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  1. White paint in electric panel ?

    Started by Christian Tag, 03-17-2012 09:47 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 7,090
    Dennis Webber
    04-03-2012, 01:13 PM Go to last post

  2. distribution panel - main breaker question

    Started by brianmiller, 03-16-2012 06:50 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 17,516
    Jerry Peck
    04-02-2012, 04:41 PM Go to last post

  3. Odd outlet in mobile home.

    Started by Tobias Lowder, 03-31-2012 04:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,958
    Rich Goeken
    04-02-2012, 11:57 AM Go to last post

  4. Bonding and grounding on gas line

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-30-2012 08:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,912
    Doctor Haus
    03-31-2012, 04:53 PM Go to last post

  5. Input please

    Started by Bill Anglin, 03-16-2012 11:48 PM
    • Replies: 53
    • Views: 12,941
    Ian Page
    03-31-2012, 02:13 PM Go to last post

  6. Clothes Dryer Receptacle Question

    Started by Robert Foster, 03-27-2012 05:06 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 7,711
    neal lewis
    03-31-2012, 05:59 AM Go to last post

  7. #2 Aluminium 100amps?

    Started by James Norman, 03-30-2012 01:13 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,135
    Robert Meier
    03-30-2012, 03:01 PM Go to last post

  8. Electrical Wiring in Return Chases

    Started by brianmiller, 03-28-2012 03:34 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 4,891
    Garry Blankenship
    03-29-2012, 09:59 PM Go to last post

  9. Romex strapping

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-26-2012 07:54 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 11,660
    Garry Blankenship
    03-28-2012, 09:11 PM Go to last post

  10. Knob and Tube... or... ???

    Started by Michael Thomas, 10-06-2008 08:02 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 47
    • Views: 5,598
    Jerry Peck
    03-28-2012, 03:28 PM Go to last post

  11. Can lighting added to Furnace branch circuit...

    Started by Jeff Weber, 03-26-2012 09:37 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,221
    Robert Meier
    03-26-2012, 06:46 PM Go to last post

  12. Breakers in incorrect location?

    Started by Marc M, 03-24-2012 11:09 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,469
    Jim Port
    03-25-2012, 07:27 PM Go to last post

  13. Main breaker dissconect

    Started by Martin Holtmeyer, 03-22-2012 03:18 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,118
    Bob Elliott
    03-23-2012, 08:26 PM Go to last post

  14. First time for this

    Started by Richard Roshak, 03-23-2012 01:47 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,527
    Jim Port
    03-23-2012, 04:51 PM Go to last post

  15. Very old Federal panel

    Started by Gene South, 03-23-2012 07:11 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,388
    Gene South
    03-23-2012, 04:03 PM Go to last post

  16. commercial disconect

    Started by Russell Melville, 03-11-2012 05:18 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 4,067
    Garry Blankenship
    03-23-2012, 08:35 AM Go to last post

  17. What is this old outlet ? See photo

    Started by Gene South, 03-22-2012 05:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,538
    Jim Luttrall
    03-23-2012, 07:27 AM Go to last post

  18. Gap Between Deadfront Cover and Breakers

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 03-22-2012 04:07 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 6,165
    Nick Ostrowski
    03-22-2012, 04:54 PM Go to last post

  19. Just wondering

    Started by Edward Rodriguez, 03-18-2012 07:19 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 3,291
    Mike Schulz
    03-22-2012, 11:25 AM Go to last post

  20. Torn in Sheatrhing on Service Cable

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 03-21-2012 09:28 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,041
    Gunnar Alquist
    03-21-2012, 05:12 PM Go to last post

  21. Good sub panel explanation link

    Started by Tim Barnett, 03-12-2012 06:53 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 6,357
    Doctor Haus
    03-19-2012, 01:48 PM Go to last post

  22. Service Box & Wire

    Started by Jeff Zehnder, 03-11-2012 04:10 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 3,785
    Phil Brody
    03-16-2012, 01:33 PM Go to last post

  23. Main or sub

    Started by cglochau, 03-12-2012 07:44 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,572
    Derek Guridi
    03-16-2012, 10:12 AM Go to last post

  24. Special - Not for General Use

    Started by Don Martin, 03-15-2012 12:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,232
    Rollie Meyers
    03-16-2012, 06:08 AM Go to last post

  25. trumbull panel

    Started by Russell Melville, 03-13-2012 06:21 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,668
    Russell Melville
    03-14-2012, 09:01 AM Go to last post

