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  1. 4 wires to a 20 amp double pole breaker

    Started by David A. Smith, 06-07-2020 07:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
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    Gunnar Alquist
    06-12-2020, 09:01 AM Go to last post

  2. hello from Nova Scotia

    Started by Cynthia Theriault, 06-04-2020 01:50 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 5,730
    Cynthia Theriault
    06-04-2020, 01:50 PM Go to last post

  3. White neutral goes to breaker

    Started by Robert Huffman, 06-01-2020 04:36 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 8,301
    Gunnar Alquist
    06-03-2020, 08:20 AM Go to last post

  4. Crawl space drain pipe purpose

    Started by Robert Huffman, 05-22-2020 04:42 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,480
    Jerry Peck
    05-27-2020, 10:29 AM Go to last post

  5. Ground connection in panel

    Started by Ken Amelin, 04-30-2020 05:14 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,163
    Don Hawley
    05-01-2020, 06:57 PM Go to last post

  6. Disposal Switch

    Started by Mike Boeger, 07-09-2013 10:19 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,328
    Barrett Butler
    04-23-2020, 01:41 PM Go to last post

  7. Feeders not Inside conduit

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-17-2020 04:39 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,479
    Jerry Peck
    04-21-2020, 05:39 PM Go to last post

  8. 10-2 wg for electric dryer

    Started by Don Hawley, 04-09-2020 05:35 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 6,930
    Don Hawley
    04-17-2020, 05:12 AM Go to last post

  9. GFCI Receptacles and Breakers

    Started by John A Duncan, 04-14-2020 10:53 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,907
    John A Duncan
    04-14-2020, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  10. Question Florida Building codes.

    Started by Ralph Stakely, 04-08-2020 03:04 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,235
    Jerry Peck
    04-08-2020, 04:57 PM Go to last post

  11. 35 Amp Breaker and 10 GA wire for AC Condenser

    Started by Leo Leidlein, 10-15-2009 02:38 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 76,751
    Jim Port
    04-06-2020, 04:45 PM Go to last post

  12. Exclamation Two Main Breakers

    Started by David Lyons, 03-21-2020 02:32 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,817
    David Lyons
    03-22-2020, 10:13 PM Go to last post

  13. Bonding of the copper supply piping

    Started by mark petty, 03-17-2020 11:36 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,859
    mark petty
    03-17-2020, 03:32 PM Go to last post

  14. Question AFCIs Popping- Arc Faults or False Positives

    Started by BobboMax Fankhauser, 10-03-2019 06:38 PM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 12,015
    BobboMax Fankhauser
    03-13-2020, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  15. Bonding on manufactured home

    Started by mark petty, 03-05-2020 08:26 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,147
    mark petty
    03-05-2020, 10:49 AM Go to last post

  16. Secondary Panel Issue

    Started by Sam Morris, 02-26-2020 03:38 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,117
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-29-2020, 07:12 AM Go to last post

  17. "doubletap" neut/grd bar

    Started by Dave Ruth, 02-20-2020 11:19 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,386
    Gunnar Alquist
    02-26-2020, 10:02 AM Go to last post

  18. Recessed lights don't work properly

    Started by greg marold, 02-06-2020 10:38 AM
    electrcial, led lighting, lighting, recessed lighting
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,628
    greg marold
    02-25-2020, 10:22 AM Go to last post

  19. Prove mechanical fastener required for multiple ground conductors#ROMEX#RESIDENTIAL

    Started by mary theresa craig, 02-06-2020 06:20 PM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 9,193
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-14-2020, 09:12 PM Go to last post

  20. 100 amp or 200 amp fused service panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 02-04-2020 04:33 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,994
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-14-2020, 07:10 PM Go to last post

  21. Distribution Sub-panel

    Started by Don Horn, 02-06-2020 11:31 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,778
    Jerry Peck
    02-13-2020, 04:40 PM Go to last post

  22. Secondary Electrical panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 02-05-2020 01:56 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,910
    Mitch Frazier
    02-06-2020, 10:43 AM Go to last post

  23. Fuse panel; what's wrong

    Started by mark petty, 01-22-2020 12:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,987
    Bill Kriegh
    01-31-2020, 10:51 AM Go to last post

  24. Electrical Panel in Bathroom

    Started by Sam Morris, 12-10-2013 05:19 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 30,434
    david shapiro
    01-29-2020, 06:28 AM Go to last post

