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  1. Anti-trip bracket?

    Started by Luc V. L., 08-16-2012 08:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,878
    Jerry Peck
    08-21-2012, 02:17 PM Go to last post

  2. Smile Water pipe next to panel

    Started by Bill Wieczorek, 08-20-2012 08:02 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,215
    Bill Wieczorek
    08-20-2012, 09:03 AM Go to last post

  3. Dryer Outlet on back side of shower wall

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

  4. funky SEC splice

    Started by Kristi Silber, 07-15-2012 11:28 AM
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    1 2
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 71
    • Views: 7,306
    bob smit
    08-18-2012, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  5. Exposed exterior conductor - flex nylon conduit type

    Started by Phil Barre, 08-10-2012 12:26 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,653
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-16-2012, 10:15 AM Go to last post

  6. Double breaker in mini profile

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

  7. Relay or something

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-09-2012 05:42 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,720
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-15-2012, 11:46 PM Go to last post

  8. What does this mean?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-08-2012 10:08 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,272
    thaddeus cox
    08-14-2012, 03:48 PM Go to last post

  9. GFIs on appliance cords

    Started by Matt Fellman, 08-11-2012 05:45 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,157
    Garry Sorrells
    08-14-2012, 06:51 AM Go to last post

  10. Sometimes it's too obvious!

    Started by Gary Lake, 08-13-2012 12:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 855
    Gary Lake
    08-13-2012, 12:04 PM Go to last post

  11. Cool netural/ground or grounding conductor

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-01-2012 06:43 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,367
    Jerry Peck
    08-07-2012, 05:47 PM Go to last post

  12. Service wire - material

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-02-2012 04:43 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,782
    John Kogel
    08-02-2012, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  13. Kitchen GFCI query

    Started by Pierre Coulombe, 08-02-2012 06:52 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,149
    Pierre Coulombe
    08-02-2012, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  14. Lost in translation

    Started by John Arnold, 08-01-2012 10:08 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,207
    Billy Stephens
    08-02-2012, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  15. horizontal "mast"

    Started by Kristi Silber, 07-25-2012 12:24 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 4,108
    Jerry Peck
    08-02-2012, 03:19 PM Go to last post

  16. Interesting DIY Electrical

    Started by Garry Blankenship, 07-31-2012 10:20 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,192
    Rollie Meyers
    08-01-2012, 10:37 PM Go to last post

  17. Service Entry Exposed NM Cable

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 02-27-2012 09:35 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 4,917
    bob smit
    08-01-2012, 09:30 PM Go to last post

  18. Both Hots From 3 Wire Cable on 120 Circuit Breaker

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-31-2012 10:55 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 3,789
    John Kogel
    08-01-2012, 12:21 PM Go to last post

  19. Under cabinet light connection deficiency

    Started by Marc Robin, 07-25-2012 05:30 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,446
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-27-2012, 05:15 AM Go to last post

  20. It Would Have Required Less Work to Just Fix it

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-26-2012 11:57 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,155
    Nick Ostrowski
    07-26-2012, 05:48 PM Go to last post

  21. carbon monoxide detector requirement

    Started by Randall Clark, 07-24-2012 04:17 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,148
    Bruce Ramsey
    07-26-2012, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  22. Panel location

    Started by Ken Amelin, 07-26-2012 06:09 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 867
    Ken Amelin
    07-26-2012, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  23. Shut off for water heater

    Started by Dave Gilstrap, 06-29-2011 11:03 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 5,381
    JB Thompson
    07-24-2012, 05:33 PM Go to last post

  24. Input please

    Started by Chris Stichter, 07-23-2012 07:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,075
    John Kogel
    07-24-2012, 06:45 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Chris Stichter, 07-23-2012 07:11 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 986
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-23-2012, 09:43 PM Go to last post

  26. Exposed Wiring In Pantry On A New Circuit

    Started by Brian Harwood, 07-17-2012 11:11 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,501
    Brian Harwood
    07-21-2012, 06:04 PM Go to last post

  27. Knife switch disconnect question

    Started by Robert Foster, 07-17-2012 11:12 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,427
    Gunnar Alquist
    07-20-2012, 11:43 PM Go to last post

