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  1. Easy electrical question?? Branch circuits from living room to bathroom

    Started by kenny martin, 11-03-2010 05:27 AM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 4,067
    Roger Frazee
    11-09-2010, 06:09 PM Go to last post

  2. discolored bus bar

    Started by Chris Hart, 11-03-2010 04:51 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 6,673
    Mike Clarke
    11-09-2010, 05:20 PM Go to last post

  3. Service panel

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 11-03-2010 08:12 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,092
    bob smit
    11-09-2010, 08:36 AM Go to last post

  4. Question Results of non-certified electrical work.

    Started by Zane Lemon, 11-08-2010 09:14 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,920
    John Kogel
    11-08-2010, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  5. Zinsco - Line vs load side of breaker

    Started by Terry Beck, 11-05-2010 06:49 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,671
    Roger Frazee
    11-07-2010, 11:32 PM Go to last post

  6. From the old board, Lightning Strikes

    Started by Tim Moreira, 04-01-2007 11:46 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,509
    Michael Thomas
    11-06-2010, 11:51 AM Go to last post

  7. One service, two panels

    Started by sidney alstad, 11-03-2010 04:31 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,857
    Markus Keller
    11-04-2010, 02:53 PM Go to last post

  8. Residential Main Breaker Tap

    Started by Trent Posner, 11-02-2010 05:59 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,495
    ken horak
    11-03-2010, 04:29 PM Go to last post

  9. Service Panel Inside Bedroom Closet

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 10-22-2010 08:21 AM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 11,037
    Jerry Peck
    11-03-2010, 04:19 PM Go to last post

  10. 70 amp breaker for range/oven

    Started by sidney alstad, 10-28-2010 01:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 8,891
    Lou Romano
    11-01-2010, 03:20 PM Go to last post

  11. Cutler Hammer breaker identification help

    Started by Robert Foster, 10-28-2010 01:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,506
    Tony Peluso
    11-01-2010, 03:10 PM Go to last post

  12. Undersized Panels?

    Started by Charles Holt, 10-29-2010 04:22 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 3,383
    Charles Holt
    10-31-2010, 06:23 PM Go to last post

  13. Code of Ethics Question

    Started by Bill Anglin, 10-27-2010 10:29 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,294
    John Steinke
    10-29-2010, 04:11 AM Go to last post

  14. 2X tap at FPE panel

    Started by Michael Thomas, 10-21-2010 02:45 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 3,056
    Michael Thomas
    10-29-2010, 03:59 AM Go to last post

  15. Where is the neutral?

    Started by Ed Bliss, 10-28-2010 03:24 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,913
    Bill Hetner
    10-29-2010, 01:36 AM Go to last post

  16. 4/0 copper service wire

    Started by sidney alstad, 09-27-2010 05:16 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 4,426
    sidney alstad
    10-28-2010, 01:24 PM Go to last post

  17. two way switch question switch wont work unless the other is in a certain position?

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 10-27-2010 05:14 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,551
    Bob Elliott
    10-27-2010, 11:30 PM Go to last post

  18. Cool Electric baseboard heat

    Started by Robert Mattison, 10-27-2010 12:29 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,407
    Robert Mattison
    10-27-2010, 06:12 PM Go to last post

  19. Square D breaker in a General Electric panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 10-26-2010 05:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 15,146
    Ted Williams
    10-27-2010, 09:03 AM Go to last post

  20. 6 gauge wire to a 30 amp breaker

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 10-26-2010 12:13 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 11,076
    Zibby Bujno
    10-27-2010, 07:54 AM Go to last post

  21. Powder Room Vanity Outlet

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-13-2010 06:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 9,721
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-26-2010, 07:16 PM Go to last post

  22. Surge Protection?

    Started by Jim Robinson, 10-25-2010 04:22 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,061
    Glenn Mann
    10-25-2010, 06:16 PM Go to last post

  23. Service Panel, Grounded Conductor Question

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-21-2010 06:12 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,828
    Bill Hetner
    10-25-2010, 12:29 AM Go to last post

  24. New to the game-need advise

    Started by Brad Cothren, 10-17-2010 08:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 3,920
    Lisa Endza
    10-22-2010, 03:20 PM Go to last post

  25. Thermally Protected Fixture IC identification

    Started by Robert Foster, 10-20-2010 06:35 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 9,442
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-21-2010, 06:43 PM Go to last post

  26. GFCI Installation

    Started by Larry Hood, 10-21-2010 12:13 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,314
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-21-2010, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  27. Can AFCI breaker have two wires?

