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  1. Panel wire corrosion

    Started by DENNIS OMARA, 08-02-2010 05:16 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,179
    Randy Aldering
    08-02-2010, 07:21 AM Go to last post

  2. Electrical wall outlet - Odd - What is it?

    Started by Eric Lybeck, 12-17-2009 08:00 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
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    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-01-2010, 08:23 AM Go to last post

  3. Bonded again at 'main panel'?

    Started by Terry Beck, 07-29-2010 03:43 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,193
    James Duffin
    07-30-2010, 03:28 PM Go to last post

  4. FPE Stab-Lok verification

    Started by Robert Foster, 07-26-2010 06:56 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 6,585
    Fred Comb
    07-29-2010, 11:39 AM Go to last post

  5. This doesn't look correct

    Started by stanley frost, 07-19-2010 04:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,865
    stanley frost
    07-27-2010, 04:50 AM Go to last post

  6. Low Voltage routed with High Voltage

    Started by RobertSmith, 07-16-2010 07:33 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,430
    Jerry Peck
    07-26-2010, 05:43 PM Go to last post

  7. Blue Romex with odd ground wire

    Started by Terry Beck, 11-11-2008 07:31 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,343
    Paul Kondzich
    07-26-2010, 11:34 AM Go to last post

  8. Grounds and neutrals sharing terminal

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-23-2010 05:51 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,590
    Randy Aldering
    07-26-2010, 10:53 AM Go to last post

  9. Washer Outlet location

    Started by brianmiller, 07-10-2010 06:58 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,841
    Jerry Peck
    07-25-2010, 06:37 PM Go to last post

  10. could this be the panel bonding screw

    Started by Robert Foster, 07-24-2010 05:09 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,071
    paul hardy
    07-25-2010, 05:00 PM Go to last post

  11. New Installation of Two prong Receptacles

    Started by Bob Hunt, 09-07-2009 07:25 AM
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 10,129
    James Duffin
    07-25-2010, 05:07 AM Go to last post

  12. 2/4 TYPE STO WIRE

    Started by sidney alstad, 07-23-2010 08:18 AM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,135
    James Duffin
    07-24-2010, 07:47 PM Go to last post

  13. Service Change

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-21-2010 05:02 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 1,529
    Rollie Meyers
    07-21-2010, 06:26 PM Go to last post

  14. Conduit mounted directly to basement foundation wall

    Started by Thomas Streicher, 07-16-2010 07:44 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,837
    John Steinke
    07-19-2010, 03:58 AM Go to last post

  15. Cool professional gas/electric stove in homes

    Started by Robert Mattison, 07-15-2010 12:30 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,199
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-16-2010, 05:46 PM Go to last post

  16. Inspection Report Format

    Started by John Steinke, 07-13-2010 04:06 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,846
    Michael Thomas
    07-14-2010, 04:14 AM Go to last post

  17. Post 125 amp breaker panel 200 amp service

    Started by Jeffrey Masnari, 07-12-2010 10:26 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 9,702
    Jeffrey Masnari
    07-13-2010, 04:03 PM Go to last post

  18. UL article about listing and labeling

    Started by Jim Port, 07-13-2010 05:18 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 874
    Jim Port
    07-13-2010, 05:18 AM Go to last post

  19. Ghose in the Machine

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 07-12-2010 04:16 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 914
    Rollie Meyers
    07-12-2010, 10:11 PM Go to last post

  20. Why do two GFCIs on one circuit trip the breaker?

    Started by Lisa Robbins, 07-05-2010 10:29 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 22,352
    John Kogel
    07-12-2010, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  21. panel box next to window

    Started by RobertSmith, 07-12-2010 06:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 838
    Jerry Peck
    07-12-2010, 06:56 PM Go to last post

  22. Service locked

    Started by wayne soper, 07-11-2010 05:52 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,289
    Damon McCarty
    07-11-2010, 08:52 PM Go to last post

  23. Inspecting in Photoshop

    Started by Michael Thomas, 07-11-2010 10:22 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,211
    Jerry Peck
    07-11-2010, 08:44 PM Go to last post

  24. Panel in "Utility Room" ...sorta...

    Started by brianmiller, 07-10-2010 07:05 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 917
    Jerry Peck
    07-10-2010, 07:16 PM Go to last post

