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  1. Too many wafer breakers in panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 11-06-2010 09:35 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 8,417
    bob smit
    11-11-2010, 09:48 AM Go to last post

  2. Question Low Voltage Wiring concerns

    Started by Mike Birenbaum, 11-10-2010 12:56 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,107
    Ricky Wells
    11-10-2010, 03:51 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by kenny martin, 11-03-2010 06:27 AM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 4,144
    Roger Frazee
    11-09-2010, 07:09 PM Go to last post

  4. discolored bus bar

    Started by Chris Hart, 11-03-2010 05:51 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 6,831
    Mike Clarke
    11-09-2010, 06:20 PM Go to last post

  5. Service panel

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 11-03-2010 09:12 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,139
    bob smit
    11-09-2010, 09:36 AM Go to last post

  6. Question Results of non-certified electrical work.

    Started by Zane Lemon, 11-08-2010 10:14 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,944
    John Kogel
    11-08-2010, 07:59 PM Go to last post

  7. Zinsco - Line vs load side of breaker

    Started by Terry Beck, 11-05-2010 07:49 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,694
    Roger Frazee
    11-08-2010, 12:32 AM Go to last post

  8. From the old board, Lightning Strikes

    Started by Tim Moreira, 04-02-2007 12:46 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,540
    Michael Thomas
    11-06-2010, 12:51 PM Go to last post

  9. One service, two panels

    Started by sidney alstad, 11-03-2010 05:31 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,904
    Markus Keller
    11-04-2010, 03:53 PM Go to last post

  10. Residential Main Breaker Tap

    Started by Trent Posner, 11-02-2010 06:59 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,538
    ken horak
    11-03-2010, 05:29 PM Go to last post

  11. Service Panel Inside Bedroom Closet

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 10-22-2010 09:21 AM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 11,193
    Jerry Peck
    11-03-2010, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  12. 70 amp breaker for range/oven

    Started by sidney alstad, 10-28-2010 02:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 9,041
    Lou Romano
    11-01-2010, 04:20 PM Go to last post

  13. Cutler Hammer breaker identification help

    Started by Robert Foster, 10-28-2010 02:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,590
    Tony Peluso
    11-01-2010, 04:10 PM Go to last post

  14. Undersized Panels?

    Started by Charles Holt, 10-29-2010 05:22 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 3,420
    Charles Holt
    10-31-2010, 07:23 PM Go to last post

  15. Code of Ethics Question

    Started by Bill Anglin, 10-27-2010 11:29 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,318
    John Steinke
    10-29-2010, 05:11 AM Go to last post

  16. 2X tap at FPE panel

    Started by Michael Thomas, 10-21-2010 03:45 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 3,084
    Michael Thomas
    10-29-2010, 04:59 AM Go to last post

  17. Where is the neutral?

    Started by Ed Bliss, 10-28-2010 04:24 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,942
    Bill Hetner
    10-29-2010, 02:36 AM Go to last post

  18. 4/0 copper service wire

    Started by sidney alstad, 09-27-2010 06:16 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 4,512
    sidney alstad
    10-28-2010, 02:24 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 10-27-2010 06:14 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,588
    Bob Elliott
    10-28-2010, 12:30 AM Go to last post

  20. Cool Electric baseboard heat

    Started by Robert Mattison, 10-27-2010 01:29 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,427
    Robert Mattison
    10-27-2010, 07:12 PM Go to last post

  21. Square D breaker in a General Electric panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 10-26-2010 06:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 15,410
    Ted Williams
    10-27-2010, 10:03 AM Go to last post

  22. 6 gauge wire to a 30 amp breaker

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 10-26-2010 01:13 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 11,357
    Zibby Bujno
    10-27-2010, 08:54 AM Go to last post

  23. Powder Room Vanity Outlet

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-13-2010 07:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 9,856
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-26-2010, 08:16 PM Go to last post

  24. Surge Protection?

    Started by Jim Robinson, 10-25-2010 05:22 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,080
    Glenn Mann
    10-25-2010, 07:16 PM Go to last post

