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  1. AFCIs

    Started by Douglas Hansen, 08-07-2012 10:41 AM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 2,664
    Aaron Miller
    09-04-2012, 03:56 AM Go to last post

  2. strange receptacle

    Started by John Arnold, 09-02-2012 07:05 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,993
    Greg Weaver
    09-03-2012, 03:10 PM Go to last post

  3. ITE Panel (not pushmatic)

    Started by Rich Sumen, 09-01-2012 01:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,215
    John Kogel
    09-02-2012, 07:19 AM Go to last post

  4. Outlets under kitchen sink

    Started by Charles Wilson, 08-26-2012 06:29 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 29,908
    ken horak
    08-31-2012, 05:14 PM Go to last post

  5. Splices in Carrier furnace

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-31-2012 07:27 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 942
    mathew stouffer
    08-31-2012, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  6. USB Receptacles

    Started by Aaron Miller, 08-26-2012 11:08 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,606
    Scott Patterson
    08-28-2012, 05:41 PM Go to last post

  7. Corragated steel tubing-the fix

    Started by Robert Metheney, 08-27-2012 06:33 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,603
    Jim Luttrall
    08-28-2012, 09:38 AM Go to last post

  8. Condo vs single family

    Started by Jim Port, 08-27-2012 05:56 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,784
    Jim Port
    08-28-2012, 05:08 AM Go to last post

  9. Some 'warning' signs

    Started by Chris Weekly, 08-27-2012 01:06 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,034
    John Kogel
    08-27-2012, 08:55 PM Go to last post

  10. NEC - Yoke

    Started by Garrett Merrick, 08-23-2012 08:16 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 7,079
    bob smit
    08-26-2012, 09:42 PM Go to last post

  11. Shocking surprise

    Started by Mike Borchardt, 08-19-2012 06:10 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 3,778
    bob smit
    08-26-2012, 09:38 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Nate Postrech, 08-25-2012 03:11 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 9,031
    Jim Port
    08-26-2012, 09:59 AM Go to last post

  13. Electric Receptacle What's-it

    Started by Donald Bissex, 08-16-2012 03:07 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 8,313
    bob smit
    08-22-2012, 06:32 PM Go to last post

  14. Anti-trip bracket?

    Started by Luc V. L., 08-16-2012 08:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,354
    Jerry Peck
    08-21-2012, 02:17 PM Go to last post

  15. Smile Water pipe next to panel

    Started by Bill Wieczorek, 08-20-2012 08:02 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,263
    Bill Wieczorek
    08-20-2012, 09:03 AM Go to last post

  16. Dryer Outlet on back side of shower wall

    Started by Craig Barr, 08-16-2012 12:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,984
    Jerry Peck
    08-19-2012, 10:09 AM Go to last post

  17. funky SEC splice

    Started by Kristi Silber, 07-15-2012 11:28 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 71
    • Views: 7,894
    bob smit
    08-18-2012, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  18. Exposed exterior conductor - flex nylon conduit type

    Started by Phil Barre, 08-10-2012 12:26 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,948
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-16-2012, 10:15 AM Go to last post

  19. Double breaker in mini profile

    Started by Darrel Hood, 08-05-2012 10:58 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,201
    Darrel Hood
    08-16-2012, 03:51 AM Go to last post

  20. Relay or something

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-09-2012 05:42 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,788
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-15-2012, 11:46 PM Go to last post

  21. What does this mean?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-08-2012 10:08 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,347
    thaddeus cox
    08-14-2012, 03:48 PM Go to last post

  22. GFIs on appliance cords

    Started by Matt Fellman, 08-11-2012 05:45 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,249
    Garry Sorrells
    08-14-2012, 06:51 AM Go to last post

  23. Sometimes it's too obvious!

    Started by Gary Lake, 08-13-2012 12:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 888
    Gary Lake
    08-13-2012, 12:04 PM Go to last post

  24. Cool netural/ground or grounding conductor

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-01-2012 06:43 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,485
    Jerry Peck
    08-07-2012, 05:47 PM Go to last post