  25. Flickering LEDs

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 12-13-2019 06:30 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 11,386
    Mike Clarke
    01-01-2020, 11:30 AM Go to last post

  26. hi

    Started by Gene Ter, 12-29-2019 10:19 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,822
    Gene Ter
    12-29-2019, 10:19 AM Go to last post

  27. What type wiring is this ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 12-09-2019 07:21 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,457
    david shapiro
    12-18-2019, 06:38 AM Go to last post

  28. Electrrical panel or Service panel?

    Started by Elizabeth Chambers, 10-31-2019 07:54 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 8,490
    Richard Bushong
    12-02-2019, 12:58 PM Go to last post

  29. Grounding conductor size

    Started by Ken Amelin, 11-21-2019 06:49 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,050
    david shapiro
    11-27-2019, 06:38 AM Go to last post

  30. Heat pump and breaker question

    Started by Randall Clark, 11-07-2019 06:55 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 10,255
    Stuart Brooks
    11-21-2019, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  31. No overcurrent for SE thru attic

    Started by mark petty, 11-12-2019 05:36 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,598
    Jim Hintz
    11-21-2019, 10:45 AM Go to last post

  32. 2 main panels (only 1 has a ground)

    Started by Sam Morris, 10-15-2019 06:17 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 8,185
    Richard Bushong
    10-30-2019, 01:31 PM Go to last post

  33. New Panel or No?

    Started by Bob Smith, 10-23-2019 03:26 PM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 8,508
    Ben Jacks
    10-27-2019, 06:10 AM Go to last post

  34. Rough In Question

    Started by Jim Robinson, 09-21-2019 08:50 AM
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 11,004
    Jim Robinson
    10-22-2019, 07:47 AM Go to last post

  35. surge protector installation

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 10-11-2019 02:00 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 8,718
    Tom Rees
    10-17-2019, 07:20 AM Go to last post

  36. New member

    Started by Ed Bornemann, 10-12-2019 12:29 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,810
    CHARLIE VAN FLEET
    10-12-2019, 01:54 PM Go to last post

  37. Correct size wires

    Started by Sam Morris, 10-08-2019 04:03 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 9,093
    Jerry Peck
    10-09-2019, 04:39 PM Go to last post

  38. Aging electrical equipment

    Started by Jerry Peck, 09-06-2019 07:20 AM
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 15,521
    Don Hawley
    09-15-2019, 06:24 AM Go to last post

  39. Sub/remote panel w/3 wire feed neutrals and ground bonded

    Started by mark petty, 08-20-2019 06:59 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,000
    Richard Mobley
    09-12-2019, 08:51 AM Go to last post

  40. Copper supply pipe bonding questions

    Started by mark petty, 08-15-2019 06:09 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 10,562
    Joe Reilly
    09-04-2019, 01:46 PM Go to last post

  41. Is lighting required in a pantry

    Started by Sam Morris, 08-20-2019 03:43 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 11,993
    Randy West
    08-23-2019, 03:50 PM Go to last post

  42. Too Many wires in a conduit.

    Started by Ken Amelin, 07-27-2019 02:51 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 12,770
    Jerry Peck
    08-23-2019, 02:04 PM Go to last post

  43. Gas water heater vent grandfathered without metal?

    Started by david shapiro, 07-28-2019 12:03 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,080
    Richard Bushong
    08-20-2019, 08:40 AM Go to last post

  44. Powder on breakers

    Started by Tom Rees, 02-05-2013 10:11 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 18,341
    Tom Rees
    08-17-2019, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  45. HVAC drain

    Started by Joe Reilly, 08-07-2019 10:52 AM
    hvac drain 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,210
    Mike Schulz
    08-15-2019, 02:21 PM Go to last post

  46. Question GFI vs GFCI

    Started by Joe Reilly, 05-03-2019 09:56 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 13,259
    THOMAS HORNE
    08-09-2019, 03:27 PM Go to last post

  47. Neutrals and grounds for sub-panel attached to the main panel bus bars

    Started by Jim Keller, 04-05-2019 04:11 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 21,093
    THOMAS HORNE
    08-09-2019, 02:53 PM Go to last post

  48. Two panels from the meter

    Started by Russell Melville, 06-05-2019 04:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 16,808
    Richard Bushong
    08-09-2019, 05:44 AM Go to last post

