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  1. Cool Worn out 2-wire duplex receptacles

    Started by Robert Mattison, 04-18-2011 07:42 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,693
    Corey Friedman
    04-20-2011, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  2. Messy crowded panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-18-2011 08:46 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 6,761
    Jerry Peck
    04-20-2011, 03:45 PM Go to last post

  3. Underground Service

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 04-20-2011 09:31 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,050
    Jerry Peck
    04-20-2011, 03:31 PM Go to last post

  4. OUTLET BELOW BATHROOM SINK

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 03-28-2011 03:22 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 19,277
    dana1028
    04-20-2011, 02:41 PM Go to last post

  5. Electrical panel qeustion

    Started by Charlie Crouthamel, 04-07-2011 06:34 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 6,970
    Leigh Goodman
    04-19-2011, 05:50 AM Go to last post

  6. What the heck is this?

    Started by JB Thompson, 04-18-2011 08:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,879
    Benjamin Thompson
    04-18-2011, 09:03 PM Go to last post

  7. Light in Attic

    Started by Greg Subick, 04-17-2011 02:02 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,938
    Bob Knauff
    04-18-2011, 11:56 AM Go to last post

  8. What size conductor is this ?

    Started by Robert Foster, 04-14-2011 12:42 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,562
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-16-2011, 10:06 PM Go to last post

  9. 120 volt line-to-line dwelling wiring system

    Started by Fred Warner, 02-14-2009 09:59 AM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 6,903
    John Kogel
    04-15-2011, 08:14 PM Go to last post

  10. GFCI on 2 wire system

    Started by Mike Vanoni, 03-20-2009 09:32 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 14,428
    Rod Smith
    04-15-2011, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  11. Electrical Work Comment

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 04-07-2011 03:27 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,821
    Joseph Peake
    04-14-2011, 01:52 AM Go to last post

  12. Dilemma

    Started by Ralph Schade, 04-07-2011 05:09 AM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 3,636
    Brandon Whitmore
    04-12-2011, 11:03 PM Go to last post

  13. ground

    Started by Tony Vargas, 04-12-2011 07:11 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,795
    Roger Frazee
    04-12-2011, 10:12 PM Go to last post

  14. Testing GFCI circuit breakers with a Sure Test

    Started by Robert Foster, 04-10-2011 01:11 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 13,015
    Jerry Peck
    04-12-2011, 06:46 PM Go to last post

  15. Sub panel question

    Started by Bill Anglin, 03-25-2011 11:05 AM
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    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 93
    • Views: 14,235
    Guy W Opie
    04-12-2011, 01:46 PM Go to last post

  16. Oxidation on equipment ground

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 04-09-2011 08:00 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,403
    Dave Mortensen
    04-11-2011, 08:17 AM Go to last post

  17. Waste line above panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-05-2011 07:30 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 6,964
    mathew stouffer
    04-10-2011, 07:13 AM Go to last post

  18. Light switch next to shower

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-04-2011 05:48 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,664
    Jim Port
    04-06-2011, 07:20 AM Go to last post

  19. Smile Bryant Light switches

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-23-2007 06:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 9,155
    Darin Redding
    04-04-2011, 08:06 PM Go to last post

  20. Disconnect location

    Started by chris mcintyre, 03-13-2011 06:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 9,422
    David Bertrams
    04-04-2011, 07:10 PM Go to last post

  21. Where are the Circuir Ground Conductors?

    Started by Marc Morin, 04-03-2011 09:49 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,627
    Marc Morin
    04-04-2011, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  22. Acceptable / recognized terms

    Started by ken horak, 04-02-2011 11:30 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,953
    JB Thompson
    04-04-2011, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  23. Mystery Shower Alert Device

    Started by Lisa Turner, 04-01-2011 06:28 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,145
    Rick Hurst
    04-02-2011, 06:38 PM Go to last post

  24. Old Federal Pacific Noark panel

    Started by Steve C., 03-29-2011 11:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,372
    Jim Scott
    04-01-2011, 01:53 PM Go to last post

  25. Light fixture in shower ceiling

    Started by John Kogel, 03-06-2011 10:08 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 13,706
    Michael Thomas
    04-01-2011, 09:54 AM Go to last post

