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  1. Panel - balanced load

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-31-2016 05:58 AM
    balanced load, code, panel, problem, requirement 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 1,352
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-05-2016, 11:12 AM Go to last post

  2. Panel type

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 09-03-2016 04:45 PM
    cmdr, information, panel, provided, type 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 733
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-04-2016, 04:45 AM Go to last post

  3. Can a service panel be considered grounded with only metalli conduit

    Started by Don Hawley, 08-26-2016 08:37 PM
    grounding
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 1,519
    Jim Port
    09-02-2016, 02:12 PM Go to last post

  4. When is IGB required?

    Started by Jim Robinson, 08-23-2016 06:10 PM
    igb, information, required, residential, systems 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 1,456
    david shapiro
    08-26-2016, 10:41 AM Go to last post

  5. Why you should never trust the test/reset buttons on a GFCI

    Started by Mbrooke, 08-18-2016 10:15 PM
    experience, eye, opening, supposed, trust 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 1,805
    Jerry Peck
    08-25-2016, 06:59 AM Go to last post

  6. Electrical Feed

    Started by Mike Tracy, 08-22-2016 01:02 PM
    aluminum, connected, copper, feed, wire
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 879
    Gunnar Alquist
    08-22-2016, 09:47 PM Go to last post

  7. Wires, Water line, Gas line in return air duct

    Started by Mark Parlee, 08-18-2016 08:42 AM
    code, line, references, statement, wrong 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 1,294
    Jim Port
    08-20-2016, 07:09 AM Go to last post

  8. Bundled Neutrals!

    Started by Donald Farrell, 08-01-2016 07:41 AM
    amp, branch, circuits, fed, recepts
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 1,379
    Jerry Peck
    08-02-2016, 11:37 AM Go to last post

  9. 1. Powdery Substance on CB Terminals 2. Solid aluminum conductor

    Started by Tom Cissell, 08-01-2016 12:05 PM
    aluminum, conductors, electrical, solid, white 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 742
    ROBERT YOUNG
    08-02-2016, 03:04 AM Go to last post

  10. 20 receptacle connection

    Started by Ken Amelin, 01-17-2009 11:54 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 56
    • Views: 4,059
    Jim Port
    07-23-2016, 06:18 PM Go to last post

  11. New To Me

    Started by Jim Robinson, 07-15-2016 05:12 PM
    electricity, feed, meter, sort, wires 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 1,464
    ROBERT YOUNG
    07-22-2016, 04:29 AM Go to last post

  12. How many main panels can one condo have?

    Started by Tom King, 07-06-2016 09:20 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 1,590
    Jack Feldmann
    07-09-2016, 01:20 PM Go to last post

  13. Bonding and grounding requirements.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 07-04-2016 04:43 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 915
    Gunnar Alquist
    07-04-2016, 11:12 PM Go to last post

  14. This is fine....

    Started by Marc M, 06-23-2016 07:41 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 2,108
    Jerry Peck
    07-04-2016, 06:43 PM Go to last post

  15. panel & hose connection

    Started by Jeff Zehnder, 06-30-2016 05:19 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,189
    Jim Port
    07-02-2016, 03:15 PM Go to last post

  16. Service wires overhang roof

    Started by Sam Morris, 06-30-2016 03:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 884
    ROBERT YOUNG
    07-01-2016, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  17. distribution panel questions

    Started by Russell Melville, 06-14-2016 12:54 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,082
    Rollie Meyers
    06-18-2016, 07:05 PM Go to last post

  18. GFCI but no Ground

    Started by Jim Robinson, 06-16-2016 01:23 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 1,440
    Gunnar Alquist
    06-18-2016, 10:47 AM Go to last post

  19. 240 only distribution panel?

    Started by Oni Shaw, 06-01-2016 08:21 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 866
    Pat Collins
    06-13-2016, 05:20 AM Go to last post

  20. Commercial - new construction- Low voltage systems - Conduit required?

    Started by tim palmer, 06-07-2016 05:05 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 390
    tim palmer
    06-07-2016, 05:05 AM Go to last post

  21. Remote panel in remote building

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-25-2016 05:39 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 927
    John Kogel
    05-27-2016, 09:16 PM Go to last post

  22. Unfamiliar break.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 05-21-2016 02:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 872
    Jim Port
    05-21-2016, 07:21 PM Go to last post

  23. Remote panel rating question.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 05-15-2016 08:26 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,080
    ROBERT YOUNG
    05-15-2016, 04:56 PM Go to last post

  24. HUD inspections

    Started by Robert Garza, 05-14-2016 09:43 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 328
    Robert Garza
    05-14-2016, 09:43 AM Go to last post

  25. Newb in need

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 05-13-2016 10:28 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 949
    Aaron Scheuerer
    05-13-2016, 11:04 PM Go to last post

  26. 4500sf Commerical Office, That's a lot of GEC's!

