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  1. Two service panels

    Started by william siegel, 11-26-2010 07:47 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 13,151
    Bill Kriegh
    12-02-2010, 08:50 PM Go to last post

  2. Device Identification?

    Started by Robert Foster, 12-01-2010 03:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,296
    Rick Cantrell
    12-02-2010, 05:15 AM Go to last post

  3. Two conductors on CH type breakers

    Started by Roger Frazee, 12-01-2010 11:04 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,735
    Roger Frazee
    12-01-2010, 11:04 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Matt Fellman, 12-01-2010 12:22 AM
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 6,240
    Corn Walker
    12-01-2010, 07:47 PM Go to last post

  5. Old, sealed main panel

    Started by Luc V. L., 11-23-2010 09:49 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,050
    George Wells
    11-30-2010, 10:28 AM Go to last post

  6. No businees in the last month

    Started by Barney Cheeseman, 11-27-2010 08:14 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,419
    Rick Hurst
    11-27-2010, 10:38 PM Go to last post

  7. Question RE: FAU disconnect

    Started by Marc M, 11-23-2010 09:58 PM
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 8,950
    Jerry Peck
    11-27-2010, 06:46 PM Go to last post

  8. Conductor corrosion and chinese drywall

    Started by Roger Frazee, 11-26-2010 09:43 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,912
    Roger Frazee
    11-26-2010, 10:13 PM Go to last post

  9. Interesting article about al conductors

    Started by Roger Frazee, 11-21-2010 02:14 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,041
    David Argabright
    11-25-2010, 12:17 PM Go to last post

  10. Dual feeds from breaker

    Started by Gary Bottomley, 11-22-2010 08:07 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 9,805
    John Kogel
    11-25-2010, 10:01 AM Go to last post

  11. Double Tap At Main Lug

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-23-2010 07:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,739
    John Arnold
    11-24-2010, 03:48 AM Go to last post

  12. Electrical upgrade

    Started by Eric Van De Ven, 11-23-2010 07:30 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,063
    John Kogel
    11-23-2010, 07:43 PM Go to last post

  13. 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: 6,188
    Rolland Pruner
    11-23-2010, 05:11 PM Go to last post

  14. Question Number of downline outlets on GFCI

    Started by Ron Tipton, 11-20-2010 03:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 26,841
    John Kogel
    11-22-2010, 07:26 PM Go to last post

  15. Sub panel feeder cables

    Started by Thomas Thayer, 11-22-2010 02:23 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,856
    Rick Cantrell
    11-22-2010, 06:06 PM Go to last post

  16. Aluminum - antioxidant coating

    Started by Ken Amelin, 11-21-2010 08:58 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 8,033
    Roger Frazee
    11-21-2010, 12:02 PM Go to last post

  17. 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: 3,331
    Roger Frazee
    11-20-2010, 10:38 PM Go to last post

  18. Rusted lug

    Started by David Garton, 11-13-2010 10:05 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,093
    Lloyd Miller
    11-19-2010, 09:23 PM Go to last post

  19. Splitting the pump load on a rental

    Started by Michael Merriman, 11-09-2010 08:19 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,569
    Roger Frazee
    11-18-2010, 03:51 PM Go to last post

  20. GFCIs help

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 11-17-2010 05:24 AM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 4,696
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    11-18-2010, 10:24 AM Go to last post

  21. Challenger circuit breker help

    Started by Robert Foster, 11-16-2010 10:09 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,247
    Roger Frazee
    11-17-2010, 11:31 PM Go to last post

  22. 3 Cable Feeder

    Started by mathew stouffer, 11-10-2010 10:26 PM
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 5,287
    Roger Frazee
    11-16-2010, 08:30 PM Go to last post

  23. FPE Distribution Panels.

    Started by mathew stouffer, 11-13-2010 09:19 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,245
    mathew stouffer
    11-15-2010, 06:53 PM Go to last post

  24. Remove the neutral bonding screw?

    Started by John Kogel, 11-08-2010 09:54 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 8,238
    John Steinke
    11-14-2010, 09:09 AM Go to last post

  25. Too many wafer breakers in panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 11-06-2010 08:35 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 11,474
    bob smit
    11-11-2010, 09:48 AM Go to last post

