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  1. Strange Outlet ID Needed.

    Started by Michael Chambers, 03-11-2013 10:55 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,940
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-21-2013, 08:57 AM Go to last post

  2. No main disconnect

    Started by Fidel Gonzales, 03-20-2013 05:19 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,264
    Fidel Gonzales
    03-21-2013, 05:22 AM Go to last post

  3. Blackened Copper Wire In Service Panel

    Started by Don Martin, 03-15-2013 05:13 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,931
    Matt Fletcher
    03-19-2013, 06:26 AM Go to last post

  4. Tapped beside main lug with no overload protection on either side

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-07-2013 07:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 4,752
    Jerry Peck
    03-16-2013, 01:36 PM Go to last post

  5. AFCI and GFCI downstream in same circuit??

    Started by John Bernard, 03-12-2013 06:44 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,813
    jack davenport
    03-16-2013, 10:07 AM Go to last post

  6. Main line behind electrical system

    Started by Christian Tag, 03-14-2013 05:39 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,853
    bob smit
    03-15-2013, 05:23 PM Go to last post

  7. Mismatched Main Disconnect Breaker(s)

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 03-09-2013 10:00 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 5,699
    Jerry Peck
    03-12-2013, 03:33 PM Go to last post

  8. Objectionable Currents vs. Electrical Interference

    Started by Aaron Miller, 03-07-2013 08:41 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,327
    Aaron Miller
    03-11-2013, 04:16 AM Go to last post

  9. Large conductor taps

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 03-05-2013 02:29 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,518
    bob smit
    03-10-2013, 09:29 PM Go to last post

  10. Stop by tonight and watch the fireworks!

    Started by Gary Burnett, 03-03-2013 10:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,192
    Lon Henderson
    03-09-2013, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  11. Transformer & Low Volt Wiring in Main Panel

    Started by Shane Pouch, 04-10-2007 07:42 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 9,767
    Jerry Peck
    03-02-2013, 01:45 PM Go to last post

  12. Buried dimmer switch

    Started by Vern Heiler, 03-01-2013 05:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,433
    Rollie Meyers
    03-01-2013, 10:23 PM Go to last post

  13. Seperating and isolating the neutrals in a sub panel.

    Started by George Hallaron, 02-22-2013 06:46 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 5,162
    Jerry Peck
    02-26-2013, 06:34 PM Go to last post

  14. Distance from meter to panel box

    Started by Bob Hunt, 10-28-2009 01:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 34,117
    Jerry Peck
    02-21-2013, 08:03 PM Go to last post

  15. Aluminum wiring and non rated outlets

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 02-20-2013 08:18 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,301
    Jack Feldmann
    02-21-2013, 07:18 PM Go to last post

  16. 200 amp service disconnect for 9-100 amp panels

    Started by Daniel Rogers, 02-15-2013 10:28 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,135
    Jerry Peck
    02-20-2013, 08:35 PM Go to last post

  17. Interesting electrical problem related to circuit wired smoke detectors

    Started by Gene South, 02-19-2013 05:51 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,254
    Gary Burnett
    02-20-2013, 08:13 PM Go to last post

  18. A little help on ARC fault wiring.

    Started by Gary Burnett, 02-18-2013 05:26 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,014
    Gary Burnett
    02-20-2013, 07:05 PM Go to last post

  19. telephone outlet transformer

    Started by S. Centel, 02-17-2013 11:25 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,890
    Billy Stephens
    02-17-2013, 08:23 PM Go to last post

  20. Interesting Main/Sub Panel Combo

    Started by mikefowler, 02-16-2013 11:22 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,735
    Jim Port
    02-17-2013, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  21. Speaker Wire Used in Service Panel

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 02-16-2013 11:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,706
    Nick Ostrowski
    02-17-2013, 02:50 PM Go to last post

  22. Bonding to HVAC duct

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-15-2013 09:28 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,886
    Speedy Petey
    02-17-2013, 09:02 AM Go to last post

  23. Spares at Top of Panel

    Started by Rich Goeken, 02-13-2013 11:46 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,657
    Rollie Meyers
    02-17-2013, 08:32 AM Go to last post

  24. Disposal & Dishwasher tied toghether?

    Started by Jeff Zehnder, 12-13-2012 06:37 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 10,145
    Don Hester
    02-17-2013, 08:31 AM Go to last post

  25. Electrical entrence on roof

    Started by Eli Smith, 02-15-2013 09:22 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,130
    Jerry Peck
    02-16-2013, 08:42 PM Go to last post