    Started by Marc Morin, 05-12-2016 04:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 691
    Jim Port
    05-12-2016, 05:48 PM Go to last post

  27. Aluminum grounding wire attached to a non-CO/ALR outlet.

    Started by Matt Shapiro, 05-05-2016 01:48 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 1,806
    Jim Port
    05-12-2016, 01:28 PM Go to last post

  28. CA Electrical Code source?

    Started by Connor Akally, 05-09-2016 07:00 AM
    code, copy, electrical, electronic, pdf
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,216
    Jerry Peck
    05-09-2016, 02:42 PM Go to last post

  29. breakers trip each other

    Started by Peter Louis, 04-28-2016 05:37 PM
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 2,681
    Marshall Brown
    05-09-2016, 05:48 AM Go to last post

  30. Upgrading to GFCI protection for a home built in the 80's

    Started by Norm Peery, 04-24-2016 11:21 AM
    house, kitchen, required, time, upgrade
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,835
    Don Hawley
    05-08-2016, 09:25 AM Go to last post

  31. Over- amped panel...

    Started by Chris Weekly, 05-06-2016 08:25 PM
    amp, breaker, circuit, house, panel 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 955
    Jerry Peck
    05-07-2016, 08:36 AM Go to last post

  32. 110V Service ?

    Started by Ken Rowe, 04-21-2016 10:35 AM
    breaker, condo, panel, room, service 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 5,258
    Dom D'Agostino
    04-25-2016, 12:54 PM Go to last post

  33. Size of a single service drop and SECs serving multiple service disconnects

    Started by Michael Thomas, 02-05-2010 04:25 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,015
    Jerry Peck
    04-22-2016, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  34. Drop voltage

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 04-19-2016 05:34 AM
    advance, drop, inspection, percent, reports 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 1,395
    Jerry Peck
    04-21-2016, 01:34 PM Go to last post

  35. Question Bonded Neutrals???

    Started by Jeff Gainey, 04-17-2016 09:15 AM
    bonded, bonding, find, neutrals, screw 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 1,017
    Jerry Peck
    04-19-2016, 07:33 PM Go to last post

  36. Double Tap for Surge Protector

    Started by Eldon (Scooter) Holliday, 06-11-2011 03:23 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 7,511
    Jerry Peck
    04-12-2016, 06:41 AM Go to last post

  37. Neutrals and ground on same bus in sub panels.

    Started by ren ramsey, 04-10-2016 08:31 AM
    breaker, bus, circuit, neutrals, separate 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 792
    Gary Burnett
    04-11-2016, 07:48 PM Go to last post

  38. copper and natural gas

    Started by Don Hawley, 04-10-2016 07:28 AM
    copper, gas, natural, natural gas, safety issue
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 799
    Don Hawley
    04-11-2016, 12:24 PM Go to last post

  39. Color coding fiasco

    Started by Chris Weekly, 04-06-2016 01:36 PM
    blue, bunch, color coding wires, green, grounded 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 1,807
    Jerry Peck
    04-10-2016, 10:21 AM Go to last post

  40. Sub Panel Ground

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 03-24-2016 08:53 AM
    conductor, ground, grounded, panel, terminal 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,466
    ROBERT YOUNG
    04-09-2016, 08:25 PM Go to last post

  41. Unsheathed Branch circuit wires.

    Started by Ken Amelin, 03-24-2016 09:31 AM
    half, size, unsheathed, wire, wires 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 1,912
    david shapiro
    04-09-2016, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  42. Electrical panel painted closed

    Started by Vern Heiler, 04-03-2016 08:33 AM
    considered, functioning, intended, painted, panel
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 1,590
    david shapiro
    04-09-2016, 08:22 AM Go to last post

  43. 60 or 90 - choose

    Started by Chris Weekly, 04-06-2016 01:42 PM
    2-pole, 2-pole breaker, amp, breaker, sub-feed 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,175
    david shapiro
    04-08-2016, 10:58 PM Go to last post

  44. Remote Load Center

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 04-03-2016 03:07 AM
    information, max, panel, remote, volt 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,101
    Raymond Wand
    04-04-2016, 07:18 AM Go to last post

  45. Low voltage light power

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 03-28-2016 06:14 PM
    inside, low, outlet, power, voltage 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 993
    Mike Borchardt
    04-01-2016, 05:51 PM Go to last post

  46. Two Main Breakers

    Started by Pete Kosmoski, 03-22-2016 01:14 PM
    amp, electrical, front, main, two main breakers
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,741
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-24-2016, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  47. Question Imbedded Meter Base

    Started by Jeff Gainey, 03-15-2016 06:28 PM
    ahj, base, imaging, meter, wrong 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 1,507
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-21-2016, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  48. Subpanel - I finally saw one up close and personal

    Started by Jerry Peck, 03-07-2016 07:13 PM
    close, cool, personal, subpanel, week 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 2,601
    Jerry Peck
    03-11-2016, 07:13 AM Go to last post

  49. Taylor Electric or Crouse-Hinds Panels

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 02-26-2016 01:55 PM
    crouse-hinds, electric, guys, manufacturer, panels 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,379
    Rollie Meyers
    03-09-2016, 10:17 PM Go to last post

  50. Information required

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 03-07-2016 06:00 PM
    desired, entrance, information, service, switch 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 841
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-08-2016, 03:12 AM Go to last post

