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  1. Light switch next to shower

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-04-2011 05:48 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
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    Jim Port
    04-06-2011, 07:20 AM Go to last post

  2. Smile Bryant Light switches

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-23-2007 05:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 7,780
    Darin Redding
    04-04-2011, 08:06 PM Go to last post

  3. Disconnect location

    Started by chris mcintyre, 03-13-2011 06:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 7,313
    David Bertrams
    04-04-2011, 07:10 PM Go to last post

  4. Where are the Circuir Ground Conductors?

    Started by Marc Morin, 04-03-2011 09:49 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,828
    Marc Morin
    04-04-2011, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  5. Acceptable / recognized terms

    Started by ken horak, 04-02-2011 11:30 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,197
    JB Thompson
    04-04-2011, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  6. Mystery Shower Alert Device

    Started by Lisa Turner, 04-01-2011 06:28 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,374
    Rick Hurst
    04-02-2011, 06:38 PM Go to last post

  7. Old Federal Pacific Noark panel

    Started by Steve C., 03-29-2011 11:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,921
    Jim Scott
    04-01-2011, 01:53 PM Go to last post

  8. Light fixture in shower ceiling

    Started by John Kogel, 03-06-2011 09:08 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 12,473
    Michael Thomas
    04-01-2011, 09:54 AM Go to last post

  9. Question Panel clearance

    Started by Jody Humbert, 03-30-2011 05:21 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,288
    Jerry Peck
    03-31-2011, 05:04 PM Go to last post

  10. Aluminum Branch Wiring Uninsurable-FL

    Started by Jack Wingo, 03-24-2011 05:22 PM
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 10,405
    bob smit
    03-31-2011, 09:54 AM Go to last post

  11. Main panel wired like a sub?

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 03-30-2011 10:12 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,204
    Matt Fellman
    03-30-2011, 04:18 PM Go to last post

  12. Phone wires routed into home with SEC

    Started by Scott Latosky, 03-27-2011 05:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,536
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-29-2011, 08:51 AM Go to last post

  13. new home bathroom branch circuit

    Started by Mike Picarello, 03-27-2011 12:35 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 10,179
    Frank Norman
    03-28-2011, 10:01 AM Go to last post

  14. Light fixture on metal heating duct.

    Started by Rich Sumen, 03-22-2011 01:40 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 7,332
    Rich Sumen
    03-28-2011, 05:54 AM Go to last post

  15. Power meter

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 03-24-2011 06:29 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,048
    Tom Thompson
    03-27-2011, 10:48 PM Go to last post

  16. Grounding

    Started by Scott Latosky, 12-18-2010 06:41 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 3,898
    Jerry Peck
    03-27-2011, 03:07 PM Go to last post

  17. Tidbits

    Started by Bill Kriegh, 03-26-2011 03:42 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,179
    Bill Kriegh
    03-26-2011, 09:04 AM Go to last post

  18. Hot Box

    Started by Bill Kriegh, 03-26-2011 02:21 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,615
    Bill Kriegh
    03-26-2011, 02:21 AM Go to last post

  19. Bonding issue

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 03-22-2011 12:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 3,645
    Jerry Peck
    03-25-2011, 07:03 PM Go to last post

  20. generous working space

    Started by Robert Foster, 03-24-2011 12:56 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,315
    John Kogel
    03-24-2011, 02:05 PM Go to last post

  21. stove top tap box wiring

    Started by Michael Bronner, 03-21-2011 01:27 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,209
    Garry Sorrells
    03-24-2011, 08:26 AM Go to last post

  22. 800 Amp Service Panel / 950 Amp in Disconnects

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 03-15-2011 06:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 10,877
    bob smit
    03-23-2011, 05:41 PM Go to last post

  23. Max amperage off a sub panel?

    Started by Rich Sumen, 03-16-2011 02:32 PM
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 40,239
    Garry Sorrells
    03-23-2011, 07:11 AM Go to last post

  24. GFCI issue

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 03-20-2011 11:20 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,255
    Phil Houck
    03-23-2011, 06:10 AM Go to last post

  25. From the old board, Abandon Wiring

    Started by Tim Moreira, 04-01-2007 11:48 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,737
    Michael Thomas
    03-21-2011, 06:40 AM Go to last post