  25. Service Panel, Grounded Conductor Question

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-21-2010 07:12 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,850
    Bill Hetner
    10-25-2010, 01:29 AM Go to last post

  26. New to the game-need advise

    Started by Brad Cothren, 10-17-2010 09:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 3,976
    Lisa Endza
    10-22-2010, 04:20 PM Go to last post

  27. Thermally Protected Fixture IC identification

    Started by Robert Foster, 10-20-2010 07:35 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 9,556
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-21-2010, 07:43 PM Go to last post

  28. GFCI Installation

    Started by Larry Hood, 10-21-2010 01:13 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,334
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-21-2010, 06:56 PM Go to last post

  29. Can AFCI breaker have two wires?

    Started by Lance Rogers, 10-19-2010 05:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,981
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-20-2010, 09:25 PM Go to last post

  30. Cool electric baseboard heat

    Started by Robert Mattison, 10-14-2010 10:31 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 4,986
    Robert Mattison
    10-17-2010, 04:23 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Gene South, 08-02-2010 03:51 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,233
    David McGuire
    10-15-2010, 11:22 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Gene South, 10-07-2010 01:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,653
    Lou Romano
    10-13-2010, 01:54 PM Go to last post

  33. Jesus watching over an FPE

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 10-07-2010 05:48 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,459
    Nolan Kienitz
    10-11-2010, 03:39 PM Go to last post

  34. Firewall behind panel

    Started by Marc M, 10-10-2010 09:58 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,982
    Marc M
    10-10-2010, 03:16 PM Go to last post

  35. Generator hook-up

    Started by Gary Bottomley, 09-08-2010 07:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 4,889
    Bruce Ramsey
    10-10-2010, 11:10 AM Go to last post

  36. Is this a carbon monoxide detector

    Started by Robert Foster, 09-22-2010 08:03 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,735
    Robert Foster
    10-10-2010, 08:23 AM Go to last post

  37. Some of the weeks high lights or low lights

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-08-2010 05:57 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,699
    Chuck Melocco
    10-09-2010, 09:57 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Marc M, 10-06-2010 10:42 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,834
    Bruce Adams
    10-08-2010, 07:49 PM Go to last post

  39. groovy light switches

    Started by John Arnold, 10-07-2010 03:34 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,563
    John Arnold
    10-07-2010, 04:17 PM Go to last post

  40. Number of outlets on a single circuit?

    Started by Greg Subick, 09-30-2010 05:52 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 59,671
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-07-2010, 03:56 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by John Kogel, 10-05-2010 09:51 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,047
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-06-2010, 09:45 AM Go to last post

  42. Two breakers with same neutral

    Started by LUPE JIMENEZ, 10-03-2010 10:11 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,841
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-05-2010, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  43. Workshop vs Garage

    Started by Greg Subick, 09-30-2010 06:18 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 2,669
    Bruce Ramsey
    10-05-2010, 08:14 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Jim Bjork, 10-02-2010 07:41 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 10,736
    Jim Bjork
    10-04-2010, 06:35 PM Go to last post

  45. Is this okay?

    Started by sidney alstad, 09-30-2010 03:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 2,779
    Rollie Meyers
    10-04-2010, 06:04 PM Go to last post

  46. Possible Undersized Main Service Breaker

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 09-28-2010 09:35 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,071
    John Steinke
    10-04-2010, 07:27 AM Go to last post

  47. Gotta love these Redneck Sparkies

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 09-30-2010 04:37 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 2,637
    Paul Kondzich
    10-02-2010, 04:54 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Gene South, 09-28-2010 04:37 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,641
    Ted Menelly
    10-02-2010, 12:13 PM Go to last post

  49. 20 amp duplex receptacle on 15 amp circuit?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-19-2008 10:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 31,678
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-30-2010, 05:23 PM Go to last post

  50. Government spying device?

    Started by John Arnold, 09-29-2010 11:34 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,819
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-30-2010, 05:06 PM Go to last post

  51. Water Heater Connection

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 09-28-2010 09:31 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,827
    James Duffin
    09-28-2010, 05:53 PM Go to last post

