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  1. Tankless WH Receptacle Cover Plate

    Started by Aaron Miller, 12-13-2012 10:38 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 4,095
    Jerry Peck
    12-15-2012, 08:53 AM Go to last post

  2. Bonding the vibration damper

    Started by Reis Pearson, 12-10-2012 02:26 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,332
    Eric Barker
    12-15-2012, 08:09 AM Go to last post

  3. double tapped neutral wires

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 06-23-2008 05:15 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 22,818
    Dan Harris
    12-14-2012, 10:24 AM Go to last post

  4. Tankless WH Receptacle Cover Plate

    Started by Aaron Miller, 12-13-2012 10:37 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,933
    Aaron Miller
    12-14-2012, 09:14 AM Go to last post

  5. New GFCIs

    Started by Aaron Miller, 12-06-2012 02:28 PM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 3,987
    Dom D'Agostino
    12-12-2012, 05:31 AM Go to last post

  6. Another Stab-lok panel

    Started by John Kogel, 06-18-2012 12:20 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 9,575
    Raymond Wand
    12-11-2012, 07:19 PM Go to last post

  7. Grounding pins on non-metallic appliances

    Started by thaddeus cox, 12-09-2012 07:42 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,477
    Jerry Peck
    12-11-2012, 06:16 PM Go to last post

  8. Unusual main breakers

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 12-10-2012 12:15 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,814
    Garry Blankenship
    12-11-2012, 01:18 PM Go to last post

  9. See any issues with Electrical Panel ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-29-2012 06:14 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 4,052
    Dennis Webber
    12-11-2012, 08:59 AM Go to last post

  10. What would you write?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 12-10-2012 01:32 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,914
    Gunnar Alquist
    12-10-2012, 11:10 PM Go to last post

  11. Wires in front of Service Entrance wires

    Started by Jon Errickson, 12-05-2012 10:07 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 5,047
    Jim Port
    12-10-2012, 07:57 PM Go to last post

  12. GEC in conduit alone or with other conductors?

    Started by Michael McElligott, 12-10-2012 10:18 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,746
    Corey Friedman
    12-10-2012, 11:40 AM Go to last post

  13. When old work craftmaship meets modern tech

    Started by Marc Morin, 12-09-2012 10:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,362
    Marc Morin
    12-09-2012, 10:37 PM Go to last post

  14. Improvised and unconventional

    Started by Duane Nelson, 12-07-2012 09:55 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,093
    Duane Nelson
    12-08-2012, 09:21 PM Go to last post

  15. 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: 8,278
    Nolan Kienitz
    12-07-2012, 12:40 PM Go to last post

  16. Nec 250.32 question

    Started by Marc M, 12-05-2012 08:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,652
    Garry Blankenship
    12-06-2012, 05:22 PM Go to last post

  17. "Smart" Metering ( ? )

    Started by Garry Blankenship, 12-05-2012 08:59 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,769
    Garry Blankenship
    12-05-2012, 08:59 PM Go to last post

  18. Open Apology

    Started by Donald Farrell, 12-05-2012 06:25 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,889
    Jim Port
    12-05-2012, 06:40 PM Go to last post

  19. Electrical Fire lingering results...

    Started by Tracy Echols, 12-03-2012 06:43 PM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 4,766
    Tracy Echols
    12-05-2012, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  20. Single phase circuits on linked breakers

    Started by Ken Amelin, 12-02-2012 08:21 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 5,688
    paul hardy
    12-03-2012, 06:08 PM Go to last post

  21. Well Pump Wiring

    Started by Jim Robinson, 11-30-2012 02:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,897
    Speedy Petey
    12-02-2012, 05:51 AM Go to last post

  22. Service Equipment Disconnects

    Started by Jim McMillan, 11-27-2012 04:29 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,709
    Garry Blankenship
    11-30-2012, 05:14 PM Go to last post

  23. Has anyone seen this before?

    Started by Daniel Rogers, 11-26-2012 06:59 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,730
    Jim Port
    11-27-2012, 07:26 PM Go to last post

  24. Romex at a diagonal?

    Started by Randy Rogers, 11-27-2012 09:36 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,596
    Randy Rogers
    11-27-2012, 03:32 PM Go to last post