  26. Dbl lugged neutral in sub-panel, again

    Started by Dan Harris, 02-15-2011 06:01 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,253
    Gary Burnett
    03-20-2011, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  27. Double tap and different size and copper/aluminum

    Started by Dan Hagman, 03-16-2011 09:02 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,439
    Jerry Peck
    03-19-2011, 02:35 PM Go to last post

  28. Breaker Arrangement

    Started by Paul Johnston, 03-18-2011 01:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,224
    Rick Cantrell
    03-18-2011, 02:24 PM Go to last post

  29. Feeder cables, penetration through box

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-16-2011 05:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,520
    Jim Port
    03-17-2011, 11:12 AM Go to last post

  30. Pushmatic Spilt Buss?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 03-15-2011 04:21 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,112
    Michael Thomas
    03-16-2011, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  31. Ya think this fixture is suitable for wet location?

    Started by Marc M, 03-10-2011 08:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,733
    Mike agnello
    03-16-2011, 07:39 AM Go to last post

  32. Any defects?

    Started by Joseph Peake, 03-15-2011 08:02 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,583
    Joseph Peake
    03-16-2011, 01:10 AM Go to last post

  33. Double Tapped - Stranded vs Solid

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 03-15-2011 07:08 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,325
    Jerry Peck
    03-15-2011, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  34. Unanswered questions

    Started by Jim Port, 03-14-2011 02:46 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,327
    John Arnold
    03-14-2011, 03:17 PM Go to last post

  35. Aluminum grounds with Copper branch wiring

    Started by Patrick Knight, 03-12-2011 02:57 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,096
    Bill Kriegh
    03-14-2011, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  36. ceiling fans in bathrooms

    Started by brianmiller, 03-12-2011 04:51 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,368
    Jim Port
    03-13-2011, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  37. box fill in commercial electrical

    Started by jason schatz, 03-12-2011 02:51 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,324
    jason schatz
    03-12-2011, 06:51 PM Go to last post

  38. Single Phase Panel in 3 Phase building

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 03-10-2011 12:04 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,028
    James Duffin
    03-12-2011, 06:18 PM Go to last post

  39. Multi-wire circuits

    Started by Terry Beck, 03-08-2011 05:14 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 6,494
    Roger Frazee
    03-11-2011, 07:32 PM Go to last post

  40. Awesome Electrical "Improvement"

    Started by Bruce Breedlove, 03-10-2011 07:54 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,728
    Jerry Peck
    03-11-2011, 04:27 PM Go to last post

  41. Light Bulb Madness

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 03-02-2011 11:34 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 3,490
    Wayne Carlisle
    03-11-2011, 07:10 AM Go to last post

  42. framing/sheetrock against panel cover

    Started by Randall Clark, 03-07-2011 05:45 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,991
    Garry Sorrells
    03-10-2011, 06:43 AM Go to last post

  43. Outlet requirement

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-09-2011 08:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,475
    Jim Port
    03-10-2011, 05:59 AM Go to last post

  44. Backfed Service Panel

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 03-09-2011 08:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,250
    Bruce Ramsey
    03-09-2011, 08:15 PM Go to last post

  45. Peninsula outlet too low... does it still need GFCI protection?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 03-02-2011 01:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 5,575
    Mark T. Denton
    03-08-2011, 10:35 AM Go to last post

  46. Pot lights at suspended ceiling

    Started by Jon mackay, 03-06-2011 06:28 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,388
    Jerry Peck
    03-07-2011, 05:31 PM Go to last post

  47. Where is the Fuse ?

    Started by H.L. ( Buddy ) Ligon 111, 03-04-2011 03:17 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,425
    Jim Robinson
    03-07-2011, 10:58 AM Go to last post

  48. 3 Phase Electrical

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 03-02-2011 08:07 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,158
    bob smit
    03-05-2011, 07:39 PM Go to last post

  49. CPSC releases clarification of its position on FTP

    Started by Michael Thomas, 03-03-2011 06:46 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 2,983
    Rollie Meyers
    03-05-2011, 01:19 PM Go to last post

  50. conductor under screw of the breaker

    Started by Bert de Haan, 02-25-2011 02:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,122
    Bob Jack
    03-05-2011, 05:45 AM Go to last post

