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  1. RED LIGHT AND GREEN LIGHT ON GFCI BREAKER

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-15-2013 01:07 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
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    Bruce Ramsey
    02-16-2013, 06:37 PM Go to last post

  2. LIGHT FIXTURE UNDER SINK

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-10-2013 01:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 7,707
    CHRIS KRUSE
    02-16-2013, 12:08 AM Go to last post

  3. exterior lighting on sensors

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 02-15-2013 05:51 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,495
    Jim Luttrall
    02-15-2013, 08:49 PM Go to last post

  4. Bundling Above Panel ?

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 02-11-2013 07:30 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,458
    Jerry Peck
    02-11-2013, 04:57 PM Go to last post

  5. Zinsco Arcing

    Started by Rory Hernandez, 02-10-2013 06:23 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,047
    Carl Morello
    02-11-2013, 08:44 AM Go to last post

  6. Remote Control Instead of Wall Switch for Lighting

    Started by Mike Lamb, 02-08-2013 10:58 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,650
    Jerry Peck
    02-09-2013, 11:43 AM Go to last post

  7. Is floor outlet required?

    Started by Ben Im, 01-31-2013 09:08 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 6,009
    Sandie Hastings
    02-06-2013, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  8. Help on this older panel

    Started by Roni Litmanovic, 02-05-2013 11:07 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,423
    CHRIS KRUSE
    02-05-2013, 08:21 PM Go to last post

  9. 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: 3,683
    Jerry Peck
    02-05-2013, 04:04 PM Go to last post

  10. 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: 2,278
    Sam Morris
    02-05-2013, 03:20 PM Go to last post

  11. Please educate me on Bulldog ITE Pushmatic

    Started by Tom Cissell, 01-31-2013 08:51 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 8,863
    Mark Reinmiller
    02-05-2013, 01:11 PM Go to last post

  12. Unhappy Hornet's Nest

    Started by Don Sweet, 02-04-2013 10:38 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,181
    Chris Weekly
    02-04-2013, 02:43 PM Go to last post

  13. Photo of the day

    Started by Marc M, 01-28-2013 10:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,260
    Robert Rolleston
    01-29-2013, 06:42 AM Go to last post

  14. SEC replacement needed?

    Started by John Arnold, 12-21-2012 05:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 10,071
    Jerry Peck
    01-28-2013, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  15. Service or Distribution panel?

    Started by Vern Heiler, 01-21-2013 07:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,158
    Jimmy Roberts
    01-28-2013, 06:06 AM Go to last post

  16. Stealing power?

    Started by Marc M, 09-04-2012 10:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,178
    Robert Rolleston
    01-21-2013, 07:03 PM Go to last post

  17. Split Bus Bar

    Started by mathew stouffer, 01-21-2013 05:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,101
    mathew stouffer
    01-21-2013, 06:43 PM Go to last post

  18. Hot neutral bar

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 01-08-2013 09:28 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 7,690
    Robert Rolleston
    01-21-2013, 05:24 PM Go to last post

  19. 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: 4,904
    Jim Port
    01-20-2013, 05:28 PM Go to last post

  20. Ready to Switch?

    Started by Aaron Miller, 01-17-2013 05:27 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,381
    Aaron Miller
    01-20-2013, 05:44 AM Go to last post

  21. Requirments for 2004 GFCI outlets in garage

    Started by Sam Morris, 01-16-2013 06:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,232
    Jerry Peck
    01-19-2013, 08:38 AM Go to last post

  22. CFL Issue

    Started by Aaron Miller, 01-17-2013 09:21 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,583
    Aaron Miller
    01-18-2013, 04:49 AM Go to last post

  23. Main panel located inside

    Started by stanley frost, 01-09-2013 10:56 PM
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 6,857
    Jim Port
    01-15-2013, 07:31 PM Go to last post

  24. Odd Device - GFCI ? ?

    Started by Don Martin, 01-08-2013 09:30 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 7,241
    Garry Sorrells
    01-14-2013, 06:02 PM Go to last post

  25. Pointed screws no bueno

    Started by Marc M, 12-31-2012 08:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,014
    Marc M
    01-04-2013, 08:43 AM Go to last post