  25. Bonding

    Started by brianmiller, 11-21-2012 08:31 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,429
    Jerry Peck
    11-23-2012, 07:14 PM Go to last post

  26. Labeling on SECs

    Started by brianmiller, 11-21-2012 05:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,671
    Garry Blankenship
    11-23-2012, 06:01 PM Go to last post

  27. A/C disconnect location question

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 11-21-2012 01:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,222
    Garry Blankenship
    11-23-2012, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  28. Pole Transformer

    Started by Raymond Wand, 11-21-2012 03:53 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 3,475
    Raymond Wand
    11-23-2012, 06:14 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Michael Bronner, 11-21-2012 09:03 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,578
    Garry Blankenship
    11-22-2012, 09:56 AM Go to last post

  30. Full New Home Panel

    Started by Jeff Zehnder, 11-20-2012 08:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 3,462
    Lon Henderson
    11-22-2012, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  31. single ground wire to bundle

    Started by Victor DaGraca, 11-20-2012 02:38 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,743
    Corn Walker
    11-21-2012, 09:30 PM Go to last post

  32. Pretty funny pic..

    Started by Marc M, 11-11-2012 11:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 3,853
    Speedy Petey
    11-21-2012, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  33. Replacing un-grounded receptacles

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 11-04-2012 04:26 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 5,015
    Jim Port
    11-19-2012, 08:48 PM Go to last post

  34. Defective Siemens AFCI's

    Started by Bob Knauff, 08-25-2012 09:39 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 11,191
    Bob Knauff
    11-16-2012, 10:06 AM Go to last post

  35. Electrician said "I see nothing wrong"

    Started by Bob Sisson, 10-07-2012 05:27 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 57
    • Views: 6,907
    Lon Henderson
    11-15-2012, 06:56 AM Go to last post

  36. Light Switches - Bare Copper Wire

    Started by Benjamin T. Burnette, 10-04-2012 07:01 PM
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 7,636
    Jim Port
    11-13-2012, 03:54 PM Go to last post

  37. Separate circuit for gas dryer?

    Started by Chris McIntyre, 11-12-2012 03:27 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,010
    Rollie Meyers
    11-13-2012, 07:24 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by John Kogel, 11-02-2012 08:49 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 11,052
    Bruce King
    11-10-2012, 08:13 PM Go to last post

  39. Underground raceway - Gas and Elec

    Started by Jason V. Advani, 10-31-2012 07:06 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,298
    Roland Miller
    11-09-2012, 08:58 AM Go to last post

  40. Federal Pacific fuse breakers

    Started by Sam Morris, 10-23-2012 07:06 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,321
    Richard D. Fornataro
    11-09-2012, 07:47 AM Go to last post

  41. 1987 Federal Pacific Panel

    Started by Rich Sumen, 11-05-2012 02:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,155
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    11-06-2012, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  42. Service Cable Install

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 11-02-2012 12:18 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,426
    Jerry Peck
    11-04-2012, 09:58 AM Go to last post

  43. Warm breakers, how much is too much?

    Started by Terry Beck, 10-31-2012 09:26 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,369
    Raymond Wand
    11-03-2012, 05:20 AM Go to last post

  44. Main water line next to service panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 10-31-2012 03:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,445
    Speedy Petey
    11-02-2012, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  45. Square D designed for 2 conductors?

    Started by John Arnold, 11-02-2012 02:01 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,526
    Don Martin
    11-02-2012, 03:58 PM Go to last post

  46. Main breaker handle extension?

    Started by John Arnold, 11-02-2012 11:07 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,476
    John Arnold
    11-02-2012, 03:58 PM Go to last post

  47. receptacle near AC condenser

    Started by John Arnold, 10-31-2012 05:43 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,145
    John Arnold
    11-02-2012, 03:31 PM Go to last post

  48. Unusual old GFCI recep

    Started by John Arnold, 10-10-2012 11:07 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 4,539
    Ken Rip
    11-02-2012, 07:25 AM Go to last post

  49. "Storage room" with no receptacles

    Started by John Arnold, 10-31-2012 05:22 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,369
    Harry Janssen
    11-01-2012, 05:31 PM Go to last post

  50. Door required?

    Started by Bill Penn, 10-30-2012 04:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,779
    Bill Penn
    10-31-2012, 03:44 AM Go to last post