  26. Sub-Panel power off main lug on service panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 02-15-2013 06:53 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,514
    Jerry Peck
    02-16-2013, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  27. RED LIGHT AND GREEN LIGHT ON GFCI BREAKER

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-15-2013 01:07 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 54,329
    Bruce Ramsey
    02-16-2013, 06:37 PM Go to last post

  28. LIGHT FIXTURE UNDER SINK

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-10-2013 01:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 5,025
    CHRIS KRUSE
    02-16-2013, 12:08 AM Go to last post

  29. exterior lighting on sensors

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 02-15-2013 05:51 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,494
    Jim Luttrall
    02-15-2013, 08:49 PM Go to last post

  30. Bundling Above Panel ?

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 02-11-2013 07:30 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,349
    Jerry Peck
    02-11-2013, 04:57 PM Go to last post

  31. Zinsco Arcing

    Started by Rory Hernandez, 02-10-2013 06:23 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,969
    Carl Morello
    02-11-2013, 08:44 AM Go to last post

  32. Remote Control Instead of Wall Switch for Lighting

    Started by Mike Lamb, 02-08-2013 10:58 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,094
    Jerry Peck
    02-09-2013, 11:43 AM Go to last post

  33. Is floor outlet required?

    Started by Ben Im, 01-31-2013 09:08 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 3,774
    Sandie Hastings
    02-06-2013, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  34. Help on this older panel

    Started by Roni Litmanovic, 02-05-2013 11:07 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,582
    CHRIS KRUSE
    02-05-2013, 08:21 PM Go to last post

  35. Ingenious way to reduce fire hazard at this Zinsco panel

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 02-04-2013 02:20 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,138
    Jerry Peck
    02-05-2013, 04:04 PM Go to last post

  36. Service entry neutral was 1/0 , 1 Hot was 3/0 other 2/0

    Started by Sam Morris, 02-04-2013 04:16 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,354
    Sam Morris
    02-05-2013, 03:20 PM Go to last post

  37. Please educate me on Bulldog ITE Pushmatic

    Started by Tom Cissell, 01-31-2013 08:51 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,700
    Mark Reinmiller
    02-05-2013, 01:11 PM Go to last post

  38. Unhappy Hornet's Nest

    Started by Don Sweet, 02-04-2013 10:38 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,873
    Chris Weekly
    02-04-2013, 02:43 PM Go to last post

  39. Photo of the day

    Started by Marc M, 01-28-2013 10:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,451
    Robert Rolleston
    01-29-2013, 06:42 AM Go to last post

  40. SEC replacement needed?

    Started by John Arnold, 12-21-2012 05:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 6,066
    Jerry Peck
    01-28-2013, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  41. Service or Distribution panel?

    Started by Vern Heiler, 01-21-2013 07:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,750
    Jimmy Roberts
    01-28-2013, 06:06 AM Go to last post

  42. Stealing power?

    Started by Marc M, 09-04-2012 10:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,419
    Robert Rolleston
    01-21-2013, 07:03 PM Go to last post

  43. Split Bus Bar

    Started by mathew stouffer, 01-21-2013 05:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,000
    mathew stouffer
    01-21-2013, 06:43 PM Go to last post

  44. Hot neutral bar

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 01-08-2013 09:28 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 4,746
    Robert Rolleston
    01-21-2013, 05:24 PM Go to last post

  45. Service entry neutral was #2 & Hot was 3/0

    Started by Sam Morris, 01-18-2013 04:35 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,209
    Jim Port
    01-20-2013, 05:28 PM Go to last post

  46. Ready to Switch?

    Started by Aaron Miller, 01-17-2013 05:27 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,279
    Aaron Miller
    01-20-2013, 05:44 AM Go to last post

  47. Requirments for 2004 GFCI outlets in garage

    Started by Sam Morris, 01-16-2013 06:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,686
    Jerry Peck
    01-19-2013, 08:38 AM Go to last post

  48. CFL Issue

    Started by Aaron Miller, 01-17-2013 09:21 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,813
    Aaron Miller
    01-18-2013, 04:49 AM Go to last post

  49. Main panel located inside

    Started by stanley frost, 01-09-2013 10:56 PM
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 4,204
    Jim Port
    01-15-2013, 07:31 PM Go to last post

  50. Odd Device - GFCI ? ?

    Started by Don Martin, 01-08-2013 09:30 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 4,781
    Garry Sorrells
    01-14-2013, 06:02 PM Go to last post

