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  1. HVAC drain

    Started by Joe Reilly, 08-07-2019 10:52 AM
    hvac drain 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,561
    Mike Schulz
    08-15-2019, 02:21 PM Go to last post

  2. Question GFI vs GFCI

    Started by Joe Reilly, 05-03-2019 09:56 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 9,565
    THOMAS HORNE
    08-09-2019, 03:27 PM Go to last post

  3. 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: 16,721
    THOMAS HORNE
    08-09-2019, 02:53 PM Go to last post

  4. Two panels from the meter

    Started by Russell Melville, 06-05-2019 04:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 11,419
    Richard Bushong
    08-09-2019, 05:44 AM Go to last post

  5. Who Needs Conduit???

    Started by Jeff Spencer, 04-02-2008 09:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 7,430
    Jerry Peck
    08-08-2019, 08:43 PM Go to last post

  6. Odd Conductor Insulation

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 07-26-2019 03:24 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,540
    gibbon
    08-08-2019, 01:36 AM Go to last post

  7. 60? vs 90? C - NMB

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 07-13-2019 06:37 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 8,577
    Jerry Peck
    08-07-2019, 06:01 AM Go to last post

  8. Older house with no ground wire

    Started by Robert Huffman, 07-23-2019 05:09 AM
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 6,985
    Jerry Peck
    08-01-2019, 11:20 AM Go to last post

  9. Electrical panel location

    Started by Sam Morris, 09-04-2018 12:32 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,973
    Bob Ozbirn
    07-28-2019, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  10. Sharkbite Ground Strapping

    Started by Michael Cognata, 07-21-2019 11:57 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,955
    Jerry Peck
    07-21-2019, 02:44 PM Go to last post

  11. Has the neutral been neutralized?

    Started by Chris Weekly, 07-18-2019 11:31 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,300
    Jerry Peck
    07-19-2019, 04:04 PM Go to last post

  12. 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: 4,777
    ROBERT YOUNG
    07-17-2019, 10:24 AM Go to last post

  13. Question Smoke Alarm Placement

    Started by Joe Reilly, 06-05-2019 12:24 PM
    smoke alarm placement
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 10,708
    Fred Comb
    06-27-2019, 01:32 PM Go to last post

  14. gas line bonding

    Started by Don Hawley, 01-31-2019 02:26 PM
    gas line bonding 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 15,843
    Jerry Peck
    06-25-2019, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  15. GFCI under kitchen sink

    Started by Donald Stauffer, 05-08-2019 07:47 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,676
    Jerry Peck
    06-04-2019, 05:27 PM Go to last post

  16. How to flag hidden junction boxes

    Started by Egbert Jager, 05-23-2019 07:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,881
    Egbert Jager
    05-26-2019, 11:17 AM Go to last post

  17. 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: 3,171
    david shapiro
    05-23-2019, 03:49 AM Go to last post

  18. Panel rating vs. Service disconnect

    Started by Larry Coha, 05-09-2019 08:07 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,857
    Jerry Peck
    05-16-2019, 06:38 PM Go to last post

  19. Confused on electrical systems?

    Started by Jerry Peck, 04-25-2019 11:24 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,733
    ROBERT YOUNG
    05-01-2019, 06:33 AM Go to last post

  20. main service breaker not accessable

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 03-30-2019 03:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 6,193
    Matthew Steger
    04-03-2019, 08:02 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by mark petty, 03-06-2019 10:57 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 11,607
    Bill Kriegh
    03-07-2019, 02:23 PM Go to last post

  22. Double tap at main lug

    Started by Sam Morris, 01-31-2019 05:03 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,397
    Sam Morris
    01-31-2019, 06:19 PM Go to last post

  23. Secondary Panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 01-23-2019 06:51 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,912
    Rollie Meyers
    01-29-2019, 12:35 AM Go to last post

