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  1. Wiring over fiberglass insulation

    Started by Jon mackay, 02-15-2011 02:32 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,982
    William Kievit
    02-16-2011, 07:01 AM Go to last post

  2. 4/0 or 2/0 Aluminium Cable

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-09-2011 08:44 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 58
    • Views: 10,351
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    02-16-2011, 12:52 AM Go to last post

  3. Red face Panel Box

    Started by mark ferrell, 02-11-2011 06:24 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,843
    James Duffin
    02-11-2011, 02:11 PM Go to last post

  4. Kitchen island

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-08-2011 10:14 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 4,555
    Speedy Petey
    02-11-2011, 01:38 PM Go to last post

  5. Dimmer Switch on Bathroom Heat Lamp

    Started by Daniel Leung, 02-10-2011 05:10 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,099
    Daniel Leung
    02-10-2011, 07:08 PM Go to last post

  6. Home Inspector

    Started by Gary Cobb, 11-02-2010 10:35 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,354
    Speedy Petey
    02-10-2011, 03:29 PM Go to last post

  7. Uncle Buck's Clothes Closet

    Started by Jerry McCarthy, 02-05-2011 05:00 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,621
    Tom Rees
    02-08-2011, 09:31 PM Go to last post

  8. Regarding service mast andSEC

    Started by Ross Neag, 01-31-2011 09:32 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,822
    bob smit
    02-07-2011, 02:46 PM Go to last post

  9. multiple meter question

    Started by Scott Lee, 02-02-2011 09:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,975
    Terry Griffin
    02-07-2011, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  10. Electrical Panel

    Started by Gary Winfield, 02-01-2011 07:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 4,203
    Benjamin Thompson
    02-03-2011, 03:50 PM Go to last post

  11. What size are these service wires?

    Started by sidney alstad, 01-31-2011 07:00 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,915
    Lloyd Miller
    02-03-2011, 10:35 AM Go to last post

  12. Covered Service Drop

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 02-02-2011 10:19 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,848
    Jerry Peck
    02-02-2011, 06:34 PM Go to last post

  13. funny things on Craigslist

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 02-01-2011 10:28 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,024
    John Kogel
    02-01-2011, 02:39 PM Go to last post

  14. Service panel in bathroom

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 01-31-2011 09:17 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,205
    JIM MURPHY
    02-01-2011, 08:56 AM Go to last post

  15. Whats the name of this piece?

    Started by Marc M, 01-31-2011 09:29 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,559
    Marc M
    02-01-2011, 08:21 AM Go to last post

  16. A question about Multi-branch circuits

    Started by Rob Colecchi, 01-31-2011 07:36 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,878
    Bill Kriegh
    02-01-2011, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  17. Rating of split buss panel.

    Started by Roger Kautz, 01-27-2011 06:41 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
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    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    01-31-2011, 05:44 PM Go to last post

  18. What do you think is this ok?

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 01-29-2011 08:25 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,847
    Jim Robinson
    01-31-2011, 05:29 PM Go to last post

  19. GFCI Outlet

    Started by Sam Morris, 01-27-2011 05:05 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,786
    Terry Beck
    01-31-2011, 11:21 AM Go to last post

  20. Faucet to Electrical outlet (GFI)

    Started by Frank Albanello, 01-24-2011 06:41 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 40,667
    Frank Albanello
    01-30-2011, 05:55 AM Go to last post

  21. Barrel Crimps

    Started by Richard Thacker, 01-21-2011 10:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,063
    John Steinke
    01-24-2011, 05:17 AM Go to last post

  22. wire size

    Started by william siegel, 01-20-2011 03:32 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,211
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    01-21-2011, 08:11 AM Go to last post

  23. Older ITE Main Panel

    Started by Patrick Knight, 01-20-2011 10:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,423
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    01-20-2011, 10:42 PM Go to last post

  24. Cool Theater lighting

    Started by Thomas Tadd, 01-17-2011 08:42 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,851
    Ted Menelly
    01-18-2011, 08:33 PM Go to last post

  25. Service entrance conductors, mismatched size at rthe mast head.

    Started by David D. Whitt, 01-16-2011 02:56 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 8,213
    David D. Whitt
    01-17-2011, 05:40 PM Go to last post

  26. The 2011 NEC

    Started by Michael Thomas, 01-16-2011 04:29 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,875
    Speedy Petey
    01-17-2011, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  27. Service cable in conduit