  26. Question Low Voltage Wiring concerns

    Started by Mike Birenbaum, 11-10-2010 12:56 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,751
    Ricky Wells
    11-10-2010, 03:51 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by kenny martin, 11-03-2010 05:27 AM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 5,992
    Roger Frazee
    11-09-2010, 07:09 PM Go to last post

  28. discolored bus bar

    Started by Chris Hart, 11-03-2010 04:51 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 10,844
    Mike Clarke
    11-09-2010, 06:20 PM Go to last post

  29. Service panel

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 11-03-2010 08:12 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,451
    bob smit
    11-09-2010, 09:36 AM Go to last post

  30. Question Results of non-certified electrical work.

    Started by Zane Lemon, 11-08-2010 10:14 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,837
    John Kogel
    11-08-2010, 07:59 PM Go to last post

  31. Zinsco - Line vs load side of breaker

    Started by Terry Beck, 11-05-2010 06:49 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,650
    Roger Frazee
    11-08-2010, 12:32 AM Go to last post

  32. From the old board, Lightning Strikes

    Started by Tim Moreira, 04-01-2007 11:46 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,787
    Michael Thomas
    11-06-2010, 11:51 AM Go to last post

  33. One service, two panels

    Started by sidney alstad, 11-03-2010 04:31 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,827
    Markus Keller
    11-04-2010, 02:53 PM Go to last post

  34. Residential Main Breaker Tap

    Started by Trent Posner, 11-02-2010 05:59 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,510
    ken horak
    11-03-2010, 04:29 PM Go to last post

  35. Service Panel Inside Bedroom Closet

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 10-22-2010 08:21 AM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 14,388
    Jerry Peck
    11-03-2010, 04:19 PM Go to last post

  36. 70 amp breaker for range/oven

    Started by sidney alstad, 10-28-2010 01:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 12,710
    Lou Romano
    11-01-2010, 03:20 PM Go to last post

  37. Cutler Hammer breaker identification help

    Started by Robert Foster, 10-28-2010 01:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 7,837
    Tony Peluso
    11-01-2010, 03:10 PM Go to last post

  38. Undersized Panels?

    Started by Charles Holt, 10-29-2010 04:22 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 5,131
    Charles Holt
    10-31-2010, 06:23 PM Go to last post

  39. Code of Ethics Question

    Started by Bill Anglin, 10-27-2010 10:29 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,299
    John Steinke
    10-29-2010, 04:11 AM Go to last post

  40. 2X tap at FPE panel

    Started by Michael Thomas, 10-21-2010 02:45 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 4,771
    Michael Thomas
    10-29-2010, 03:59 AM Go to last post

  41. Where is the neutral?

    Started by Ed Bliss, 10-28-2010 03:24 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,799
    Bill Hetner
    10-29-2010, 01:36 AM Go to last post

  42. 4/0 copper service wire

    Started by sidney alstad, 09-27-2010 05:16 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 6,982
    sidney alstad
    10-28-2010, 01:24 PM Go to last post

  43. two way switch question switch wont work unless the other is in a certain position?

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 10-27-2010 05:14 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,483
    Bob Elliott
    10-27-2010, 11:30 PM Go to last post

  44. Cool Electric baseboard heat

    Started by Robert Mattison, 10-27-2010 12:29 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,233
    Robert Mattison
    10-27-2010, 06:12 PM Go to last post

  45. Square D breaker in a General Electric panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 10-26-2010 05:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 23,928
    Ted Williams
    10-27-2010, 09:03 AM Go to last post

  46. 6 gauge wire to a 30 amp breaker

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 10-26-2010 12:13 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 19,444
    Zibby Bujno
    10-27-2010, 07:54 AM Go to last post

  47. Powder Room Vanity Outlet

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-13-2010 06:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 16,360
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-26-2010, 07:16 PM Go to last post

  48. Surge Protection?

    Started by Jim Robinson, 10-25-2010 04:22 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,821
    Glenn Mann
    10-25-2010, 06:16 PM Go to last post

  49. Service Panel, Grounded Conductor Question

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-21-2010 06:12 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 5,232
    Bill Hetner
    10-25-2010, 12:29 AM Go to last post

  50. New to the game-need advise

    Started by Brad Cothren, 10-17-2010 08:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 6,640
    Lisa Endza
    10-22-2010, 03:20 PM Go to last post

  51. Thermally Protected Fixture IC identification

    Started by Robert Foster, 10-20-2010 06:35 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 14,225
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-21-2010, 06:43 PM Go to last post

  52. GFCI Installation

    Started by Larry Hood, 10-21-2010 12:13 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,148
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-21-2010, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  53. Can AFCI breaker have two wires?

