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  1. Workshop vs Garage

    Started by Greg Subick, 09-30-2010 05:18 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 2,402
    Bruce Ramsey
    10-05-2010, 07:14 AM Go to last post

  2. Junction box off of a main panel, can I do this?

    Started by Jim Bjork, 10-02-2010 06:41 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 9,253
    Jim Bjork
    10-04-2010, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  3. Is this okay?

    Started by sidney alstad, 09-30-2010 02:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 2,564
    Rollie Meyers
    10-04-2010, 05:04 PM Go to last post

  4. Possible Undersized Main Service Breaker

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 09-28-2010 08:35 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,780
    John Steinke
    10-04-2010, 06:27 AM Go to last post

  5. Gotta love these Redneck Sparkies

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 09-30-2010 03:37 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 2,363
    Paul Kondzich
    10-02-2010, 03:54 PM Go to last post

  6. This one was marked,,,"Inaccessible"..

    Started by Gene South, 09-28-2010 03:37 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,413
    Ted Menelly
    10-02-2010, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  7. 20 amp duplex receptacle on 15 amp circuit?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-19-2008 09:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 29,537
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-30-2010, 04:23 PM Go to last post

  8. Government spying device?

    Started by John Arnold, 09-29-2010 10:34 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,552
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-30-2010, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  9. Water Heater Connection

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 09-28-2010 08:31 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,617
    James Duffin
    09-28-2010, 04:53 PM Go to last post

  10. NEC code question

    Started by Marc M, 09-23-2010 08:30 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,353
    Marc M
    09-27-2010, 11:30 PM Go to last post

  11. Double Pole 120 volt

    Started by Jim Robinson, 09-23-2010 05:52 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,086
    John Kogel
    09-25-2010, 11:09 AM Go to last post

  12. Breaker recall

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 09-24-2010 08:36 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,001
    wayne soper
    09-24-2010, 01:40 PM Go to last post

  13. 6 disconnect rule for detached residential garage

    Started by Roger Frazee, 09-21-2010 11:57 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 9,562
    John Steinke
    09-24-2010, 06:24 AM Go to last post

  14. what is this?

    Started by Peter Louis, 09-21-2010 08:10 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,296
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-22-2010, 10:53 AM Go to last post

  15. A Chance to "do," not just "talk"

    Started by John Steinke, 09-20-2010 01:23 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,864
    John Steinke
    09-22-2010, 07:49 AM Go to last post

  16. Split Bus Bar?

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-21-2010 07:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,198
    mathew stouffer
    09-22-2010, 05:27 AM Go to last post

  17. Extra cables entering panel

    Started by Ian Currie, 09-19-2010 09:41 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 2,635
    Jim Port
    09-20-2010, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  18. Not what it appears

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 09-16-2010 07:26 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,842
    John Kogel
    09-20-2010, 11:30 AM Go to last post

  19. Knob and Tube Splice

    Started by Jon mackay, 11-30-2009 02:25 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 6,792
    Brandon Whitmore
    09-18-2010, 06:21 PM Go to last post

  20. Panel feeder

    Started by Jon mackay, 09-13-2010 06:38 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 3,528
    bob smit
    09-18-2010, 10:13 AM Go to last post

  21. Imperial Electrical Panels

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-15-2010 06:09 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 12,736
    Corn Walker
    09-17-2010, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  22. Electrical question

    Started by Jay Barnett, 09-15-2010 07:38 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,380
    Roger Frazee
    09-16-2010, 08:13 AM Go to last post

  23. Carlon flex plus

    Started by sidney alstad, 09-15-2010 05:21 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,828
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-15-2010, 05:44 PM Go to last post

  24. Box Bonding

    Started by Jim Robinson, 09-14-2010 06:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,460
    Jerry Peck
    09-15-2010, 03:12 PM Go to last post

  25. Garage panel wiring

    Started by Jon mackay, 09-11-2010 06:07 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 2,536
    Jerry Peck
    09-15-2010, 03:07 PM Go to last post

  26. Aluminum- Copper pigtail

    Started by Vern Heiler, 09-13-2010 12:31 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,588
    Roger Frazee
    09-14-2010, 02:02 PM Go to last post

  27. Question PV panels over roof vents

    Started by Gene Koshiol, 09-14-2010 08:48 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,474
    Markus Keller
    09-14-2010, 09:50 AM Go to last post

