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  1. 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: 4,879
    Jim Luttrall
    06-25-2012, 11:42 AM Go to last post

  2. undersized panel?

    Started by Steve C., 06-21-2012 03:21 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,906
    bob smit
    06-24-2012, 03:00 PM Go to last post

  3. Double taped breakers

    Started by John Stephenson, 05-17-2007 01:14 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 7,554
    Don Gerjevic
    06-21-2012, 03:38 PM Go to last post

  4. cord and plug ac unit

    Started by Marshall Feely, 06-20-2012 10:21 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,671
    Marshall Feely
    06-21-2012, 11:53 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-10-2012 03:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 3,862
    Matt Kiefer
    06-20-2012, 08:04 PM Go to last post

  6. Kitchen counter outlets

    Started by Richard Roshak, 06-20-2012 03:12 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,739
    Gunnar Alquist
    06-20-2012, 04:47 PM Go to last post

  7. Aluminum in a cloth jacket?

    Started by John Kogel, 06-16-2012 02:40 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,435
    John Kogel
    06-18-2012, 12:00 PM Go to last post

  8. water heater cable

    Started by Robert Foster, 05-21-2012 07:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 6,493
    Richard D. Fornataro
    06-18-2012, 06:48 AM Go to last post

  9. 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: 17,052
    Derek Guridi
    06-18-2012, 03:36 AM Go to last post

  10. Electric ceramic kiln

    Started by Patricia Kaiser, 06-04-2012 02:58 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,130
    BridgeMan
    06-17-2012, 12:33 AM Go to last post

  11. 200amp service to 150amp panel

    Started by Richard Roshak, 06-14-2012 05:53 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,057
    Robert Meier
    06-15-2012, 02:11 PM Go to last post

  12. Electrical short cut!

    Started by Rick Goble, 06-13-2012 03:51 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,443
    cuba_pete
    06-14-2012, 10:08 AM Go to last post

  13. HW Tank and AC wiring

    Started by Peter Louis, 02-16-2012 10:07 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 6,708
    Rollie Meyers
    06-10-2012, 11:03 PM Go to last post

  14. Illustrations Data Bases

    Started by Garry Blankenship, 06-07-2012 12:38 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,672
    Dana Bostick
    06-08-2012, 07:23 AM Go to last post

  15. sub panel

    Started by Russell Melville, 05-21-2012 01:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 59
    • Views: 9,886
    bob smit
    06-08-2012, 06:21 AM Go to last post

  16. Question Odd problem, New construction, one side weak?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 06-04-2012 03:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,316
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-06-2012, 08:21 AM Go to last post

  17. Remote panel fused taps.

    Started by Ken Amelin, 06-03-2012 06:02 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,959
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-05-2012, 07:24 AM Go to last post

  18. Whats this called?

    Started by Marc M, 05-27-2012 08:05 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,216
    bob smit
    05-31-2012, 10:57 PM Go to last post

  19. service neutral

    Started by Peter Louis, 05-29-2012 09:33 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,127
    Speedy Petey
    05-31-2012, 06:13 PM Go to last post

  20. GFCI Heads-up!

    Started by Vern Heiler, 05-29-2012 09:42 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,641
    Gunnar Alquist
    05-29-2012, 07:21 PM Go to last post

  21. Recalled breakers

    Started by Sean Thornton, 05-24-2012 09:08 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 8,553
    cuba_pete
    05-29-2012, 08:58 AM Go to last post

  22. Back stabbed breakers designed for 2 cables

    Started by Kevin Moore, 05-27-2012 05:54 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,380
    Kevin Moore
    05-28-2012, 07:55 PM Go to last post

  23. article 680 swimming pools

    Started by Van Dryden, 05-22-2012 04:51 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 6,466
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    05-26-2012, 07:45 AM Go to last post

  24. Service Drop - Flag this drip loop?

    Started by Phil Barre, 05-15-2012 06:26 AM
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 10,736
    Richard D. Fornataro
    05-23-2012, 06:26 AM Go to last post

  25. Who should we fire first?

    Started by Todd Edly, 05-21-2012 04:36 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 3,042
    Rollie Meyers
    05-23-2012, 05:53 AM Go to last post

  26. Panel on Floor

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-22-2012 04:25 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,049
    Jerry Peck
    05-22-2012, 08:58 PM Go to last post

