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  1. Electrical Fire lingering results...

    Started by Tracy Echols, 12-03-2012 06:43 PM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 3,207
    Tracy Echols
    12-05-2012, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  2. Single phase circuits on linked breakers

    Started by Ken Amelin, 12-02-2012 08:21 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 4,944
    paul hardy
    12-03-2012, 06:08 PM Go to last post

  3. Well Pump Wiring

    Started by Jim Robinson, 11-30-2012 02:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,311
    Speedy Petey
    12-02-2012, 05:51 AM Go to last post

  4. Service Equipment Disconnects

    Started by Jim McMillan, 11-27-2012 04:29 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,253
    Garry Blankenship
    11-30-2012, 05:14 PM Go to last post

  5. Has anyone seen this before?

    Started by Daniel Rogers, 11-26-2012 06:59 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,177
    Jim Port
    11-27-2012, 07:26 PM Go to last post

  6. Romex at a diagonal?

    Started by Randy Rogers, 11-27-2012 09:36 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,106
    Randy Rogers
    11-27-2012, 03:32 PM Go to last post

  7. Bonding

    Started by brianmiller, 11-21-2012 08:31 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,933
    Jerry Peck
    11-23-2012, 07:14 PM Go to last post

  8. Labeling on SECs

    Started by brianmiller, 11-21-2012 05:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,261
    Garry Blankenship
    11-23-2012, 06:01 PM Go to last post

  9. A/C disconnect location question

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 11-21-2012 01:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,768
    Garry Blankenship
    11-23-2012, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  10. Pole Transformer

    Started by Raymond Wand, 11-21-2012 03:53 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 2,639
    Raymond Wand
    11-23-2012, 06:14 AM Go to last post

  11. How many conductors can we get in one box?

    Started by Michael Bronner, 11-21-2012 09:03 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,154
    Garry Blankenship
    11-22-2012, 09:56 AM Go to last post

  12. Full New Home Panel

    Started by Jeff Zehnder, 11-20-2012 08:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 2,659
    Lon Henderson
    11-22-2012, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  13. single ground wire to bundle

    Started by Victor DaGraca, 11-20-2012 02:38 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,404
    Corn Walker
    11-21-2012, 09:30 PM Go to last post

  14. Pretty funny pic..

    Started by Marc M, 11-11-2012 11:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 3,140
    Speedy Petey
    11-21-2012, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  15. Replacing un-grounded receptacles

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 11-04-2012 04:26 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 3,848
    Jim Port
    11-19-2012, 08:48 PM Go to last post

  16. Defective Siemens AFCI's

    Started by Bob Knauff, 08-25-2012 09:39 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 10,153
    Bob Knauff
    11-16-2012, 10:06 AM Go to last post

  17. Electrician said "I see nothing wrong"

    Started by Bob Sisson, 10-07-2012 05:27 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 57
    • Views: 5,543
    Lon Henderson
    11-15-2012, 06:56 AM Go to last post

  18. Light Switches - Bare Copper Wire

    Started by Benjamin T. Burnette, 10-04-2012 07:01 PM
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 6,284
    Jim Port
    11-13-2012, 03:54 PM Go to last post

  19. Separate circuit for gas dryer?

    Started by Chris McIntyre, 11-12-2012 03:27 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,333
    Rollie Meyers
    11-13-2012, 07:24 AM Go to last post

  20. Why "3-way" if only 2 switches?

    Started by John Kogel, 11-02-2012 08:49 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 8,882
    Bruce King
    11-10-2012, 08:13 PM Go to last post

  21. Underground raceway - Gas and Elec

    Started by Jason V. Advani, 10-31-2012 07:06 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,709
    Roland Miller
    11-09-2012, 08:58 AM Go to last post

  22. Federal Pacific fuse breakers

    Started by Sam Morris, 10-23-2012 07:06 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,701
    Richard D. Fornataro
    11-09-2012, 07:47 AM Go to last post

  23. 1987 Federal Pacific Panel

    Started by Rich Sumen, 11-05-2012 02:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,478
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    11-06-2012, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  24. Service Cable Install

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 11-02-2012 12:18 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,831
    Jerry Peck
    11-04-2012, 09:58 AM Go to last post

  25. Warm breakers, how much is too much?

    Started by Terry Beck, 10-31-2012 09:26 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,923
    Raymond Wand
    11-03-2012, 05:20 AM Go to last post

  26. Main water line next to service panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 10-31-2012 03:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,067
    Speedy Petey
    11-02-2012, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  27. Square D designed for 2 conductors?