  25. Service wire - material

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-02-2012 04:43 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,886
    John Kogel
    08-02-2012, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  26. Kitchen GFCI query

    Started by Pierre Coulombe, 08-02-2012 06:52 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,227
    Pierre Coulombe
    08-02-2012, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  27. Lost in translation

    Started by John Arnold, 08-01-2012 10:08 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,298
    Billy Stephens
    08-02-2012, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  28. horizontal "mast"

    Started by Kristi Silber, 07-25-2012 12:24 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 4,539
    Jerry Peck
    08-02-2012, 03:19 PM Go to last post

  29. Interesting DIY Electrical

    Started by Garry Blankenship, 07-31-2012 10:20 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,246
    Rollie Meyers
    08-01-2012, 10:37 PM Go to last post

  30. Service Entry Exposed NM Cable

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 02-27-2012 09:35 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 5,237
    bob smit
    08-01-2012, 09:30 PM Go to last post

  31. 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: 3,924
    John Kogel
    08-01-2012, 12:21 PM Go to last post

  32. Under cabinet light connection deficiency

    Started by Marc Robin, 07-25-2012 05:30 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,608
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-27-2012, 05:15 AM Go to last post

  33. 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: 1,217
    Nick Ostrowski
    07-26-2012, 05:48 PM Go to last post

  34. carbon monoxide detector requirement

    Started by Randall Clark, 07-24-2012 04:17 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,227
    Bruce Ramsey
    07-26-2012, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  35. Panel location

    Started by Ken Amelin, 07-26-2012 06:09 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 929
    Ken Amelin
    07-26-2012, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  36. Shut off for water heater

    Started by Dave Gilstrap, 06-29-2011 11:03 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 5,604
    JB Thompson
    07-24-2012, 05:33 PM Go to last post

  37. Input please

    Started by Chris Stichter, 07-23-2012 07:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,126
    John Kogel
    07-24-2012, 06:45 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Chris Stichter, 07-23-2012 07:11 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,031
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-23-2012, 09:43 PM Go to last post

  39. Exposed Wiring In Pantry On A New Circuit

    Started by Brian Harwood, 07-17-2012 11:11 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,562
    Brian Harwood
    07-21-2012, 06:04 PM Go to last post

  40. Knife switch disconnect question

    Started by Robert Foster, 07-17-2012 11:12 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,546
    Gunnar Alquist
    07-20-2012, 11:43 PM Go to last post

  41. Still Working

    Started by Don Martin, 07-19-2012 11:21 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 812
    Don Martin
    07-19-2012, 11:21 AM Go to last post

  42. AC disconnect

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-10-2012 05:42 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,668
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-18-2012, 07:16 AM Go to last post

  43. Resolution

    Started by Jim Port, 07-17-2012 07:12 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 801
    Jim Port
    07-17-2012, 07:12 PM Go to last post

  44. What are these?

    Started by Gene South, 07-16-2012 04:23 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,173
    Gene South
    07-16-2012, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  45. FRIENDLY Sump GFCI Debate

    Started by Ross Neag, 07-08-2012 12:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 51
    • Views: 16,760
    Jerry Peck
    07-16-2012, 06:18 PM Go to last post

  46. 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: 4,069
    Robert Pike
    07-16-2012, 08:04 AM Go to last post

  47. OIL IN PANEL

    Started by wayne soper, 07-08-2012 07:46 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 5,944
    Thom Walker
    07-13-2012, 02:10 PM Go to last post

  48. Panel

    Started by Donald Hobson, 07-12-2012 04:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,305
    Donald Hobson
    07-12-2012, 05:43 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Bob Sisson, 09-03-2011 07:25 AM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 3,224
    Jerry Peck
    07-11-2012, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  50. Impropper outside wiring

    Started by Bob Sisson, 07-09-2012 08:41 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,331
    Jim Port
    07-11-2012, 05:48 AM Go to last post

  51. Grounding electrode

    Started by Steven Turetsky, 07-08-2012 09:19 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,548
    Jerry Peck
    07-10-2012, 07:21 PM Go to last post

  52. Main ground only to Water line??

    Started by chris vis, 06-11-2012 04:10 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 55
    • Views: 5,024
    bob smit
    07-10-2012, 05:18 PM Go to last post

  53. 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: 12,400
    Rollie Meyers
    07-09-2012, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  54. Main disconnect rating

    Started by Sean Thornton, 07-03-2012 01:50 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,781
    Steven Turetsky
    07-05-2012, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  55. Question GFI Required ?