  52. NEC code question

    Started by Marc M, 09-23-2010 09:30 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,562
    Marc M
    09-28-2010, 12:30 AM Go to last post

  53. Double Pole 120 volt

    Started by Jim Robinson, 09-23-2010 06:52 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,453
    John Kogel
    09-25-2010, 12:09 PM Go to last post

  54. Breaker recall

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 09-24-2010 09:36 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,139
    wayne soper
    09-24-2010, 02:40 PM Go to last post

  55. 6 disconnect rule for detached residential garage

    Started by Roger Frazee, 09-21-2010 12:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 11,154
    John Steinke
    09-24-2010, 07:24 AM Go to last post

  56. what is this?

    Started by Peter Louis, 09-21-2010 09:10 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,458
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-22-2010, 11:53 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by John Steinke, 09-20-2010 02:23 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,093
    John Steinke
    09-22-2010, 08:49 AM Go to last post

  58. Split Bus Bar?

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-21-2010 08:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,486
    mathew stouffer
    09-22-2010, 06:27 AM Go to last post

  59. Extra cables entering panel

    Started by Ian Currie, 09-19-2010 10:41 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 3,331
    Jim Port
    09-20-2010, 05:48 PM Go to last post

  60. Not what it appears

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 09-16-2010 08:26 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,981
    John Kogel
    09-20-2010, 12:30 PM Go to last post

  61. Knob and Tube Splice

    Started by Jon mackay, 11-30-2009 03:25 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 7,568
    Brandon Whitmore
    09-18-2010, 07:21 PM Go to last post

  62. Panel feeder

    Started by Jon mackay, 09-13-2010 07:38 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 4,786
    bob smit
    09-18-2010, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  63. Imperial Electrical Panels

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-15-2010 07:09 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 15,336
    Corn Walker
    09-17-2010, 08:41 AM Go to last post

  64. Electrical question

    Started by Jay Barnett, 09-15-2010 08:38 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,570
    Roger Frazee
    09-16-2010, 09:13 AM Go to last post

  65. Carlon flex plus

    Started by sidney alstad, 09-15-2010 06:21 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,070
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-15-2010, 06:44 PM Go to last post

  66. Box Bonding

    Started by Jim Robinson, 09-14-2010 07:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,127
    Jerry Peck
    09-15-2010, 04:12 PM Go to last post

  67. Garage panel wiring

    Started by Jon mackay, 09-11-2010 07:07 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 2,984
    Jerry Peck
    09-15-2010, 04:07 PM Go to last post

  68. Aluminum- Copper pigtail

    Started by Vern Heiler, 09-13-2010 01:31 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,914
    Roger Frazee
    09-14-2010, 03:02 PM Go to last post

  69. Question PV panels over roof vents

    Started by Gene Koshiol, 09-14-2010 09:48 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,706
    Markus Keller
    09-14-2010, 10:50 AM Go to last post

  70. GFCI Receptacles

    Started by Desmond Kelly, 09-13-2010 10:15 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,378
    Desmond Kelly
    09-14-2010, 06:21 AM Go to last post

  71. Microwave ovens test

    Started by Ron Bibler, 09-13-2010 09:51 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,797
    Eric Barker
    09-13-2010, 08:04 PM Go to last post

  72. Romex though wall for dishwasher

    Started by Todd Last, 09-03-2010 10:13 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 15,247
    John Steinke
    09-13-2010, 10:28 AM Go to last post

  73. Sub-panel service cable

    Started by Richard Roshak, 09-10-2010 05:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,711
    Roger Frazee
    09-11-2010, 08:28 AM Go to last post

  74. Electrical Box Amateur installation safe?

    Started by Steve Boyer, 08-10-2010 01:39 PM
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 4,371
    James Duffin
    09-11-2010, 08:26 AM Go to last post

  75. Double tapping the doorbell transformer

    Started by Jim Weyenberg, 09-02-2010 08:35 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 10,602
    Jim Weyenberg
    09-09-2010, 10:52 PM Go to last post

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