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  1. Older ITE Main Panel

    Started by Patrick Knight, 01-20-2011 10:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
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    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    01-20-2011, 10:42 PM Go to last post

  2. Cool Theater lighting

    Started by Thomas Tadd, 01-17-2011 08:42 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,847
    Ted Menelly
    01-18-2011, 08:33 PM Go to last post

  3. Service entrance conductors, mismatched size at rthe mast head.

    Started by David D. Whitt, 01-16-2011 02:56 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 11,360
    David D. Whitt
    01-17-2011, 05:40 PM Go to last post

  4. The 2011 NEC

    Started by Michael Thomas, 01-16-2011 04:29 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,736
    Speedy Petey
    01-17-2011, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  5. Service cable in conduit

    Started by Fred Klein, 01-14-2011 09:04 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,595
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    01-14-2011, 03:19 PM Go to last post

  6. Wiring in spray foam insulation

    Started by Darrel Hood, 10-25-2009 10:32 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 16,540
    Joseph Ehrhardt
    01-14-2011, 05:52 AM Go to last post

  7. leviton gfci code update

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 01-12-2011 05:34 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,924
    Nolan Kienitz
    01-13-2011, 11:01 AM Go to last post

  8. High voltage power lines

    Started by Ron Bishop, 01-06-2011 06:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 16,753
    Jerry Peck
    01-11-2011, 04:34 PM Go to last post

  9. Warm switch

    Started by Ernie Simpson, 01-05-2011 09:13 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,611
    Speedy Petey
    01-10-2011, 02:59 PM Go to last post

  10. Electrical thread at a DIY forum.

    Started by Rollie Meyers, 12-20-2010 11:09 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 7,347
    Speedy Petey
    01-10-2011, 02:35 PM Go to last post

  11. Neutral CCC

    Started by Marc M, 01-06-2011 08:48 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,999
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    01-09-2011, 11:11 AM Go to last post

  12. Bonding Question

    Started by Robert Foster, 01-08-2011 08:34 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,622
    Corn Walker
    01-09-2011, 06:21 AM Go to last post

  13. Missing ground?

    Started by sidney alstad, 01-07-2011 03:33 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,066
    Jerry Peck
    01-08-2011, 07:04 AM Go to last post

  14. Should AFCI breakers be installed on circuits that have GFCI's ?

    Started by Gene South, 11-22-2010 05:24 PM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 50,345
    Jerry Peck
    01-07-2011, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  15. cat 5 cable

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 04-20-2008 06:12 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,059
    That Guy
    01-07-2011, 10:56 AM Go to last post

  16. Defects at service panel & distribution panel?

    Started by Joseph Peake, 01-04-2011 11:07 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 7,386
    John Kogel
    01-04-2011, 07:53 PM Go to last post

  17. How much is to much?

    Started by Ed Martino, 12-31-2010 03:58 PM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 8,704
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    01-04-2011, 08:41 AM Go to last post

  18. Would you consider this a problem by definition

    Started by Gene South, 12-15-2010 08:15 PM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 7,022
    Garrett Tan
    12-22-2010, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  19. Never have seen this before

    Started by Jim Adams, 12-22-2010 12:08 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,921
    Jim Adams
    12-22-2010, 12:08 PM Go to last post

  20. Amalgamated Electric Corp Panel: Breakers?

    Started by Shawn Willy, 06-18-2009 12:31 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 37,527
    Shawn Willy
    12-21-2010, 11:18 AM Go to last post

  21. Bonding under the kitchen sink

    Started by Luc V. L., 12-20-2010 03:34 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,279
    Jerry Peck
    12-20-2010, 03:44 PM Go to last post

  22. Energysaver 1800

    Started by Matt Fellman, 12-10-2010 08:13 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 7,569
    Matt Fellman
    12-18-2010, 10:14 PM Go to last post

  23. Open Neutral

    Started by Sam Morris, 12-17-2010 05:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 9,873
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    12-18-2010, 08:45 AM Go to last post

  24. Outlet Required?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 12-08-2010 03:57 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 9,180
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    12-17-2010, 05:01 PM Go to last post

  25. Oxidized conductors

    Started by Marc M, 12-15-2010 04:12 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,672
    bob smit
    12-17-2010, 03:57 PM Go to last post

  26. Electrical test tools made in china

    Started by LEO304E CARR, 12-15-2010 04:23 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,317
    John Steinke
    12-17-2010, 04:44 AM Go to last post

