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  1. electrical bonding to earth with Post tension

    Started by nick alati, 01-26-2012 04:36 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,946
    Jeff Hansen
    01-27-2012, 07:56 AM Go to last post

  2. determining panel amperage

    Started by Kristi Silber, 01-18-2012 02:21 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 9,725
    Lou Romano
    01-23-2012, 04:04 PM Go to last post

  3. Outlets on staircase landings

    Started by mathew stouffer, 01-18-2012 06:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 7,760
    Garry Sorrells
    01-23-2012, 06:46 AM Go to last post

  4. Dedicated single garage receptacle and GFCI

    Started by Brian Harwood, 01-17-2012 05:27 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 8,504
    Rollie Meyers
    01-19-2012, 05:46 AM Go to last post

  5. branch circuit in detached shop

    Started by John Kogel, 01-15-2012 05:56 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,160
    Robert Meier
    01-16-2012, 08:45 PM Go to last post

  6. GE Powermark Gold Bonding concern

    Started by Adam Proud, 01-14-2012 09:23 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 7,943
    Jerry Peck
    01-16-2012, 02:48 PM Go to last post

  7. Timer Switch as Pool Disconnect

    Started by Andy G, 12-21-2011 03:42 AM
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 4,510
    Speedy Petey
    01-14-2012, 11:39 AM Go to last post

  8. couple of questions please...

    Started by TheCarpEnters, 01-09-2012 07:13 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 1,899
    TheCarpEnters
    01-12-2012, 02:20 AM Go to last post

  9. Buzzing AFCI

    Started by Drew McGee, 12-16-2007 06:42 PM
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 8,127
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    01-11-2012, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  10. What would you say?

    Started by Richard Roshak, 01-09-2012 03:14 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,382
    brian schmitt
    01-10-2012, 03:57 PM Go to last post

  11. What is this for?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 01-09-2012 04:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,422
    Robert Meier
    01-10-2012, 09:42 AM Go to last post

  12. Question about service change

    Started by Chris DiMarco, 12-31-2011 03:03 PM
    • Replies: 57
    • Views: 2,785
    Garry Sorrells
    01-06-2012, 03:13 AM Go to last post

  13. AFCI warm and buzzing

    Started by stanley frost, 01-02-2012 01:02 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,793
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    01-03-2012, 11:16 AM Go to last post

  14. service mast - this can't be right?!

    Started by Kristi Silber, 11-17-2011 08:31 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 47
    • Views: 5,724
    Kristi Silber
    01-03-2012, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  15. Grounding at water heater

    Started by Bill Anglin, 12-29-2011 09:56 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,772
    Robert Meier
    01-02-2012, 09:02 AM Go to last post

  16. Wierd Outlet

    Started by John Thompson, 12-06-2011 08:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 2,588
    Rollie Meyers
    12-25-2011, 08:02 AM Go to last post

  17. Direct Wired Range

    Started by Michael Chambers, 12-17-2011 12:04 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 12,457
    Roger Frazee
    12-21-2011, 07:49 PM Go to last post

  18. Those pesky fence installers

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 03-17-2011 01:06 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 3,939
    Rollie Meyers
    12-20-2011, 05:23 PM Go to last post

  19. Question RE: Grounding

    Started by Marc M, 12-19-2011 11:14 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,320
    Marc M
    12-20-2011, 02:13 PM Go to last post

  20. 2 panels

    Started by Eric Smith, 12-14-2011 12:28 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,787
    Roger Frazee
    12-19-2011, 04:12 PM Go to last post

  21. three wire to storage shed

    Started by Eric Smith, 12-11-2011 06:41 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,657
    Jerry Peck
    12-15-2011, 03:05 PM Go to last post

  22. Coax plugged in???

    Started by Bill Anglin, 12-10-2011 04:52 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,149
    Joe Suelter
    12-14-2011, 07:25 AM Go to last post

  23. Tripless circuit breaker?

    Started by JB Thompson, 09-23-2011 04:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,486
    Bob Knauff
    12-12-2011, 06:04 PM Go to last post

  24. Hot Tub Disconnect, jumper

    Started by mathew stouffer, 12-09-2011 12:41 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,480
    mathew stouffer
    12-10-2011, 02:59 PM Go to last post

  25. Double Pole Breaker

    Started by Wade Johnson, 12-07-2011 08:26 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,621
    Wade Johnson
    12-08-2011, 11:00 AM Go to last post

