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  1. Improper breaker size?

    Started by Tom King, 07-31-2011 04:29 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 4,421
    Jerry Peck
    08-09-2011, 07:11 PM Go to last post

  2. Washer Machine outlet, GFCI protected?

    Started by Tim Moreira, 02-06-2008 05:39 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 27,877
    Ross Neag
    08-07-2011, 11:23 AM Go to last post

  3. CCAW

    Started by Tim Ganey, 08-05-2011 10:53 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,836
    Lou Romano
    08-06-2011, 04:38 PM Go to last post

  4. bulb on ceiling close to sheet rock

    Started by Randall Clark, 08-01-2011 07:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,590
    Bruce Ramsey
    08-02-2011, 03:53 PM Go to last post

  5. Ground round @ meter base

    Started by Sam Morris, 07-30-2011 06:30 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,367
    Bruce Ramsey
    07-31-2011, 08:12 AM Go to last post

  6. GFCI outlets for exterior

    Started by Sam Morris, 07-30-2011 06:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,986
    Sam Morris
    07-30-2011, 10:29 AM Go to last post

  7. Ground too close for you?

    Started by Marc M, 07-29-2011 03:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,070
    Roger Frazee
    07-30-2011, 10:03 AM Go to last post

  8. I hate those long pointy screws!

    Started by Gary Burnett, 03-18-2011 12:47 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,190
    Frank Bombardiere
    07-29-2011, 08:57 PM Go to last post

  9. Hot tub

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-27-2011 08:59 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,375
    Roger Frazee
    07-29-2011, 12:21 PM Go to last post

  10. Splicing in sub panel

    Started by Jon mackay, 06-16-2008 12:31 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 10,166
    Jim Port
    07-27-2011, 04:39 PM Go to last post

  11. Smoke alarms

    Started by Len Couey, 07-26-2011 01:46 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,987
    Matt Fellman
    07-26-2011, 08:32 PM Go to last post

  12. ELECTRICAL - GFCI

    Started by Gary Winfield, 08-15-2010 04:38 PM
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 4,320
    Lou Romano
    07-25-2011, 06:20 PM Go to last post

  13. Service weather head

    Started by wayne soper, 07-23-2011 09:00 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,482
    Jerry Peck
    07-25-2011, 04:49 PM Go to last post

  14. What the heck?

    Started by Richard Thacker, 07-21-2011 04:10 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,877
    Mark S. Connely
    07-25-2011, 08:49 AM Go to last post

  15. Federal Pacific Panel

    Started by sidney alstad, 07-23-2011 04:56 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,299
    Jerry Peck
    07-23-2011, 08:23 AM Go to last post

  16. 8x3 shower zone

    Started by Tom Rees, 07-21-2011 09:50 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,536
    Jerry Peck
    07-22-2011, 05:51 PM Go to last post

  17. Need the name/type of this connector

    Started by Marc M, 07-19-2011 10:56 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,785
    Roger Frazee
    07-20-2011, 06:44 PM Go to last post

  18. Main and Equipment Distribution Panel in Laundry Room

    Started by Leo Leidlein, 04-06-2010 11:00 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,316
    Jerry Peck
    07-20-2011, 04:49 PM Go to last post

  19. What type of conductors are these

    Started by Robert Foster, 07-19-2011 06:41 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,380
    Roger Frazee
    07-19-2011, 08:17 PM Go to last post

  20. Service panel

    Started by Wade Johnson, 07-19-2011 03:46 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,150
    Wade Johnson
    07-19-2011, 07:58 PM Go to last post

  21. Bonded ground bar

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-18-2011 04:42 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,745
    mathew stouffer
    07-18-2011, 08:10 PM Go to last post

  22. Question Things in panel

    Started by David J. Smith, 07-18-2011 02:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,327
    James Duffin
    07-18-2011, 04:17 PM Go to last post

  23. Polarity changes when light switched on

    Started by Steve C., 07-16-2011 07:29 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,574
    champainspectionnews
    07-18-2011, 12:45 PM Go to last post

  24. NM Liquid Tight

    Started by brianmiller, 07-12-2010 10:53 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 10,542
    Roger Frazee
    07-17-2011, 05:02 PM Go to last post