  27. Alum ground on branch ckt

    Started by Matt Fellman, 12-16-2010 12:32 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,953
    Matt Fellman
    12-16-2010, 11:09 AM Go to last post

  28. Ungrounded 3 prong plugs

    Started by David OKeefe, 12-11-2010 10:15 PM
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 12,707
    Rick Cantrell
    12-15-2010, 07:48 PM Go to last post

  29. junction boxes

    Started by tony voss, 12-15-2010 04:22 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,845
    Tony Cole
    12-15-2010, 07:27 PM Go to last post

  30. Quick question, no pic

    Started by Ross Neag, 12-10-2010 02:54 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,369
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    12-10-2010, 05:01 PM Go to last post

  31. Single Strand Copper as Service Cable

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 11-14-2010 05:33 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 111
    • Views: 22,822
    brian schmitt
    12-10-2010, 09:30 AM Go to last post

  32. Unusual ganged breaker with a hold screw through the center of it.

    Started by Don Burbach, 12-06-2010 09:53 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,628
    Jim Port
    12-09-2010, 06:08 AM Go to last post

  33. Touch-Plate

    Started by Jeffrey L. Mathis, 12-07-2010 04:32 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,171
    Bob Elliott
    12-08-2010, 02:17 AM Go to last post

  34. Basic Portland OR code Q's

    Started by Josh Gourley, 12-04-2010 09:30 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 9,496
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    12-05-2010, 04:02 PM Go to last post

  35. Two service panels

    Started by william siegel, 11-26-2010 07:47 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 17,011
    Bill Kriegh
    12-02-2010, 08:50 PM Go to last post

  36. Device Identification?

    Started by Robert Foster, 12-01-2010 03:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,799
    Rick Cantrell
    12-02-2010, 05:15 AM Go to last post

  37. Two conductors on CH type breakers

    Started by Roger Frazee, 12-01-2010 11:04 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,515
    Roger Frazee
    12-01-2010, 11:04 PM Go to last post

  38. same gauge req'd on sq D double tap?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 12-01-2010 12:22 AM
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 8,947
    Corn Walker
    12-01-2010, 07:47 PM Go to last post

  39. Old, sealed main panel

    Started by Luc V. L., 11-23-2010 09:49 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,739
    George Wells
    11-30-2010, 10:28 AM Go to last post

  40. No businees in the last month

    Started by Barney Cheeseman, 11-27-2010 08:14 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,277
    Rick Hurst
    11-27-2010, 10:38 PM Go to last post

  41. Question RE: FAU disconnect

    Started by Marc M, 11-23-2010 09:58 PM
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 13,691
    Jerry Peck
    11-27-2010, 06:46 PM Go to last post

  42. Conductor corrosion and chinese drywall

    Started by Roger Frazee, 11-26-2010 09:43 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,409
    Roger Frazee
    11-26-2010, 10:13 PM Go to last post

  43. Interesting article about al conductors

    Started by Roger Frazee, 11-21-2010 02:14 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,312
    David Argabright
    11-25-2010, 12:17 PM Go to last post

  44. Dual feeds from breaker

    Started by Gary Bottomley, 11-22-2010 08:07 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 12,255
    John Kogel
    11-25-2010, 10:01 AM Go to last post

  45. Double Tap At Main Lug

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-23-2010 07:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,477
    John Arnold
    11-24-2010, 03:48 AM Go to last post

  46. Electrical upgrade

    Started by Eric Van De Ven, 11-23-2010 07:30 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,623
    John Kogel
    11-23-2010, 07:43 PM Go to last post

  47. Would you write "Your electrical system is perfectly fine."

    Started by Benjamin Gromicko, 11-14-2010 01:36 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 52
    • Views: 9,588
    Rolland Pruner
    11-23-2010, 05:11 PM Go to last post

  48. Question Number of downline outlets on GFCI

    Started by Ron Tipton, 11-20-2010 03:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 31,885
    John Kogel
    11-22-2010, 07:26 PM Go to last post

  49. Sub panel feeder cables

    Started by Thomas Thayer, 11-22-2010 02:23 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,417
    Rick Cantrell
    11-22-2010, 06:06 PM Go to last post

  50. Aluminum - antioxidant coating

    Started by Ken Amelin, 11-21-2010 08:58 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 9,392
    Roger Frazee
    11-21-2010, 12:02 PM Go to last post