    Started by Lance Rogers, 10-19-2010 04:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,899
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-20-2010, 08:25 PM Go to last post

  28. Cool electric baseboard heat

    Started by Robert Mattison, 10-14-2010 09:31 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 4,960
    Robert Mattison
    10-17-2010, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  29. Look at this old outlet....and TV

    Started by Gene South, 08-02-2010 02:51 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,194
    David McGuire
    10-15-2010, 10:22 PM Go to last post

  30. Look at photo and see if you can tell if proper

    Started by Gene South, 10-07-2010 12:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,625
    Lou Romano
    10-13-2010, 12:54 PM Go to last post

  31. Jesus watching over an FPE

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 10-07-2010 04:48 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,429
    Nolan Kienitz
    10-11-2010, 02:39 PM Go to last post

  32. Firewall behind panel

    Started by Marc M, 10-10-2010 08:58 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,965
    Marc M
    10-10-2010, 02:16 PM Go to last post

  33. Generator hook-up

    Started by Gary Bottomley, 09-08-2010 06:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 4,819
    Bruce Ramsey
    10-10-2010, 10:10 AM Go to last post

  34. Is this a carbon monoxide detector

    Started by Robert Foster, 09-22-2010 07:03 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,714
    Robert Foster
    10-10-2010, 07:23 AM Go to last post

  35. Some of the weeks high lights or low lights

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-08-2010 04:57 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,673
    Chuck Melocco
    10-09-2010, 08:57 AM Go to last post

  36. Do the conductors look like their under one terminal?

    Started by Marc M, 10-06-2010 09:42 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,801
    Bruce Adams
    10-08-2010, 06:49 PM Go to last post

  37. groovy light switches

    Started by John Arnold, 10-07-2010 02:34 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,551
    John Arnold
    10-07-2010, 03:17 PM Go to last post

  38. Number of outlets on a single circuit?

    Started by Greg Subick, 09-30-2010 04:52 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 59,307
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-07-2010, 02:56 PM Go to last post

  39. When was the first Square D XO breaker panel produced?

    Started by John Kogel, 10-05-2010 08:51 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,975
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-06-2010, 08:45 AM Go to last post

  40. Two breakers with same neutral

    Started by LUPE JIMENEZ, 10-03-2010 09:11 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,802
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-05-2010, 07:29 AM Go to last post

  41. Workshop vs Garage

    Started by Greg Subick, 09-30-2010 05:18 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 2,652
    Bruce Ramsey
    10-05-2010, 07:14 AM Go to last post

  42. 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: 10,627
    Jim Bjork
    10-04-2010, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  43. Is this okay?

    Started by sidney alstad, 09-30-2010 02:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 2,751
    Rollie Meyers
    10-04-2010, 05:04 PM Go to last post

  44. Possible Undersized Main Service Breaker

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 09-28-2010 08:35 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,039
    John Steinke
    10-04-2010, 06:27 AM Go to last post

  45. Gotta love these Redneck Sparkies

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 09-30-2010 03:37 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 2,591
    Paul Kondzich
    10-02-2010, 03:54 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Gene South, 09-28-2010 03:37 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,611
    Ted Menelly
    10-02-2010, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  47. 20 amp duplex receptacle on 15 amp circuit?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-19-2008 09:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 31,434
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-30-2010, 04:23 PM Go to last post

  48. Government spying device?

    Started by John Arnold, 09-29-2010 10:34 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,775
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-30-2010, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  49. Water Heater Connection

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 09-28-2010 08:31 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,808
    James Duffin
    09-28-2010, 04:53 PM Go to last post

  50. NEC code question

    Started by Marc M, 09-23-2010 08:30 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,526
    Marc M
    09-27-2010, 11:30 PM Go to last post

  51. Double Pole 120 volt

    Started by Jim Robinson, 09-23-2010 05:52 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,398
    John Kogel
    09-25-2010, 11:09 AM Go to last post

  52. Breaker recall

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 09-24-2010 08:36 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,116
    wayne soper
    09-24-2010, 01:40 PM Go to last post

  53. 6 disconnect rule for detached residential garage

    Started by Roger Frazee, 09-21-2010 11:57 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 10,995
    John Steinke
    09-24-2010, 06:24 AM Go to last post

  54. what is this?

