Mattison
    01-28-2010, 07:34 AM Go to last post

  44. Extension Cord in the Attic

    Started by Chuck Swan, 11-05-2011 09:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 15,914
    Jim Port
    11-09-2011, 08:41 AM Go to last post

  45. Overheat?

    Started by Clay E White, 07-26-2007 03:57 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,186
    John Steinke
    07-28-2007, 09:26 AM Go to last post

  46. Kitchen Island

    Started by Clay E White, 08-05-2007 05:58 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 17,050
    Michael Thomas
    03-06-2009, 07:33 AM Go to last post

  47. Electrical conduits out of house/deck

    Started by Clay E White, 09-24-2007 05:17 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,332
    Jerry Peck
    09-24-2007, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  48. Yard Lighting

    Started by Clay E White, 09-26-2007 02:00 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,694
    Jerry Peck
    09-26-2007, 03:48 PM Go to last post

  49. Stairway light switch location

    Started by Clay E White, 09-23-2007 01:45 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 18,462
    Jerry Peck
    09-23-2007, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  50. Panel in Return Chase?

    Started by Clay E White, 09-29-2007 08:23 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,989
    Jerry Peck
    09-29-2007, 11:49 AM Go to last post

  51. Stranded Copper discoloration

    Started by Clay White, 11-06-2007 12:39 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,716
    Clay White
    11-06-2007, 12:39 PM Go to last post

  52. Electrical grid?

    Started by Clay White, 11-05-2007 04:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,214
    Jerry Peck
    11-06-2007, 02:06 PM Go to last post

  53. Exterior Outlets, GFCI, Bubble Cover,

    Started by Clay White, 11-05-2007 11:29 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 9,804
    Richard Rushing
    11-05-2007, 05:14 PM Go to last post

  54. disconnect box needed?

    Started by Clay White, 10-11-2007 11:55 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,753
    Shannon Guinn
    10-12-2007, 04:09 AM Go to last post

  55. Electrical cable routing

    Started by Clay White, 11-18-2007 12:00 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,804
    Jerry Peck
    11-18-2007, 01:45 PM Go to last post

  56. disconnect box

    Started by Clay White, 10-13-2007 10:09 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,500
    Corey Friedman
    10-14-2007, 05:20 PM Go to last post

  57. White Conductors, Red Tape

    Started by Clay White, 10-28-2007 12:50 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,716
    Jerry Peck
    10-28-2007, 07:10 PM Go to last post

  58. NM Liquid tight conduit installation

    Started by Clay White, 11-03-2007 02:50 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,441
    Jon Randolph
    11-03-2007, 03:03 PM Go to last post

  59. White conductors permanent markings

    Started by Clay White, 12-27-2007 01:28 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 5,319
    Billy Stephens
    12-29-2007, 09:39 PM Go to last post

  60. Service Equipment Panel for Condos

    Started by Clay White, 12-28-2007 10:09 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,997
    Jon Randolph
    12-28-2007, 10:34 AM Go to last post

  61. GFCI Locations

    Started by Clay White, 10-07-2009 05:34 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,299
    Jerry Peck
    10-08-2009, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  62. GFCI outlet limitations

    Started by Clifford Mark, 08-20-2009 04:09 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,658
    Clifford Mark
    08-20-2009, 05:26 PM Go to last post

  63. GFCI being used as a switch ???

    Started by Clint White, 12-27-2008 01:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 15,381
    Jerry Peck
    12-29-2008, 03:49 PM Go to last post

  64. Outdoor Condensing Units Over Protected...

    Started by Cody Atkinson, 03-24-2009 03:26 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 5,832
    Rollie Meyers
    03-24-2009, 07:04 PM Go to last post

  65. CA Electrical Code source?

    Started by Connor Akally, 05-09-2016 07:00 AM
    code, copy, electrical, electronic, pdf
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,969
    Jerry Peck
    05-09-2016, 02:42 PM Go to last post

  66. IECC 2006 505

    Started by Corey Friedman, 01-12-2009 11:59 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 6,872
    John Steinke
    06-12-2009, 06:19 AM Go to last post

  67. Light Meters

    Started by Corey Friedman, 06-01-2010 09:40 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,677
    Jerry Peck
    06-01-2010, 03:53 PM Go to last post

  68. disconnect for tankless electric water heater?

    Started by corky kay, 01-23-2010 10:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 22,155
    Jerry Peck
    03-30-2010, 05:33 PM Go to last post

  69. PVC VS Conduit

    Started by Cory Bates, 08-29-2014 11:22 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,202
    Dirk Jeanis
    09-09-2014, 10:15 AM Go to last post

  70. Multi stranc copper?

    Started by cory nystul, 03-07-2014 11:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,720
    Jerry Peck
    03-09-2014, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  71. 2nd re-inspect and still appears wrong.

    Started by cory nystul, 08-06-2014 06:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 5,251
    Jerry Peck
    08-25-2014, 02:45 PM Go to last post

  72. Would you call it out?

    Started by cory nystul, 03-29-2014 09:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,568
    Billy Stephens
    03-30-2014, 08:35 PM Go to last post

  73. Anybody seens something like this?

    Started by cory nystul, 02-06-2015 10:32 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,761
    david shapiro
    02-15-2015, 12:10 PM Go to last post

  74. grounding of panel

    Started by cory nystul, 08-29-2014 11:57 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 6,358
    Jerry Peck
    09-09-2014, 01:48 PM Go to last post

  75. Old school night light?????

    Started by cory nystul, 10-27-2014 08:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,266
    Facilities
    11-01-2014, 06:32 PM Go to last post

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