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  1. Who Needs Conduit???

    Started by Jeff Spencer, 04-02-2008 09:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 7,309
    Jerry Peck
    08-08-2019, 08:43 PM Go to last post

  2. Odd Conductor Insulation

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 07-26-2019 03:24 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,471
    gibbon
    08-08-2019, 01:36 AM Go to last post

  3. 60? vs 90? C - NMB

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 07-13-2019 06:37 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 8,255
    Jerry Peck
    08-07-2019, 06:01 AM Go to last post

  4. Older house with no ground wire

    Started by Robert Huffman, 07-23-2019 05:09 AM
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 6,624
    Jerry Peck
    08-01-2019, 11:20 AM Go to last post

  5. Electrical panel location

    Started by Sam Morris, 09-04-2018 12:32 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,888
    Bob Ozbirn
    07-28-2019, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  6. Sharkbite Ground Strapping

    Started by Michael Cognata, 07-21-2019 11:57 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,829
    Jerry Peck
    07-21-2019, 02:44 PM Go to last post

  7. Has the neutral been neutralized?

    Started by Chris Weekly, 07-18-2019 11:31 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,216
    Jerry Peck
    07-19-2019, 04:04 PM Go to last post

  8. 30 amp single pole breaker for 240v water heater

    Started by mark petty, 07-15-2019 10:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,643
    ROBERT YOUNG
    07-17-2019, 10:24 AM Go to last post

  9. Question Smoke Alarm Placement

    Started by Joe Reilly, 06-05-2019 12:24 PM
    smoke alarm placement
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 10,620
    Fred Comb
    06-27-2019, 01:32 PM Go to last post

  10. gas line bonding

    Started by Don Hawley, 01-31-2019 02:26 PM
    gas line bonding 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 15,693
    Jerry Peck
    06-25-2019, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  11. GFCI under kitchen sink

    Started by Donald Stauffer, 05-08-2019 07:47 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,528
    Jerry Peck
    06-04-2019, 05:27 PM Go to last post

  12. How to flag hidden junction boxes

    Started by Egbert Jager, 05-23-2019 07:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,820
    Egbert Jager
    05-26-2019, 11:17 AM Go to last post

  13. Is this panel still a secondary distribution panel (SDP) or a Main

    Started by Sam Morris, 05-22-2019 05:34 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,086
    david shapiro
    05-23-2019, 03:49 AM Go to last post

  14. Panel rating vs. Service disconnect

    Started by Larry Coha, 05-09-2019 08:07 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,737
    Jerry Peck
    05-16-2019, 06:38 PM Go to last post

  15. Confused on electrical systems?

    Started by Jerry Peck, 04-25-2019 11:24 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,660
    ROBERT YOUNG
    05-01-2019, 06:33 AM Go to last post

  16. main service breaker not accessable

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 03-30-2019 03:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 6,122
    Matthew Steger
    04-03-2019, 08:02 AM Go to last post

  17. Ground / bonding question - 1971 remodel by home owner

    Started by mark petty, 03-06-2019 10:57 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 11,512
    Bill Kriegh
    03-07-2019, 02:23 PM Go to last post

  18. Double tap at main lug

    Started by Sam Morris, 01-31-2019 05:03 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,313
    Sam Morris
    01-31-2019, 06:19 PM Go to last post

  19. Secondary Panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 01-23-2019 06:51 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,792
    Rollie Meyers
    01-29-2019, 12:35 AM Go to last post

  20. Happy Holidays !!

    Started by jack davenport, 12-22-2018 08:26 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 9,367
    Marc M
    12-28-2018, 12:39 AM Go to last post

  21. Mechanical disconnect height question

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 11-14-2018 04:02 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 10,177
    Jerry Peck
    11-14-2018, 02:38 PM Go to last post

  22. Low voltage wiring within panel - question

    Started by chris vis, 10-21-2018 06:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 8,631
    Jim Port
    10-24-2018, 01:26 PM Go to last post

  23. Remote Panel Disconnect.

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-12-2018 05:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,987
    jack davenport
    10-12-2018, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  24. Aluminum ground wires ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 07-11-2018 01:20 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,521
    Gunnar Alquist
    09-27-2018, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  25. Voltage Drop Information / Articles

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 09-22-2018 04:51 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 7,076
    Jerry Peck
    09-27-2018, 06:43 AM Go to last post