  26. Entrance exterior light required?

    Started by John Arnold, 01-28-2012 06:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 8,267
    jim baird
    03-14-2012, 07:58 AM Go to last post

  27. Shower light fixture

    Started by Richard Roshak, 03-10-2012 04:06 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,196
    Jerry McCarthy
    03-11-2012, 11:01 AM Go to last post

  28. Is this Aluminum wire?

    Started by Robert Foster, 03-09-2012 06:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,124
    Jerry Peck
    03-09-2012, 04:53 PM Go to last post

  29. Altered distribution panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-16-2012 08:30 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 4,533
    Don Hester
    03-07-2012, 10:37 AM Go to last post

  30. disposal/DW shared neutral

    Started by Matt Fellman, 02-29-2012 07:29 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,832
    Donald Farrell
    03-06-2012, 06:08 PM Go to last post

  31. old fuse panel

    Started by Eric Smith, 03-05-2012 09:31 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,726
    Eric Smith
    03-06-2012, 06:30 AM Go to last post

  32. No Main Panel Shut-off in home

    Started by Jeremy Meek, 03-05-2012 12:45 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,431
    Jeremy Meek
    03-05-2012, 12:45 PM Go to last post

  33. See what happened to me today..

    Started by Marc M, 01-13-2012 09:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 3,720
    Robert Rolleston
    03-02-2012, 11:04 AM Go to last post

  34. leviton illustrated guide for 2008 nec

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 11-09-2011 03:06 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,401
    Phil Gould
    03-02-2012, 07:42 AM Go to last post

  35. Kitchen Island receptacle requirements

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-28-2012 07:20 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 40,841
    Robert Meier
    03-02-2012, 02:51 AM Go to last post

  36. Breaker Labling

    Started by Don Martin, 02-22-2012 07:33 AM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,181
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    02-26-2012, 08:49 AM Go to last post

  37. Old electrical Panels

    Started by Eric Farjoo, 02-21-2012 12:04 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 7,506
    Robert Meier
    02-25-2012, 05:41 AM Go to last post

  38. Testing Ground Fault Breakers

    Started by Jon Errickson, 02-20-2012 01:16 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,956
    John Kogel
    02-22-2012, 09:07 PM Go to last post

  39. Junction Box

    Started by Tom Rees, 02-21-2012 05:21 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,644
    ken horak
    02-22-2012, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  40. Deadfront Terminology Question

    Started by Michael Thomas, 02-20-2012 08:48 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 9,821
    Michael Thomas
    02-22-2012, 11:14 AM Go to last post

  41. Question 2011 code... replacement outlets

    Started by Bob Sisson, 01-30-2012 07:49 AM
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 5,434
    Jerry Peck
    02-21-2012, 02:58 PM Go to last post

  42. Conductor Radius

    Started by Marc M, 02-13-2012 11:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 6,764
    Jim Port
    02-21-2012, 09:44 AM Go to last post

  43. How about some 'copper tubing' fuses...

    Started by Mark Brown, 11-11-2011 12:43 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 5,243
    Lou Romano
    02-20-2012, 08:00 PM Go to last post

  44. Service Entrance @ Patio Cover

    Started by Mike Birenbaum, 02-16-2012 08:49 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,587
    Rod Butler
    02-16-2012, 03:29 PM Go to last post

  45. Random Light Dimming

    Started by Rod Butler, 01-27-2012 06:59 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 13,125
    Rod Butler
    02-16-2012, 11:50 AM Go to last post

  46. Exposed romex

    Started by Jody Humbert, 02-14-2012 01:05 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 41,082
    Derek Guridi
    02-16-2012, 06:39 AM Go to last post

  47. Missing knock out plugs

    Started by william siegel, 02-14-2012 03:28 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,059
    Don Burbach
    02-15-2012, 12:37 PM Go to last post

  48. Green Wiring

    Started by Ron Murphy, 02-13-2012 05:25 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,274
    John Kogel
    02-15-2012, 09:41 AM Go to last post

  49. Home Owner Double Tap Problems

    Started by John Thompson, 07-29-2010 02:41 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 62
    • Views: 20,302
    Matt Fellman
    02-14-2012, 11:34 PM Go to last post

  50. Can Light IC or No IC???

    Started by Bill Anglin, 02-10-2012 09:22 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,720
    Jim Port
    02-13-2012, 08:19 PM Go to last post