  25. GFCI breaker for multiple rooms

    Started by Ken Amelin, 07-14-2011 08:08 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,093
    Bert de Haan
    07-16-2011, 04:37 PM Go to last post

  26. Electric panel

    Started by Manuel Noval, 07-15-2011 03:45 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,434
    Jerry Peck
    07-16-2011, 06:55 AM Go to last post

  27. garage door opener outlets gfci protected

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-09-2010 10:20 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 13,727
    Jim Port
    07-15-2011, 07:26 AM Go to last post

  28. Exclamation GFCI realtor fun and games

    Started by Mark S. Connely, 07-11-2011 11:19 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,494
    Mark S. Connely
    07-12-2011, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  29. Sub-panel wiring

    Started by Luc V. L., 07-07-2011 11:03 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,512
    John Kogel
    07-11-2011, 06:28 AM Go to last post

  30. Buried SER Type XHHW cable

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 07-08-2011 03:25 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,300
    Rollie Meyers
    07-09-2011, 04:55 PM Go to last post

  31. open ground reporting

    Started by Rick Tackett, 07-05-2011 08:54 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,235
    Roger Frazee
    07-08-2011, 07:59 AM Go to last post

  32. If you were the electrician ....

    Started by John Kogel, 06-28-2011 10:59 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 5,262
    David Valley
    07-08-2011, 04:03 AM Go to last post

  33. GFI Wiring Question

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-29-2011 09:05 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 109
    • Views: 13,138
    Norman Ellis
    07-07-2011, 07:52 AM Go to last post

  34. AFCI tripping when raining

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 06-28-2011 12:18 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,069
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-06-2011, 06:53 AM Go to last post

  35. Friday in review

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-16-2011 08:15 AM
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,530
    Roger Frazee
    07-05-2011, 08:24 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Marc M, 07-02-2011 09:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,754
    Lou Romano
    07-03-2011, 06:00 PM Go to last post

  37. 3-220 appliances 2 circuits

    Started by Blain Plantz, 06-29-2011 08:22 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,529
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-02-2011, 06:39 AM Go to last post

  38. Stupidity

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 06-25-2011 06:32 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 2,789
    Randy Aldering
    07-01-2011, 04:17 PM Go to last post

  39. Main disconnect rating

    Started by Bob Bassett, 06-29-2011 06:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,705
    Bob Bassett
    06-30-2011, 12:35 PM Go to last post

  40. Spliced feeder cables

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-29-2011 01:03 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,379
    Roger Frazee
    06-30-2011, 07:22 AM Go to last post

  41. Fuse Block

    Started by Jim Robinson, 06-28-2011 02:09 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,277
    Jim Robinson
    06-28-2011, 04:31 PM Go to last post

  42. Broken bus, adequate repair?

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 06-27-2011 06:09 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,565
    Rollie Meyers
    06-27-2011, 10:38 PM Go to last post

  43. Ground strap jumper

    Started by Daniel Rogers, 06-21-2011 07:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 9,814
    Gunnar Alquist
    06-27-2011, 07:16 PM Go to last post

  44. flicking lights 1988 home

    Started by Tony Vargas, 06-24-2011 09:43 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,475
    Scott Patterson
    06-27-2011, 08:37 AM Go to last post

  45. buried ground rods

    Started by Michael Bronner, 06-07-2011 01:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 13,237
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-26-2011, 10:09 PM Go to last post

  46. 2- 20 amp breakers used for 220?

    Started by Jim Hintz, 06-25-2011 05:35 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,425
    Jim Hintz
    06-26-2011, 09:08 AM Go to last post

  47. 120 volt dryer?