  51. Flat bar for feed from meter to main panel

    Started by stanley frost, 11-19-2010 05:33 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 4,917
    Roger Frazee
    11-20-2010, 10:38 PM Go to last post

  52. Rusted lug

    Started by David Garton, 11-13-2010 10:05 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,784
    Lloyd Miller
    11-19-2010, 09:23 PM Go to last post

  53. Splitting the pump load on a rental

    Started by Michael Merriman, 11-09-2010 08:19 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,055
    Roger Frazee
    11-18-2010, 03:51 PM Go to last post

  54. GFCIs help

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 11-17-2010 05:24 AM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 7,591
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    11-18-2010, 10:24 AM Go to last post

  55. Challenger circuit breker help

    Started by Robert Foster, 11-16-2010 10:09 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 9,195
    Roger Frazee
    11-17-2010, 11:31 PM Go to last post

  56. 3 Cable Feeder

    Started by mathew stouffer, 11-10-2010 10:26 PM
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 8,290
    Roger Frazee
    11-16-2010, 08:30 PM Go to last post

  57. FPE Distribution Panels.

    Started by mathew stouffer, 11-13-2010 09:19 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,277
    mathew stouffer
    11-15-2010, 06:53 PM Go to last post

  58. Remove the neutral bonding screw?

    Started by John Kogel, 11-08-2010 09:54 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 11,243
    John Steinke
    11-14-2010, 09:09 AM Go to last post

  59. Too many wafer breakers in panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 11-06-2010 08:35 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 15,106
    bob smit
    11-11-2010, 09:48 AM Go to last post

  60. Question Low Voltage Wiring concerns

    Started by Mike Birenbaum, 11-10-2010 12:56 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,868
    Ricky Wells
    11-10-2010, 03:51 PM Go to last post

  61. Easy electrical question?? Branch circuits from living room to bathroom

    Started by kenny martin, 11-03-2010 05:27 AM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 8,919
    Roger Frazee
    11-09-2010, 07:09 PM Go to last post

  62. discolored bus bar

    Started by Chris Hart, 11-03-2010 04:51 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 14,717
    Mike Clarke
    11-09-2010, 06:20 PM Go to last post

  63. Service panel

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 11-03-2010 08:12 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 6,711
    bob smit
    11-09-2010, 09:36 AM Go to last post

  64. Question Results of non-certified electrical work.

    Started by Zane Lemon, 11-08-2010 10:14 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,498
    John Kogel
    11-08-2010, 07:59 PM Go to last post

  65. Zinsco - Line vs load side of breaker

    Started by Terry Beck, 11-05-2010 06:49 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,759
    Roger Frazee
    11-08-2010, 12:32 AM Go to last post

  66. From the old board, Lightning Strikes

    Started by Tim Moreira, 04-01-2007 11:46 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,513
    Michael Thomas
    11-06-2010, 11:51 AM Go to last post

  67. One service, two panels

    Started by sidney alstad, 11-03-2010 04:31 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,245
    Markus Keller
    11-04-2010, 02:53 PM Go to last post

  68. Residential Main Breaker Tap

    Started by Trent Posner, 11-02-2010 05:59 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,965
    ken horak
    11-03-2010, 04:29 PM Go to last post

  69. Service Panel Inside Bedroom Closet

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 10-22-2010 08:21 AM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 18,371
    Jerry Peck
    11-03-2010, 04:19 PM Go to last post

  70. 70 amp breaker for range/oven

    Started by sidney alstad, 10-28-2010 01:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 16,876
    Lou Romano
    11-01-2010, 03:20 PM Go to last post

  71. Cutler Hammer breaker identification help

    Started by Robert Foster, 10-28-2010 01:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 9,876
    Tony Peluso
    11-01-2010, 03:10 PM Go to last post

  72. Undersized Panels?

    Started by Charles Holt, 10-29-2010 04:22 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 7,305
    Charles Holt
    10-31-2010, 06:23 PM Go to last post

  73. Code of Ethics Question

    Started by Bill Anglin, 10-27-2010 10:29 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,440
    John Steinke
    10-29-2010, 04:11 AM Go to last post

  74. 2X tap at FPE panel

    Started by Michael Thomas, 10-21-2010 02:45 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 6,654
    Michael Thomas
    10-29-2010, 03:59 AM Go to last post

  75. Where is the neutral?

    Started by Ed Bliss, 10-28-2010 03:24 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,098
    Bill Hetner
    10-29-2010, 01:36 AM Go to last post

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