    Started by Fred Klein, 01-14-2011 09:04 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,995
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    01-14-2011, 03:19 PM Go to last post

  28. Wiring in spray foam insulation

    Started by Darrel Hood, 10-25-2009 10:32 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 11,621
    Joseph Ehrhardt
    01-14-2011, 05:52 AM Go to last post

  29. leviton gfci code update

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 01-12-2011 05:34 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,765
    Nolan Kienitz
    01-13-2011, 11:01 AM Go to last post

  30. High voltage power lines

    Started by Ron Bishop, 01-06-2011 06:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 10,245
    Jerry Peck
    01-11-2011, 04:34 PM Go to last post

  31. Warm switch

    Started by Ernie Simpson, 01-05-2011 09:13 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,186
    Speedy Petey
    01-10-2011, 02:59 PM Go to last post

  32. Electrical thread at a DIY forum.

    Started by Rollie Meyers, 12-20-2010 11:09 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,883
    Speedy Petey
    01-10-2011, 02:35 PM Go to last post

  33. Neutral CCC

    Started by Marc M, 01-06-2011 08:48 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,341
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    01-09-2011, 11:11 AM Go to last post

  34. Bonding Question

    Started by Robert Foster, 01-08-2011 08:34 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,210
    Corn Walker
    01-09-2011, 06:21 AM Go to last post

  35. Missing ground?

    Started by sidney alstad, 01-07-2011 03:33 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,844
    Jerry Peck
    01-08-2011, 07:04 AM Go to last post

  36. Should AFCI breakers be installed on circuits that have GFCI's ?

    Started by Gene South, 11-22-2010 05:24 PM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 36,216
    Jerry Peck
    01-07-2011, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  37. cat 5 cable

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 04-20-2008 06:12 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,974
    That Guy
    01-07-2011, 10:56 AM Go to last post

  38. Defects at service panel & distribution panel?

    Started by Joseph Peake, 01-04-2011 11:07 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,704
    John Kogel
    01-04-2011, 07:53 PM Go to last post

  39. How much is to much?

    Started by Ed Martino, 12-31-2010 03:58 PM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 4,460
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    01-04-2011, 08:41 AM Go to last post

  40. Would you consider this a problem by definition

    Started by Gene South, 12-15-2010 08:15 PM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 3,263
    Garrett Tan
    12-22-2010, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  41. Never have seen this before

    Started by Jim Adams, 12-22-2010 12:08 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,218
    Jim Adams
    12-22-2010, 12:08 PM Go to last post

  42. Amalgamated Electric Corp Panel: Breakers?

    Started by Shawn Willy, 06-18-2009 12:31 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 23,403
    Shawn Willy
    12-21-2010, 11:18 AM Go to last post

  43. Bonding under the kitchen sink

    Started by Luc V. L., 12-20-2010 03:34 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,298
    Jerry Peck
    12-20-2010, 03:44 PM Go to last post

  44. Energysaver 1800

    Started by Matt Fellman, 12-10-2010 08:13 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,689
    Matt Fellman
    12-18-2010, 10:14 PM Go to last post

  45. Open Neutral

    Started by Sam Morris, 12-17-2010 05:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,896
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    12-18-2010, 08:45 AM Go to last post

  46. Outlet Required?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 12-08-2010 03:57 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 4,601
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    12-17-2010, 05:01 PM Go to last post

  47. Oxidized conductors

    Started by Marc M, 12-15-2010 04:12 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,368
    bob smit
    12-17-2010, 03:57 PM Go to last post

  48. Electrical test tools made in china

    Started by LEO304E CARR, 12-15-2010 04:23 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,548
    John Steinke
    12-17-2010, 04:44 AM Go to last post

  49. Alum ground on branch ckt

    Started by Matt Fellman, 12-16-2010 12:32 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,889
    Matt Fellman
    12-16-2010, 11:09 AM Go to last post

  50. Ungrounded 3 prong plugs

    Started by David OKeefe, 12-11-2010 10:15 PM
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 6,650
    Rick Cantrell
    12-15-2010, 07:48 PM Go to last post

  51. junction boxes

    Started by tony voss, 12-15-2010 04:22 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,241
    Tony Cole
    12-15-2010, 07:27 PM Go to last post