  27. 240v receptacle next to gas valve

    Started by Stanley Chow, 05-21-2012 05:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,608
    Bill Kriegh
    05-22-2012, 06:01 AM Go to last post

  28. Scary Receptacle Outlet

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 05-08-2012 06:44 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 6,554
    Robert Meier
    05-20-2012, 12:51 PM Go to last post

  29. Any Idea what this is doing int he panel box?

    Started by Matt Shapiro, 05-14-2012 04:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,165
    bob smit
    05-19-2012, 06:24 AM Go to last post

  30. laundry sink zapper

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 05-18-2012 05:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,740
    John Kogel
    05-18-2012, 07:01 PM Go to last post

  31. Outlet spacing

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-16-2012 03:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,282
    mathew stouffer
    05-16-2012, 08:13 PM Go to last post

  32. Dryer outlet

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 05-02-2012 03:48 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 7,177
    Rick Cantrell
    05-16-2012, 01:15 PM Go to last post

  33. Metal pipe bonding

    Started by Marc M, 05-13-2012 08:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,069
    Marc M
    05-15-2012, 08:43 PM Go to last post

  34. Main and submarine panels bolted together

    Started by John Kogel, 05-13-2012 09:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,935
    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2012, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  35. I know electric meters are designed for outside weather....but...

    Started by Gene South, 05-10-2012 04:49 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 4,048
    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2012, 06:44 PM Go to last post

  36. Worker electrocuted

    Started by Gene South, 05-14-2012 03:32 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,503
    Gene South
    05-14-2012, 03:32 PM Go to last post

  37. New House Panel - Potential Issues

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-09-2012 03:43 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 3,506
    Speedy Petey
    05-14-2012, 12:59 PM Go to last post

  38. Is Splice in Main Neutral wire OK?

    Started by chris vis, 05-06-2012 02:17 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 6,672
    Jim Port
    05-14-2012, 09:16 AM Go to last post

  39. 3 neutral wires in one breaker

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-10-2012 06:26 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 3,787
    cuba_pete
    05-14-2012, 08:15 AM Go to last post

  40. One guess what's wrong with this main and subpanel?

    Started by chris vis, 05-07-2012 06:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,113
    Bill Kriegh
    05-13-2012, 09:45 AM Go to last post

  41. why double lugged neutrals may not be so good

    Started by Don Hester, 05-10-2012 02:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,994
    Don Hester
    05-12-2012, 06:40 PM Go to last post

  42. Old romex wire with ground

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-09-2012 01:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 10,888
    cuba_pete
    05-11-2012, 09:56 AM Go to last post

  43. ITE Standard Breakers OK?

    Started by Rich Sumen, 05-08-2012 10:16 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,852
    Garry Blankenship
    05-11-2012, 09:09 AM Go to last post

  44. Scorched grounding lug

    Started by John Kogel, 05-08-2012 10:11 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,652
    Jim Port
    05-08-2012, 07:49 PM Go to last post

  45. Its grounded or not

    Started by Bill Wieczorek, 05-07-2012 04:24 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,825
    Garry Blankenship
    05-08-2012, 09:23 AM Go to last post

  46. CFU's in closets

    Started by Mike Lamb, 05-06-2012 07:53 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,437
    Bob Elliott
    05-08-2012, 08:26 AM Go to last post

  47. Thumbs up Electrical Section - New Sponsor!

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 05-07-2012 12:38 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,414
    Nathan Thornberry
    05-07-2012, 08:23 PM Go to last post

  48. An interesting electrical problem

    Started by John Naehring, 07-22-2009 03:49 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,913
    Robert Pike
    05-07-2012, 06:38 AM Go to last post

  49. Routing of Neutral wires in panel

    Started by Fidel Gonzales, 05-04-2012 07:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,304
    Egbert Jager
    05-05-2012, 09:12 AM Go to last post

  50. Cyclemizer

    Started by Jim Robinson, 05-02-2012 03:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,796
    Larry Morrison
    05-05-2012, 06:15 AM Go to last post

  51. Jumper in panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-02-2012 06:09 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,747
    Jim Port
    05-02-2012, 03:36 PM Go to last post

