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  1. got lucky on this one

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 09-14-2011 06:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,960
    Door Guy
    09-16-2011, 04:39 AM Go to last post

  2. Fun With Electricity

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 09-14-2011 07:57 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,780
    RugbyCanada
    09-14-2011, 07:44 PM Go to last post

  3. Stranded Aluminum Branch Wiring

    Started by Jean Anne Baker, 09-12-2011 06:53 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 11,622
    John Kogel
    09-14-2011, 09:10 AM Go to last post

  4. new home - full panel

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 09-10-2011 07:45 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 2,917
    Jerry Peck
    09-12-2011, 02:59 PM Go to last post

  5. Casual Inspection

    Started by John Ellis, 09-06-2011 06:36 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,057
    Bill Hetner
    09-12-2011, 12:19 AM Go to last post

  6. Light fixture above the bathtub

    Started by Bill Anglin, 09-09-2011 03:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 12,312
    Vern Heiler
    09-09-2011, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  7. Garage Wiring

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 09-01-2011 12:14 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 16,524
    Roger Frazee
    09-09-2011, 11:35 AM Go to last post

  8. Panel Size question

    Started by Stephen G, 09-01-2011 05:04 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 2,449
    Stephen G
    09-09-2011, 05:32 AM Go to last post

  9. Trumbull Electric Co.

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-08-2011 07:15 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,414
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-08-2011, 10:33 PM Go to last post

  10. Feeders cables penetrating the service box

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-07-2011 08:53 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,531
    James Duffin
    09-08-2011, 06:11 PM Go to last post

  11. radon fan wiring

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 09-04-2011 07:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,683
    John Dirks Jr
    09-04-2011, 09:38 PM Go to last post

  12. Exclamation Overloaded Circuit

    Started by tj smith, 08-30-2011 09:19 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,847
    Donald Farrell
    09-03-2011, 12:32 PM Go to last post

  13. Splice in remote panel

    Started by Marc M, 08-27-2011 09:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 4,144
    Jerry Peck
    09-02-2011, 11:01 AM Go to last post

  14. Main breaker

    Started by Wade Johnson, 08-31-2011 07:01 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,362
    Wade Johnson
    08-31-2011, 02:10 PM Go to last post

  15. Distribution panel rating

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-26-2011 07:17 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 3,773
    Roger Frazee
    08-29-2011, 09:50 PM Go to last post

  16. 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: 1,712
    Donald Farrell
    08-24-2011, 08:37 AM Go to last post

  17. nice job!

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 08-21-2011 03:05 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,292
    Ken Schaumann
    08-23-2011, 09:21 AM Go to last post

  18. Remote panel board feed from main panel buss bar

    Started by Gerald Wilcox, 08-19-2011 02:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,970
    Roger Frazee
    08-20-2011, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  19. 240V Circuit Receptacle Inspection

    Started by imported_John Smith, 08-14-2011 06:46 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,054
    Glenn Duxbury
    08-18-2011, 07:48 PM Go to last post

  20. Kitchen islands

    Started by John Goad, 08-15-2011 04:15 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,451
    Gary DeWitt
    08-15-2011, 11:36 PM Go to last post

  21. Talking Electrical shock from the cover of this Zinsco panel

    Started by Ron Bibler, 08-13-2011 12:35 PM
    18 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,781
    Binford Tools
    08-15-2011, 03:31 PM Go to last post

  22. All molded case tandem breakers

    Started by mark petty, 08-15-2011 08:14 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,569
    mark petty
    08-15-2011, 09:35 AM Go to last post

  23. Smoke detector --AFCI?

    Started by Mike Huppi, 04-10-2007 05:53 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 18,598
    Richard D. Fornataro
    08-15-2011, 07:17 AM Go to last post

  24. Service Panel in Laundry Room

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-13-2011 04:16 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 12,039
    John Steinke
    08-15-2011, 04:09 AM Go to last post

  25. Arent these 12v auto connectors?

    Started by Marc M, 08-09-2011 09:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,261
    Rollie Meyers
    08-09-2011, 09:58 PM Go to last post

  26. Improper breaker size?

    Started by Tom King, 07-31-2011 04:29 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 4,631
    Jerry Peck
    08-09-2011, 07:11 PM Go to last post

