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  1. Bundling of Romex (NM cable)

    Started by Roger Frazee, 11-21-2011 10:43 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 17,411
    Jerry Peck
    11-24-2011, 06:25 PM Go to last post

  2. How not to ground a generator

    Started by Raymond Wand, 11-22-2011 01:24 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,269
    Joe Suelter
    11-23-2011, 06:47 PM Go to last post

  3. GFI fails after turning off circuit power

    Started by Matt Fellman, 11-20-2011 09:52 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,184
    Roger Frazee
    11-22-2011, 08:05 PM Go to last post

  4. Receptacle near a gravity wall furnace

    Started by Edward Rodriguez, 11-21-2011 08:05 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,699
    Edward Rodriguez
    11-22-2011, 08:41 AM Go to last post

  5. Service Panel in bathroom closet

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 11-21-2011 06:05 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,989
    Jim Port
    11-22-2011, 06:18 AM Go to last post

  6. Edison Fused Dryer

    Started by Don Martin, 11-20-2011 12:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,191
    Lon Henderson
    11-21-2011, 08:21 AM Go to last post

  7. Service Entrance Masts to Duplex

    Started by Steve Myers, 11-14-2011 01:23 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,002
    Roger Frazee
    11-19-2011, 10:08 AM Go to last post

  8. #12 AWG for Neutral at Service

    Started by Mark Brown, 11-07-2011 10:55 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 63
    • Views: 4,083
    Rich Goeken
    11-18-2011, 08:41 AM Go to last post

  9. Max Number of GFI on one Circuit

    Started by Marc M, 11-12-2011 01:44 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 21,246
    Benjamin Thompson
    11-14-2011, 05:55 PM Go to last post

  10. Zap

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 10-31-2011 02:21 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 2,210
    Matthew Klein
    11-14-2011, 10:14 AM Go to last post

  11. Disconnect at electrical water heater question......

    Started by TcDuhon, 11-10-2011 05:48 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,881
    bob smit
    11-11-2011, 07:12 PM Go to last post

  12. Work of Art?

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 11-07-2011 05:09 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,793
    Billy Stephens
    11-09-2011, 08:36 PM Go to last post

  13. Extension Cord in the Attic

    Started by Chuck Swan, 11-05-2011 09:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 8,411
    Jim Port
    11-09-2011, 08:41 AM Go to last post

  14. Name this cord set

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-14-2009 02:37 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,444
    Jim Hintz
    11-08-2011, 06:40 PM Go to last post

  15. some models of ideal suretest require...

    Started by BARRY ADAIR, 11-06-2011 03:17 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,324
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    11-07-2011, 10:29 PM Go to last post

  16. OLD POST HELP NEEDED

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 11-07-2011 03:46 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 914
    CHARLIE VAN FLEET
    11-07-2011, 04:43 PM Go to last post

  17. SEC Clearance over roof

    Started by Steve C., 11-03-2011 09:23 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,673
    Mike Schulz
    11-05-2011, 04:57 AM Go to last post

  18. Panel with circuit breakers and pull out fuse?

    Started by Kristi Silber, 10-19-2011 08:23 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 12,740
    bob smit
    11-05-2011, 04:04 AM Go to last post

  19. correct wire attachment to breaker?

    Started by Andy Shapley, 11-03-2011 12:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,009
    John Kogel
    11-04-2011, 08:49 AM Go to last post

  20. how common is aluminum NM?

    Started by Kristi Silber, 10-31-2011 07:30 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,036
    Kristi Silber
    11-02-2011, 04:10 PM Go to last post

  21. no voltage between wires...

