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  1. Good sub panel explanation link

    Started by Tim Barnett, 03-12-2012 06:53 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 8,548
    Doctor Haus
    03-19-2012, 01:48 PM Go to last post

  2. Service Box & Wire

    Started by Jeff Zehnder, 03-11-2012 04:10 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 5,909
    Phil Brody
    03-16-2012, 01:33 PM Go to last post

  3. Main or sub

    Started by cglochau, 03-12-2012 07:44 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,797
    Derek Guridi
    03-16-2012, 10:12 AM Go to last post

  4. Special - Not for General Use

    Started by Don Martin, 03-15-2012 12:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,051
    Rollie Meyers
    03-16-2012, 06:08 AM Go to last post

  5. trumbull panel

    Started by Russell Melville, 03-13-2012 06:21 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,363
    Russell Melville
    03-14-2012, 09:01 AM Go to last post

  6. Entrance exterior light required?

    Started by John Arnold, 01-28-2012 06:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 10,953
    jim baird
    03-14-2012, 07:58 AM Go to last post

  7. Shower light fixture

    Started by Richard Roshak, 03-10-2012 04:06 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 6,160
    Jerry McCarthy
    03-11-2012, 11:01 AM Go to last post

  8. Is this Aluminum wire?

    Started by Robert Foster, 03-09-2012 06:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,483
    Jerry Peck
    03-09-2012, 04:53 PM Go to last post

  9. Altered distribution panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-16-2012 08:30 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 7,993
    Don Hester
    03-07-2012, 10:37 AM Go to last post

  10. disposal/DW shared neutral

    Started by Matt Fellman, 02-29-2012 07:29 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,149
    Donald Farrell
    03-06-2012, 06:08 PM Go to last post

  11. old fuse panel

    Started by Eric Smith, 03-05-2012 09:31 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,902
    Eric Smith
    03-06-2012, 06:30 AM Go to last post

  12. No Main Panel Shut-off in home

    Started by Jeremy Meek, 03-05-2012 12:45 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,626
    Jeremy Meek
    03-05-2012, 12:45 PM Go to last post

  13. See what happened to me today..

    Started by Marc M, 01-13-2012 09:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 6,587
    Robert Rolleston
    03-02-2012, 11:04 AM Go to last post

  14. leviton illustrated guide for 2008 nec

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 11-09-2011 03:06 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,824
    Phil Gould
    03-02-2012, 07:42 AM Go to last post

  15. Kitchen Island receptacle requirements

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-28-2012 07:20 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 45,197
    Robert Meier
    03-02-2012, 02:51 AM Go to last post

  16. Breaker Labling

    Started by Don Martin, 02-22-2012 07:33 AM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 5,290
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    02-26-2012, 08:49 AM Go to last post

  17. Old electrical Panels

    Started by Eric Farjoo, 02-21-2012 12:04 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 10,711
    Robert Meier
    02-25-2012, 05:41 AM Go to last post

  18. Testing Ground Fault Breakers

    Started by Jon Errickson, 02-20-2012 01:16 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,539
    John Kogel
    02-22-2012, 09:07 PM Go to last post

  19. Junction Box

    Started by Tom Rees, 02-21-2012 05:21 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,167
    ken horak
    02-22-2012, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  20. Deadfront Terminology Question

    Started by Michael Thomas, 02-20-2012 08:48 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 12,242
    Michael Thomas
    02-22-2012, 11:14 AM Go to last post

  21. Question 2011 code... replacement outlets

    Started by Bob Sisson, 01-30-2012 07:49 AM
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 9,050
    Jerry Peck
    02-21-2012, 02:58 PM Go to last post

  22. Conductor Radius

    Started by Marc M, 02-13-2012 11:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 9,299
    Jim Port
    02-21-2012, 09:44 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Mark Brown, 11-11-2011 12:43 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 7,889
    Lou Romano
    02-20-2012, 08:00 PM Go to last post

  24. Service Entrance @ Patio Cover

    Started by Mike Birenbaum, 02-16-2012 08:49 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,522
    Rod Butler
    02-16-2012, 03:29 PM Go to last post

  25. Random Light Dimming

    Started by Rod Butler, 01-27-2012 06:59 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 15,386
    Rod Butler
    02-16-2012, 11:50 AM Go to last post

  26. Exposed romex

    Started by Jody Humbert, 02-14-2012 01:05 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 47,071
    Derek Guridi
    02-16-2012, 06:39 AM Go to last post