  24. Happy Holidays !!

    Started by jack davenport, 12-22-2018 08:26 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 9,447
    Marc M
    12-28-2018, 12:39 AM Go to last post

  25. Mechanical disconnect height question

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 11-14-2018 04:02 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 10,350
    Jerry Peck
    11-14-2018, 02:38 PM Go to last post

  26. Low voltage wiring within panel - question

    Started by chris vis, 10-21-2018 06:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 8,711
    Jim Port
    10-24-2018, 01:26 PM Go to last post

  27. Remote Panel Disconnect.

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-12-2018 05:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,071
    jack davenport
    10-12-2018, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  28. Aluminum ground wires ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 07-11-2018 01:20 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,681
    Gunnar Alquist
    09-27-2018, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  29. Voltage Drop Information / Articles

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 09-22-2018 04:51 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 7,153
    Jerry Peck
    09-27-2018, 06:43 AM Go to last post

  30. A Chronological History of Electrical Development By NEMA

    Started by Jerry Peck, 08-25-2018 05:54 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,117
    Matthew Howard
    09-24-2018, 10:48 PM Go to last post

  31. Panel location

    Started by Sam Morris, 09-11-2018 03:00 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,454
    Jerry Peck
    09-22-2018, 05:06 PM Go to last post

  32. Spliced Service Cable for Service to Garage

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 08-21-2018 06:59 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,378
    Bill Kriegh
    09-01-2018, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  33. CSST

    Started by Jim Robinson, 07-28-2018 06:49 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,094
    John Dirks Jr
    08-31-2018, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  34. Secondary panel -Bonded

    Started by Sam Morris, 08-13-2018 07:17 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,259
    Gunnar Alquist
    08-18-2018, 11:57 AM Go to last post

  35. Grounding in a secondary panel

    Started by chris vis, 07-29-2018 04:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,241
    John Kogel
    08-08-2018, 02:59 PM Go to last post

  36. Meter box - mounting height.

    Started by Ken Amelin, 07-19-2018 11:40 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 6,530
    Jerry Peck
    07-25-2018, 08:43 AM Go to last post

  37. Three phase residential supply

    Started by Bob Ozbirn, 06-21-2018 06:33 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,217
    Brad Rodgers
    07-20-2018, 07:51 PM Go to last post

  38. 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: 5,083
    Gunnar Alquist
    07-12-2018, 06:39 PM Go to last post

  39. Ground strap jumper

    Started by Daniel Rogers, 06-21-2011 07:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 20,060
    ROBERT YOUNG
    07-05-2018, 04:18 AM Go to last post

  40. Aluminum wiring thru house

    Started by Rick Beeman, 06-28-2018 04:18 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,004
    John Kogel
    07-02-2018, 08:10 PM Go to last post

  41. Separating neutral and grounds in a secondary panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 06-18-2018 04:37 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,080
    Jerry Peck
    06-20-2018, 01:20 PM Go to last post

  42. 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: 3,451
    Jerry Peck
    06-15-2018, 04:09 PM Go to last post

  43. 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: 1,761
    Gunnar Alquist
    06-15-2018, 12:55 PM Go to last post

  44. Exposed height of ground rod

    Started by Scott Laird, 06-01-2018 01:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 17,491
    Bill Kriegh
    06-06-2018, 04:47 PM Go to last post

  45. Wiring hanging from joists

    Started by Richard Roshak, 04-08-2018 04:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 12,068
    Jerry Peck
    04-09-2018, 04:39 AM Go to last post

  46. terminology

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 04-03-2018 06:33 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,159
    John Dirks Jr
    04-03-2018, 07:45 PM Go to last post

  47. Is it LIVE?

    Started by Elizabeth Chambers, 03-31-2018 12:03 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 3,818
    Bill Kriegh
    04-03-2018, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  48. Non-GFCI outlet on bar cabinet

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-20-2018 07:13 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,243
    Elizabeth Chambers
    03-22-2018, 08:54 PM Go to last post

  49. Tub light!

    Started by Jeff Zehnder, 03-22-2018 01:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,507
    Jim Luttrall
    03-22-2018, 06:44 PM Go to last post

  50. Combustibles in cabinet Looking for the code plz

    Started by Marc M, 02-22-2018 10:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,589
    Jerry Peck
    02-24-2018, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  51. Copper core with aluminum clad ??