    Started by John Arnold, 11-02-2012 02:01 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,233
    Don Martin
    11-02-2012, 03:58 PM Go to last post

  28. Main breaker handle extension?

    Started by John Arnold, 11-02-2012 11:07 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,149
    John Arnold
    11-02-2012, 03:58 PM Go to last post

  29. receptacle near AC condenser

    Started by John Arnold, 10-31-2012 05:43 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,292
    John Arnold
    11-02-2012, 03:31 PM Go to last post

  30. Unusual old GFCI recep

    Started by John Arnold, 10-10-2012 11:07 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 3,696
    Ken Rip
    11-02-2012, 07:25 AM Go to last post

  31. "Storage room" with no receptacles

    Started by John Arnold, 10-31-2012 05:22 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,439
    Harry Janssen
    11-01-2012, 05:31 PM Go to last post

  32. Door required?

    Started by Bill Penn, 10-30-2012 04:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,359
    Bill Penn
    10-31-2012, 03:44 AM Go to last post

  33. Porcelain Wire Nut

    Started by Don Martin, 10-29-2012 03:51 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,610
    Jason V. Advani
    10-30-2012, 07:09 AM Go to last post

  34. Dishwasher circuit

    Started by cglochau, 10-25-2012 08:20 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,524
    John Kogel
    10-27-2012, 11:09 AM Go to last post

  35. Distribution Panel/Neutral Question in Multi Rise

    Started by Robert Foster, 10-25-2012 10:41 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,210
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-26-2012, 08:10 AM Go to last post

  36. Single wire on 2-pole breaker

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-21-2012 04:15 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,133
    John Kogel
    10-21-2012, 08:49 AM Go to last post

  37. Split bus panel

    Started by Tom Rees, 10-15-2012 09:55 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,578
    Tom Rees
    10-16-2012, 06:19 PM Go to last post

  38. Contaminated Bus

    Started by Don Martin, 10-15-2012 11:00 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,024
    Trent Tarter
    10-16-2012, 05:51 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 10-15-2012 05:03 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,783
    Scott Patterson
    10-16-2012, 06:03 AM Go to last post

  40. Electrical Panel General Question

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-12-2012 06:39 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,423
    Garry Blankenship
    10-14-2012, 09:55 PM Go to last post

  41. another reason to change over to gas

    Started by John Arnold, 10-05-2012 02:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,343
    BridgeMan
    10-11-2012, 08:46 PM Go to last post

  42. Question Voltage Drop

    Started by Mike Schulz, 11-12-2007 04:39 PM
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 4,774
    bob smit
    10-10-2012, 10:35 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Willem Tenwolde, 09-30-2012 11:30 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 6,874
    William Cline
    10-08-2012, 12:23 AM Go to last post

  44. Newly installed GFCI tripping in some outlets

    Started by gregmilliken, 10-06-2012 10:07 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,070
    Jack Feldmann
    10-06-2012, 02:12 PM Go to last post

  45. Second ground connection

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-04-2012 03:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,694
    Jerry Peck
    10-05-2012, 08:28 PM Go to last post

  46. Smoke alarm circuit

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 10-03-2012 04:10 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,537
    Benjamin Thompson
    10-03-2012, 07:59 PM Go to last post

  47. Sub Panel to Sub Panel

    Started by John Ellis, 09-30-2012 07:35 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,085
    Dave Ruth
    10-02-2012, 05:40 PM Go to last post

  48. What is it?

    Started by Jeffrey Fanger, 10-01-2012 10:37 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,304
    Bob Elliott
    10-01-2012, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  49. FPE Story on local NBC affilliate

    Started by Douglas Hansen, 09-27-2012 12:27 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,781
    Chris Weekly
    10-01-2012, 02:36 PM Go to last post

  50. Receptacle serving kitchen counter top

    Started by Gary Mohel, 09-04-2012 07:52 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,053
    Bruce Ramsey
    09-28-2012, 06:01 PM Go to last post

