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  1. 1987 Federal Pacific Panel

    Started by Rich Sumen, 11-05-2012 02:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,531
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    11-06-2012, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  2. Service Cable Install

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 11-02-2012 12:18 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,233
    Jerry Peck
    11-04-2012, 09:58 AM Go to last post

  3. Warm breakers, how much is too much?

    Started by Terry Beck, 10-31-2012 09:26 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,322
    Raymond Wand
    11-03-2012, 05:20 AM Go to last post

  4. Main water line next to service panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 10-31-2012 03:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,688
    Speedy Petey
    11-02-2012, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  5. Square D designed for 2 conductors?

    Started by John Arnold, 11-02-2012 02:01 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 924
    Don Martin
    11-02-2012, 03:58 PM Go to last post

  6. Main breaker handle extension?

    Started by John Arnold, 11-02-2012 11:07 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,735
    John Arnold
    11-02-2012, 03:58 PM Go to last post

  7. receptacle near AC condenser

    Started by John Arnold, 10-31-2012 05:43 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,944
    John Arnold
    11-02-2012, 03:31 PM Go to last post

  8. Unusual old GFCI recep

    Started by John Arnold, 10-10-2012 11:07 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 3,103
    Ken Rip
    11-02-2012, 07:25 AM Go to last post

  9. "Storage room" with no receptacles

    Started by John Arnold, 10-31-2012 05:22 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,129
    Harry Janssen
    11-01-2012, 05:31 PM Go to last post

  10. Door required?

    Started by Bill Penn, 10-30-2012 04:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 984
    Bill Penn
    10-31-2012, 03:44 AM Go to last post

  11. Porcelain Wire Nut

    Started by Don Martin, 10-29-2012 03:51 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,176
    Jason V. Advani
    10-30-2012, 07:09 AM Go to last post

  12. Dishwasher circuit

    Started by cglochau, 10-25-2012 08:20 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,863
    John Kogel
    10-27-2012, 11:09 AM Go to last post

  13. Distribution Panel/Neutral Question in Multi Rise

    Started by Robert Foster, 10-25-2012 10:41 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,714
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-26-2012, 08:10 AM Go to last post

  14. Single wire on 2-pole breaker

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-21-2012 04:15 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,702
    John Kogel
    10-21-2012, 08:49 AM Go to last post

  15. Split bus panel

    Started by Tom Rees, 10-15-2012 09:55 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,851
    Tom Rees
    10-16-2012, 06:19 PM Go to last post

  16. Contaminated Bus

    Started by Don Martin, 10-15-2012 11:00 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,469
    Trent Tarter
    10-16-2012, 05:51 PM Go to last post

  17. You Missed Knob and Tube Wiring In the Basement!!

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 10-15-2012 05:03 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,705
    Scott Patterson
    10-16-2012, 06:03 AM Go to last post

  18. Electrical Panel General Question

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-12-2012 06:39 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,943
    Garry Blankenship
    10-14-2012, 09:55 PM Go to last post

  19. another reason to change over to gas

    Started by John Arnold, 10-05-2012 02:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,954
    BridgeMan
    10-11-2012, 08:46 PM Go to last post

  20. Question Voltage Drop

    Started by Mike Schulz, 11-12-2007 04:39 PM
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 3,967
    bob smit
    10-10-2012, 10:35 PM Go to last post

  21. Breakers didn't trip, surge suppressor in flames

    Started by Willem Tenwolde, 09-30-2012 11:30 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 5,057
    William Cline
    10-08-2012, 12:23 AM Go to last post

  22. Newly installed GFCI tripping in some outlets

    Started by gregmilliken, 10-06-2012 10:07 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,596
    Jack Feldmann
    10-06-2012, 02:12 PM Go to last post

  23. Second ground connection

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-04-2012 03:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,084
    Jerry Peck
    10-05-2012, 08:28 PM Go to last post

  24. Smoke alarm circuit

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 10-03-2012 04:10 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,257
    Benjamin Thompson
    10-03-2012, 07:59 PM Go to last post

  25. Sub Panel to Sub Panel

    Started by John Ellis, 09-30-2012 07:35 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,369
    Dave Ruth
    10-02-2012, 05:40 PM Go to last post

