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  1. GFCI breaker for multiple rooms

    Started by Ken Amelin, 07-14-2011 08:08 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,912
    Bert de Haan
    07-16-2011, 04:37 PM Go to last post

  2. Electric panel

    Started by Manuel Noval, 07-15-2011 03:45 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,337
    Jerry Peck
    07-16-2011, 06:55 AM Go to last post

  3. garage door opener outlets gfci protected

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-09-2010 09:20 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 13,122
    Jim Port
    07-15-2011, 07:26 AM Go to last post

  4. Exclamation GFCI realtor fun and games

    Started by Mark S. Connely, 07-11-2011 11:19 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,351
    Mark S. Connely
    07-12-2011, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  5. Sub-panel wiring

    Started by Luc V. L., 07-07-2011 11:03 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,400
    John Kogel
    07-11-2011, 06:28 AM Go to last post

  6. Buried SER Type XHHW cable

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 07-08-2011 03:25 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,111
    Rollie Meyers
    07-09-2011, 04:55 PM Go to last post

  7. open ground reporting

    Started by Rick Tackett, 07-05-2011 08:54 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,114
    Roger Frazee
    07-08-2011, 07:59 AM Go to last post

  8. If you were the electrician ....

    Started by John Kogel, 06-28-2011 10:59 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 4,836
    David Valley
    07-08-2011, 04:03 AM Go to last post

  9. GFI Wiring Question

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-29-2011 09:05 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 109
    • Views: 12,347
    Norman Ellis
    07-07-2011, 07:52 AM Go to last post

  10. AFCI tripping when raining

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 06-28-2011 12:18 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,629
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-06-2011, 06:53 AM Go to last post

  11. Friday in review

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-16-2011 08:15 AM
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,388
    Roger Frazee
    07-05-2011, 08:24 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Marc M, 07-02-2011 09:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,670
    Lou Romano
    07-03-2011, 06:00 PM Go to last post

  13. 3-220 appliances 2 circuits

    Started by Blain Plantz, 06-29-2011 08:22 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,434
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-02-2011, 06:39 AM Go to last post

  14. Stupidity

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 06-25-2011 06:32 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 2,659
    Randy Aldering
    07-01-2011, 04:17 PM Go to last post

  15. Main disconnect rating

    Started by Bob Bassett, 06-29-2011 06:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,577
    Bob Bassett
    06-30-2011, 12:35 PM Go to last post

  16. Spliced feeder cables

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-29-2011 01:03 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,080
    Roger Frazee
    06-30-2011, 07:22 AM Go to last post

  17. Fuse Block

    Started by Jim Robinson, 06-28-2011 02:09 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,212
    Jim Robinson
    06-28-2011, 04:31 PM Go to last post

  18. Broken bus, adequate repair?

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 06-27-2011 06:09 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,460
    Rollie Meyers
    06-27-2011, 10:38 PM Go to last post

  19. Ground strap jumper

    Started by Daniel Rogers, 06-21-2011 07:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 8,794
    Gunnar Alquist
    06-27-2011, 07:16 PM Go to last post

  20. flicking lights 1988 home

    Started by Tony Vargas, 06-24-2011 09:43 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,401
    Scott Patterson
    06-27-2011, 08:37 AM Go to last post

  21. buried ground rods

    Started by Michael Bronner, 06-07-2011 01:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 12,311
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-26-2011, 10:09 PM Go to last post

  22. 2- 20 amp breakers used for 220?

    Started by Jim Hintz, 06-25-2011 05:35 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,041
    Jim Hintz
    06-26-2011, 09:08 AM Go to last post

  23. 120 volt dryer?