  25. A/C grounding and wiring mess..

    Started by kenny martin, 07-10-2010 08:21 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,250
    James Duffin
    07-10-2010, 11:19 AM Go to last post

  26. service wire at gutter

    Started by wayne soper, 07-09-2010 06:54 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 968
    Lou Romano
    07-10-2010, 05:55 AM Go to last post

  27. Electrical Cables contacting truss plates

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-08-2007 06:27 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,213
    Norm Grande
    07-09-2010, 09:26 PM Go to last post

  28. Holmes on Homes

    Started by John Steinke, 07-02-2010 04:12 AM
    • Replies: 56
    • Views: 5,617
    John Kogel
    07-07-2010, 07:27 AM Go to last post

  29. Wire nuts inside panel

    Started by Stephen Clausen, 07-01-2010 10:42 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 55
    • Views: 29,576
    Gabe S
    07-06-2010, 07:31 PM Go to last post

  30. This bend too sharp?

    Started by Marc M, 07-02-2010 11:47 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,311
    Jerry Peck
    07-04-2010, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  31. Near Meltdown

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-02-2010 03:19 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,700
    Jerry Peck
    07-03-2010, 10:58 AM Go to last post

  32. Metal Nipple for ground

    Started by Ken Amelin, 07-01-2010 05:05 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,177
    Jerry Peck
    07-01-2010, 04:31 PM Go to last post

  33. 1975 Bryant panel ground bar

    Started by Stephen Clausen, 07-01-2010 10:33 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,670
    Jim Port
    07-01-2010, 01:12 PM Go to last post

  34. Maximum Breaker Size for Branch Panel

    Started by Marc Morin, 06-25-2010 03:50 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,300
    John Steinke
    07-01-2010, 04:39 AM Go to last post

  35. How can this even work

    Started by Steve Myers, 06-30-2010 02:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,159
    Steve Myers
    06-30-2010, 07:38 PM Go to last post

  36. Distribution Panel

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 06-30-2010 01:20 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,381
    Jerry Peck
    06-30-2010, 03:12 PM Go to last post

  37. Electrical panel

    Started by Wade Johnson, 06-23-2010 01:54 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,793
    Jon mackay
    06-30-2010, 05:22 AM Go to last post

  38. Lights on GFCI for bathroom

    Started by Mike Huppi, 06-19-2007 10:43 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 8,611
    cliff kornegay
    06-29-2010, 11:47 PM Go to last post

  39. Short Ground

    Started by Steve Myers, 06-28-2010 07:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 976
    Wayne Carlisle
    06-29-2010, 10:38 AM Go to last post

  40. Correct tap block installation?

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-22-2010 08:35 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 2,775
    John Kogel
    06-28-2010, 07:33 PM Go to last post

  41. gfci behind toilet

    Started by John Arnold, 06-19-2010 09:34 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 7,544
    Lou Romano
    06-28-2010, 12:18 PM Go to last post

  42. More Mobile Home wiring

    Started by John Kogel, 06-26-2010 09:53 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,282
    Matt Fellman
    06-26-2010, 10:28 PM Go to last post

  43. Electrical Bonding- DWV

    Started by Nat Palmer, 06-14-2010 02:34 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,318
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-24-2010, 07:48 AM Go to last post

  44. what is this thing?

    Started by John Arnold, 06-17-2010 12:32 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,150
    Tom Rees
    06-24-2010, 07:30 AM Go to last post

  45. Tinned copper or aluminum

    Started by Tom Rees, 06-22-2010 11:40 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,510
    Trent Tarter
    06-22-2010, 11:39 PM Go to last post

  46. Rarely seen in new homes...

    Started by Gene South, 06-22-2010 07:04 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,191
    Rollie Meyers
    06-22-2010, 09:31 PM Go to last post

  47. Is the authority blind?

    Started by John Kogel, 06-20-2010 07:09 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,760
    John Kogel
    06-22-2010, 01:04 PM Go to last post

  48. Is a bare neutral ok here?

    Started by John Kogel, 06-20-2010 05:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,205
    bob smit
    06-21-2010, 06:52 PM Go to last post

  49. Country Inspector Wrong?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 06-21-2010 05:58 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,024
    Matt Fellman
    06-21-2010, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  50. Walker panel question

    Started by Robert Foster, 06-21-2010 06:38 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,486
    Michael Thomas
    06-21-2010, 04:05 PM Go to last post