  26. Question Panel clearance

    Started by Jody Humbert, 03-30-2011 05:21 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,735
    Jerry Peck
    03-31-2011, 05:04 PM Go to last post

  27. Aluminum Branch Wiring Uninsurable-FL

    Started by Jack Wingo, 03-24-2011 05:22 PM
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 12,856
    bob smit
    03-31-2011, 09:54 AM Go to last post

  28. Main panel wired like a sub?

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 03-30-2011 10:12 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,718
    Matt Fellman
    03-30-2011, 04:18 PM Go to last post

  29. Phone wires routed into home with SEC

    Started by Scott Latosky, 03-27-2011 05:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,218
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-29-2011, 08:51 AM Go to last post

  30. new home bathroom branch circuit

    Started by Mike Picarello, 03-27-2011 12:35 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 11,316
    Frank Norman
    03-28-2011, 10:01 AM Go to last post

  31. Light fixture on metal heating duct.

    Started by Rich Sumen, 03-22-2011 01:40 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 10,448
    Rich Sumen
    03-28-2011, 05:54 AM Go to last post

  32. Power meter

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 03-24-2011 06:29 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,706
    Tom Thompson
    03-27-2011, 10:48 PM Go to last post

  33. Grounding

    Started by Scott Latosky, 12-18-2010 07:41 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 4,690
    Jerry Peck
    03-27-2011, 03:07 PM Go to last post

  34. Tidbits

    Started by Bill Kriegh, 03-26-2011 03:42 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,541
    Bill Kriegh
    03-26-2011, 09:04 AM Go to last post

  35. Hot Box

    Started by Bill Kriegh, 03-26-2011 02:21 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,965
    Bill Kriegh
    03-26-2011, 02:21 AM Go to last post

  36. Bonding issue

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 03-22-2011 12:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 4,754
    Jerry Peck
    03-25-2011, 07:03 PM Go to last post

  37. generous working space

    Started by Robert Foster, 03-24-2011 12:56 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,767
    John Kogel
    03-24-2011, 02:05 PM Go to last post

  38. stove top tap box wiring

    Started by Michael Bronner, 03-21-2011 01:27 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,827
    Garry Sorrells
    03-24-2011, 08:26 AM Go to last post

  39. 800 Amp Service Panel / 950 Amp in Disconnects

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 03-15-2011 06:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 12,189
    bob smit
    03-23-2011, 05:41 PM Go to last post

  40. Max amperage off a sub panel?

    Started by Rich Sumen, 03-16-2011 02:32 PM
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 55,422
    Garry Sorrells
    03-23-2011, 07:11 AM Go to last post

  41. GFCI issue

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 03-20-2011 11:20 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,114
    Phil Houck
    03-23-2011, 06:10 AM Go to last post

  42. From the old board, Abandon Wiring

    Started by Tim Moreira, 04-01-2007 11:48 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,475
    Michael Thomas
    03-21-2011, 06:40 AM Go to last post

  43. Dbl lugged neutral in sub-panel, again

    Started by Dan Harris, 02-15-2011 07:01 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,038
    Gary Burnett
    03-20-2011, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  44. Double tap and different size and copper/aluminum

    Started by Dan Hagman, 03-16-2011 09:02 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,965
    Jerry Peck
    03-19-2011, 02:35 PM Go to last post

  45. Breaker Arrangement

    Started by Paul Johnston, 03-18-2011 01:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,593
    Rick Cantrell
    03-18-2011, 02:24 PM Go to last post

  46. Feeder cables, penetration through box

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-16-2011 05:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,833
    Jim Port
    03-17-2011, 11:12 AM Go to last post

  47. Pushmatic Spilt Buss?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 03-15-2011 04:21 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,711
    Michael Thomas
    03-16-2011, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  48. 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: 4,311
    Mike agnello
    03-16-2011, 07:39 AM Go to last post

  49. Any defects?

    Started by Joseph Peake, 03-15-2011 08:02 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,114
    Joseph Peake
    03-16-2011, 01:10 AM Go to last post

  50. Double Tapped - Stranded vs Solid

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 03-15-2011 07:08 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,701
    Jerry Peck
    03-15-2011, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  51. Unanswered questions