    Started by Ray Thornburg, 06-22-2011 05:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,035
    Bruce Breedlove
    06-24-2011, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  24. Clearance to overhead power lines

    Started by Robert Foster, 06-20-2011 11:38 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,893
    brian schmitt
    06-24-2011, 08:17 AM Go to last post

  25. Double tap in tap block

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-14-2011 07:18 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 4,319
    bob smit
    06-22-2011, 05:16 PM Go to last post

  26. Neutral/Ground in Subpanel

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 06-20-2011 02:12 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 10,661
    Jim Port
    06-22-2011, 07:54 AM Go to last post

  27. Old Square D HO brkrs

    Started by John Kogel, 06-20-2011 08:27 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,412
    Rollie Meyers
    06-20-2011, 07:29 PM Go to last post

  28. 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: 2,084
    James Duffin
    06-19-2011, 06:43 AM Go to last post

  29. PANEL - Located outside

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-29-2011 08:46 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 3,102
    Lou Romano
    06-19-2011, 06:35 AM Go to last post

  30. 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: 2,752
    Jim Hintz
    06-18-2011, 11:12 PM Go to last post

  31. Testing GFCI breaker

    Started by Joe Van Orsdol, 06-16-2011 05:04 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 6,383
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-18-2011, 11:06 PM Go to last post

  32. FPE panel in good shape

    Started by John Kogel, 06-15-2011 08:56 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 2,942
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-18-2011, 04:52 PM Go to last post

  33. "Scorched" breaker handles

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-13-2011 07:24 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,139
    Michael Thomas
    06-14-2011, 07:23 PM Go to last post

  34. Seeing is believing

    Started by Robert Foster, 06-09-2011 06:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,721
    matt farmer
    06-14-2011, 06:04 PM Go to last post

  35. 12 G aluminum / copper wire nut

    Started by Jon mackay, 06-13-2011 10:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,112
    Jim Robinson
    06-14-2011, 09:57 AM Go to last post

  36. Double breaker position in GE panel

    Started by John Kogel, 06-08-2011 09:48 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 4,165
    John Kogel
    06-10-2011, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  37. What's this component called?

    Started by Marc M, 06-09-2011 09:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,407
    Roger Frazee
    06-10-2011, 07:07 PM Go to last post

  38. Interconnected smoke alarms

    Started by Marc M, 06-08-2011 07:59 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,411
    Marc M
    06-09-2011, 07:45 AM Go to last post

  39. Surge arrestor

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-30-2011 11:08 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,178
    Jerry Peck
    06-07-2011, 06:07 PM Go to last post

  40. Light/fan inside bathroom shower

    Started by Thomas Thayer, 06-05-2011 04:35 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 31,540
    Jim Port
    06-07-2011, 02:22 PM Go to last post

  41. FPE panel

    Started by Jon Errickson, 05-28-2011 10:11 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 4,188
    Michael Thomas
    06-06-2011, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  42. How many wires per nut

    Started by Jon mackay, 06-06-2011 09:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,138
    Michael Thomas
    06-06-2011, 10:56 AM Go to last post

  43. Hard wired clothes dryer

    Started by Jon mackay, 06-03-2011 03:34 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,537
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-04-2011, 08:55 PM Go to last post

  44. Multiple cabinets and service conductor with breaker

    Started by JB Thompson, 06-01-2011 03:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 1,897
    TR Platt
    06-04-2011, 03:36 AM Go to last post

  45. 312.8 Changes

    Started by Jim Port, 06-02-2011 08:39 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,999
    ken horak
    06-03-2011, 09:05 AM Go to last post

  46. strange panel

    Started by Russell Melville, 06-02-2011 06:26 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,097
    Bill Kriegh
    06-03-2011, 05:47 AM Go to last post

  47. 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: 17,685
    Bob Bassett
    06-02-2011, 10:54 AM Go to last post

  48. Double tapped lugs in service

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-31-2011 01:33 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,106
    mathew stouffer
    06-01-2011, 06:36 PM Go to last post

  49. Surge arrestor

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-30-2011 11:29 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,559
    Bill Kelly
    05-31-2011, 12:56 AM Go to last post

  50. Readily Accessible-question

    Started by Marc M, 05-28-2011 11:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,174
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    05-29-2011, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  51. sec protection?