  28. GFCI Receptacles

    Started by Desmond Kelly, 09-13-2010 09:15 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,101
    Desmond Kelly
    09-14-2010, 05:21 AM Go to last post

  29. Microwave ovens test

    Started by Ron Bibler, 09-13-2010 08:51 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,659
    Eric Barker
    09-13-2010, 07:04 PM Go to last post

  30. Romex though wall for dishwasher

    Started by Todd Last, 09-03-2010 09:13 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 12,411
    John Steinke
    09-13-2010, 09:28 AM Go to last post

  31. Sub-panel service cable

    Started by Richard Roshak, 09-10-2010 04:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,528
    Roger Frazee
    09-11-2010, 07:28 AM Go to last post

  32. Electrical Box Amateur installation safe?

    Started by Steve Boyer, 08-10-2010 12:39 PM
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 4,124
    James Duffin
    09-11-2010, 07:26 AM Go to last post

  33. Double tapping the doorbell transformer

    Started by Jim Weyenberg, 09-02-2010 07:35 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 9,238
    Jim Weyenberg
    09-09-2010, 09:52 PM Go to last post

  34. today's panel

    Started by sidney alstad, 09-08-2010 03:21 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,669
    Roger Frazee
    09-09-2010, 07:46 AM Go to last post

  35. Any idea what gauge these are?

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 09-08-2010 11:24 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,223
    Andy Jarchow
    09-08-2010, 04:31 PM Go to last post

  36. Main Breaker Wiring

    Started by Greg Jenkins, 09-07-2010 06:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,628
    Rollie Meyers
    09-07-2010, 09:58 PM Go to last post

  37. The bad practice of back stabbing

    Started by John Kogel, 09-05-2010 03:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 7,099
    Jim Port
    09-07-2010, 06:17 PM Go to last post

  38. How to test AFCI breakers

    Started by Joseph Stevens, 09-06-2010 07:19 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 9,173
    Jerry Peck
    09-07-2010, 04:52 PM Go to last post

  39. Handle Tie in Multiwire Circuits

    Started by Bob Hunt, 09-05-2010 11:52 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,951
    Roger Frazee
    09-06-2010, 06:04 PM Go to last post

  40. Discolored bus

    Started by Marc M, 09-04-2010 08:24 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,435
    John Kogel
    09-06-2010, 11:09 AM Go to last post

  41. Splice to A/C

    Started by Tom Rees, 08-28-2010 01:47 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 2,813
    bob smit
    09-03-2010, 10:23 PM Go to last post

  42. Buss Stab Rating

    Started by Roger Frazee, 09-01-2010 08:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,908
    Roger Frazee
    09-03-2010, 07:45 AM Go to last post

  43. 150 amp cable?

    Started by alain moscoso, 08-30-2010 08:11 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 2,114
    John Steinke
    09-03-2010, 07:11 AM Go to last post

  44. Check the breaker size in this panel

    Started by John Kogel, 08-31-2010 09:22 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,548
    John Kogel
    09-02-2010, 01:48 PM Go to last post

  45. Check this panel

    Started by John Kogel, 08-31-2010 09:16 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,029
    Roger Frazee
    09-01-2010, 10:20 AM Go to last post

  46. Double tapping and aluminum on same lug as copper

    Started by Lars Knobloch, 08-30-2010 12:37 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 6,163
    Roger Frazee
    08-31-2010, 08:36 PM Go to last post

  47. Aluminum antioxidant paste on Copper ?

    Started by Ron Bibler, 07-17-2010 01:41 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 10,905
    Jerry Peck
    08-30-2010, 04:51 PM Go to last post

  48. FPE - Fire Hazard or not! What the Home Owner thought

    Started by Mike Gault, 10-02-2009 04:01 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,887
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-30-2010, 04:26 PM Go to last post

  49. Help needed

    Started by sidney alstad, 08-26-2010 03:37 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,461
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-30-2010, 09:25 AM Go to last post

  50. Smile Panel Puzzle

    Started by Bob Ozbirn, 08-26-2010 03:18 PM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 2,141
    Rich Goeken
    08-30-2010, 03:36 AM Go to last post

  51. Swimming Pool Subpanel

    Started by Ted Poppke, 08-26-2010 08:46 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,376
    James Duffin
    08-28-2010, 04:50 AM Go to last post