  26. Surge Protector Wiring In Service Panel

    Started by Brian Harwood, 01-01-2013 06:47 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,098
    Rick Cantrell
    01-01-2013, 09:08 AM Go to last post

  27. 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: 49,272
    William A. Grant
    12-24-2012, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  28. Report writing question

    Started by John Arnold, 12-20-2012 07:31 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,300
    JB Thompson
    12-21-2012, 09:14 PM Go to last post

  29. Generators anyone?

    Started by Terry Griffin, 12-13-2012 01:11 PM
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 7,734
    Gunnar Alquist
    12-21-2012, 06:04 PM Go to last post

  30. who says i cant add more circuits

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 12-18-2012 03:49 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,096
    Darrel Hood
    12-21-2012, 04:13 AM Go to last post

  31. 6ga Wire for 60A Sub-Panel?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 12-19-2012 03:43 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,312
    ken horak
    12-20-2012, 06:45 PM Go to last post

  32. No main electrical disconnect located outside!

    Started by Royce Moore, 12-19-2012 03:21 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,097
    Royce Moore
    12-19-2012, 08:12 PM Go to last post

  33. Just a Chuckle!

    Started by Donald Farrell, 12-19-2012 04:24 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,756
    Donald Farrell
    12-19-2012, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  34. ELECTRICAL GROUND FOR ELECTRIC HOUSE PANEL

    Started by NICK TUSA, 03-24-2009 11:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 21,392
    Garry Blankenship
    12-19-2012, 10:36 AM Go to last post

  35. Unknown electrical devise

    Started by Fidel Gonzales, 12-17-2012 09:27 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,849
    Fidel Gonzales
    12-18-2012, 07:45 AM Go to last post

  36. Its wrong, Why?

    Started by Stephen G, 12-11-2012 12:32 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,948
    Dale Trach
    12-17-2012, 09:25 PM Go to last post

  37. Old house electrical system

    Started by Robert Mattison, 12-17-2012 02:38 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,941
    Robert Mattison
    12-17-2012, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  38. Sat Dish Bond

    Started by Jim Robinson, 12-15-2012 05:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,563
    Vern Heiler
    12-16-2012, 08:49 AM Go to last post

  39. Tankless WH Receptacle Cover Plate

    Started by Aaron Miller, 12-13-2012 10:38 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 5,404
    Jerry Peck
    12-15-2012, 08:53 AM Go to last post

  40. Bonding the vibration damper

    Started by Reis Pearson, 12-10-2012 02:26 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,353
    Eric Barker
    12-15-2012, 08:09 AM Go to last post

  41. double tapped neutral wires

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 06-23-2008 05:15 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 25,818
    Dan Harris
    12-14-2012, 10:24 AM Go to last post

  42. Tankless WH Receptacle Cover Plate

    Started by Aaron Miller, 12-13-2012 10:37 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,426
    Aaron Miller
    12-14-2012, 09:14 AM Go to last post

  43. New GFCIs

    Started by Aaron Miller, 12-06-2012 02:28 PM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 6,174
    Dom D'Agostino
    12-12-2012, 05:31 AM Go to last post

  44. Another Stab-lok panel

    Started by John Kogel, 06-18-2012 12:20 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 12,634
    Raymond Wand
    12-11-2012, 07:19 PM Go to last post

  45. Grounding pins on non-metallic appliances

    Started by thaddeus cox, 12-09-2012 07:42 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,134
    Jerry Peck
    12-11-2012, 06:16 PM Go to last post

  46. Unusual main breakers

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 12-10-2012 12:15 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,533
    Garry Blankenship
    12-11-2012, 01:18 PM Go to last post

  47. See any issues with Electrical Panel ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-29-2012 06:14 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 5,233
    Dennis Webber
    12-11-2012, 08:59 AM Go to last post

  48. What would you write?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 12-10-2012 01:32 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,727
    Gunnar Alquist
    12-10-2012, 11:10 PM Go to last post

  49. Wires in front of Service Entrance wires

    Started by Jon Errickson, 12-05-2012 10:07 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 6,430
    Jim Port
    12-10-2012, 07:57 PM Go to last post

  50. GEC in conduit alone or with other conductors?

    Started by Michael McElligott, 12-10-2012 10:18 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,385
    Corey Friedman
    12-10-2012, 11:40 AM Go to last post