  51. electrical inspection soft ware

    Started by nafeth, 06-21-2010 02:24 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,304
    Chuck Lambert
    06-21-2010, 02:41 PM Go to last post

  52. Knob & Tube in cold air return

    Started by Jon mackay, 06-08-2010 09:41 AM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,019
    John Steinke
    06-19-2010, 09:03 AM Go to last post

  53. Surge Protectors

    Started by Jim Robinson, 06-17-2010 02:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 1,959
    Jim Port
    06-18-2010, 12:15 PM Go to last post

  54. Bonding ground to service neutral at mast?

    Started by Terry Beck, 06-17-2010 08:57 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,744
    Bob Winchester
    06-18-2010, 08:00 AM Go to last post

  55. DIY distribution panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-17-2010 07:35 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,229
    James Duffin
    06-17-2010, 08:01 AM Go to last post

  56. Service Equipment?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 06-14-2010 12:54 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,705
    Bill Kriegh
    06-16-2010, 11:58 AM Go to last post

  57. Cord/plug connection in the attic

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 06-10-2010 10:16 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,472
    Roger Hankey
    06-11-2010, 07:01 AM Go to last post

  58. sub panel grounding

    Started by sam sanders, 06-04-2010 01:17 PM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 8,414
    Jerry Peck
    06-10-2010, 06:02 PM Go to last post

  59. Hpw many AMPS is copper pipe rated for?

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 05-27-2010 10:10 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 3,772
    Bob Elliott
    06-10-2010, 12:03 AM Go to last post

  60. too many breakers?

    Started by TIM LEMPE, 06-03-2010 06:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,103
    Bill Kriegh
    06-09-2010, 06:55 PM Go to last post

  61. Doubles thea are singles

    Started by Anthony Alderman, 06-07-2010 07:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,375
    Jerry Peck
    06-09-2010, 05:41 PM Go to last post

  62. Texas Electrical Permit

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 06-08-2010 04:03 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,390
    Rick Hurst
    06-09-2010, 03:28 PM Go to last post

  63. Any help on this.

    Started by Randy White, 06-08-2010 09:46 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,379
    Jim Luttrall
    06-09-2010, 11:44 AM Go to last post

  64. Electrical Phase Question

    Started by Kary Krismer, 06-06-2010 10:31 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,560
    Bill Kriegh
    06-07-2010, 11:41 PM Go to last post

  65. Another posting about bonding the downstream panel

    Started by JB Thompson, 06-07-2010 05:11 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,099
    JB Thompson
    06-07-2010, 08:15 PM Go to last post

  66. where's the soap

    Started by wayne soper, 06-06-2010 03:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 897
    wayne soper
    06-06-2010, 03:27 PM Go to last post

  67. How old is this doorbell ringer?

    Started by John Kogel, 06-03-2010 09:11 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,351
    Bob Elliott
    06-03-2010, 10:19 PM Go to last post

  68. Power to garage

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-28-2010 03:58 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 2,635
    Jerry Peck
    06-03-2010, 03:11 PM Go to last post

  69. Arc Circuit requirements for Texas

    Started by Richard Flores, 05-17-2010 10:08 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 5,030
    Richard Flores
    06-02-2010, 07:22 PM Go to last post

  70. Ground Rods

    Started by Heron Longoria Jr., 06-02-2010 11:47 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,435
    Jerry Peck
    06-02-2010, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  71. AFCI for exterior receptacles

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 05-25-2010 12:45 PM
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 6,184
    Wayne Carlisle
    06-02-2010, 07:16 AM Go to last post

  72. Recessed Luminare Above Shower

    Started by Joe Asta, 06-01-2010 04:25 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,110
    Joe Asta
    06-02-2010, 04:20 AM Go to last post

  73. Light Meters

    Started by Corey Friedman, 06-01-2010 09:40 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 952
    Jerry Peck
    06-01-2010, 03:53 PM Go to last post

  74. 20 Amp plug

    Started by Tom Rees, 05-29-2010 02:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,512
    Jerry Peck
    05-31-2010, 07:41 PM Go to last post

  75. New Panel Double Tapped to Old

    Started by Greg Subick, 05-28-2010 03:36 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,308
    Lou Romano
    05-29-2010, 02:22 PM Go to last post

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