    Started by Jim Port, 03-14-2011 02:46 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,656
    John Arnold
    03-14-2011, 03:17 PM Go to last post

  52. Aluminum grounds with Copper branch wiring

    Started by Patrick Knight, 03-12-2011 03:57 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 6,082
    Bill Kriegh
    03-14-2011, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  53. ceiling fans in bathrooms

    Started by brianmiller, 03-12-2011 05:51 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,205
    Jim Port
    03-13-2011, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  54. box fill in commercial electrical

    Started by jason schatz, 03-12-2011 03:51 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,718
    jason schatz
    03-12-2011, 07:51 PM Go to last post

  55. Single Phase Panel in 3 Phase building

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 03-10-2011 01:04 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,278
    James Duffin
    03-12-2011, 07:18 PM Go to last post

  56. Multi-wire circuits

    Started by Terry Beck, 03-08-2011 06:14 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 7,675
    Roger Frazee
    03-11-2011, 08:32 PM Go to last post

  57. Awesome Electrical "Improvement"

    Started by Bruce Breedlove, 03-10-2011 08:54 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,194
    Jerry Peck
    03-11-2011, 05:27 PM Go to last post

  58. Light Bulb Madness

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 03-02-2011 12:34 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 4,824
    Wayne Carlisle
    03-11-2011, 08:10 AM Go to last post

  59. framing/sheetrock against panel cover

    Started by Randall Clark, 03-07-2011 06:45 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,673
    Garry Sorrells
    03-10-2011, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  60. Outlet requirement

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-09-2011 09:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,835
    Jim Port
    03-10-2011, 06:59 AM Go to last post

  61. Backfed Service Panel

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 03-09-2011 09:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,590
    Bruce Ramsey
    03-09-2011, 09:15 PM Go to last post

  62. 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: 6,967
    Mark T. Denton
    03-08-2011, 11:35 AM Go to last post

  63. Pot lights at suspended ceiling

    Started by Jon mackay, 03-06-2011 07:28 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,978
    Jerry Peck
    03-07-2011, 06:31 PM Go to last post

  64. Where is the Fuse ?

    Started by H.L. ( Buddy ) Ligon 111, 03-04-2011 04:17 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,028
    Jim Robinson
    03-07-2011, 11:58 AM Go to last post

  65. 3 Phase Electrical

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 03-02-2011 09:07 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,868
    bob smit
    03-05-2011, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  66. CPSC releases clarification of its position on FTP

    Started by Michael Thomas, 03-03-2011 07:46 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 3,850
    Rollie Meyers
    03-05-2011, 02:19 PM Go to last post

  67. conductor under screw of the breaker

    Started by Bert de Haan, 02-25-2011 03:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,448
    Bob Jack
    03-05-2011, 06:45 AM Go to last post

  68. Generator Disconnect

    Started by Paul Johnston, 02-25-2011 02:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,085
    Paul Johnston
    03-02-2011, 05:05 PM Go to last post

  69. Exclamation How is this working!

    Started by Trent Tarter, 02-27-2011 08:29 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,910
    bruce audretsch
    03-01-2011, 08:33 PM Go to last post

  70. Disconnect box for hot tubs

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-18-2011 11:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 15,972
    John Steinke
    02-26-2011, 06:41 PM Go to last post

  71. Electrical panel connection

    Started by Don Horn, 02-25-2011 10:00 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,560
    Don Horn
    02-25-2011, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  72. main diconnect

    Started by steve mcgown, 02-21-2011 09:17 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 4,086
    Rollie Meyers
    02-23-2011, 09:16 PM Go to last post

  73. Code For GFIs on Center Islands

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 02-22-2011 04:17 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 9,202
    Nick Ostrowski
    02-22-2011, 07:01 PM Go to last post

  74. Would you remove this panel cover?

    Started by Robert Smith, 02-19-2011 06:30 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,688
    Jack Feldmann
    02-21-2011, 02:55 PM Go to last post

  75. Cabinet track lighting

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-16-2011 09:00 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,820
    John Kogel
    02-20-2011, 10:34 PM Go to last post

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