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  1. Cutler Hammer GFXBB130B2

    Started by Maxim Senishin, 09-26-2012 02:44 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,536
    Lon Henderson
    09-28-2012, 06:43 AM Go to last post

  2. Question 50 amp 3 pole 4 wire service?

    Started by Tony Stanek, 09-25-2012 03:52 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 10,088
    Speedy Petey
    09-27-2012, 08:19 PM Go to last post

  3. GFCI location

    Started by brianmiller, 09-25-2012 02:20 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,712
    Speedy Petey
    09-26-2012, 11:46 AM Go to last post

  4. Oops!

    Started by Aaron Miller, 09-22-2012 09:29 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 5,735
    Jerry Peck
    09-25-2012, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  5. Hydromassage spa bond question

    Started by Marc M, 09-23-2012 10:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,813
    Jerry Peck
    09-25-2012, 01:38 PM Go to last post

  6. Kitchen Island Counter

    Started by Al Cummings, 09-10-2012 08:35 AM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 6,168
    Garry Sorrells
    09-24-2012, 09:40 AM Go to last post

  7. Grounds and Neutrals Under Same Lug

    Started by Brian Harwood, 09-17-2012 12:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,321
    Jim Port
    09-23-2012, 08:25 PM Go to last post

  8. Another sub panel question

    Started by Ken Rowe, 09-18-2012 05:16 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 5,041
    Greg Weaver
    09-21-2012, 07:46 PM Go to last post

  9. is this a zinsco -sylvania breaker-panel

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

  10. no main breaker

    Started by Russell Melville, 09-10-2012 11:11 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 8,778
    Jerry Peck
    09-21-2012, 01:57 PM Go to last post

  11. How To Report No Permits?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 09-16-2012 01:47 PM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 7,974
    Chris Weekly
    09-19-2012, 10:33 PM Go to last post

  12. Reverse Polarity Bootleg Ground Testing

    Started by Aaron Miller, 09-01-2012 04:06 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 6,257
    Jerry Peck
    09-19-2012, 07:48 AM Go to last post

  13. Panel conductor no neutral

    Started by Ken Amelin, 09-13-2012 05:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,776
    Jerry Peck
    09-18-2012, 07:07 AM Go to last post

  14. Service wire - Height

    Started by Ken Amelin, 09-15-2012 03:13 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 7,308
    Jerry Peck
    09-18-2012, 07:00 AM Go to last post

  15. 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: 53,002
    Michael Chambers
    09-17-2012, 11:44 PM Go to last post

  16. 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: 12,978
    Jerry Peck
    09-16-2012, 06:32 PM Go to last post

  17. No disconnect at the meter

    Started by Jeffrey L. Mathis, 07-19-2012 05:26 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 7,025
    Jerry Peck
    09-16-2012, 04:54 PM Go to last post

  18. Reference this...

    Started by Mark Fisher, 09-11-2012 07:22 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,654
    Mark Fisher
    09-14-2012, 10:18 AM Go to last post

  19. How much paint is too much

    Started by Chris Weekly, 09-10-2012 08:00 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,877
    Chris Weekly
    09-12-2012, 09:53 PM Go to last post

  20. wire size

    Started by wayne soper, 09-08-2012 07:28 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,800
    Richard Skalski
    09-08-2012, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  21. 800A Service??

    Started by Bob Sisson, 09-08-2012 08:26 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,988
    John Kogel
    09-08-2012, 11:05 AM Go to last post

  22. Antique Disconnect

    Started by Donal Hughes, 07-05-2012 07:11 PM
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,538
    Donald Bissex
    09-07-2012, 05:00 PM Go to last post

  23. Tools for inspecting panels

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 09-04-2012 02:21 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,305
    Jack Feldmann
    09-05-2012, 12:55 PM Go to last post

  24. 220V - double tap

    Started by Ken Amelin, 09-04-2012 05:00 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,383
    Garry Blankenship
    09-05-2012, 08:51 AM Go to last post