  51. Pointed screws no bueno

    Started by Marc M, 12-31-2012 08:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,804
    Marc M
    01-04-2013, 08:43 AM Go to last post

  52. Surge Protector Wiring In Service Panel

    Started by Brian Harwood, 01-01-2013 06:47 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,624
    Rick Cantrell
    01-01-2013, 09:08 AM Go to last post

  53. electricial tape wrap around wire nuts

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-02-2009 09:55 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 89
    • Views: 40,259
    William A. Grant
    12-24-2012, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  54. Report writing question

    Started by John Arnold, 12-20-2012 07:31 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,153
    JB Thompson
    12-21-2012, 09:14 PM Go to last post

  55. Generators anyone?

    Started by Terry Griffin, 12-13-2012 01:11 PM
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 4,970
    Gunnar Alquist
    12-21-2012, 06:04 PM Go to last post

  56. who says i cant add more circuits

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 12-18-2012 03:49 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,555
    Darrel Hood
    12-21-2012, 04:13 AM Go to last post

  57. 6ga Wire for 60A Sub-Panel?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 12-19-2012 03:43 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,995
    ken horak
    12-20-2012, 06:45 PM Go to last post

  58. No main electrical disconnect located outside!

    Started by Royce Moore, 12-19-2012 03:21 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,678
    Royce Moore
    12-19-2012, 08:12 PM Go to last post

  59. Just a Chuckle!

    Started by Donald Farrell, 12-19-2012 04:24 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,181
    Donald Farrell
    12-19-2012, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  60. ELECTRICAL GROUND FOR ELECTRIC HOUSE PANEL

    Started by NICK TUSA, 03-24-2009 11:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 18,281
    Garry Blankenship
    12-19-2012, 10:36 AM Go to last post

  61. Unknown electrical devise

    Started by Fidel Gonzales, 12-17-2012 09:27 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,683
    Fidel Gonzales
    12-18-2012, 07:45 AM Go to last post

  62. Its wrong, Why?

    Started by Stephen G, 12-11-2012 12:32 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,311
    Dale Trach
    12-17-2012, 09:25 PM Go to last post

  63. Old house electrical system

    Started by Robert Mattison, 12-17-2012 02:38 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,982
    Robert Mattison
    12-17-2012, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  64. Sat Dish Bond

    Started by Jim Robinson, 12-15-2012 05:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,521
    Vern Heiler
    12-16-2012, 08:49 AM Go to last post

  65. Tankless WH Receptacle Cover Plate

    Started by Aaron Miller, 12-13-2012 10:38 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 3,384
    Jerry Peck
    12-15-2012, 08:53 AM Go to last post

  66. Bonding the vibration damper

    Started by Reis Pearson, 12-10-2012 02:26 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,905
    Eric Barker
    12-15-2012, 08:09 AM Go to last post

  67. double tapped neutral wires

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 06-23-2008 05:15 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 21,325
    Dan Harris
    12-14-2012, 10:24 AM Go to last post

  68. Tankless WH Receptacle Cover Plate

    Started by Aaron Miller, 12-13-2012 10:37 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,533
    Aaron Miller
    12-14-2012, 09:14 AM Go to last post

  69. New GFCIs

    Started by Aaron Miller, 12-06-2012 02:28 PM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 3,206
    Dom D'Agostino
    12-12-2012, 05:31 AM Go to last post

  70. Another Stab-lok panel

    Started by John Kogel, 06-18-2012 12:20 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 8,511
    Raymond Wand
    12-11-2012, 07:19 PM Go to last post

  71. Grounding pins on non-metallic appliances

    Started by thaddeus cox, 12-09-2012 07:42 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,165
    Jerry Peck
    12-11-2012, 06:16 PM Go to last post

  72. Unusual main breakers

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 12-10-2012 12:15 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,533
    Garry Blankenship
    12-11-2012, 01:18 PM Go to last post

  73. See any issues with Electrical Panel ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-29-2012 06:14 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 3,498
    Dennis Webber
    12-11-2012, 08:59 AM Go to last post

  74. What would you write?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 12-10-2012 01:32 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,639
    Gunnar Alquist
    12-10-2012, 11:10 PM Go to last post

  75. Wires in front of Service Entrance wires

    Started by Jon Errickson, 12-05-2012 10:07 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 4,380
    Jim Port
    12-10-2012, 07:57 PM Go to last post

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