  52. Quiz - What is it?

    Started by Michael Schirmer, 08-26-2010 05:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,506
    Paul Kondzich
    08-27-2010, 05:24 AM Go to last post

  53. Switches and Outlets on flat surfaces

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 07-13-2010 05:07 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 52
    • Views: 3,897
    bob smit
    08-24-2010, 11:34 AM Go to last post

  54. Wash your hands

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-13-2010 08:30 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 71
    • Views: 3,925
    bob smit
    08-24-2010, 11:15 AM Go to last post

  55. Panel question?

    Started by Trent Tarter, 08-20-2010 11:06 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,481
    Robert Mattison
    08-24-2010, 05:50 AM Go to last post

  56. Bootlegged Main

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-22-2010 04:56 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,520
    Bill Nolte
    08-22-2010, 09:49 PM Go to last post

  57. Two Ground Wires Under One Screw (not lug)

    Started by Ian Currie, 08-20-2010 03:59 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 21,342
    Roger Frazee
    08-22-2010, 11:50 AM Go to last post

  58. 2 Panels in a closet converted garage

    Started by Ron Bibler, 08-21-2010 02:27 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,290
    Jerry Peck
    08-22-2010, 09:54 AM Go to last post

  59. Bayonette switch in phone line?

    Started by Peter Wigle, 08-19-2010 06:18 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,604
    Rich Goeken
    08-21-2010, 08:50 PM Go to last post

  60. What size bond conductor for Transformer - Neutral to Case

    Started by Shawn Willy, 08-18-2010 09:34 AM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 17,857
    Roger Frazee
    08-19-2010, 05:16 PM Go to last post

  61. Aluminum wire in panel

    Started by sidney alstad, 08-18-2010 04:45 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 936
    Jim Luttrall
    08-18-2010, 04:50 PM Go to last post

  62. NEC 240.81

    Started by Roger Frazee, 08-17-2010 08:07 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,236
    Roger Frazee
    08-17-2010, 09:29 PM Go to last post

  63. Same scorch, two panels

    Started by John Kogel, 07-12-2010 08:23 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,143
    James Duffin
    08-17-2010, 08:09 PM Go to last post

  64. Moisture in main panel

    Started by sidney alstad, 08-17-2010 05:07 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,167
    James Duffin
    08-17-2010, 07:14 PM Go to last post

  65. Electric Service Size

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 08-17-2010 01:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,127
    Bill Kriegh
    08-17-2010, 06:16 PM Go to last post

  66. Understanding GFCI's---- from the Expert

    Started by Mike Parks, 08-16-2010 09:05 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,227
    Elliot Franson
    08-17-2010, 09:32 AM Go to last post

  67. tug of war and service entrance cable

    Started by Randall Clark, 08-16-2010 07:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,268
    Rollie Meyers
    08-16-2010, 07:36 PM Go to last post

  68. 200 amp service with a 225 service panel

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 08-16-2010 02:42 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,192
    Paul Kondzich
    08-16-2010, 06:40 PM Go to last post

  69. Question about upgrading old wiring.

    Started by John Kogel, 08-16-2010 11:55 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,048
    John Kogel
    08-16-2010, 03:53 PM Go to last post

  70. electric dryer: old; gas dryer: new

    Started by greyhound1, 08-10-2010 08:18 PM
    • Replies: 55
    • Views: 4,915
    Roger Frazee
    08-16-2010, 07:10 AM Go to last post

  71. What problems would you call out if any (as a hi)?

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 08-06-2010 05:17 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 2,552
    ken horak
    08-15-2010, 04:35 PM Go to last post

  72. Missing clamps in panel

    Started by Dan Sandweg, 08-14-2010 10:00 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,397
    Ricky Wells
    08-14-2010, 12:40 PM Go to last post

  73. Service line over detached building

    Started by Bob Ozbirn, 08-13-2010 12:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,143
    Jerry Peck
    08-13-2010, 03:58 PM Go to last post

  74. Early FP?

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 08-12-2010 01:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,641
    Wayne Carlisle
    08-13-2010, 01:23 PM Go to last post

  75. electrical panel w/ spliced hot & neutral

    Started by Warren Scaman, 08-05-2010 06:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 4,807
    Warren Scaman
    08-13-2010, 04:36 AM Go to last post

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