  25. Flattened beer can holds up ceiling fan

    Started by gary carroll, 09-04-2012 10:28 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,139
    John Kogel
    09-05-2012, 07:17 AM Go to last post

  26. Boat cable for branch wiring

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-27-2012 06:33 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 59
    • Views: 6,890
    Billy Stephens
    09-04-2012, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  27. AFCIs

    Started by Douglas Hansen, 08-07-2012 10:41 AM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 4,289
    Aaron Miller
    09-04-2012, 03:56 AM Go to last post

  28. strange receptacle

    Started by John Arnold, 09-02-2012 07:05 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,122
    Greg Weaver
    09-03-2012, 03:10 PM Go to last post

  29. ITE Panel (not pushmatic)

    Started by Rich Sumen, 09-01-2012 01:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,073
    John Kogel
    09-02-2012, 07:19 AM Go to last post

  30. Outlets under kitchen sink

    Started by Charles Wilson, 08-26-2012 06:29 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 42,591
    ken horak
    08-31-2012, 05:14 PM Go to last post

  31. Splices in Carrier furnace

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-31-2012 07:27 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,563
    mathew stouffer
    08-31-2012, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  32. USB Receptacles

    Started by Aaron Miller, 08-26-2012 11:08 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,475
    Scott Patterson
    08-28-2012, 05:41 PM Go to last post

  33. Corragated steel tubing-the fix

    Started by Robert Metheney, 08-27-2012 06:33 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,622
    Jim Luttrall
    08-28-2012, 09:38 AM Go to last post

  34. Condo vs single family

    Started by Jim Port, 08-27-2012 05:56 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,973
    Jim Port
    08-28-2012, 05:08 AM Go to last post

  35. Some 'warning' signs

    Started by Chris Weekly, 08-27-2012 01:06 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,754
    John Kogel
    08-27-2012, 08:55 PM Go to last post

  36. NEC - Yoke

    Started by Garrett Merrick, 08-23-2012 08:16 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 9,261
    bob smit
    08-26-2012, 09:42 PM Go to last post

  37. Shocking surprise

    Started by Mike Borchardt, 08-19-2012 06:10 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 6,605
    bob smit
    08-26-2012, 09:38 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Nate Postrech, 08-25-2012 03:11 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 12,670
    Jim Port
    08-26-2012, 09:59 AM Go to last post

  39. Electric Receptacle What's-it

    Started by Donald Bissex, 08-16-2012 03:07 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 12,301
    bob smit
    08-22-2012, 06:32 PM Go to last post

  40. Anti-trip bracket?

    Started by Luc V. L., 08-16-2012 08:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 7,962
    Jerry Peck
    08-21-2012, 02:17 PM Go to last post

  41. Smile Water pipe next to panel

    Started by Bill Wieczorek, 08-20-2012 08:02 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,929
    Bill Wieczorek
    08-20-2012, 09:03 AM Go to last post

  42. Dryer Outlet on back side of shower wall

    Started by Craig Barr, 08-16-2012 12:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 7,506
    Jerry Peck
    08-19-2012, 10:09 AM Go to last post

  43. funky SEC splice

    Started by Kristi Silber, 07-15-2012 11:28 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 71
    • Views: 11,475
    bob smit
    08-18-2012, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  44. Exposed exterior conductor - flex nylon conduit type

    Started by Phil Barre, 08-10-2012 12:26 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 6,870
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-16-2012, 10:15 AM Go to last post

  45. Double breaker in mini profile

    Started by Darrel Hood, 08-05-2012 10:58 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,946
    Darrel Hood
    08-16-2012, 03:51 AM Go to last post

  46. Relay or something

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-09-2012 05:42 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,675
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-15-2012, 11:46 PM Go to last post

  47. What does this mean?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-08-2012 10:08 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,631
    thaddeus cox
    08-14-2012, 03:48 PM Go to last post

  48. GFIs on appliance cords

    Started by Matt Fellman, 08-11-2012 05:45 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,401
    Garry Sorrells
    08-14-2012, 06:51 AM Go to last post