  28. Still Working

    Started by Don Martin, 07-19-2012 11:21 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 755
    Don Martin
    07-19-2012, 11:21 AM Go to last post

  29. AC disconnect

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-10-2012 05:42 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,626
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-18-2012, 07:16 AM Go to last post

  30. Resolution

    Started by Jim Port, 07-17-2012 07:12 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 764
    Jim Port
    07-17-2012, 07:12 PM Go to last post

  31. What are these?

    Started by Gene South, 07-16-2012 04:23 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,119
    Gene South
    07-16-2012, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  32. FRIENDLY Sump GFCI Debate

    Started by Ross Neag, 07-08-2012 12:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 51
    • Views: 16,063
    Jerry Peck
    07-16-2012, 06:18 PM Go to last post

  33. Now THAT'S What I Call a Hot Tub

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-11-2012 08:33 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 3,912
    Robert Pike
    07-16-2012, 08:04 AM Go to last post

  34. OIL IN PANEL

    Started by wayne soper, 07-08-2012 07:46 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 5,385
    Thom Walker
    07-13-2012, 02:10 PM Go to last post

  35. Panel

    Started by Donald Hobson, 07-12-2012 04:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,267
    Donald Hobson
    07-12-2012, 05:43 PM Go to last post

  36. Question Aren't Grounds to be Permanantly Bonded?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 09-03-2011 07:25 AM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 3,089
    Jerry Peck
    07-11-2012, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  37. Impropper outside wiring

    Started by Bob Sisson, 07-09-2012 08:41 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,088
    Jim Port
    07-11-2012, 05:48 AM Go to last post

  38. Grounding electrode

    Started by Steven Turetsky, 07-08-2012 09:19 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,466
    Jerry Peck
    07-10-2012, 07:21 PM Go to last post

  39. Main ground only to Water line??

    Started by chris vis, 06-11-2012 04:10 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 55
    • Views: 4,724
    bob smit
    07-10-2012, 05:18 PM Go to last post

  40. Drywall/paint over spray inside panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-19-2011 09:25 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 68
    • Views: 11,458
    Rollie Meyers
    07-09-2012, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  41. Main disconnect rating

    Started by Sean Thornton, 07-03-2012 01:50 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,471
    Steven Turetsky
    07-05-2012, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  42. Question GFI Required ?

    Started by Bill Wieczorek, 06-29-2012 05:07 PM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 3,382
    Rich Goeken
    07-03-2012, 09:52 AM Go to last post

  43. Zinsco panel. Split bar?

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-28-2012 08:32 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,806
    Trent Tarter
    06-30-2012, 01:46 PM Go to last post

  44. Broken Main breaker and not capacity indicated

    Started by Don Horn, 06-27-2012 06:02 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,174
    RobertBowman
    06-29-2012, 07:02 AM Go to last post

  45. Faulty humidistat, or did I break it?

    Started by John Kogel, 09-29-2011 08:45 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 4,964
    Michael Thomas
    06-28-2012, 12:14 PM Go to last post

  46. Bundling #2

    Started by Marc Morin, 05-17-2012 06:44 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 3,110
    Jerry Peck
    06-27-2012, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  47. rust on wire breaker connection

    Started by Peter Louis, 06-07-2012 09:48 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 3,078
    Garry Blankenship
    06-26-2012, 04:12 PM Go to last post

  48. Has anyone ever seen a meter base like this?

    Started by JB Thompson, 06-21-2012 12:49 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,607
    Jim Luttrall
    06-25-2012, 11:42 AM Go to last post

  49. undersized panel?