  26. A Chronological History of Electrical Development By NEMA

    Started by Jerry Peck, 08-25-2018 05:54 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,018
    Matthew Howard
    09-24-2018, 10:48 PM Go to last post

  27. Panel location

    Started by Sam Morris, 09-11-2018 03:00 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,342
    Jerry Peck
    09-22-2018, 05:06 PM Go to last post

  28. Spliced Service Cable for Service to Garage

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 08-21-2018 06:59 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,289
    Bill Kriegh
    09-01-2018, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  29. CSST

    Started by Jim Robinson, 07-28-2018 06:49 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,992
    John Dirks Jr
    08-31-2018, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  30. Secondary panel -Bonded

    Started by Sam Morris, 08-13-2018 07:17 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,119
    Gunnar Alquist
    08-18-2018, 11:57 AM Go to last post

  31. Grounding in a secondary panel

    Started by chris vis, 07-29-2018 04:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,136
    John Kogel
    08-08-2018, 02:59 PM Go to last post

  32. Meter box - mounting height.

    Started by Ken Amelin, 07-19-2018 11:40 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 6,340
    Jerry Peck
    07-25-2018, 08:43 AM Go to last post

  33. Three phase residential supply

    Started by Bob Ozbirn, 06-21-2018 06:33 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,139
    Brad Rodgers
    07-20-2018, 07:51 PM Go to last post

  34. Service Entrance Wires only 6 foot off ground -!!

    Started by chris vis, 05-03-2015 07:09 AM
    drip, entrance, glass, ground, loop 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,919
    Gunnar Alquist
    07-12-2018, 06:39 PM Go to last post

  35. Ground strap jumper

    Started by Daniel Rogers, 06-21-2011 07:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 19,651
    ROBERT YOUNG
    07-05-2018, 04:18 AM Go to last post

  36. Aluminum wiring thru house

    Started by Rick Beeman, 06-28-2018 04:18 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,894
    John Kogel
    07-02-2018, 08:10 PM Go to last post

  37. Separating neutral and grounds in a secondary panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 06-18-2018 04:37 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,985
    Jerry Peck
    06-20-2018, 01:20 PM Go to last post

  38. 10KW Standby Generator for home w/ 200A service - Service entrance & load shedding

    Started by Christopher Loiacono, 06-14-2018 08:29 AM
    generator, service disconnect, transfer switch generator
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,370
    Jerry Peck
    06-15-2018, 04:09 PM Go to last post

  39. NM Cable degradation - and an interesting, and brief, history of wiring methods

    Started by Jerry Peck, 06-15-2018 11:46 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,688
    Gunnar Alquist
    06-15-2018, 12:55 PM Go to last post

  40. Exposed height of ground rod

    Started by Scott Laird, 06-01-2018 01:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 17,085
    Bill Kriegh
    06-06-2018, 04:47 PM Go to last post

  41. Wiring hanging from joists

    Started by Richard Roshak, 04-08-2018 04:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 11,967
    Jerry Peck
    04-09-2018, 04:39 AM Go to last post

  42. terminology

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 04-03-2018 06:33 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,083
    John Dirks Jr
    04-03-2018, 07:45 PM Go to last post

  43. Is it LIVE?

    Started by Elizabeth Chambers, 03-31-2018 12:03 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 3,703
    Bill Kriegh
    04-03-2018, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  44. Non-GFCI outlet on bar cabinet

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-20-2018 07:13 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,110
    Elizabeth Chambers
    03-22-2018, 08:54 PM Go to last post

  45. Tub light!

    Started by Jeff Zehnder, 03-22-2018 01:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,449
    Jim Luttrall
    03-22-2018, 06:44 PM Go to last post

  46. Combustibles in cabinet Looking for the code plz

    Started by Marc M, 02-22-2018 10:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,479
    Jerry Peck
    02-24-2018, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  47. Copper core with aluminum clad ??