    Started by Peter Louis, 09-21-2010 08:10 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,435
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-22-2010, 10:53 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by John Steinke, 09-20-2010 01:23 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,057
    John Steinke
    09-22-2010, 07:49 AM Go to last post

  56. Split Bus Bar?

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-21-2010 07:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,452
    mathew stouffer
    09-22-2010, 05:27 AM Go to last post

  57. Extra cables entering panel

    Started by Ian Currie, 09-19-2010 09:41 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 3,236
    Jim Port
    09-20-2010, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  58. Not what it appears

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 09-16-2010 07:26 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,948
    John Kogel
    09-20-2010, 11:30 AM Go to last post

  59. Knob and Tube Splice

    Started by Jon mackay, 11-30-2009 02:25 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 7,479
    Brandon Whitmore
    09-18-2010, 06:21 PM Go to last post

  60. Panel feeder

    Started by Jon mackay, 09-13-2010 06:38 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 4,655
    bob smit
    09-18-2010, 10:13 AM Go to last post

  61. Imperial Electrical Panels

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-15-2010 06:09 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 15,063
    Corn Walker
    09-17-2010, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  62. Electrical question

    Started by Jay Barnett, 09-15-2010 07:38 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,542
    Roger Frazee
    09-16-2010, 08:13 AM Go to last post

  63. Carlon flex plus

    Started by sidney alstad, 09-15-2010 05:21 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,027
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-15-2010, 05:44 PM Go to last post

  64. Box Bonding

    Started by Jim Robinson, 09-14-2010 06:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,060
    Jerry Peck
    09-15-2010, 03:12 PM Go to last post

  65. Garage panel wiring

    Started by Jon mackay, 09-11-2010 06:07 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 2,905
    Jerry Peck
    09-15-2010, 03:07 PM Go to last post

  66. Aluminum- Copper pigtail

    Started by Vern Heiler, 09-13-2010 12:31 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,876
    Roger Frazee
    09-14-2010, 02:02 PM Go to last post

  67. Question PV panels over roof vents

    Started by Gene Koshiol, 09-14-2010 08:48 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,670
    Markus Keller
    09-14-2010, 09:50 AM Go to last post

  68. GFCI Receptacles

    Started by Desmond Kelly, 09-13-2010 09:15 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,351
    Desmond Kelly
    09-14-2010, 05:21 AM Go to last post

  69. Microwave ovens test

    Started by Ron Bibler, 09-13-2010 08:51 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,779
    Eric Barker
    09-13-2010, 07:04 PM Go to last post

  70. Romex though wall for dishwasher

    Started by Todd Last, 09-03-2010 09:13 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 15,026
    John Steinke
    09-13-2010, 09:28 AM Go to last post

  71. Sub-panel service cable

    Started by Richard Roshak, 09-10-2010 04:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,690
    Roger Frazee
    09-11-2010, 07:28 AM Go to last post

  72. Electrical Box Amateur installation safe?

    Started by Steve Boyer, 08-10-2010 12:39 PM
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 4,350
    James Duffin
    09-11-2010, 07:26 AM Go to last post

  73. Double tapping the doorbell transformer

    Started by Jim Weyenberg, 09-02-2010 07:35 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 10,457
    Jim Weyenberg
    09-09-2010, 09:52 PM Go to last post

  74. today's panel

    Started by sidney alstad, 09-08-2010 03:21 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,790
    Roger Frazee
    09-09-2010, 07:46 AM Go to last post

  75. Any idea what gauge these are?

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 09-08-2010 11:24 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,328
    Andy Jarchow
    09-08-2010, 04:31 PM Go to last post

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