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  1. Objectionable Currents vs. Electrical Interference

    Started by Aaron Miller, 03-07-2013 08:41 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,217
    Aaron Miller
    03-11-2013, 04:16 AM Go to last post

  2. Large conductor taps

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 03-05-2013 02:29 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,444
    bob smit
    03-10-2013, 09:29 PM Go to last post

  3. Stop by tonight and watch the fireworks!

    Started by Gary Burnett, 03-03-2013 10:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,109
    Lon Henderson
    03-09-2013, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  4. Transformer & Low Volt Wiring in Main Panel

    Started by Shane Pouch, 04-10-2007 07:42 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 9,505
    Jerry Peck
    03-02-2013, 01:45 PM Go to last post

  5. Buried dimmer switch

    Started by Vern Heiler, 03-01-2013 05:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,377
    Rollie Meyers
    03-01-2013, 10:23 PM Go to last post

  6. 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: 4,947
    Jerry Peck
    02-26-2013, 06:34 PM Go to last post

  7. Distance from meter to panel box

    Started by Bob Hunt, 10-28-2009 01:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 32,493
    Jerry Peck
    02-21-2013, 08:03 PM Go to last post

  8. Aluminum wiring and non rated outlets

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 02-20-2013 08:18 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,188
    Jack Feldmann
    02-21-2013, 07:18 PM Go to last post

  9. 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: 3,992
    Jerry Peck
    02-20-2013, 08:35 PM Go to last post

  10. 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: 3,095
    Gary Burnett
    02-20-2013, 08:13 PM Go to last post

  11. A little help on ARC fault wiring.

    Started by Gary Burnett, 02-18-2013 05:26 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,853
    Gary Burnett
    02-20-2013, 07:05 PM Go to last post

  12. telephone outlet transformer

    Started by S. Centel, 02-17-2013 11:25 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,803
    Billy Stephens
    02-17-2013, 08:23 PM Go to last post

  13. Interesting Main/Sub Panel Combo

    Started by mikefowler, 02-16-2013 11:22 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,663
    Jim Port
    02-17-2013, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  14. Speaker Wire Used in Service Panel

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 02-16-2013 11:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,633
    Nick Ostrowski
    02-17-2013, 02:50 PM Go to last post

  15. Bonding to HVAC duct

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-15-2013 09:28 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,654
    Speedy Petey
    02-17-2013, 09:02 AM Go to last post

  16. Spares at Top of Panel

    Started by Rich Goeken, 02-13-2013 11:46 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,598
    Rollie Meyers
    02-17-2013, 08:32 AM Go to last post

  17. Disposal & Dishwasher tied toghether?

    Started by Jeff Zehnder, 12-13-2012 06:37 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 9,955
    Don Hester
    02-17-2013, 08:31 AM Go to last post

  18. Electrical entrence on roof

    Started by Eli Smith, 02-15-2013 09:22 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,995
    Jerry Peck
    02-16-2013, 08:42 PM Go to last post

  19. 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: 2,422
    Jerry Peck
    02-16-2013, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  20. 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: 53,524
    Bruce Ramsey
    02-16-2013, 06:37 PM Go to last post

  21. LIGHT FIXTURE UNDER SINK

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-10-2013 01:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 4,717
    CHRIS KRUSE
    02-16-2013, 12:08 AM Go to last post

  22. exterior lighting on sensors

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 02-15-2013 05:51 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,408
    Jim Luttrall
    02-15-2013, 08:49 PM Go to last post

  23. Bundling Above Panel ?

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 02-11-2013 07:30 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,246
    Jerry Peck
    02-11-2013, 04:57 PM Go to last post

  24. Zinsco Arcing

    Started by Rory Hernandez, 02-10-2013 06:23 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,883
    Carl Morello
    02-11-2013, 08:44 AM Go to last post

  25. Remote Control Instead of Wall Switch for Lighting

    Started by Mike Lamb, 02-08-2013 10:58 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,942
    Jerry Peck
    02-09-2013, 11:43 AM Go to last post

  26. Is floor outlet required?

    Started by Ben Im, 01-31-2013 09:08 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 3,631
    Sandie Hastings
    02-06-2013, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  27. Help on this older panel