  49. Who Needs Conduit???

    Started by Jeff Spencer, 04-02-2008 09:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 15,762
    Jerry Peck
    08-08-2019, 08:43 PM Go to last post

  50. Odd Conductor Insulation

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 07-26-2019 03:24 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,900
    gibbon
    08-08-2019, 01:36 AM Go to last post

  51. 60? vs 90? C - NMB

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 07-13-2019 06:37 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 18,860
    Jerry Peck
    08-07-2019, 06:01 AM Go to last post

  52. Older house with no ground wire

    Started by Robert Huffman, 07-23-2019 05:09 AM
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 15,216
    Jerry Peck
    08-01-2019, 11:20 AM Go to last post

  53. Electrical panel location

    Started by Sam Morris, 09-04-2018 12:32 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 8,859
    Bob Ozbirn
    07-28-2019, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  54. Sharkbite Ground Strapping

    Started by Michael Cognata, 07-21-2019 11:57 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 8,434
    Jerry Peck
    07-21-2019, 02:44 PM Go to last post

  55. Has the neutral been neutralized?

    Started by Chris Weekly, 07-18-2019 11:31 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,504
    Jerry Peck
    07-19-2019, 04:04 PM Go to last post

  56. 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: 9,710
    ROBERT YOUNG
    07-17-2019, 10:24 AM Go to last post

  57. Question Smoke Alarm Placement

    Started by Joe Reilly, 06-05-2019 12:24 PM
    smoke alarm placement
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 14,364
    Fred Comb
    06-27-2019, 01:32 PM Go to last post

  58. gas line bonding

    Started by Don Hawley, 01-31-2019 02:26 PM
    gas line bonding 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 23,364
    Jerry Peck
    06-25-2019, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  59. GFCI under kitchen sink

    Started by Donald Stauffer, 05-08-2019 07:47 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 11,746
    Jerry Peck
    06-04-2019, 05:27 PM Go to last post

  60. How to flag hidden junction boxes

    Started by Egbert Jager, 05-23-2019 07:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 10,458
    Egbert Jager
    05-26-2019, 11:17 AM Go to last post

  61. 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: 8,127
    david shapiro
    05-23-2019, 03:49 AM Go to last post

  62. Panel rating vs. Service disconnect

    Started by Larry Coha, 05-09-2019 08:07 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 10,214
    Jerry Peck
    05-16-2019, 06:38 PM Go to last post

  63. Confused on electrical systems?

    Started by Jerry Peck, 04-25-2019 11:24 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 8,889
    ROBERT YOUNG
    05-01-2019, 06:33 AM Go to last post

  64. main service breaker not accessable

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 03-30-2019 03:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 9,680
    Matthew Steger
    04-03-2019, 08:02 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by mark petty, 03-06-2019 10:57 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 14,286
    Bill Kriegh
    03-07-2019, 02:23 PM Go to last post

  66. Double tap at main lug

    Started by Sam Morris, 01-31-2019 05:03 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,299
    Sam Morris
    01-31-2019, 06:19 PM Go to last post

  67. Secondary Panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 01-23-2019 06:51 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 8,028
    Rollie Meyers
    01-29-2019, 12:35 AM Go to last post

  68. Happy Holidays !!

    Started by jack davenport, 12-22-2018 08:26 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 12,546
    Marc M
    12-28-2018, 12:39 AM Go to last post

  69. Mechanical disconnect height question

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 11-14-2018 04:02 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 14,553
    Jerry Peck
    11-14-2018, 02:38 PM Go to last post

  70. Low voltage wiring within panel - question

    Started by chris vis, 10-21-2018 06:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 11,405
    Jim Port
    10-24-2018, 01:26 PM Go to last post

  71. Remote Panel Disconnect.

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-12-2018 05:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 7,958
    jack davenport
    10-12-2018, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  72. Aluminum ground wires ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 07-11-2018 01:20 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 12,486
    Gunnar Alquist
    09-27-2018, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  73. Voltage Drop Information / Articles

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 09-22-2018 04:51 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 10,645
    Jerry Peck
    09-27-2018, 06:43 AM Go to last post

  74. A Chronological History of Electrical Development By NEMA

    Started by Jerry Peck, 08-25-2018 05:54 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 9,510
    Matthew Howard
    09-24-2018, 10:48 PM Go to last post

  75. Panel location

    Started by Sam Morris, 09-11-2018 03:00 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 13,142
    Jerry Peck
    09-22-2018, 05:06 PM Go to last post

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