  52. Sun Nuclear CRM-1027 To Purchase

    Started by Joel Storchan, 04-26-2012 01:22 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,299
    Jack Feldmann
    04-30-2012, 02:24 PM Go to last post

  53. Black service entrance cable conduit

    Started by Scott Latosky, 04-26-2012 04:14 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,477
    matt faust
    04-29-2012, 04:58 PM Go to last post

  54. Multi-Wire Branch circuit on same leg

    Started by Don Hester, 04-26-2012 07:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 8,265
    Jerry Peck
    04-28-2012, 05:50 PM Go to last post

  55. What are these?

    Started by Ray Thornburg, 04-27-2012 03:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,196
    Stephen G
    04-28-2012, 11:53 AM Go to last post

  56. Hot Tub Disconnect

    Started by brianmiller, 04-27-2012 12:18 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,243
    Robert Meier
    04-27-2012, 06:06 PM Go to last post

  57. Knob & Tube in a Remodeled House

    Started by Don Martin, 04-18-2012 11:50 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,845
    Richard D. Fornataro
    04-27-2012, 12:29 PM Go to last post

  58. Question Sub Panel in Attic

    Started by Len Couey, 04-25-2012 01:03 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,495
    Jerry Peck
    04-25-2012, 01:34 PM Go to last post

  59. Aluminum Wire Re-termination

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 04-24-2012 06:09 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,416
    Bill Kriegh
    04-25-2012, 12:33 PM Go to last post

  60. dedicated space

    Started by wayne soper, 04-24-2012 05:13 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,637
    wayne soper
    04-25-2012, 04:54 AM Go to last post

  61. Electrical wires on soffits.

    Started by Eli Smith, 04-20-2012 11:27 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,607
    Eli Smith
    04-23-2012, 07:31 PM Go to last post

  62. What am I looking at? (Electrical component identification question)

    Started by Michael Thomas, 04-21-2012 10:50 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,523
    Rollie Meyers
    04-23-2012, 05:14 PM Go to last post

  63. Diagran for 4 wire 240 V circuit at load-side panel ("sub panel").

    Started by Michael Thomas, 04-23-2012 09:03 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,816
    Robert Meier
    04-23-2012, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  64. Sub panel or second main disconnect?

    Started by Brian Harwood, 04-20-2012 06:28 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 9,878
    bob smit
    04-23-2012, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  65. Confused By Main Disconnect In This Panel

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 04-22-2012 07:04 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,975
    Garry Blankenship
    04-22-2012, 12:38 PM Go to last post

  66. Who knows something about this panel

    Started by Michael Bronner, 04-20-2012 02:46 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,433
    Speedy Petey
    04-22-2012, 05:37 AM Go to last post

  67. Murray Main Breaker Issue Recall?

    Started by Don Hester, 04-19-2012 09:45 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 7,536
    Garry Blankenship
    04-20-2012, 05:16 PM Go to last post

  68. Bare Wire

    Started by Don Martin, 04-18-2012 01:42 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,109
    Don Martin
    04-18-2012, 10:51 PM Go to last post

  69. Heat Pump/ AC unit breakers

    Started by Luc V. L., 10-03-2011 03:34 PM
    • Replies: 47
    • Views: 14,577
    Robert Meier
    04-18-2012, 01:25 PM Go to last post

  70. Aluminum branch wiring?

    Started by Gerald Wilcox, 04-15-2012 12:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,796
    Don Hester
    04-16-2012, 09:11 AM Go to last post

  71. Legal Disconnect ?

    Started by Garry Blankenship, 04-13-2012 02:10 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,189
    Rollie Meyers
    04-15-2012, 09:30 PM Go to last post

  72. Distribution panel upgrade with lots-o-wire nuts

    Started by Brian Harwood, 04-12-2012 11:38 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,855
    Rick Cantrell
    04-13-2012, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  73. Power for AC condensers

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-27-2010 09:20 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 5,989
    Jerry Peck
    04-12-2012, 03:40 PM Go to last post

  74. Homeowner added lights close to sink

    Started by Brian Harwood, 04-06-2012 03:41 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 8,004
    Garry Blankenship
    04-12-2012, 02:37 PM Go to last post

  75. ac circuit breakers

    Started by Ray Thornburg, 03-10-2011 12:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,400
    Bob Harper
    04-12-2012, 11:24 AM Go to last post

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