    Started by Roni Litmanovic, 02-05-2013 11:07 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,505
    CHRIS KRUSE
    02-05-2013, 08:21 PM Go to last post

  28. 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: 2,006
    Jerry Peck
    02-05-2013, 04:04 PM Go to last post

  29. 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: 1,300
    Sam Morris
    02-05-2013, 03:20 PM Go to last post

  30. Please educate me on Bulldog ITE Pushmatic

    Started by Tom Cissell, 01-31-2013 08:51 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,481
    Mark Reinmiller
    02-05-2013, 01:11 PM Go to last post

  31. Unhappy Hornet's Nest

    Started by Don Sweet, 02-04-2013 10:38 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,801
    Chris Weekly
    02-04-2013, 02:43 PM Go to last post

  32. Photo of the day

    Started by Marc M, 01-28-2013 10:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,389
    Robert Rolleston
    01-29-2013, 06:42 AM Go to last post

  33. SEC replacement needed?

    Started by John Arnold, 12-21-2012 05:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 5,812
    Jerry Peck
    01-28-2013, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  34. Service or Distribution panel?

    Started by Vern Heiler, 01-21-2013 07:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,649
    Jimmy Roberts
    01-28-2013, 06:06 AM Go to last post

  35. Stealing power?

    Started by Marc M, 09-04-2012 10:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,315
    Robert Rolleston
    01-21-2013, 07:03 PM Go to last post

  36. Split Bus Bar

    Started by mathew stouffer, 01-21-2013 05:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,904
    mathew stouffer
    01-21-2013, 06:43 PM Go to last post

  37. Hot neutral bar

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 01-08-2013 09:28 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 4,587
    Robert Rolleston
    01-21-2013, 05:24 PM Go to last post

  38. 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: 3,130
    Jim Port
    01-20-2013, 05:28 PM Go to last post

  39. Ready to Switch?

    Started by Aaron Miller, 01-17-2013 05:27 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,203
    Aaron Miller
    01-20-2013, 05:44 AM Go to last post

  40. Requirments for 2004 GFCI outlets in garage

    Started by Sam Morris, 01-16-2013 06:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,586
    Jerry Peck
    01-19-2013, 08:38 AM Go to last post

  41. CFL Issue

    Started by Aaron Miller, 01-17-2013 09:21 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,723
    Aaron Miller
    01-18-2013, 04:49 AM Go to last post

  42. Main panel located inside

    Started by stanley frost, 01-09-2013 10:56 PM
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 3,970
    Jim Port
    01-15-2013, 07:31 PM Go to last post

  43. Odd Device - GFCI ? ?

    Started by Don Martin, 01-08-2013 09:30 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 4,503
    Garry Sorrells
    01-14-2013, 06:02 PM Go to last post

  44. Pointed screws no bueno

    Started by Marc M, 12-31-2012 08:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,680
    Marc M
    01-04-2013, 08:43 AM Go to last post

  45. Surge Protector Wiring In Service Panel

    Started by Brian Harwood, 01-01-2013 06:47 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,501
    Rick Cantrell
    01-01-2013, 09:08 AM Go to last post

  46. 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: 39,396
    William A. Grant
    12-24-2012, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  47. Report writing question

    Started by John Arnold, 12-20-2012 07:31 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,094
    JB Thompson
    12-21-2012, 09:14 PM Go to last post

  48. Generators anyone?

    Started by Terry Griffin, 12-13-2012 01:11 PM
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 4,895
    Gunnar Alquist
    12-21-2012, 06:04 PM Go to last post

  49. who says i cant add more circuits

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 12-18-2012 03:49 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,457
    Darrel Hood
    12-21-2012, 04:13 AM Go to last post

  50. 6ga Wire for 60A Sub-Panel?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 12-19-2012 03:43 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,894
    ken horak
    12-20-2012, 06:45 PM Go to last post

  51. No main electrical disconnect located outside!

    Started by Royce Moore, 12-19-2012 03:21 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,586
    Royce Moore
    12-19-2012, 08:12 PM Go to last post