  26. What is it?

    Started by Jeffrey Fanger, 10-01-2012 10:37 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 980
    Bob Elliott
    10-01-2012, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  27. FPE Story on local NBC affilliate

    Started by Douglas Hansen, 09-27-2012 12:27 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,230
    Chris Weekly
    10-01-2012, 02:36 PM Go to last post

  28. Receptacle serving kitchen counter top

    Started by Gary Mohel, 09-04-2012 07:52 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,534
    Bruce Ramsey
    09-28-2012, 06:01 PM Go to last post

  29. Cutler Hammer GFXBB130B2

    Started by Maxim Senishin, 09-26-2012 02:44 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,126
    Lon Henderson
    09-28-2012, 06:43 AM Go to last post

  30. Question 50 amp 3 pole 4 wire service?

    Started by Tony Stanek, 09-25-2012 03:52 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 7,231
    Speedy Petey
    09-27-2012, 08:19 PM Go to last post

  31. GFCI location

    Started by brianmiller, 09-25-2012 02:20 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,086
    Speedy Petey
    09-26-2012, 11:46 AM Go to last post

  32. Oops!

    Started by Aaron Miller, 09-22-2012 09:29 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 3,030
    Jerry Peck
    09-25-2012, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  33. Hydromassage spa bond question

    Started by Marc M, 09-23-2012 10:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,627
    Jerry Peck
    09-25-2012, 01:38 PM Go to last post

  34. Kitchen Island Counter

    Started by Al Cummings, 09-10-2012 08:35 AM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,280
    Garry Sorrells
    09-24-2012, 09:40 AM Go to last post

  35. Grounds and Neutrals Under Same Lug

    Started by Brian Harwood, 09-17-2012 12:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,480
    Jim Port
    09-23-2012, 08:25 PM Go to last post

  36. Another sub panel question

    Started by Ken Rowe, 09-18-2012 05:16 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 3,201
    Greg Weaver
    09-21-2012, 07:46 PM Go to last post

  37. is this a zinsco -sylvania breaker-panel

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 09-20-2012 02:56 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,188
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-21-2012, 07:43 PM Go to last post

  38. no main breaker

    Started by Russell Melville, 09-10-2012 11:11 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 4,304
    Jerry Peck
    09-21-2012, 01:57 PM Go to last post

  39. How To Report No Permits?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 09-16-2012 01:47 PM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 4,836
    Chris Weekly
    09-19-2012, 10:33 PM Go to last post

  40. Reverse Polarity Bootleg Ground Testing

    Started by Aaron Miller, 09-01-2012 04:06 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 3,552
    Jerry Peck
    09-19-2012, 07:48 AM Go to last post

  41. Panel conductor no neutral

    Started by Ken Amelin, 09-13-2012 05:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,317
    Jerry Peck
    09-18-2012, 07:07 AM Go to last post

  42. Service wire - Height

    Started by Ken Amelin, 09-15-2012 03:13 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,296
    Jerry Peck
    09-18-2012, 07:00 AM Go to last post

  43. Why all 3 lights of circuit tester are on

    Started by Daniel Leung, 07-23-2009 10:15 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 24,199
    Michael Chambers
    09-17-2012, 11:44 PM Go to last post

  44. Electric lines in contact with coated gas line in attic

    Started by John Bernard, 09-06-2012 09:11 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 8,557
    Jerry Peck
    09-16-2012, 06:32 PM Go to last post

  45. No disconnect at the meter

    Started by Jeffrey L. Mathis, 07-19-2012 05:26 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 4,103
    Jerry Peck
    09-16-2012, 04:54 PM Go to last post

  46. Reference this...

    Started by Mark Fisher, 09-11-2012 07:22 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,072
    Mark Fisher
    09-14-2012, 10:18 AM Go to last post

  47. How much paint is too much

    Started by Chris Weekly, 09-10-2012 08:00 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,634
    Chris Weekly
    09-12-2012, 09:53 PM Go to last post

  48. wire size

    Started by wayne soper, 09-08-2012 07:28 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,133
    Richard Skalski
    09-08-2012, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  49. 800A Service??