  26. 4 wire feeders for outbuildings

    Started by Don Hester, 12-07-2011 10:25 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,756
    Rollie Meyers
    12-08-2011, 01:39 AM Go to last post

  27. ISLAND OUTLET NON GFCI

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 11-25-2011 06:08 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 111
    • Views: 9,501
    Roger Frazee
    12-06-2011, 11:28 PM Go to last post

  28. Conduit nipple / UF on outside recep.

    Started by Andy G, 12-05-2011 03:49 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,103
    Andy G
    12-06-2011, 08:00 AM Go to last post

  29. Federal Pacific panel/stob-lak breakers

    Started by Raghav Singh, 12-01-2011 07:45 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 7,285
    Bill Kriegh
    12-06-2011, 06:15 AM Go to last post

  30. small green wire

    Started by Eric Smith, 11-26-2011 01:09 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,775
    bob smit
    12-03-2011, 03:02 PM Go to last post

  31. Smart Meters blamed for Wi-Fi router traffic jam

    Started by Raymond Wand, 12-02-2011 05:39 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 971
    Stephen G
    12-02-2011, 02:50 PM Go to last post

  32. Disconnect question

    Started by Marc M, 12-01-2011 07:54 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,836
    John Arnold
    12-02-2011, 08:09 AM Go to last post

  33. Electrical panel question

    Started by Charlie Crouthamel, 11-28-2011 05:03 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,524
    Jerry Peck
    11-29-2011, 02:48 PM Go to last post

  34. Bundling of Romex (NM cable)

    Started by Roger Frazee, 11-21-2011 09:43 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 14,900
    Jerry Peck
    11-24-2011, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  35. How not to ground a generator

    Started by Raymond Wand, 11-22-2011 12:24 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,176
    Joe Suelter
    11-23-2011, 05:47 PM Go to last post

  36. GFI fails after turning off circuit power

    Started by Matt Fellman, 11-20-2011 08:52 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,969
    Roger Frazee
    11-22-2011, 07:05 PM Go to last post

  37. Receptacle near a gravity wall furnace

    Started by Edward Rodriguez, 11-21-2011 07:05 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,580
    Edward Rodriguez
    11-22-2011, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  38. Service Panel in bathroom closet

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 11-21-2011 05:05 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,464
    Jim Port
    11-22-2011, 05:18 AM Go to last post

  39. Edison Fused Dryer

    Started by Don Martin, 11-20-2011 11:55 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,106
    Lon Henderson
    11-21-2011, 07:21 AM Go to last post

  40. Service Entrance Masts to Duplex

    Started by Steve Myers, 11-14-2011 12:23 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 1,775
    Roger Frazee
    11-19-2011, 09:08 AM Go to last post

  41. #12 AWG for Neutral at Service

    Started by Mark Brown, 11-07-2011 09:55 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 63
    • Views: 3,820
    Rich Goeken
    11-18-2011, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  42. Max Number of GFI on one Circuit

    Started by Marc M, 11-12-2011 12:44 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 17,101
    Benjamin Thompson
    11-14-2011, 04:55 PM Go to last post

  43. Zap

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 10-31-2011 02:21 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 2,063
    Matthew Klein
    11-14-2011, 09:14 AM Go to last post

  44. Disconnect at electrical water heater question......

    Started by TcDuhon, 11-10-2011 04:48 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,608
    bob smit
    11-11-2011, 06:12 PM Go to last post

  45. Work of Art?

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 11-07-2011 04:09 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,592
    Billy Stephens
    11-09-2011, 07:36 PM Go to last post

  46. Extension Cord in the Attic

    Started by Chuck Swan, 11-05-2011 09:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 7,140
    Jim Port
    11-09-2011, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  47. Name this cord set

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-14-2009 02:37 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,261
    Jim Hintz
    11-08-2011, 05:40 PM Go to last post

  48. some models of ideal suretest require...

    Started by BARRY ADAIR, 11-06-2011 02:17 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,217
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    11-07-2011, 09:29 PM Go to last post

  49. OLD POST HELP NEEDED

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 11-07-2011 02:46 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 796
    CHARLIE VAN FLEET
    11-07-2011, 03:43 PM Go to last post

  50. SEC Clearance over roof

    Started by Steve C., 11-03-2011 09:23 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,478
    Mike Schulz
    11-05-2011, 04:57 AM Go to last post

  51. Panel with circuit breakers and pull out fuse?

    Started by Kristi Silber, 10-19-2011 08:23 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 10,325
    bob smit
    11-05-2011, 04:04 AM Go to last post

  52. correct wire attachment to breaker?