  51. Ufer ground

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 02-25-2016 03:35 AM
    ground, main, pipe, ufer, water 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,169
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-26-2016, 07:17 PM Go to last post

  52. Grounds & Neutral on same bus bar

    Started by Sam Morris, 02-23-2016 05:21 PM
    aka, house, panels, service, wire 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,673
    Jerry Peck
    02-24-2016, 04:04 PM Go to last post

  53. mechanical disconnect switch

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 02-21-2016 04:31 PM
    disconnect, disconnecting, location, means, motor 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 962
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-22-2016, 11:59 AM Go to last post

  54. Added neutral/ground bus bonding wire size in service equipment - main

    Started by chris vis, 02-17-2016 07:05 AM
    added, ground, size, upper, wire 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 1,581
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-21-2016, 05:00 AM Go to last post

  55. Commander breaker in a Sylvania panel

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 02-14-2016 03:34 AM
    breaker, commander, panel, sylvania, yada 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 992
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-17-2016, 04:35 AM Go to last post

  56. Grounding / bonding question for aluminum screen enclosure

    Started by mark petty, 02-08-2016 09:21 AM
    aluminum, beams, enclosure, fans, visible 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,240
    jack davenport
    02-14-2016, 06:02 AM Go to last post

  57. Grounding, Bonding, and Earthing

    Started by Frederick Leutzinger, 02-03-2016 09:44 PM
    copper, grounding, learning, nec, post
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,626
    Rollie Meyers
    02-08-2016, 09:29 PM Go to last post

  58. Controller Cabinet Power Circuit

    Started by GaryOdom, 02-04-2016 05:56 AM
    bottom, circuit, power, supply, wired
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 846
    Rollie Meyers
    02-08-2016, 09:23 PM Go to last post

  59. Dishwasher service disconnect (NEC 422)

    Started by Dave Hahn, 01-07-2009 11:48 PM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 17,749
    Denis Pohlman
    02-08-2016, 02:33 PM Go to last post

  60. Lightning arrestor grounded to water line

    Started by Roger Kautz, 01-10-2016 07:29 PM
    cable, ground, house, lightning, water 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,555
    Kevin O'Hornett
    02-04-2016, 07:09 PM Go to last post

  61. No Need To Worry

    Started by Jim Robinson, 02-02-2016 08:23 PM
    covered, homeowner, panel, worry 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 673
    Jim Robinson
    02-02-2016, 08:23 PM Go to last post

  62. Homemade Generator Transfer Switch

    Started by Raymond Wand, 01-04-2016 01:04 PM
    generator, likes, switch, thought, transfer 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 3,577
    david shapiro
    01-23-2016, 02:35 PM Go to last post

  63. Hillbilly Junction Box

    Started by Tab Wilcox, 12-21-2015 07:08 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,383
    Jerry Peck
    01-03-2016, 06:46 AM Go to last post

  64. outlet tester results

    Started by Norm Peery, 12-11-2015 07:44 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 902
    Jerry Peck
    12-25-2015, 05:01 AM Go to last post

  65. When a junction box just won't do...

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 06-03-2013 07:53 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,499
    Frank Norman
    12-24-2015, 09:31 PM Go to last post

  66. Distribution panel wiring

    Started by Russell Melville, 12-04-2015 09:48 AM
    dist, house, isolated, panels, pole 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,098
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-20-2015, 09:53 AM Go to last post

  67. main disconnect

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 12-14-2015 09:26 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,276
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-15-2015, 11:08 AM Go to last post

  68. Hydro Service Entrance

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 11-22-2015 04:29 PM
    distance, hydro, parapet, service, wires 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,945
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-03-2015, 04:27 PM Go to last post

  69. DUMB SERVICE PANEL COVER

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 11-12-2015 07:01 AM
    cover, panel, reset, seller, wiring 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,105
    Marshall Brown
    11-21-2015, 07:29 AM Go to last post

  70. Pool fence bonding

    Started by Bill Bryan, 11-19-2015 12:32 PM
    bonded, fence, minutes, pool, told
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,611
    ROBERT YOUNG
    11-20-2015, 09:14 PM Go to last post

  71. Parallel Wiring

    Started by Jim Robinson, 11-05-2015 12:26 PM
    added, amp, electric, kitchen, wires
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,313
    Dave Borowski
    11-15-2015, 10:47 AM Go to last post

  72. Main panel

    Started by Russell Melville, 11-07-2015 04:30 PM
    amp, breaker, main, panel, top 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,493
    david shapiro
    11-14-2015, 10:09 AM Go to last post

  73. Metal raceway as support for pool J box

    Started by Marc M, 11-07-2015 04:16 PM
    devices, enclosure, entries, supported, threaded 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,366
    Marc M
    11-08-2015, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  74. Transition from Type NM to NM-B wiring

    Started by Hank Spinnler, 09-22-2011 07:16 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 10,840
    Eric Lewis
    11-05-2015, 10:14 AM Go to last post

  75. Split Bus Wiring

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 11-03-2015 12:21 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,642
    Nick Ostrowski
    11-04-2015, 09:44 AM Go to last post

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