  51. Fixed Breaker Arm

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 02-09-2012 04:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 3,754
    Jerry Peck
    02-10-2012, 08:57 PM Go to last post

  52. More FPE panels bite the dust - and now it is out in the open :)

    Started by Jerry Peck, 02-06-2012 06:06 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,941
    Bill Kriegh
    02-06-2012, 08:18 PM Go to last post

  53. 20 Amp AFCI overfusing

    Started by John Arnold, 01-23-2012 02:56 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,350
    John Arnold
    02-06-2012, 05:04 AM Go to last post

  54. Super Watt Sucker

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 01-30-2012 09:37 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,694
    James Duffin
    02-03-2012, 11:37 AM Go to last post

  55. Outlet along countertop

    Started by mathew stouffer, 01-31-2012 07:02 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,812
    Jerry McCarthy
    02-01-2012, 07:32 PM Go to last post

  56. light fixture in kitchen

    Started by sidney alstad, 01-30-2012 01:41 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,541
    John Kogel
    01-31-2012, 12:16 PM Go to last post

  57. electrical bonding to earth with Post tension

    Started by nick alati, 01-26-2012 05:36 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,617
    Jeff Hansen
    01-27-2012, 08:56 AM Go to last post

  58. determining panel amperage

    Started by Kristi Silber, 01-18-2012 03:21 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 12,937
    Lou Romano
    01-23-2012, 05:04 PM Go to last post

  59. Outlets on staircase landings

    Started by mathew stouffer, 01-18-2012 07:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 14,237
    Garry Sorrells
    01-23-2012, 07:46 AM Go to last post

  60. Dedicated single garage receptacle and GFCI

    Started by Brian Harwood, 01-17-2012 06:27 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 10,351
    Rollie Meyers
    01-19-2012, 06:46 AM Go to last post

  61. branch circuit in detached shop

    Started by John Kogel, 01-15-2012 06:56 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,617
    Robert Meier
    01-16-2012, 09:45 PM Go to last post

  62. GE Powermark Gold Bonding concern

    Started by Adam Proud, 01-14-2012 10:23 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 12,201
    Jerry Peck
    01-16-2012, 03:48 PM Go to last post

  63. Timer Switch as Pool Disconnect

    Started by Andy G, 12-21-2011 04:42 AM
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 6,554
    Speedy Petey
    01-14-2012, 12:39 PM Go to last post

  64. couple of questions please...

    Started by TheCarpEnters, 01-09-2012 08:13 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,548
    TheCarpEnters
    01-12-2012, 03:20 AM Go to last post

  65. Buzzing AFCI

    Started by Drew McGee, 12-16-2007 07:42 PM
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 12,737
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    01-11-2012, 08:30 PM Go to last post

  66. What would you say?

    Started by Richard Roshak, 01-09-2012 04:14 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,836
    brian schmitt
    01-10-2012, 04:57 PM Go to last post

  67. What is this for?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 01-09-2012 05:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,098
    Robert Meier
    01-10-2012, 10:42 AM Go to last post

  68. Question about service change

    Started by Chris DiMarco, 12-31-2011 04:03 PM
    • Replies: 57
    • Views: 3,821
    Garry Sorrells
    01-06-2012, 04:13 AM Go to last post

  69. AFCI warm and buzzing

    Started by stanley frost, 01-02-2012 02:02 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,090
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    01-03-2012, 12:16 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Kristi Silber, 11-17-2011 09:31 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 47
    • Views: 6,741
    Kristi Silber
    01-03-2012, 10:47 AM Go to last post

  71. Grounding at water heater

    Started by Bill Anglin, 12-29-2011 10:56 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 5,688
    Robert Meier
    01-02-2012, 10:02 AM Go to last post

  72. Wierd Outlet

    Started by John Thompson, 12-06-2011 09:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 3,408
    Rollie Meyers
    12-25-2011, 09:02 AM Go to last post

  73. Direct Wired Range

    Started by Michael Chambers, 12-17-2011 01:04 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 17,852
    Roger Frazee
    12-21-2011, 08:49 PM Go to last post

  74. Those pesky fence installers

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 03-17-2011 01:06 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 5,289
    Rollie Meyers
    12-20-2011, 06:23 PM Go to last post

  75. Question RE: Grounding

    Started by Marc M, 12-20-2011 12:14 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,955
    Marc M
    12-20-2011, 03:13 PM Go to last post

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