    Started by Andy Shapley, 11-03-2011 12:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,830
    John Kogel
    11-04-2011, 08:49 AM Go to last post

  53. how common is aluminum NM?

    Started by Kristi Silber, 10-31-2011 07:30 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,864
    Kristi Silber
    11-02-2011, 04:10 PM Go to last post

  54. no voltage between wires...

    Started by Joe Pinto, 10-27-2011 03:36 PM
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 5,301
    Bill Kriegh
    11-01-2011, 05:44 PM Go to last post

  55. Switches/Outlets Faceplates

    Started by brianmiller, 10-31-2011 06:53 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,550
    Jim Robinson
    11-01-2011, 12:27 PM Go to last post

  56. Service conductor splice under manufactured home

    Started by Bill Anglin, 10-30-2011 01:27 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,858
    Bill Hetner
    10-31-2011, 12:34 AM Go to last post

  57. Height of main disconnect

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-23-2011 05:20 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 9,594
    Robert Schenck
    10-28-2011, 08:42 PM Go to last post

  58. Conduit and box covered with stucco

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-07-2011 06:56 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 7,320
    Jerry Peck
    10-27-2011, 04:59 PM Go to last post

  59. I love Mondays

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-25-2011 06:30 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,055
    Billy Stephens
    10-27-2011, 01:03 PM Go to last post

  60. Can you read this Chinese label for me?

    Started by John Kogel, 10-23-2011 09:46 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,570
    bob smit
    10-24-2011, 08:59 PM Go to last post

  61. splice

    Started by Ron Bishop, 10-22-2011 07:57 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,488
    bob smit
    10-24-2011, 08:56 PM Go to last post

  62. Exposed Contacts

    Started by Raghav Singh, 10-23-2011 03:40 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,615
    Rick Cantrell
    10-24-2011, 07:39 PM Go to last post

  63. Now here's an "Electrical system" to be proud of!

    Started by Dana Bostick, 10-19-2011 06:58 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,644
    Bill Hetner
    10-21-2011, 03:53 PM Go to last post

  64. Breaker Identification

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 10-21-2011 05:02 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,351
    Hank Spinnler
    10-21-2011, 08:28 AM Go to last post

  65. Baffling switched receptacles question.

    Started by John Kogel, 10-13-2011 07:14 PM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 2,884
    Jim Port
    10-19-2011, 07:11 PM Go to last post

  66. Faulty GFI

    Started by cglochau, 10-18-2011 01:30 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 968
    cglochau
    10-18-2011, 03:51 PM Go to last post

  67. Great stuff foam

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 09-19-2008 05:00 PM
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 23,661
    Jerry Peck
    10-17-2011, 05:34 PM Go to last post

  68. Stray Voltage or Fish Story?

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 10-14-2011 07:08 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,586
    Bill Kriegh
    10-15-2011, 12:56 PM Go to last post

  69. Dedicated 20A Kitchen circuit

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 10-08-2011 11:31 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 76
    • Views: 9,039
    Stuart Brooks
    10-14-2011, 07:00 AM Go to last post

  70. Is this a Smoke or Carbon Monoxide Detector

    Started by Robert Foster, 10-11-2011 07:31 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,376
    Rick Cantrell
    10-12-2011, 04:58 PM Go to last post

  71. First Receptacle

    Started by Jim Robinson, 10-08-2011 01:22 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,757
    Jerry Peck
    10-12-2011, 01:45 PM Go to last post

  72. So, that's not a disconnect?

    Started by Marc Morin, 10-10-2011 03:07 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,701
    Marc Morin
    10-11-2011, 06:41 PM Go to last post

  73. Sink Hole Inspections

    Started by Alan Trauger, 10-11-2011 12:58 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 838
    Alan Trauger
    10-11-2011, 12:58 PM Go to last post

  74. 12-2 with ground for multi wire

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 09-23-2011 06:25 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 86
    • Views: 7,034
    Derek Guridi
    10-11-2011, 04:21 AM Go to last post

  75. Question Can a top Beaker Main panel be feed from the Bottom

    Started by Bob Sisson, 10-08-2011 04:11 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 11,900
    Bob Sisson
    10-10-2011, 04:44 PM Go to last post

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