  27. Missing knock out plugs

    Started by william siegel, 02-14-2012 03:28 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,327
    Don Burbach
    02-15-2012, 12:37 PM Go to last post

  28. Green Wiring

    Started by Ron Murphy, 02-13-2012 05:25 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,882
    John Kogel
    02-15-2012, 09:41 AM Go to last post

  29. Home Owner Double Tap Problems

    Started by John Thompson, 07-29-2010 02:41 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 62
    • Views: 26,097
    Matt Fellman
    02-14-2012, 11:34 PM Go to last post

  30. Can Light IC or No IC???

    Started by Bill Anglin, 02-10-2012 09:22 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 9,412
    Jim Port
    02-13-2012, 08:19 PM Go to last post

  31. Fixed Breaker Arm

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 02-09-2012 04:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 6,742
    Jerry Peck
    02-10-2012, 08:57 PM Go to last post

  32. 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: 3,404
    Bill Kriegh
    02-06-2012, 08:18 PM Go to last post

  33. 20 Amp AFCI overfusing

    Started by John Arnold, 01-23-2012 02:56 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,903
    John Arnold
    02-06-2012, 05:04 AM Go to last post

  34. Super Watt Sucker

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 01-30-2012 09:37 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,300
    James Duffin
    02-03-2012, 11:37 AM Go to last post

  35. Outlet along countertop

    Started by mathew stouffer, 01-31-2012 07:02 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,393
    Jerry McCarthy
    02-01-2012, 07:32 PM Go to last post

  36. light fixture in kitchen

    Started by sidney alstad, 01-30-2012 01:41 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,317
    John Kogel
    01-31-2012, 12:16 PM Go to last post

  37. electrical bonding to earth with Post tension

    Started by nick alati, 01-26-2012 05:36 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 7,330
    Jeff Hansen
    01-27-2012, 08:56 AM Go to last post

  38. determining panel amperage

    Started by Kristi Silber, 01-18-2012 03:21 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 17,396
    Lou Romano
    01-23-2012, 05:04 PM Go to last post

  39. Outlets on staircase landings

    Started by mathew stouffer, 01-18-2012 07:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 20,356
    Garry Sorrells
    01-23-2012, 07:46 AM Go to last post

  40. Dedicated single garage receptacle and GFCI

    Started by Brian Harwood, 01-17-2012 06:27 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 12,234
    Rollie Meyers
    01-19-2012, 06:46 AM Go to last post

  41. branch circuit in detached shop

    Started by John Kogel, 01-15-2012 06:56 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,061
    Robert Meier
    01-16-2012, 09:45 PM Go to last post

  42. GE Powermark Gold Bonding concern

    Started by Adam Proud, 01-14-2012 10:23 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 17,524
    Jerry Peck
    01-16-2012, 03:48 PM Go to last post

  43. Timer Switch as Pool Disconnect

    Started by Andy G, 12-21-2011 04:42 AM
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 10,966
    Speedy Petey
    01-14-2012, 12:39 PM Go to last post

  44. couple of questions please...

    Started by TheCarpEnters, 01-09-2012 08:13 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,439
    TheCarpEnters
    01-12-2012, 03:20 AM Go to last post

  45. Buzzing AFCI

    Started by Drew McGee, 12-16-2007 07:42 PM
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 18,449
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    01-11-2012, 08:30 PM Go to last post

  46. What would you say?

    Started by Richard Roshak, 01-09-2012 04:14 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,198
    brian schmitt
    01-10-2012, 04:57 PM Go to last post

  47. What is this for?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 01-09-2012 05:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,477
    Robert Meier
    01-10-2012, 10:42 AM Go to last post

  48. Question about service change

    Started by Chris DiMarco, 12-31-2011 04:03 PM
    • Replies: 57
    • Views: 7,617
    Garry Sorrells
    01-06-2012, 04:13 AM Go to last post

  49. AFCI warm and buzzing

    Started by stanley frost, 01-02-2012 02:02 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,735
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    01-03-2012, 12:16 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Kristi Silber, 11-17-2011 09:31 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 47
    • Views: 10,021
    Kristi Silber
    01-03-2012, 10:47 AM Go to last post

  51. Grounding at water heater

    Started by Bill Anglin, 12-29-2011 10:56 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 7,422
    Robert Meier
    01-02-2012, 10:02 AM Go to last post