    Started by Joe Pinto, 10-27-2011 03:36 PM
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 6,259
    Bill Kriegh
    11-01-2011, 05:44 PM Go to last post

  22. Switches/Outlets Faceplates

    Started by brianmiller, 10-31-2011 06:53 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,871
    Jim Robinson
    11-01-2011, 12:27 PM Go to last post

  23. Service conductor splice under manufactured home

    Started by Bill Anglin, 10-30-2011 01:27 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,986
    Bill Hetner
    10-31-2011, 12:34 AM Go to last post

  24. Height of main disconnect

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-23-2011 05:20 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 11,042
    Robert Schenck
    10-28-2011, 08:42 PM Go to last post

  25. Conduit and box covered with stucco

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-07-2011 06:56 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 9,098
    Jerry Peck
    10-27-2011, 04:59 PM Go to last post

  26. I love Mondays

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-25-2011 06:30 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,133
    Billy Stephens
    10-27-2011, 01:03 PM Go to last post

  27. Can you read this Chinese label for me?

    Started by John Kogel, 10-23-2011 09:46 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,689
    bob smit
    10-24-2011, 08:59 PM Go to last post

  28. splice

    Started by Ron Bishop, 10-22-2011 07:57 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,630
    bob smit
    10-24-2011, 08:56 PM Go to last post

  29. Exposed Contacts

    Started by Raghav Singh, 10-23-2011 03:40 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,819
    Rick Cantrell
    10-24-2011, 07:39 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Dana Bostick, 10-19-2011 06:58 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,839
    Bill Hetner
    10-21-2011, 03:53 PM Go to last post

  31. Breaker Identification

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 10-21-2011 05:02 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,494
    Hank Spinnler
    10-21-2011, 08:28 AM Go to last post

  32. Baffling switched receptacles question.

    Started by John Kogel, 10-13-2011 07:14 PM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 3,064
    Jim Port
    10-19-2011, 07:11 PM Go to last post

  33. Faulty GFI

    Started by cglochau, 10-18-2011 01:30 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,082
    cglochau
    10-18-2011, 03:51 PM Go to last post

  34. Great stuff foam

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 09-19-2008 05:00 PM
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 25,409
    Jerry Peck
    10-17-2011, 05:34 PM Go to last post

  35. Stray Voltage or Fish Story?

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 10-14-2011 07:08 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,736
    Bill Kriegh
    10-15-2011, 12:56 PM Go to last post

  36. Dedicated 20A Kitchen circuit

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 10-08-2011 11:31 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 76
    • Views: 9,828
    Stuart Brooks
    10-14-2011, 07:00 AM Go to last post

  37. Is this a Smoke or Carbon Monoxide Detector

    Started by Robert Foster, 10-11-2011 07:31 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,589
    Rick Cantrell
    10-12-2011, 04:58 PM Go to last post

  38. First Receptacle

    Started by Jim Robinson, 10-08-2011 01:22 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,621
    Jerry Peck
    10-12-2011, 01:45 PM Go to last post

  39. So, that's not a disconnect?

    Started by Marc Morin, 10-10-2011 03:07 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,835
    Marc Morin
    10-11-2011, 06:41 PM Go to last post

  40. Sink Hole Inspections

    Started by Alan Trauger, 10-11-2011 12:58 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 907
    Alan Trauger
    10-11-2011, 12:58 PM Go to last post

  41. 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: 7,812
    Derek Guridi
    10-11-2011, 04:21 AM Go to last post

  42. 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: 15,014
    Bob Sisson
    10-10-2011, 04:44 PM Go to last post

  43. G.F.C.I. on a 2 wire system?

    Started by James Norman, 09-26-2011 12:47 PM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 21,188
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-04-2011, 06:57 AM Go to last post

  44. Another painted panel

    Started by John Arnold, 09-30-2011 06:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,673
    John Kogel
    10-03-2011, 09:37 AM Go to last post

  45. Simson HUCQ

    Started by Doug Lessa, 09-29-2011 09:09 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,816
    Ralph Holden
    09-30-2011, 08:28 AM Go to last post

  46. Great for training panel

    Started by Rick Vernon, 09-20-2011 06:28 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 2,716
    Bill Hetner
    09-30-2011, 04:46 AM Go to last post

  47. Pipe bonding

    Started by Ken Amelin, 09-25-2011 04:29 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 2,805
    Gunnar Alquist
    09-28-2011, 03:36 PM Go to last post

  48. Shinners

    Started by Vern Heiler, 09-21-2011 04:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,074
    bob smit
    09-23-2011, 03:55 PM Go to last post

  49. puzzler

    Started by brianmiller, 09-21-2011 07:46 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,182
    James Duffin
    09-21-2011, 02:59 PM Go to last post