  27. Washer Machine outlet, GFCI protected?

    Started by Tim Moreira, 02-06-2008 05:39 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 28,926
    Ross Neag
    08-07-2011, 11:23 AM Go to last post

  28. CCAW

    Started by Tim Ganey, 08-05-2011 10:53 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,959
    Lou Romano
    08-06-2011, 04:38 PM Go to last post

  29. bulb on ceiling close to sheet rock

    Started by Randall Clark, 08-01-2011 07:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,705
    Bruce Ramsey
    08-02-2011, 03:53 PM Go to last post

  30. Ground round @ meter base

    Started by Sam Morris, 07-30-2011 06:30 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,464
    Bruce Ramsey
    07-31-2011, 08:12 AM Go to last post

  31. GFCI outlets for exterior

    Started by Sam Morris, 07-30-2011 06:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,153
    Sam Morris
    07-30-2011, 10:29 AM Go to last post

  32. Ground too close for you?

    Started by Marc M, 07-29-2011 03:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,141
    Roger Frazee
    07-30-2011, 10:03 AM Go to last post

  33. I hate those long pointy screws!

    Started by Gary Burnett, 03-18-2011 12:47 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,549
    Frank Bombardiere
    07-29-2011, 08:57 PM Go to last post

  34. Hot tub

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-27-2011 08:59 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,529
    Roger Frazee
    07-29-2011, 12:21 PM Go to last post

  35. Splicing in sub panel

    Started by Jon mackay, 06-16-2008 12:31 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 10,985
    Jim Port
    07-27-2011, 04:39 PM Go to last post

  36. Smoke alarms

    Started by Len Couey, 07-26-2011 01:46 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,085
    Matt Fellman
    07-26-2011, 08:32 PM Go to last post

  37. ELECTRICAL - GFCI

    Started by Gary Winfield, 08-15-2010 04:38 PM
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 4,558
    Lou Romano
    07-25-2011, 06:20 PM Go to last post

  38. Service weather head

    Started by wayne soper, 07-23-2011 09:00 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,610
    Jerry Peck
    07-25-2011, 04:49 PM Go to last post

  39. What the heck?

    Started by Richard Thacker, 07-21-2011 04:10 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,070
    Mark S. Connely
    07-25-2011, 08:49 AM Go to last post

  40. Federal Pacific Panel

    Started by sidney alstad, 07-23-2011 04:56 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,401
    Jerry Peck
    07-23-2011, 08:23 AM Go to last post

  41. 8x3 shower zone

    Started by Tom Rees, 07-21-2011 09:50 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,745
    Jerry Peck
    07-22-2011, 05:51 PM Go to last post

  42. Need the name/type of this connector

    Started by Marc M, 07-19-2011 10:56 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,864
    Roger Frazee
    07-20-2011, 06:44 PM Go to last post

  43. Main and Equipment Distribution Panel in Laundry Room

    Started by Leo Leidlein, 04-06-2010 11:00 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,517
    Jerry Peck
    07-20-2011, 04:49 PM Go to last post

  44. What type of conductors are these

    Started by Robert Foster, 07-19-2011 06:41 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,458
    Roger Frazee
    07-19-2011, 08:17 PM Go to last post

  45. Service panel

    Started by Wade Johnson, 07-19-2011 03:46 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,219
    Wade Johnson
    07-19-2011, 07:58 PM Go to last post

  46. Bonded ground bar

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-18-2011 04:42 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,826
    mathew stouffer
    07-18-2011, 08:10 PM Go to last post

  47. Question Things in panel

    Started by David J. Smith, 07-18-2011 02:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,412
    James Duffin
    07-18-2011, 04:17 PM Go to last post

  48. Polarity changes when light switched on

    Started by Steve C., 07-16-2011 07:29 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,185
    champainspectionnews
    07-18-2011, 12:45 PM Go to last post

  49. NM Liquid Tight

    Started by brianmiller, 07-12-2010 10:53 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 11,235
    Roger Frazee
    07-17-2011, 05:02 PM Go to last post

  50. GFCI breaker for multiple rooms

    Started by Ken Amelin, 07-14-2011 08:08 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,249
    Bert de Haan
    07-16-2011, 04:37 PM Go to last post