    Started by Steve C., 06-21-2012 03:21 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,588
    bob smit
    06-24-2012, 03:00 PM Go to last post

  50. Double taped breakers

    Started by John Stephenson, 05-17-2007 01:14 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 5,307
    Don Gerjevic
    06-21-2012, 03:38 PM Go to last post

  51. cord and plug ac unit

    Started by Marshall Feely, 06-20-2012 10:21 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,735
    Marshall Feely
    06-21-2012, 11:53 AM Go to last post

  52. Which way did you say was "UP"?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-10-2012 03:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 2,679
    Matt Kiefer
    06-20-2012, 08:04 PM Go to last post

  53. Kitchen counter outlets

    Started by Richard Roshak, 06-20-2012 03:12 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,208
    Gunnar Alquist
    06-20-2012, 04:47 PM Go to last post

  54. Aluminum in a cloth jacket?

    Started by John Kogel, 06-16-2012 02:40 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,205
    John Kogel
    06-18-2012, 12:00 PM Go to last post

  55. water heater cable

    Started by Robert Foster, 05-21-2012 07:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 4,717
    Richard D. Fornataro
    06-18-2012, 06:48 AM Go to last post

  56. can ground and neutral be double taped at panel

    Started by Larry Morrison, 06-11-2012 04:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 12,205
    Derek Guridi
    06-18-2012, 03:36 AM Go to last post

  57. Electric ceramic kiln

    Started by Patricia Kaiser, 06-04-2012 02:58 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,118
    BridgeMan
    06-17-2012, 12:33 AM Go to last post

  58. 200amp service to 150amp panel

    Started by Richard Roshak, 06-14-2012 05:53 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,526
    Robert Meier
    06-15-2012, 02:11 PM Go to last post

  59. Electrical short cut!

    Started by Rick Goble, 06-13-2012 03:51 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,587
    cuba_pete
    06-14-2012, 10:08 AM Go to last post

  60. HW Tank and AC wiring

    Started by Peter Louis, 02-16-2012 10:07 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 4,615
    Rollie Meyers
    06-10-2012, 11:03 PM Go to last post

  61. Illustrations Data Bases

    Started by Garry Blankenship, 06-07-2012 12:38 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,848
    Dana Bostick
    06-08-2012, 07:23 AM Go to last post

  62. sub panel

    Started by Russell Melville, 05-21-2012 01:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 59
    • Views: 7,166
    bob smit
    06-08-2012, 06:21 AM Go to last post

  63. Question Odd problem, New construction, one side weak?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 06-04-2012 03:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,414
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-06-2012, 08:21 AM Go to last post

  64. Remote panel fused taps.

    Started by Ken Amelin, 06-03-2012 06:02 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 1,953
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-05-2012, 07:24 AM Go to last post

  65. Whats this called?

    Started by Marc M, 05-27-2012 08:05 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,324
    bob smit
    05-31-2012, 10:57 PM Go to last post

  66. service neutral

    Started by Peter Louis, 05-29-2012 09:33 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,415
    Speedy Petey
    05-31-2012, 06:13 PM Go to last post

  67. GFCI Heads-up!

    Started by Vern Heiler, 05-29-2012 09:42 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,832
    Gunnar Alquist
    05-29-2012, 07:21 PM Go to last post

  68. Recalled breakers

    Started by Sean Thornton, 05-24-2012 09:08 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 6,580
    cuba_pete
    05-29-2012, 08:58 AM Go to last post

  69. Back stabbed breakers designed for 2 cables

    Started by Kevin Moore, 05-27-2012 05:54 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,361
    Kevin Moore
    05-28-2012, 07:55 PM Go to last post

  70. article 680 swimming pools

    Started by Van Dryden, 05-22-2012 04:51 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,510
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    05-26-2012, 07:45 AM Go to last post

  71. Service Drop - Flag this drip loop?

    Started by Phil Barre, 05-15-2012 06:26 AM
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 7,621
    Richard D. Fornataro
    05-23-2012, 06:26 AM Go to last post

  72. Who should we fire first?

    Started by Todd Edly, 05-21-2012 04:36 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 1,875
    Rollie Meyers
    05-23-2012, 05:53 AM Go to last post

  73. Panel on Floor

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-22-2012 04:25 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,369
    Jerry Peck
    05-22-2012, 08:58 PM Go to last post

  74. 240v receptacle next to gas valve

    Started by Stanley Chow, 05-21-2012 05:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,037
    Bill Kriegh
    05-22-2012, 06:01 AM Go to last post

  75. Scary Receptacle Outlet

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 05-08-2012 06:44 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 4,271
    Robert Meier
    05-20-2012, 12:51 PM Go to last post

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