  51. Cutler Hammer GFXBB130B2

    Started by Maxim Senishin, 09-26-2012 02:44 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,711
    Lon Henderson
    09-28-2012, 06:43 AM Go to last post

  52. Question 50 amp 3 pole 4 wire service?

    Started by Tony Stanek, 09-25-2012 03:52 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 9,145
    Speedy Petey
    09-27-2012, 08:19 PM Go to last post

  53. GFCI location

    Started by brianmiller, 09-25-2012 02:20 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,383
    Speedy Petey
    09-26-2012, 11:46 AM Go to last post

  54. Oops!

    Started by Aaron Miller, 09-22-2012 09:29 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 4,222
    Jerry Peck
    09-25-2012, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  55. Hydromassage spa bond question

    Started by Marc M, 09-23-2012 10:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,079
    Jerry Peck
    09-25-2012, 01:38 PM Go to last post

  56. Kitchen Island Counter

    Started by Al Cummings, 09-10-2012 08:35 AM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,291
    Garry Sorrells
    09-24-2012, 09:40 AM Go to last post

  57. Grounds and Neutrals Under Same Lug

    Started by Brian Harwood, 09-17-2012 12:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,123
    Jim Port
    09-23-2012, 08:25 PM Go to last post

  58. Another sub panel question

    Started by Ken Rowe, 09-18-2012 05:16 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 3,921
    Greg Weaver
    09-21-2012, 07:46 PM Go to last post

  59. is this a zinsco -sylvania breaker-panel

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 09-20-2012 02:56 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,710
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-21-2012, 07:43 PM Go to last post

  60. no main breaker

    Started by Russell Melville, 09-10-2012 11:11 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 6,741
    Jerry Peck
    09-21-2012, 01:57 PM Go to last post

  61. How To Report No Permits?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 09-16-2012 01:47 PM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 6,630
    Chris Weekly
    09-19-2012, 10:33 PM Go to last post

  62. Reverse Polarity Bootleg Ground Testing

    Started by Aaron Miller, 09-01-2012 04:06 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 4,798
    Jerry Peck
    09-19-2012, 07:48 AM Go to last post

  63. Panel conductor no neutral

    Started by Ken Amelin, 09-13-2012 05:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,917
    Jerry Peck
    09-18-2012, 07:07 AM Go to last post

  64. Service wire - Height

    Started by Ken Amelin, 09-15-2012 03:13 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 6,313
    Jerry Peck
    09-18-2012, 07:00 AM Go to last post

  65. 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: 45,057
    Michael Chambers
    09-17-2012, 11:44 PM Go to last post

  66. 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: 11,525
    Jerry Peck
    09-16-2012, 06:32 PM Go to last post

  67. No disconnect at the meter

    Started by Jeffrey L. Mathis, 07-19-2012 05:26 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 5,704
    Jerry Peck
    09-16-2012, 04:54 PM Go to last post

  68. Reference this...

    Started by Mark Fisher, 09-11-2012 07:22 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,853
    Mark Fisher
    09-14-2012, 10:18 AM Go to last post

  69. How much paint is too much

    Started by Chris Weekly, 09-10-2012 08:00 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,189
    Chris Weekly
    09-12-2012, 09:53 PM Go to last post

  70. wire size

    Started by wayne soper, 09-08-2012 07:28 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,397
    Richard Skalski
    09-08-2012, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  71. 800A Service??

    Started by Bob Sisson, 09-08-2012 08:26 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,581
    John Kogel
    09-08-2012, 11:05 AM Go to last post

  72. Antique Disconnect

    Started by Donal Hughes, 07-05-2012 07:11 PM
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,558
    Donald Bissex
    09-07-2012, 05:00 PM Go to last post

  73. Tools for inspecting panels

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 09-04-2012 02:21 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,228
    Jack Feldmann
    09-05-2012, 12:55 PM Go to last post

  74. 220V - double tap

    Started by Ken Amelin, 09-04-2012 05:00 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,857
    Garry Blankenship
    09-05-2012, 08:51 AM Go to last post

  75. Flattened beer can holds up ceiling fan

    Started by gary carroll, 09-04-2012 10:28 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,672
    John Kogel
    09-05-2012, 07:17 AM Go to last post

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