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  1. From the "What is this" department. See photo. House built in 1966

    Started by Gene South, 04-28-2011 07:23 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    Gene South
    04-28-2011, 09:34 AM Go to last post

  2. A question about bonding

    Started by John Kogel, 04-18-2011 07:27 PM
    15 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
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    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-26-2011, 05:23 PM Go to last post

  3. Conduit????

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-20-2011 09:00 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 4,360
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-26-2011, 03:59 PM Go to last post

  4. Generator subpanel...??

    Started by Steve Boyer, 04-20-2011 12:43 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 8,233
    ken horak
    04-25-2011, 10:37 AM Go to last post

  5. Cool Old house with old knob & tubbing wiring

    Started by Robert Mattison, 04-22-2011 09:49 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,604
    Jim Hintz
    04-24-2011, 11:34 PM Go to last post

  6. Panel in bathroom?

    Started by Tom Rees, 07-08-2010 02:34 PM
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    1 2
    • Replies: 73
    • Views: 21,414
    Phil Houck
    04-23-2011, 02:38 PM Go to last post

  7. SE Cable Protection

    Started by John Chenault, 04-22-2011 07:01 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,577
    John Chenault
    04-22-2011, 12:15 PM Go to last post

  8. Cool Worn out 2-wire duplex receptacles

    Started by Robert Mattison, 04-18-2011 07:42 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,926
    Corey Friedman
    04-20-2011, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  9. Messy crowded panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-18-2011 08:46 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 7,422
    Jerry Peck
    04-20-2011, 03:45 PM Go to last post

  10. Underground Service

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 04-20-2011 09:31 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,276
    Jerry Peck
    04-20-2011, 03:31 PM Go to last post

  11. OUTLET BELOW BATHROOM SINK

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 03-28-2011 03:22 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 20,473
    dana1028
    04-20-2011, 02:41 PM Go to last post

  12. Electrical panel qeustion

    Started by Charlie Crouthamel, 04-07-2011 06:34 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 7,935
    Leigh Goodman
    04-19-2011, 05:50 AM Go to last post

  13. What the heck is this?

    Started by JB Thompson, 04-18-2011 08:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,050
    Benjamin Thompson
    04-18-2011, 09:03 PM Go to last post

  14. Light in Attic

    Started by Greg Subick, 04-17-2011 02:02 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,301
    Bob Knauff
    04-18-2011, 11:56 AM Go to last post

  15. What size conductor is this ?

    Started by Robert Foster, 04-14-2011 12:42 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-16-2011, 10:06 PM Go to last post

  16. 120 volt line-to-line dwelling wiring system

    Started by Fred Warner, 02-14-2009 09:59 AM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 7,497
    John Kogel
    04-15-2011, 08:14 PM Go to last post

  17. GFCI on 2 wire system

    Started by Mike Vanoni, 03-20-2009 09:32 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 15,602
    Rod Smith
    04-15-2011, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  18. Electrical Work Comment

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 04-07-2011 03:27 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,964
    Joseph Peake
    04-14-2011, 01:52 AM Go to last post

  19. Dilemma

    Started by Ralph Schade, 04-07-2011 05:09 AM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 4,096
    Brandon Whitmore
    04-12-2011, 11:03 PM Go to last post

  20. ground

    Started by Tony Vargas, 04-12-2011 07:11 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,983
    Roger Frazee
    04-12-2011, 10:12 PM Go to last post

  21. Testing GFCI circuit breakers with a Sure Test

    Started by Robert Foster, 04-10-2011 01:11 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 13,524
    Jerry Peck
    04-12-2011, 06:46 PM Go to last post

  22. Sub panel question

    Started by Bill Anglin, 03-25-2011 11:05 AM
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    1 2
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    • Replies: 93
    • Views: 16,101
    Guy W Opie
    04-12-2011, 01:46 PM Go to last post

  23. Oxidation on equipment ground

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 04-09-2011 08:00 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,718
    Dave Mortensen
    04-11-2011, 08:17 AM Go to last post

  24. Waste line above panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-05-2011 07:30 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 7,588
    mathew stouffer
    04-10-2011, 07:13 AM Go to last post

  25. Light switch next to shower

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-04-2011 05:48 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,931
    Jim Port
    04-06-2011, 07:20 AM Go to last post