  52. Wierd Outlet

    Started by John Thompson, 12-06-2011 09:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 6,076
    Rollie Meyers
    12-25-2011, 09:02 AM Go to last post

  53. Direct Wired Range

    Started by Michael Chambers, 12-17-2011 01:04 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 23,076
    Roger Frazee
    12-21-2011, 08:49 PM Go to last post

  54. Those pesky fence installers

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 03-17-2011 01:06 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 8,737
    Rollie Meyers
    12-20-2011, 06:23 PM Go to last post

  55. Question RE: Grounding

    Started by Marc M, 12-20-2011 12:14 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,561
    Marc M
    12-20-2011, 03:13 PM Go to last post

  56. 2 panels

    Started by Eric Smith, 12-14-2011 01:28 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 5,842
    Roger Frazee
    12-19-2011, 05:12 PM Go to last post

  57. three wire to storage shed

    Started by Eric Smith, 12-11-2011 07:41 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,044
    Jerry Peck
    12-15-2011, 04:05 PM Go to last post

  58. Coax plugged in???

    Started by Bill Anglin, 12-10-2011 05:52 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,310
    Joe Suelter
    12-14-2011, 08:25 AM Go to last post

  59. Tripless circuit breaker?

    Started by JB Thompson, 09-23-2011 04:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 5,268
    Bob Knauff
    12-12-2011, 07:04 PM Go to last post

  60. Hot Tub Disconnect, jumper

    Started by mathew stouffer, 12-09-2011 01:41 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,446
    mathew stouffer
    12-10-2011, 03:59 PM Go to last post

  61. Double Pole Breaker

    Started by Wade Johnson, 12-07-2011 09:26 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,711
    Wade Johnson
    12-08-2011, 12:00 PM Go to last post

  62. 4 wire feeders for outbuildings

    Started by Don Hester, 12-07-2011 11:25 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,607
    Rollie Meyers
    12-08-2011, 02:39 AM Go to last post

  63. ISLAND OUTLET NON GFCI

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 11-25-2011 07:08 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 111
    • Views: 21,823
    Roger Frazee
    12-07-2011, 12:28 AM Go to last post

  64. Conduit nipple / UF on outside recep.

    Started by Andy G, 12-05-2011 04:49 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,227
    Andy G
    12-06-2011, 09:00 AM Go to last post

  65. Federal Pacific panel/stob-lak breakers

    Started by Raghav Singh, 12-01-2011 08:45 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 12,865
    Bill Kriegh
    12-06-2011, 07:15 AM Go to last post

  66. small green wire

    Started by Eric Smith, 11-26-2011 02:09 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,794
    bob smit
    12-03-2011, 04:02 PM Go to last post

  67. Smart Meters blamed for Wi-Fi router traffic jam

    Started by Raymond Wand, 12-02-2011 06:39 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,605
    Stephen G
    12-02-2011, 03:50 PM Go to last post

  68. Disconnect question

    Started by Marc M, 12-01-2011 08:54 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,143
    John Arnold
    12-02-2011, 09:09 AM Go to last post

  69. Electrical panel question

    Started by Charlie Crouthamel, 11-28-2011 06:03 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,764
    Jerry Peck
    11-29-2011, 03:48 PM Go to last post

  70. Bundling of Romex (NM cable)

    Started by Roger Frazee, 11-21-2011 10:43 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 29,297
    Jerry Peck
    11-24-2011, 06:25 PM Go to last post

  71. How not to ground a generator

    Started by Raymond Wand, 11-22-2011 01:24 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,207
    Joe Suelter
    11-23-2011, 06:47 PM Go to last post

  72. GFI fails after turning off circuit power

    Started by Matt Fellman, 11-20-2011 09:52 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,314
    Roger Frazee
    11-22-2011, 08:05 PM Go to last post

  73. Receptacle near a gravity wall furnace

    Started by Edward Rodriguez, 11-21-2011 08:05 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,317
    Edward Rodriguez
    11-22-2011, 08:41 AM Go to last post

  74. Service Panel in bathroom closet

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 11-21-2011 06:05 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,856
    Jim Port
    11-22-2011, 06:18 AM Go to last post

  75. Edison Fused Dryer

    Started by Don Martin, 11-20-2011 12:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,565
    Lon Henderson
    11-21-2011, 08:21 AM Go to last post

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