    Started by Sam Morris, 02-02-2018 08:42 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,266
    Rollie Meyers
    02-22-2018, 01:03 AM Go to last post

  52. 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: 3,084
    Sam Morris
    02-01-2018, 09:34 AM Go to last post

  53. A good Zinsco???

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 08-26-2017 02:58 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 9,336
    Bill Kriegh
    01-26-2018, 10:38 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Jerry Peck, 01-24-2018 09:04 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,144
    John Kogel
    01-24-2018, 12:48 PM Go to last post

  55. CSST direct to meter

    Started by Don Hawley, 01-16-2018 04:55 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,994
    Don Hawley
    01-16-2018, 04:55 PM Go to last post

  56. 3-wire vs 4-wire

    Started by Chris Weekly, 01-10-2018 11:45 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,942
    Chris Weekly
    01-15-2018, 10:49 AM Go to last post

  57. 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: 3,606
    Jim Port
    12-31-2017, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  58. How do you write this up

    Started by Don Hawley, 12-29-2017 08:13 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,466
    jack davenport
    12-30-2017, 05:34 PM Go to last post

  59. SERVICE QUESTION

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 12-21-2017 05:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,483
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-21-2017, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  60. 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: 4,803
    Jerry Peck
    12-15-2017, 07:51 PM Go to last post

  61. GFCI Protected?

    Started by Donald Stauffer, 12-05-2017 10:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,869
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-09-2017, 01:18 PM Go to last post

  62. Secondary Panel Issue ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-29-2017 03:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,528
    Garry Sorrells
    11-30-2017, 12:37 PM Go to last post

  63. AL cable/wire history

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 11-27-2017 05:26 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,446
    ROBERT YOUNG
    11-27-2017, 05:26 AM Go to last post

  64. electric shock on dishwasher

    Started by Ben Im, 09-07-2017 09:17 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,482
    Glenn Curtis
    11-11-2017, 03:20 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Crosseyes, 11-05-2017 10:22 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,738
    Jerry Peck
    11-06-2017, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  66. 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: 3,523
    Jerry Peck
    11-06-2017, 05:41 AM Go to last post

  67. Condo panel and transfer switch question

    Started by HJ Gallego, 10-30-2017 09:42 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,693
    HJ Gallego
    11-03-2017, 11:18 AM Go to last post

  68. Bonding of metal piping systems

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-22-2017 07:14 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,336
    Jerry Peck
    10-22-2017, 02:32 PM Go to last post

  69. Question Hanging Bulbs Code

    Started by Stuart S, 10-09-2017 02:29 PM
    fixtures, lighting
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,777
    Jerry Peck
    10-11-2017, 06:02 AM Go to last post

  70. 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: 2,369
    chris vis
    10-08-2017, 05:32 AM Go to last post

  71. Equipment grounds are bundled together

    Started by Sam Morris, 09-18-2017 03:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,999
    Jerry Peck
    09-18-2017, 03:41 PM Go to last post

  72. GEC question

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 09-14-2017 05:05 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,193
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-15-2017, 09:21 AM Go to last post

  73. Outlet "Tester" sampler panel

    Started by Bob Sisson, 09-12-2017 12:52 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,482
    John Kogel
    09-12-2017, 08:22 PM Go to last post

  74. 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: 4,185
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-10-2017, 10:47 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Jerry Peck, 08-25-2017 07:53 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,536
    Claude Lawrenson
    08-26-2017, 12:40 PM Go to last post

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