  51. Porcelain Wire Nut

    Started by Don Martin, 10-29-2012 03:51 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,985
    Jason V. Advani
    10-30-2012, 07:09 AM Go to last post

  52. Dishwasher circuit

    Started by cglochau, 10-25-2012 08:20 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,072
    John Kogel
    10-27-2012, 11:09 AM Go to last post

  53. Distribution Panel/Neutral Question in Multi Rise

    Started by Robert Foster, 10-25-2012 10:41 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,544
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-26-2012, 08:10 AM Go to last post

  54. Single wire on 2-pole breaker

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-21-2012 04:15 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,526
    John Kogel
    10-21-2012, 08:49 AM Go to last post

  55. Split bus panel

    Started by Tom Rees, 10-15-2012 09:55 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,976
    Tom Rees
    10-16-2012, 06:19 PM Go to last post

  56. Contaminated Bus

    Started by Don Martin, 10-15-2012 11:00 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,489
    Trent Tarter
    10-16-2012, 05:51 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 10-15-2012 05:03 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,276
    Scott Patterson
    10-16-2012, 06:03 AM Go to last post

  58. Electrical Panel General Question

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-12-2012 06:39 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,037
    Garry Blankenship
    10-14-2012, 09:55 PM Go to last post

  59. another reason to change over to gas

    Started by John Arnold, 10-05-2012 02:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,882
    BridgeMan
    10-11-2012, 08:46 PM Go to last post

  60. Question Voltage Drop

    Started by Mike Schulz, 11-12-2007 04:39 PM
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 5,903
    bob smit
    10-10-2012, 10:35 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Willem Tenwolde, 09-30-2012 11:30 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 7,893
    William Cline
    10-08-2012, 12:23 AM Go to last post

  62. Newly installed GFCI tripping in some outlets

    Started by gregmilliken, 10-06-2012 10:07 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,476
    Jack Feldmann
    10-06-2012, 02:12 PM Go to last post

  63. Second ground connection

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-04-2012 03:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,285
    Jerry Peck
    10-05-2012, 08:28 PM Go to last post

  64. Smoke alarm circuit

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 10-03-2012 04:10 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,836
    Benjamin Thompson
    10-03-2012, 07:59 PM Go to last post

  65. Sub Panel to Sub Panel

    Started by John Ellis, 09-30-2012 07:35 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,592
    Dave Ruth
    10-02-2012, 05:40 PM Go to last post

  66. What is it?

    Started by Jeffrey Fanger, 10-01-2012 10:37 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,639
    Bob Elliott
    10-01-2012, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  67. FPE Story on local NBC affilliate

    Started by Douglas Hansen, 09-27-2012 12:27 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,143
    Chris Weekly
    10-01-2012, 02:36 PM Go to last post

  68. Receptacle serving kitchen counter top

    Started by Gary Mohel, 09-04-2012 07:52 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,451
    Bruce Ramsey
    09-28-2012, 06:01 PM Go to last post

  69. Cutler Hammer GFXBB130B2

    Started by Maxim Senishin, 09-26-2012 02:44 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,342
    Lon Henderson
    09-28-2012, 06:43 AM Go to last post

  70. Question 50 amp 3 pole 4 wire service?

    Started by Tony Stanek, 09-25-2012 03:52 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 9,869
    Speedy Petey
    09-27-2012, 08:19 PM Go to last post

  71. GFCI location

    Started by brianmiller, 09-25-2012 02:20 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,623
    Speedy Petey
    09-26-2012, 11:46 AM Go to last post

  72. Oops!

    Started by Aaron Miller, 09-22-2012 09:29 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 5,378
    Jerry Peck
    09-25-2012, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  73. Hydromassage spa bond question

    Started by Marc M, 09-23-2012 10:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,601
    Jerry Peck
    09-25-2012, 01:38 PM Go to last post

  74. Kitchen Island Counter

    Started by Al Cummings, 09-10-2012 08:35 AM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,984
    Garry Sorrells
    09-24-2012, 09:40 AM Go to last post

  75. Grounds and Neutrals Under Same Lug

    Started by Brian Harwood, 09-17-2012 12:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,046
    Jim Port
    09-23-2012, 08:25 PM Go to last post

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