  51. Generator Disconnect

    Started by Paul Johnston, 02-25-2011 01:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,726
    Paul Johnston
    03-02-2011, 04:05 PM Go to last post

  52. Exclamation How is this working!

    Started by Trent Tarter, 02-27-2011 07:29 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,319
    bruce audretsch
    03-01-2011, 07:33 PM Go to last post

  53. Disconnect box for hot tubs

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-18-2011 10:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 13,776
    John Steinke
    02-26-2011, 05:41 PM Go to last post

  54. Electrical panel connection

    Started by Don Horn, 02-25-2011 09:00 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,218
    Don Horn
    02-25-2011, 09:00 AM Go to last post

  55. main diconnect

    Started by steve mcgown, 02-21-2011 08:17 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,120
    Rollie Meyers
    02-23-2011, 08:16 PM Go to last post

  56. Code For GFIs on Center Islands

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 02-22-2011 03:17 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 7,634
    Nick Ostrowski
    02-22-2011, 06:01 PM Go to last post

  57. Would you remove this panel cover?

    Started by Robert Smith, 02-19-2011 05:30 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,098
    Jack Feldmann
    02-21-2011, 01:55 PM Go to last post

  58. Cabinet track lighting

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-16-2011 08:00 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,383
    John Kogel
    02-20-2011, 09:34 PM Go to last post

  59. Fan in bathtub enclosure

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-15-2011 07:25 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,688
    Jerry Peck
    02-18-2011, 05:07 PM Go to last post

  60. Service drop

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-17-2011 08:29 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,018
    mathew stouffer
    02-18-2011, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  61. Service ground connection

    Started by Ken Amelin, 02-16-2011 04:55 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 5,947
    Ken Amelin
    02-18-2011, 07:23 AM Go to last post

  62. Electrical Panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 02-17-2011 06:22 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,982
    Mike Locurcio
    02-18-2011, 06:30 AM Go to last post

  63. Water pipe bond

    Started by Marc M, 02-05-2011 09:02 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 47
    • Views: 14,510
    Marc M
    02-16-2011, 07:28 PM Go to last post

  64. Wiring over fiberglass insulation

    Started by Jon mackay, 02-15-2011 01:32 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,936
    William Kievit
    02-16-2011, 06:01 AM Go to last post

  65. 4/0 or 2/0 Aluminium Cable

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-09-2011 07:44 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 58
    • Views: 9,800
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    02-15-2011, 11:52 PM Go to last post

  66. Red face Panel Box

    Started by mark ferrell, 02-11-2011 05:24 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,797
    James Duffin
    02-11-2011, 01:11 PM Go to last post

  67. Kitchen island

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-08-2011 09:14 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 4,438
    Speedy Petey
    02-11-2011, 12:38 PM Go to last post

  68. Dimmer Switch on Bathroom Heat Lamp

    Started by Daniel Leung, 02-10-2011 04:10 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,862
    Daniel Leung
    02-10-2011, 06:08 PM Go to last post

  69. Home Inspector

    Started by Gary Cobb, 11-02-2010 10:35 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,238
    Speedy Petey
    02-10-2011, 02:29 PM Go to last post

  70. Uncle Buck's Clothes Closet

    Started by Jerry McCarthy, 02-05-2011 04:00 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,539
    Tom Rees
    02-08-2011, 08:31 PM Go to last post

  71. Regarding service mast andSEC

    Started by Ross Neag, 01-31-2011 08:32 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,683
    bob smit
    02-07-2011, 01:46 PM Go to last post

  72. multiple meter question

    Started by Scott Lee, 02-02-2011 08:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,895
    Terry Griffin
    02-07-2011, 06:41 AM Go to last post

  73. Electrical Panel

    Started by Gary Winfield, 02-01-2011 06:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 4,065
    Benjamin Thompson
    02-03-2011, 02:50 PM Go to last post

  74. What size are these service wires?

    Started by sidney alstad, 01-31-2011 06:00 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,761
    Lloyd Miller
    02-03-2011, 09:35 AM Go to last post

  75. Covered Service Drop

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 02-02-2011 09:19 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,742
    Jerry Peck
    02-02-2011, 05:34 PM Go to last post

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