  51. When old work craftmaship meets modern tech

    Started by Marc Morin, 12-09-2012 10:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,001
    Marc Morin
    12-09-2012, 10:37 PM Go to last post

  52. Improvised and unconventional

    Started by Duane Nelson, 12-07-2012 09:55 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,793
    Duane Nelson
    12-08-2012, 09:21 PM Go to last post

  53. 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: 10,100
    Nolan Kienitz
    12-07-2012, 12:40 PM Go to last post

  54. Nec 250.32 question

    Started by Marc M, 12-05-2012 08:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,451
    Garry Blankenship
    12-06-2012, 05:22 PM Go to last post

  55. "Smart" Metering ( ? )

    Started by Garry Blankenship, 12-05-2012 08:59 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,329
    Garry Blankenship
    12-05-2012, 08:59 PM Go to last post

  56. Open Apology

    Started by Donald Farrell, 12-05-2012 06:25 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,718
    Jim Port
    12-05-2012, 06:40 PM Go to last post

  57. Electrical Fire lingering results...

    Started by Tracy Echols, 12-03-2012 06:43 PM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 8,000
    Tracy Echols
    12-05-2012, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  58. Single phase circuits on linked breakers

    Started by Ken Amelin, 12-02-2012 08:21 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 7,299
    paul hardy
    12-03-2012, 06:08 PM Go to last post

  59. Well Pump Wiring

    Started by Jim Robinson, 11-30-2012 02:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,938
    Speedy Petey
    12-02-2012, 05:51 AM Go to last post

  60. Service Equipment Disconnects

    Started by Jim McMillan, 11-27-2012 04:29 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,648
    Garry Blankenship
    11-30-2012, 05:14 PM Go to last post

  61. Has anyone seen this before?

    Started by Daniel Rogers, 11-26-2012 06:59 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,887
    Jim Port
    11-27-2012, 07:26 PM Go to last post

  62. Romex at a diagonal?

    Started by Randy Rogers, 11-27-2012 09:36 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,826
    Randy Rogers
    11-27-2012, 03:32 PM Go to last post

  63. Bonding

    Started by brianmiller, 11-21-2012 08:31 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,657
    Jerry Peck
    11-23-2012, 07:14 PM Go to last post

  64. Labeling on SECs

    Started by brianmiller, 11-21-2012 05:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,914
    Garry Blankenship
    11-23-2012, 06:01 PM Go to last post

  65. A/C disconnect location question

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 11-21-2012 01:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,058
    Garry Blankenship
    11-23-2012, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  66. Pole Transformer

    Started by Raymond Wand, 11-21-2012 03:53 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 4,884
    Raymond Wand
    11-23-2012, 06:14 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Michael Bronner, 11-21-2012 09:03 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,452
    Garry Blankenship
    11-22-2012, 09:56 AM Go to last post

  68. Full New Home Panel

    Started by Jeff Zehnder, 11-20-2012 08:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,954
    Lon Henderson
    11-22-2012, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  69. single ground wire to bundle

    Started by Victor DaGraca, 11-20-2012 02:38 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,582
    Corn Walker
    11-21-2012, 09:30 PM Go to last post

  70. Pretty funny pic..

    Started by Marc M, 11-11-2012 11:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 5,231
    Speedy Petey
    11-21-2012, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  71. Replacing un-grounded receptacles

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 11-04-2012 04:26 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 6,894
    Jim Port
    11-19-2012, 08:48 PM Go to last post

  72. Defective Siemens AFCI's

    Started by Bob Knauff, 08-25-2012 09:39 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 12,791
    Bob Knauff
    11-16-2012, 10:06 AM Go to last post

  73. Electrician said "I see nothing wrong"

    Started by Bob Sisson, 10-07-2012 05:27 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 57
    • Views: 9,068
    Lon Henderson
    11-15-2012, 06:56 AM Go to last post

  74. Light Switches - Bare Copper Wire

    Started by Benjamin T. Burnette, 10-04-2012 07:01 PM
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 9,461
    Jim Port
    11-13-2012, 03:54 PM Go to last post

  75. Separate circuit for gas dryer?

    Started by Chris McIntyre, 11-12-2012 03:27 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 8,502
    Rollie Meyers
    11-13-2012, 07:24 AM Go to last post

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