  26. Smile Bryant Light switches

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-23-2007 06:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 9,474
    Darin Redding
    04-04-2011, 08:06 PM Go to last post

  27. Disconnect location

    Started by chris mcintyre, 03-13-2011 06:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 10,361
    David Bertrams
    04-04-2011, 07:10 PM Go to last post

  28. Where are the Circuir Ground Conductors?

    Started by Marc Morin, 04-03-2011 09:49 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,905
    Marc Morin
    04-04-2011, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  29. Acceptable / recognized terms

    Started by ken horak, 04-02-2011 11:30 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,291
    JB Thompson
    04-04-2011, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  30. Mystery Shower Alert Device

    Started by Lisa Turner, 04-01-2011 06:28 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,498
    Rick Hurst
    04-02-2011, 06:38 PM Go to last post

  31. Old Federal Pacific Noark panel

    Started by Steve C., 03-29-2011 11:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,667
    Jim Scott
    04-01-2011, 01:53 PM Go to last post

  32. Light fixture in shower ceiling

    Started by John Kogel, 03-06-2011 10:08 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 14,226
    Michael Thomas
    04-01-2011, 09:54 AM Go to last post

  33. Question Panel clearance

    Started by Jody Humbert, 03-30-2011 05:21 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,934
    Jerry Peck
    03-31-2011, 05:04 PM Go to last post

  34. Aluminum Branch Wiring Uninsurable-FL

    Started by Jack Wingo, 03-24-2011 05:22 PM
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 13,573
    bob smit
    03-31-2011, 09:54 AM Go to last post

  35. Main panel wired like a sub?

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 03-30-2011 10:12 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,043
    Matt Fellman
    03-30-2011, 04:18 PM Go to last post

  36. Phone wires routed into home with SEC

    Started by Scott Latosky, 03-27-2011 05:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,571
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-29-2011, 08:51 AM Go to last post

  37. new home bathroom branch circuit

    Started by Mike Picarello, 03-27-2011 12:35 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 11,572
    Frank Norman
    03-28-2011, 10:01 AM Go to last post

  38. Light fixture on metal heating duct.

    Started by Rich Sumen, 03-22-2011 01:40 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 11,276
    Rich Sumen
    03-28-2011, 05:54 AM Go to last post

  39. Power meter

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 03-24-2011 06:29 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,207
    Tom Thompson
    03-27-2011, 10:48 PM Go to last post

  40. Grounding

    Started by Scott Latosky, 12-18-2010 07:41 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 5,538
    Jerry Peck
    03-27-2011, 03:07 PM Go to last post

  41. Tidbits

    Started by Bill Kriegh, 03-26-2011 03:42 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,765
    Bill Kriegh
    03-26-2011, 09:04 AM Go to last post

  42. Hot Box

    Started by Bill Kriegh, 03-26-2011 02:21 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,135
    Bill Kriegh
    03-26-2011, 02:21 AM Go to last post

  43. Bonding issue

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 03-22-2011 12:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 5,296
    Jerry Peck
    03-25-2011, 07:03 PM Go to last post

  44. generous working space

    Started by Robert Foster, 03-24-2011 12:56 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,980
    John Kogel
    03-24-2011, 02:05 PM Go to last post

  45. stove top tap box wiring

    Started by Michael Bronner, 03-21-2011 01:27 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,038
    Garry Sorrells
    03-24-2011, 08:26 AM Go to last post

  46. 800 Amp Service Panel / 950 Amp in Disconnects

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 03-15-2011 06:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 13,066
    bob smit
    03-23-2011, 05:41 PM Go to last post

  47. Max amperage off a sub panel?

    Started by Rich Sumen, 03-16-2011 02:32 PM
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 56,876
    Garry Sorrells
    03-23-2011, 07:11 AM Go to last post

  48. GFCI issue

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 03-20-2011 11:20 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,521
    Phil Houck
    03-23-2011, 06:10 AM Go to last post

  49. From the old board, Abandon Wiring

    Started by Tim Moreira, 04-01-2007 11:48 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,700
    Michael Thomas
    03-21-2011, 06:40 AM Go to last post