  51. Electric panel

    Started by Manuel Noval, 07-15-2011 03:45 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,542
    Jerry Peck
    07-16-2011, 06:55 AM Go to last post

  52. garage door opener outlets gfci protected

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-09-2010 10:20 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 14,488
    Jim Port
    07-15-2011, 07:26 AM Go to last post

  53. Exclamation GFCI realtor fun and games

    Started by Mark S. Connely, 07-11-2011 11:19 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,663
    Mark S. Connely
    07-12-2011, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  54. Sub-panel wiring

    Started by Luc V. L., 07-07-2011 11:03 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,659
    John Kogel
    07-11-2011, 06:28 AM Go to last post

  55. Buried SER Type XHHW cable

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 07-08-2011 03:25 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,512
    Rollie Meyers
    07-09-2011, 04:55 PM Go to last post

  56. open ground reporting

    Started by Rick Tackett, 07-05-2011 08:54 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,390
    Roger Frazee
    07-08-2011, 07:59 AM Go to last post

  57. If you were the electrician ....

    Started by John Kogel, 06-28-2011 10:59 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 5,708
    David Valley
    07-08-2011, 04:03 AM Go to last post

  58. GFI Wiring Question

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-29-2011 09:05 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 109
    • Views: 14,079
    Norman Ellis
    07-07-2011, 07:52 AM Go to last post

  59. AFCI tripping when raining

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 06-28-2011 12:18 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,710
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-06-2011, 06:53 AM Go to last post

  60. Friday in review

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-16-2011 08:15 AM
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,655
    Roger Frazee
    07-05-2011, 08:24 PM Go to last post

  61. Wow...what's this stuff?

    Started by Marc M, 07-02-2011 09:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,870
    Lou Romano
    07-03-2011, 06:00 PM Go to last post

  62. 3-220 appliances 2 circuits

    Started by Blain Plantz, 06-29-2011 08:22 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,629
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-02-2011, 06:39 AM Go to last post

  63. Stupidity

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 06-25-2011 06:32 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 2,961
    Randy Aldering
    07-01-2011, 04:17 PM Go to last post

  64. Main disconnect rating

    Started by Bob Bassett, 06-29-2011 06:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,864
    Bob Bassett
    06-30-2011, 12:35 PM Go to last post

  65. Spliced feeder cables

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-29-2011 01:03 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,708
    Roger Frazee
    06-30-2011, 07:22 AM Go to last post

  66. Fuse Block

    Started by Jim Robinson, 06-28-2011 02:09 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,340
    Jim Robinson
    06-28-2011, 04:31 PM Go to last post

  67. Broken bus, adequate repair?

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 06-27-2011 06:09 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,675
    Rollie Meyers
    06-27-2011, 10:38 PM Go to last post

  68. flicking lights 1988 home

    Started by Tony Vargas, 06-24-2011 09:43 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,571
    Scott Patterson
    06-27-2011, 08:37 AM Go to last post

  69. buried ground rods

    Started by Michael Bronner, 06-07-2011 01:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 14,500
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-26-2011, 10:09 PM Go to last post

  70. 2- 20 amp breakers used for 220?

    Started by Jim Hintz, 06-25-2011 05:35 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 6,024
    Jim Hintz
    06-26-2011, 09:08 AM Go to last post

  71. 120 volt dryer?

    Started by Ray Thornburg, 06-22-2011 05:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,715
    Bruce Breedlove
    06-24-2011, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  72. Clearance to overhead power lines

    Started by Robert Foster, 06-20-2011 11:38 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 9,426
    brian schmitt
    06-24-2011, 08:17 AM Go to last post

  73. Double tap in tap block

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-14-2011 07:18 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 4,595
    bob smit
    06-22-2011, 05:16 PM Go to last post

  74. Neutral/Ground in Subpanel

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 06-20-2011 02:12 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 11,463
    Jim Port
    06-22-2011, 07:54 AM Go to last post

  75. Old Square D HO brkrs

    Started by John Kogel, 06-20-2011 08:27 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,644
    Rollie Meyers
    06-20-2011, 07:29 PM Go to last post

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