    Started by Lance Rogers, 10-19-2010 04:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,870
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-20-2010, 08:25 PM Go to last post

  54. Cool electric baseboard heat

    Started by Robert Mattison, 10-14-2010 09:31 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 6,407
    Robert Mattison
    10-17-2010, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  55. Look at this old outlet....and TV

    Started by Gene South, 08-02-2010 02:51 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,740
    David McGuire
    10-15-2010, 10:22 PM Go to last post

  56. Look at photo and see if you can tell if proper

    Started by Gene South, 10-07-2010 12:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,578
    Lou Romano
    10-13-2010, 12:54 PM Go to last post

  57. Jesus watching over an FPE

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 10-07-2010 04:48 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 3,525
    Nolan Kienitz
    10-11-2010, 02:39 PM Go to last post

  58. Firewall behind panel

    Started by Marc M, 10-10-2010 08:58 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,920
    Marc M
    10-10-2010, 02:16 PM Go to last post

  59. Generator hook-up

    Started by Gary Bottomley, 09-08-2010 06:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 6,372
    Bruce Ramsey
    10-10-2010, 10:10 AM Go to last post

  60. Is this a carbon monoxide detector

    Started by Robert Foster, 09-22-2010 07:03 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,785
    Robert Foster
    10-10-2010, 07:23 AM Go to last post

  61. Some of the weeks high lights or low lights

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-08-2010 04:57 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,673
    Chuck Melocco
    10-09-2010, 08:57 AM Go to last post

  62. Do the conductors look like their under one terminal?

    Started by Marc M, 10-06-2010 09:42 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,098
    Bruce Adams
    10-08-2010, 06:49 PM Go to last post

  63. groovy light switches

    Started by John Arnold, 10-07-2010 02:34 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,426
    John Arnold
    10-07-2010, 03:17 PM Go to last post

  64. Number of outlets on a single circuit?

    Started by Greg Subick, 09-30-2010 04:52 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 67,502
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-07-2010, 02:56 PM Go to last post

  65. When was the first Square D XO breaker panel produced?

    Started by John Kogel, 10-05-2010 08:51 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 8,360
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-06-2010, 08:45 AM Go to last post

  66. Two breakers with same neutral

    Started by LUPE JIMENEZ, 10-03-2010 09:11 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,233
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-05-2010, 07:29 AM Go to last post

  67. Workshop vs Garage

    Started by Greg Subick, 09-30-2010 05:18 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 4,647
    Bruce Ramsey
    10-05-2010, 07:14 AM Go to last post

  68. Junction box off of a main panel, can I do this?

    Started by Jim Bjork, 10-02-2010 06:41 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 14,218
    Jim Bjork
    10-04-2010, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  69. Is this okay?

    Started by sidney alstad, 09-30-2010 02:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,905
    Rollie Meyers
    10-04-2010, 05:04 PM Go to last post

  70. Possible Undersized Main Service Breaker

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 09-28-2010 08:35 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,223
    John Steinke
    10-04-2010, 06:27 AM Go to last post

  71. Gotta love these Redneck Sparkies

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 09-30-2010 03:37 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,839
    Paul Kondzich
    10-02-2010, 03:54 PM Go to last post

  72. This one was marked,,,"Inaccessible"..

    Started by Gene South, 09-28-2010 03:37 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,487
    Ted Menelly
    10-02-2010, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  73. 20 amp duplex receptacle on 15 amp circuit?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-19-2008 09:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 35,981
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-30-2010, 04:23 PM Go to last post

  74. Government spying device?

    Started by John Arnold, 09-29-2010 10:34 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,759
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-30-2010, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  75. Water Heater Connection

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 09-28-2010 08:31 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,825
    James Duffin
    09-28-2010, 04:53 PM Go to last post

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