  49. Sometimes it's too obvious!

    Started by Gary Lake, 08-13-2012 12:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,469
    Gary Lake
    08-13-2012, 12:04 PM Go to last post

  50. Cool netural/ground or grounding conductor

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-01-2012 06:43 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,403
    Jerry Peck
    08-07-2012, 05:47 PM Go to last post

  51. Service wire - material

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-02-2012 04:43 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,016
    John Kogel
    08-02-2012, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  52. Kitchen GFCI query

    Started by Pierre Coulombe, 08-02-2012 06:52 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,017
    Pierre Coulombe
    08-02-2012, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  53. Lost in translation

    Started by John Arnold, 08-01-2012 10:08 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,308
    Billy Stephens
    08-02-2012, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  54. horizontal "mast"

    Started by Kristi Silber, 07-25-2012 12:24 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 6,983
    Jerry Peck
    08-02-2012, 03:19 PM Go to last post

  55. Interesting DIY Electrical

    Started by Garry Blankenship, 07-31-2012 10:20 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,965
    Rollie Meyers
    08-01-2012, 10:37 PM Go to last post

  56. Service Entry Exposed NM Cable

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 02-27-2012 09:35 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 6,987
    bob smit
    08-01-2012, 09:30 PM Go to last post

  57. 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: 5,235
    John Kogel
    08-01-2012, 12:21 PM Go to last post

  58. Under cabinet light connection deficiency

    Started by Marc Robin, 07-25-2012 05:30 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,763
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-27-2012, 05:15 AM Go to last post

  59. 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: 1,942
    Nick Ostrowski
    07-26-2012, 05:48 PM Go to last post

  60. carbon monoxide detector requirement

    Started by Randall Clark, 07-24-2012 04:17 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,051
    Bruce Ramsey
    07-26-2012, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  61. Panel location

    Started by Ken Amelin, 07-26-2012 06:09 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,658
    Ken Amelin
    07-26-2012, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  62. Shut off for water heater

    Started by Dave Gilstrap, 06-29-2011 11:03 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 6,965
    JB Thompson
    07-24-2012, 05:33 PM Go to last post

  63. Input please

    Started by Chris Stichter, 07-23-2012 07:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,886
    John Kogel
    07-24-2012, 06:45 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Chris Stichter, 07-23-2012 07:11 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,771
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-23-2012, 09:43 PM Go to last post

  65. Exposed Wiring In Pantry On A New Circuit

    Started by Brian Harwood, 07-17-2012 11:11 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,665
    Brian Harwood
    07-21-2012, 06:04 PM Go to last post

  66. Knife switch disconnect question

    Started by Robert Foster, 07-17-2012 11:12 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,978
    Gunnar Alquist
    07-20-2012, 11:43 PM Go to last post

  67. Still Working

    Started by Don Martin, 07-19-2012 11:21 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,663
    Don Martin
    07-19-2012, 11:21 AM Go to last post

  68. AC disconnect

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-10-2012 05:42 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,390
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-18-2012, 07:16 AM Go to last post

  69. Resolution

    Started by Jim Port, 07-17-2012 07:12 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,447
    Jim Port
    07-17-2012, 07:12 PM Go to last post

  70. What are these?

    Started by Gene South, 07-16-2012 04:23 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,800
    Gene South
    07-16-2012, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  71. FRIENDLY Sump GFCI Debate

    Started by Ross Neag, 07-08-2012 12:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 51
    • Views: 20,871
    Jerry Peck
    07-16-2012, 06:18 PM Go to last post

  72. 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: 5,599
    Robert Pike
    07-16-2012, 08:04 AM Go to last post

  73. Panel

    Started by Donald Hobson, 07-12-2012 04:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,997
    Donald Hobson
    07-12-2012, 05:43 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Bob Sisson, 09-03-2011 07:25 AM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 5,029
    Jerry Peck
    07-11-2012, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  75. Impropper outside wiring

    Started by Bob Sisson, 07-09-2012 08:41 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,773
    Jim Port
    07-11-2012, 05:48 AM Go to last post

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