    Started by John Arnold, 05-27-2011 01:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,383
    Corn Walker
    05-28-2011, 05:59 AM Go to last post

  52. Service meter

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 05-26-2011 02:12 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,269
    John Kogel
    05-27-2011, 11:24 AM Go to last post

  53. Mismatched Service Cable Sizes

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-24-2011 06:36 AM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 2,923
    paul hardy
    05-26-2011, 05:14 AM Go to last post

  54. Feeder cables behind bus bar in service panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-25-2011 06:53 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,386
    mathew stouffer
    05-25-2011, 09:09 PM Go to last post

  55. Bonding at panel attached to generator transfers switch

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-24-2011 02:33 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,162
    Michael Thomas
    05-25-2011, 03:59 PM Go to last post

  56. Identification of fluorescent fixture/bulb type

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-24-2011 12:34 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,429
    Garry Sorrells
    05-25-2011, 07:35 AM Go to last post

  57. Please stand back and keep your hands to yourself!

    Started by C.Johnson, 05-20-2011 07:04 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,308
    Jerry Peck
    05-24-2011, 07:22 PM Go to last post

  58. Refrigerator on GFCI circuit

    Started by Phillip Stojanik, 07-28-2007 02:04 PM
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 33,743
    Roger Frazee
    05-23-2011, 08:17 PM Go to last post

  59. Unhappy Lets get someone killed, dead, permanently

    Started by Donald Farrell, 05-11-2011 12:05 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,140
    Larry Morrison
    05-23-2011, 07:23 AM Go to last post

  60. Main feeder looped around branch circuits

    Started by Don Halligan, 05-20-2011 07:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,652
    Jerry Peck
    05-21-2011, 11:21 AM Go to last post

  61. Branch Panel Question

    Started by Chris Skoczylas, 05-19-2011 04:00 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,160
    James Duffin
    05-19-2011, 06:11 PM Go to last post

  62. New Item on panel Never seen before

    Started by Thomas Tadd, 05-17-2011 07:39 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,477
    Rick Cantrell
    05-19-2011, 06:10 PM Go to last post

  63. Cutler Hammer Breakers

    Started by Marc Morin, 11-10-2010 07:07 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,996
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    05-19-2011, 10:01 AM Go to last post

  64. Rats nest in panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-12-2011 06:53 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 4,119
    Jim Port
    05-18-2011, 07:09 PM Go to last post

  65. Is this 100 amp or 200 amp service?

    Started by Wayne Turley, 02-01-2009 12:26 AM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 73,416
    Bill Kriegh
    05-17-2011, 08:18 PM Go to last post

  66. Condo mechanical room

    Started by Peter Louis, 05-16-2011 09:35 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,689
    Jerry Peck
    05-17-2011, 06:03 PM Go to last post

  67. 100 amp service

    Started by Len Couey, 05-12-2011 02:40 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 6,235
    TR Platt
    05-17-2011, 03:46 AM Go to last post

  68. No power & looking for an answer why

    Started by Bill Wieczorek, 05-16-2011 07:47 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,858
    Rick Hurst
    05-16-2011, 06:23 PM Go to last post

  69. Panel behind refrigerator

    Started by wayne soper, 05-16-2011 02:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,661
    wayne soper
    05-16-2011, 04:28 PM Go to last post

  70. 208V 3-ph - no neutral

    Started by Ken Amelin, 06-16-2010 06:19 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 10,687
    Luigi NI
    05-15-2011, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  71. GFCI circuit servicing two or more rooms

    Started by Bill Anglin, 05-12-2011 08:51 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 7,584
    Bruce King
    05-14-2011, 12:52 PM Go to last post

  72. Breaker

    Started by Tom Rees, 05-11-2011 03:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,569
    Rollie Meyers
    05-12-2011, 05:15 AM Go to last post

  73. what a mess

    Started by John Arnold, 05-11-2011 01:35 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,205
    James Duffin
    05-11-2011, 07:12 PM Go to last post

  74. 220 outlet in bedroom

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-11-2011 06:58 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,405
    Donald Farrell
    05-11-2011, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  75. I don't get it....

    Started by Matt Fellman, 05-02-2011 04:50 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,967
    CHARLIE VAN FLEET
    05-10-2011, 05:13 PM Go to last post

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