    Started by Ray Thornburg, 06-22-2011 05:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,416
    Bruce Breedlove
    06-24-2011, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  48. Clearance to overhead power lines

    Started by Robert Foster, 06-20-2011 11:38 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 8,527
    brian schmitt
    06-24-2011, 08:17 AM Go to last post

  49. Double tap in tap block

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-14-2011 07:18 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 4,490
    bob smit
    06-22-2011, 05:16 PM Go to last post

  50. Neutral/Ground in Subpanel

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 06-20-2011 02:12 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 11,023
    Jim Port
    06-22-2011, 07:54 AM Go to last post

  51. Old Square D HO brkrs

    Started by John Kogel, 06-20-2011 08:27 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,565
    Rollie Meyers
    06-20-2011, 07:29 PM Go to last post

  52. Is this particular Federal Pacific panel as notorious as the Federal Pacific “Stablok

    Started by Gene South, 06-07-2011 04:28 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,233
    James Duffin
    06-19-2011, 06:43 AM Go to last post

  53. PANEL - Located outside

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-29-2011 08:46 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 3,324
    Lou Romano
    06-19-2011, 06:35 AM Go to last post

  54. Supply for a sub-panel. Is this all kosher?

    Started by David Rose, 06-15-2011 02:23 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,837
    Jim Hintz
    06-18-2011, 11:12 PM Go to last post

  55. Testing GFCI breaker

    Started by Joe Van Orsdol, 06-16-2011 05:04 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 6,547
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-18-2011, 11:06 PM Go to last post

  56. FPE panel in good shape

    Started by John Kogel, 06-15-2011 08:56 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 3,098
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-18-2011, 04:52 PM Go to last post

  57. "Scorched" breaker handles

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-13-2011 07:24 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,281
    Michael Thomas
    06-14-2011, 07:23 PM Go to last post

  58. Seeing is believing

    Started by Robert Foster, 06-09-2011 06:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,812
    matt farmer
    06-14-2011, 06:04 PM Go to last post

  59. 12 G aluminum / copper wire nut

    Started by Jon mackay, 06-13-2011 10:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,203
    Jim Robinson
    06-14-2011, 09:57 AM Go to last post

  60. Double breaker position in GE panel

    Started by John Kogel, 06-08-2011 09:48 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 4,377
    John Kogel
    06-10-2011, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  61. What's this component called?

    Started by Marc M, 06-09-2011 09:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,516
    Roger Frazee
    06-10-2011, 07:07 PM Go to last post

  62. Interconnected smoke alarms

    Started by Marc M, 06-08-2011 07:59 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,513
    Marc M
    06-09-2011, 07:45 AM Go to last post

  63. Surge arrestor

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-30-2011 11:08 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,290
    Jerry Peck
    06-07-2011, 06:07 PM Go to last post

  64. Light/fan inside bathroom shower

    Started by Thomas Thayer, 06-05-2011 04:35 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 33,435
    Jim Port
    06-07-2011, 02:22 PM Go to last post

  65. FPE panel

    Started by Jon Errickson, 05-28-2011 10:11 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 4,368
    Michael Thomas
    06-06-2011, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  66. How many wires per nut

    Started by Jon mackay, 06-06-2011 09:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,215
    Michael Thomas
    06-06-2011, 10:56 AM Go to last post

  67. Hard wired clothes dryer

    Started by Jon mackay, 06-03-2011 03:34 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,035
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-04-2011, 08:55 PM Go to last post

  68. Multiple cabinets and service conductor with breaker

    Started by JB Thompson, 06-01-2011 03:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,093
    TR Platt
    06-04-2011, 03:36 AM Go to last post

  69. 312.8 Changes

    Started by Jim Port, 06-02-2011 08:39 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,439
    ken horak
    06-03-2011, 09:05 AM Go to last post

  70. strange panel

    Started by Russell Melville, 06-02-2011 06:26 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,188
    Bill Kriegh
    06-03-2011, 05:47 AM Go to last post

  71. How do I determine a Square D Electrical Panel Age

    Started by Bob Bassett, 05-26-2011 07:17 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 19,714
    Bob Bassett
    06-02-2011, 10:54 AM Go to last post

  72. Double tapped lugs in service

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-31-2011 01:33 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,369
    mathew stouffer
    06-01-2011, 06:36 PM Go to last post

  73. Surge arrestor

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-30-2011 11:29 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,645
    Bill Kelly
    05-31-2011, 12:56 AM Go to last post

  74. Readily Accessible-question

    Started by Marc M, 05-28-2011 11:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,430
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    05-29-2011, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  75. sec protection?

    Started by John Arnold, 05-27-2011 01:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,517
    Corn Walker
    05-28-2011, 05:59 AM Go to last post

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