  52. Quick question, no pic

    Started by Ross Neag, 12-10-2010 02:54 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,271
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    12-10-2010, 05:01 PM Go to last post

  53. Single Strand Copper as Service Cable

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 11-14-2010 05:33 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 111
    • Views: 9,028
    brian schmitt
    12-10-2010, 09:30 AM Go to last post

  54. Unusual ganged breaker with a hold screw through the center of it.

    Started by Don Burbach, 12-06-2010 09:53 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,089
    Jim Port
    12-09-2010, 06:08 AM Go to last post

  55. Touch-Plate

    Started by Jeffrey L. Mathis, 12-07-2010 04:32 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,010
    Bob Elliott
    12-08-2010, 02:17 AM Go to last post

  56. Basic Portland OR code Q's

    Started by Josh Gourley, 12-04-2010 09:30 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,911
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    12-05-2010, 04:02 PM Go to last post

  57. Two service panels

    Started by william siegel, 11-26-2010 07:47 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 10,191
    Bill Kriegh
    12-02-2010, 08:50 PM Go to last post

  58. Device Identification?

    Started by Robert Foster, 12-01-2010 03:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,555
    Rick Cantrell
    12-02-2010, 05:15 AM Go to last post

  59. Two conductors on CH type breakers

    Started by Roger Frazee, 12-01-2010 11:04 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,184
    Roger Frazee
    12-01-2010, 11:04 PM Go to last post

  60. same gauge req'd on sq D double tap?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 12-01-2010 12:22 AM
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 4,205
    Corn Walker
    12-01-2010, 07:47 PM Go to last post

  61. Old, sealed main panel

    Started by Luc V. L., 11-23-2010 09:49 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,110
    George Wells
    11-30-2010, 10:28 AM Go to last post

  62. No businees in the last month

    Started by Barney Cheeseman, 11-27-2010 08:14 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,520
    Rick Hurst
    11-27-2010, 10:38 PM Go to last post

  63. Question RE: FAU disconnect

    Started by Marc M, 11-23-2010 09:58 PM
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 5,541
    Jerry Peck
    11-27-2010, 06:46 PM Go to last post

  64. Conductor corrosion and chinese drywall

    Started by Roger Frazee, 11-26-2010 09:43 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,912
    Roger Frazee
    11-26-2010, 10:13 PM Go to last post

  65. Interesting article about al conductors

    Started by Roger Frazee, 11-21-2010 02:14 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,301
    David Argabright
    11-25-2010, 12:17 PM Go to last post

  66. Dual feeds from breaker

    Started by Gary Bottomley, 11-22-2010 08:07 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 7,825
    John Kogel
    11-25-2010, 10:01 AM Go to last post

  67. Double Tap At Main Lug

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-23-2010 07:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,765
    John Arnold
    11-24-2010, 03:48 AM Go to last post

  68. Electrical upgrade

    Started by Eric Van De Ven, 11-23-2010 07:30 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,392
    John Kogel
    11-23-2010, 07:43 PM Go to last post

  69. Would you write "Your electrical system is perfectly fine."

    Started by Benjamin Gromicko, 11-14-2010 01:36 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 52
    • Views: 3,937
    Rolland Pruner
    11-23-2010, 05:11 PM Go to last post

  70. Question Number of downline outlets on GFCI

    Started by Ron Tipton, 11-20-2010 03:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 20,852
    John Kogel
    11-22-2010, 07:26 PM Go to last post

  71. Sub panel feeder cables

    Started by Thomas Thayer, 11-22-2010 02:23 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,811
    Rick Cantrell
    11-22-2010, 06:06 PM Go to last post

  72. Aluminum - antioxidant coating

    Started by Ken Amelin, 11-21-2010 08:58 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,304
    Roger Frazee
    11-21-2010, 12:02 PM Go to last post

  73. Flat bar for feed from meter to main panel

    Started by stanley frost, 11-19-2010 05:33 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,249
    Roger Frazee
    11-20-2010, 10:38 PM Go to last post

  74. Rusted lug

    Started by David Garton, 11-13-2010 10:05 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,009
    Lloyd Miller
    11-19-2010, 09:23 PM Go to last post

  75. Splitting the pump load on a rental

    Started by Michael Merriman, 11-09-2010 08:19 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,641
    Roger Frazee
    11-18-2010, 03:51 PM Go to last post

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