    Started by Bob Sisson, 09-08-2012 08:26 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,251
    John Kogel
    09-08-2012, 11:05 AM Go to last post

  50. Antique Disconnect

    Started by Donal Hughes, 07-05-2012 07:11 PM
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,765
    Donald Bissex
    09-07-2012, 05:00 PM Go to last post

  51. Tools for inspecting panels

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 09-04-2012 02:21 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 1,727
    Jack Feldmann
    09-05-2012, 12:55 PM Go to last post

  52. 220V - double tap

    Started by Ken Amelin, 09-04-2012 05:00 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,010
    Garry Blankenship
    09-05-2012, 08:51 AM Go to last post

  53. Flattened beer can holds up ceiling fan

    Started by gary carroll, 09-04-2012 10:28 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,256
    John Kogel
    09-05-2012, 07:17 AM Go to last post

  54. Boat cable for branch wiring

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-27-2012 06:33 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 59
    • Views: 3,796
    Billy Stephens
    09-04-2012, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  55. AFCIs

    Started by Douglas Hansen, 08-07-2012 10:41 AM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 2,461
    Aaron Miller
    09-04-2012, 03:56 AM Go to last post

  56. strange receptacle

    Started by John Arnold, 09-02-2012 07:05 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,889
    Greg Weaver
    09-03-2012, 03:10 PM Go to last post

  57. ITE Panel (not pushmatic)

    Started by Rich Sumen, 09-01-2012 01:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,157
    John Kogel
    09-02-2012, 07:19 AM Go to last post

  58. Outlets under kitchen sink

    Started by Charles Wilson, 08-26-2012 06:29 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 26,503
    ken horak
    08-31-2012, 05:14 PM Go to last post

  59. Splices in Carrier furnace

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-31-2012 07:27 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 883
    mathew stouffer
    08-31-2012, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  60. USB Receptacles

    Started by Aaron Miller, 08-26-2012 11:08 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,538
    Scott Patterson
    08-28-2012, 05:41 PM Go to last post

  61. Corragated steel tubing-the fix

    Started by Robert Metheney, 08-27-2012 06:33 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,467
    Jim Luttrall
    08-28-2012, 09:38 AM Go to last post

  62. Condo vs single family

    Started by Jim Port, 08-27-2012 05:56 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,652
    Jim Port
    08-28-2012, 05:08 AM Go to last post

  63. Some 'warning' signs

    Started by Chris Weekly, 08-27-2012 01:06 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 975
    John Kogel
    08-27-2012, 08:55 PM Go to last post

  64. NEC - Yoke

    Started by Garrett Merrick, 08-23-2012 08:16 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,611
    bob smit
    08-26-2012, 09:42 PM Go to last post

  65. Shocking surprise

    Started by Mike Borchardt, 08-19-2012 06:10 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 3,418
    bob smit
    08-26-2012, 09:38 PM Go to last post

  66. Washing machine located within 6' of service panel.

    Started by Nate Postrech, 08-25-2012 03:11 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 7,985
    Jim Port
    08-26-2012, 09:59 AM Go to last post

  67. Electric Receptacle What's-it

    Started by Donald Bissex, 08-16-2012 03:07 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 7,445
    bob smit
    08-22-2012, 06:32 PM Go to last post

  68. Anti-trip bracket?

    Started by Luc V. L., 08-16-2012 08:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,763
    Jerry Peck
    08-21-2012, 02:17 PM Go to last post

  69. Smile Water pipe next to panel

    Started by Bill Wieczorek, 08-20-2012 08:02 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,199
    Bill Wieczorek
    08-20-2012, 09:03 AM Go to last post

  70. Dryer Outlet on back side of shower wall

    Started by Craig Barr, 08-16-2012 12:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,514
    Jerry Peck
    08-19-2012, 10:09 AM Go to last post

  71. funky SEC splice

    Started by Kristi Silber, 07-15-2012 11:28 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 71
    • Views: 6,789
    bob smit
    08-18-2012, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  72. Exposed exterior conductor - flex nylon conduit type

    Started by Phil Barre, 08-10-2012 12:26 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,429
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-16-2012, 10:15 AM Go to last post

  73. Double breaker in mini profile

    Started by Darrel Hood, 08-05-2012 10:58 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,891
    Darrel Hood
    08-16-2012, 03:51 AM Go to last post

  74. Relay or something

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-09-2012 05:42 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,691
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-15-2012, 11:46 PM Go to last post

  75. What does this mean?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-08-2012 10:08 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,254
    thaddeus cox
    08-14-2012, 03:48 PM Go to last post

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