    Started by Sam Morris, 02-02-2018 08:42 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,129
    Rollie Meyers
    02-22-2018, 01:03 AM Go to last post

  48. Bonding screw and a jumper in A secondary electrical panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 01-31-2018 06:35 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,947
    Sam Morris
    02-01-2018, 09:34 AM Go to last post

  49. A good Zinsco???

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 08-26-2017 02:58 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 9,096
    Bill Kriegh
    01-26-2018, 10:38 AM Go to last post

  50. For our Canadian neighbors and FPE (Federal Pioneer) panels and breakers

    Started by Jerry Peck, 01-24-2018 09:04 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,067
    John Kogel
    01-24-2018, 12:48 PM Go to last post

  51. CSST direct to meter

    Started by Don Hawley, 01-16-2018 04:55 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,893
    Don Hawley
    01-16-2018, 04:55 PM Go to last post

  52. 3-wire vs 4-wire

    Started by Chris Weekly, 01-10-2018 11:45 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,853
    Chris Weekly
    01-15-2018, 10:49 AM Go to last post

  53. GAS RANGE IGNITER ON COMMON KITCHEN GFCI BREAKER

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 12-31-2017 12:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,518
    Jim Port
    12-31-2017, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  54. How do you write this up

    Started by Don Hawley, 12-29-2017 08:13 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,376
    jack davenport
    12-30-2017, 05:34 PM Go to last post

  55. SERVICE QUESTION

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 12-21-2017 05:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,327
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-21-2017, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  56. 60 amp breaker in Main panel feeding panel in garage with 100 amp main.

    Started by John Binder, 12-14-2017 06:59 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,660
    Jerry Peck
    12-15-2017, 07:51 PM Go to last post

  57. GFCI Protected?

    Started by Donald Stauffer, 12-05-2017 10:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,631
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-09-2017, 01:18 PM Go to last post

  58. Secondary Panel Issue ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-29-2017 03:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,366
    Garry Sorrells
    11-30-2017, 12:37 PM Go to last post

  59. AL cable/wire history

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 11-27-2017 05:26 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,365
    ROBERT YOUNG
    11-27-2017, 05:26 AM Go to last post

  60. electric shock on dishwasher

    Started by Ben Im, 09-07-2017 09:17 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,387
    Glenn Curtis
    11-11-2017, 03:20 PM Go to last post

  61. What's up with this panel? Amp? No disco?

    Started by Crosseyes, 11-05-2017 10:22 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,635
    Jerry Peck
    11-06-2017, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  62. Guy is saying a licensed electrician installed service panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 10-27-2017 06:02 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,367
    Jerry Peck
    11-06-2017, 05:41 AM Go to last post

  63. Condo panel and transfer switch question

    Started by HJ Gallego, 10-30-2017 09:42 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,517
    HJ Gallego
    11-03-2017, 11:18 AM Go to last post

  64. Bonding of metal piping systems

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-22-2017 07:14 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,234
    Jerry Peck
    10-22-2017, 02:32 PM Go to last post

  65. Question Hanging Bulbs Code

    Started by Stuart S, 10-09-2017 02:29 PM
    fixtures, lighting
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,695
    Jerry Peck
    10-11-2017, 06:02 AM Go to last post

  66. 4 MAINs (to 4 meters) in rusted out conduit in a condominium garage

    Started by chris vis, 10-04-2017 04:00 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,142
    chris vis
    10-08-2017, 05:32 AM Go to last post

  67. Equipment grounds are bundled together

    Started by Sam Morris, 09-18-2017 03:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,932
    Jerry Peck
    09-18-2017, 03:41 PM Go to last post

  68. GEC question

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 09-14-2017 05:05 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,051
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-15-2017, 09:21 AM Go to last post

  69. Outlet "Tester" sampler panel

    Started by Bob Sisson, 09-12-2017 12:52 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,404
    John Kogel
    09-12-2017, 08:22 PM Go to last post

  70. One Main/Meter, 200AMP service, 2 seperate 100Amp disconnects, two breaker boxes

    Started by Ray Hunter, 09-05-2017 07:37 AM
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 3,784
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-10-2017, 10:47 AM Go to last post

  71. Canada gets this right, too bad the US doesn't

    Started by Jerry Peck, 08-25-2017 07:53 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,458
    Claude Lawrenson
    08-26-2017, 12:40 PM Go to last post

  72. Bonding question

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 08-24-2017 04:00 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 1,904
    ROBERT YOUNG
    08-26-2017, 05:01 AM Go to last post

  73. HI training

    Started by Brad Richter, 08-22-2017 03:00 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,613
    Brad Richter
    08-23-2017, 05:17 PM Go to last post

  74. Main Lug labeled 2-250

    Started by Sam Morris, 07-27-2017 07:20 PM
    acceptable, advance, bell, lug, reported 7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,925
    Jerry Peck
    07-31-2017, 06:02 PM Go to last post

  75. Unknown Gizmo?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 07-30-2017 11:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,471
    jack davenport
    07-31-2017, 04:06 PM Go to last post

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