  50. Service and steel garbage chute

    Started by Markus Keller, 09-20-2011 07:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,309
    Vern Heiler
    09-21-2011, 08:09 AM Go to last post

  51. Electric Dryer and Range Bonding of Neutral

    Started by Steve Miller, 09-18-2011 12:38 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,433
    Robert Dalga
    09-20-2011, 02:27 PM Go to last post

  52. Forgot the name of this

    Started by Marc M, 09-18-2011 10:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,023
    Robert Dalga
    09-20-2011, 02:18 PM Go to last post

  53. spliced feeder

    Started by jim baird, 09-19-2011 07:25 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,139
    jim baird
    09-19-2011, 08:54 AM Go to last post

  54. Service Connection

    Started by Don Martin, 09-15-2011 05:59 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,475
    Jim Port
    09-19-2011, 06:10 AM Go to last post

  55. disp + DW on double pole breaker

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 09-18-2011 10:59 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,799
    John Dirks Jr
    09-18-2011, 11:29 AM Go to last post

  56. Main Electrical Servrice

    Started by Rich Sumen, 09-17-2011 11:15 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,216
    James Duffin
    09-17-2011, 02:17 PM Go to last post

  57. ceiling fan in garages

    Started by brianmiller, 09-05-2011 05:42 AM
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 8,778
    Daniel Mosier
    09-16-2011, 05:26 PM Go to last post

  58. Distance from pool

    Started by Marc M, 05-21-2011 07:55 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 8,815
    Jerry Peck
    09-16-2011, 03:41 PM Go to last post

  59. got lucky on this one

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 09-14-2011 06:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,855
    Door Guy
    09-16-2011, 04:39 AM Go to last post

  60. Fun With Electricity

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 09-14-2011 07:57 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,675
    RugbyCanada
    09-14-2011, 07:44 PM Go to last post

  61. Stranded Aluminum Branch Wiring

    Started by Jean Anne Baker, 09-12-2011 06:53 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 10,749
    John Kogel
    09-14-2011, 09:10 AM Go to last post

  62. new home - full panel

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 09-10-2011 07:45 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 2,760
    Jerry Peck
    09-12-2011, 02:59 PM Go to last post

  63. Casual Inspection

    Started by John Ellis, 09-06-2011 06:36 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,951
    Bill Hetner
    09-12-2011, 12:19 AM Go to last post

  64. Light fixture above the bathtub

    Started by Bill Anglin, 09-09-2011 03:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 11,753
    Vern Heiler
    09-09-2011, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  65. Garage Wiring

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 09-01-2011 12:14 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 15,774
    Roger Frazee
    09-09-2011, 11:35 AM Go to last post

  66. Panel Size question

    Started by Stephen G, 09-01-2011 05:04 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 2,295
    Stephen G
    09-09-2011, 05:32 AM Go to last post

  67. Trumbull Electric Co.

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-08-2011 07:15 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,837
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-08-2011, 10:33 PM Go to last post

  68. Feeders cables penetrating the service box

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-07-2011 08:53 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,423
    James Duffin
    09-08-2011, 06:11 PM Go to last post

  69. radon fan wiring

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 09-04-2011 07:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,475
    John Dirks Jr
    09-04-2011, 09:38 PM Go to last post

  70. Exclamation Overloaded Circuit

    Started by tj smith, 08-30-2011 09:19 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,752
    Donald Farrell
    09-03-2011, 12:32 PM Go to last post

  71. Splice in remote panel

    Started by Marc M, 08-27-2011 09:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 3,869
    Jerry Peck
    09-02-2011, 11:01 AM Go to last post

  72. Main breaker

    Started by Wade Johnson, 08-31-2011 07:01 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,286
    Wade Johnson
    08-31-2011, 02:10 PM Go to last post

  73. Distribution panel rating

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-26-2011 07:17 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 3,579
    Roger Frazee
    08-29-2011, 09:50 PM Go to last post

  74. Not sure what to make of this junction box

    Started by John Arnold, 08-22-2011 04:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,641
    Donald Farrell
    08-24-2011, 08:37 AM Go to last post

  75. nice job!

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 08-21-2011 03:05 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,181
    Ken Schaumann
    08-23-2011, 09:21 AM Go to last post

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