  52. Just a Chuckle!

    Started by Donald Farrell, 12-19-2012 04:24 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,119
    Donald Farrell
    12-19-2012, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  53. ELECTRICAL GROUND FOR ELECTRIC HOUSE PANEL

    Started by NICK TUSA, 03-24-2009 11:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 18,036
    Garry Blankenship
    12-19-2012, 10:36 AM Go to last post

  54. Unknown electrical devise

    Started by Fidel Gonzales, 12-17-2012 09:27 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,613
    Fidel Gonzales
    12-18-2012, 07:45 AM Go to last post

  55. Its wrong, Why?

    Started by Stephen G, 12-11-2012 12:32 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,236
    Dale Trach
    12-17-2012, 09:25 PM Go to last post

  56. Old house electrical system

    Started by Robert Mattison, 12-17-2012 02:38 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,893
    Robert Mattison
    12-17-2012, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  57. Sat Dish Bond

    Started by Jim Robinson, 12-15-2012 05:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,466
    Vern Heiler
    12-16-2012, 08:49 AM Go to last post

  58. Tankless WH Receptacle Cover Plate

    Started by Aaron Miller, 12-13-2012 10:38 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 3,247
    Jerry Peck
    12-15-2012, 08:53 AM Go to last post

  59. Bonding the vibration damper

    Started by Reis Pearson, 12-10-2012 02:26 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,803
    Eric Barker
    12-15-2012, 08:09 AM Go to last post

  60. double tapped neutral wires

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 06-23-2008 05:15 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 20,594
    Dan Harris
    12-14-2012, 10:24 AM Go to last post

  61. Tankless WH Receptacle Cover Plate

    Started by Aaron Miller, 12-13-2012 10:37 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,484
    Aaron Miller
    12-14-2012, 09:14 AM Go to last post

  62. New GFCIs

    Started by Aaron Miller, 12-06-2012 02:28 PM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 3,070
    Dom D'Agostino
    12-12-2012, 05:31 AM Go to last post

  63. Another Stab-lok panel

    Started by John Kogel, 06-18-2012 12:20 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 8,414
    Raymond Wand
    12-11-2012, 07:19 PM Go to last post

  64. Grounding pins on non-metallic appliances

    Started by thaddeus cox, 12-09-2012 07:42 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,131
    Jerry Peck
    12-11-2012, 06:16 PM Go to last post

  65. Unusual main breakers

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 12-10-2012 12:15 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,491
    Garry Blankenship
    12-11-2012, 01:18 PM Go to last post

  66. See any issues with Electrical Panel ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-29-2012 06:14 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 3,450
    Dennis Webber
    12-11-2012, 08:59 AM Go to last post

  67. What would you write?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 12-10-2012 01:32 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,558
    Gunnar Alquist
    12-10-2012, 11:10 PM Go to last post

  68. Wires in front of Service Entrance wires

    Started by Jon Errickson, 12-05-2012 10:07 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 4,189
    Jim Port
    12-10-2012, 07:57 PM Go to last post

  69. GEC in conduit alone or with other conductors?

    Started by Michael McElligott, 12-10-2012 10:18 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,479
    Corey Friedman
    12-10-2012, 11:40 AM Go to last post

  70. When old work craftmaship meets modern tech

    Started by Marc Morin, 12-09-2012 10:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,102
    Marc Morin
    12-09-2012, 10:37 PM Go to last post

  71. Improvised and unconventional

    Started by Duane Nelson, 12-07-2012 09:55 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,739
    Duane Nelson
    12-08-2012, 09:21 PM Go to last post

  72. Anyone know of any inherent issues with this panel?

    Started by Gene South, 11-29-2012 06:56 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 7,466
    Nolan Kienitz
    12-07-2012, 12:40 PM Go to last post

  73. Nec 250.32 question

    Started by Marc M, 12-05-2012 08:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,945
    Garry Blankenship
    12-06-2012, 05:22 PM Go to last post

  74. "Smart" Metering ( ? )

    Started by Garry Blankenship, 12-05-2012 08:59 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,506
    Garry Blankenship
    12-05-2012, 08:59 PM Go to last post

  75. Open Apology

    Started by Donald Farrell, 12-05-2012 06:25 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,527
    Jim Port
    12-05-2012, 06:40 PM Go to last post

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