  50. Dbl lugged neutral in sub-panel, again

    Started by Dan Harris, 02-15-2011 07:01 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,374
    Gary Burnett
    03-20-2011, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  51. Double tap and different size and copper/aluminum

    Started by Dan Hagman, 03-16-2011 09:02 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,235
    Jerry Peck
    03-19-2011, 02:35 PM Go to last post

  52. Breaker Arrangement

    Started by Paul Johnston, 03-18-2011 01:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,765
    Rick Cantrell
    03-18-2011, 02:24 PM Go to last post

  53. Feeder cables, penetration through box

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-16-2011 05:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,007
    Jim Port
    03-17-2011, 11:12 AM Go to last post

  54. Pushmatic Spilt Buss?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 03-15-2011 04:21 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,032
    Michael Thomas
    03-16-2011, 01:39 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Marc M, 03-10-2011 09:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,617
    Mike agnello
    03-16-2011, 07:39 AM Go to last post

  56. Any defects?

    Started by Joseph Peake, 03-15-2011 08:02 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,330
    Joseph Peake
    03-16-2011, 01:10 AM Go to last post

  57. Double Tapped - Stranded vs Solid

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 03-15-2011 07:08 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,883
    Jerry Peck
    03-15-2011, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  58. Unanswered questions

    Started by Jim Port, 03-14-2011 02:46 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,802
    John Arnold
    03-14-2011, 03:17 PM Go to last post

  59. Aluminum grounds with Copper branch wiring

    Started by Patrick Knight, 03-12-2011 03:57 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 6,390
    Bill Kriegh
    03-14-2011, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  60. ceiling fans in bathrooms

    Started by brianmiller, 03-12-2011 05:51 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,705
    Jim Port
    03-13-2011, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  61. box fill in commercial electrical

    Started by jason schatz, 03-12-2011 03:51 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,883
    jason schatz
    03-12-2011, 07:51 PM Go to last post

  62. Single Phase Panel in 3 Phase building

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 03-10-2011 01:04 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,599
    James Duffin
    03-12-2011, 07:18 PM Go to last post

  63. Multi-wire circuits

    Started by Terry Beck, 03-08-2011 06:14 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 8,247
    Roger Frazee
    03-11-2011, 08:32 PM Go to last post

  64. Awesome Electrical "Improvement"

    Started by Bruce Breedlove, 03-10-2011 08:54 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,352
    Jerry Peck
    03-11-2011, 05:27 PM Go to last post

  65. Light Bulb Madness

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 03-02-2011 12:34 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 5,569
    Wayne Carlisle
    03-11-2011, 08:10 AM Go to last post

  66. framing/sheetrock against panel cover

    Started by Randall Clark, 03-07-2011 06:45 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,019
    Garry Sorrells
    03-10-2011, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  67. Outlet requirement

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-09-2011 09:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,983
    Jim Port
    03-10-2011, 06:59 AM Go to last post

  68. Backfed Service Panel

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 03-09-2011 09:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,701
    Bruce Ramsey
    03-09-2011, 09:15 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Michael Thomas, 03-02-2011 02:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 7,727
    Mark T. Denton
    03-08-2011, 11:35 AM Go to last post

  70. Pot lights at suspended ceiling

    Started by Jon mackay, 03-06-2011 07:28 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,204
    Jerry Peck
    03-07-2011, 06:31 PM Go to last post

  71. Where is the Fuse ?

    Started by H.L. ( Buddy ) Ligon 111, 03-04-2011 04:17 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,221
    Jim Robinson
    03-07-2011, 11:58 AM Go to last post

  72. 3 Phase Electrical

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 03-02-2011 09:07 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,165
    bob smit
    03-05-2011, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  73. CPSC releases clarification of its position on FTP

    Started by Michael Thomas, 03-03-2011 07:46 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 4,367
    Rollie Meyers
    03-05-2011, 02:19 PM Go to last post

  74. conductor under screw of the breaker

    Started by Bert de Haan, 02-25-2011 03:36 PM
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    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,655
    Bob Jack
    03-05-2011, 06:45 AM Go to last post

  75. Generator Disconnect

    Started by Paul Johnston, 02-25-2011 02:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,283
    Paul Johnston
    03-02-2011, 05:05 PM Go to last post

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