    Started by Bill Wieczorek, 06-29-2012 05:07 PM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 3,516
    Rich Goeken
    07-03-2012, 09:52 AM Go to last post

  56. Zinsco panel. Split bar?

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-28-2012 08:32 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,925
    Trent Tarter
    06-30-2012, 01:46 PM Go to last post

  57. Broken Main breaker and not capacity indicated

    Started by Don Horn, 06-27-2012 06:02 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,278
    RobertBowman
    06-29-2012, 07:02 AM Go to last post

  58. Faulty humidistat, or did I break it?

    Started by John Kogel, 09-29-2011 08:45 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 5,176
    Michael Thomas
    06-28-2012, 12:14 PM Go to last post

  59. Bundling #2

    Started by Marc Morin, 05-17-2012 06:44 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 3,325
    Jerry Peck
    06-27-2012, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  60. rust on wire breaker connection

    Started by Peter Louis, 06-07-2012 09:48 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 3,145
    Garry Blankenship
    06-26-2012, 04:12 PM Go to last post

  61. 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: 3,783
    Jim Luttrall
    06-25-2012, 11:42 AM Go to last post

  62. undersized panel?

    Started by Steve C., 06-21-2012 03:21 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,747
    bob smit
    06-24-2012, 03:00 PM Go to last post

  63. Double taped breakers

    Started by John Stephenson, 05-17-2007 01:14 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 5,615
    Don Gerjevic
    06-21-2012, 03:38 PM Go to last post

  64. cord and plug ac unit

    Started by Marshall Feely, 06-20-2012 10:21 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,827
    Marshall Feely
    06-21-2012, 11:53 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-10-2012 03:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 2,756
    Matt Kiefer
    06-20-2012, 08:04 PM Go to last post

  66. Kitchen counter outlets

    Started by Richard Roshak, 06-20-2012 03:12 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,254
    Gunnar Alquist
    06-20-2012, 04:47 PM Go to last post

  67. Aluminum in a cloth jacket?

    Started by John Kogel, 06-16-2012 02:40 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,324
    John Kogel
    06-18-2012, 12:00 PM Go to last post

  68. water heater cable

    Started by Robert Foster, 05-21-2012 07:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 4,825
    Richard D. Fornataro
    06-18-2012, 06:48 AM Go to last post

  69. 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: 12,978
    Derek Guridi
    06-18-2012, 03:36 AM Go to last post

  70. Electric ceramic kiln

    Started by Patricia Kaiser, 06-04-2012 02:58 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,188
    BridgeMan
    06-17-2012, 12:33 AM Go to last post

  71. 200amp service to 150amp panel

    Started by Richard Roshak, 06-14-2012 05:53 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,684
    Robert Meier
    06-15-2012, 02:11 PM Go to last post

  72. Electrical short cut!

    Started by Rick Goble, 06-13-2012 03:51 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,676
    cuba_pete
    06-14-2012, 10:08 AM Go to last post

  73. HW Tank and AC wiring

    Started by Peter Louis, 02-16-2012 10:07 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 4,817
    Rollie Meyers
    06-10-2012, 11:03 PM Go to last post

  74. Illustrations Data Bases

    Started by Garry Blankenship, 06-07-2012 12:38 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,926
    Dana Bostick
    06-08-2012, 07:23 AM Go to last post

  75. sub panel

    Started by Russell Melville, 05-21-2012 01:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 59
    • Views: 7,788
    bob smit
    06-08-2012, 06:21 AM Go to last post

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