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  1. New Installation of Two prong Receptacles

    Started by Bob Hunt, 09-07-2009 07:25 AM
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 11,229
    James Duffin
    07-25-2010, 05:07 AM Go to last post

  2. 2/4 TYPE STO WIRE

    Started by sidney alstad, 07-23-2010 08:18 AM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,307
    James Duffin
    07-24-2010, 07:47 PM Go to last post

  3. Service Change

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-21-2010 05:02 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,233
    Rollie Meyers
    07-21-2010, 06:26 PM Go to last post

  4. Conduit mounted directly to basement foundation wall

    Started by Thomas Streicher, 07-16-2010 07:44 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,065
    John Steinke
    07-19-2010, 03:58 AM Go to last post

  5. Cool professional gas/electric stove in homes

    Started by Robert Mattison, 07-15-2010 12:30 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,646
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-16-2010, 05:46 PM Go to last post

  6. Inspection Report Format

    Started by John Steinke, 07-13-2010 04:06 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,241
    Michael Thomas
    07-14-2010, 04:14 AM Go to last post

  7. Post 125 amp breaker panel 200 amp service

    Started by Jeffrey Masnari, 07-12-2010 10:26 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 11,587
    Jeffrey Masnari
    07-13-2010, 04:03 PM Go to last post

  8. UL article about listing and labeling

    Started by Jim Port, 07-13-2010 05:18 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,037
    Jim Port
    07-13-2010, 05:18 AM Go to last post

  9. Ghose in the Machine

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 07-12-2010 04:16 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,187
    Rollie Meyers
    07-12-2010, 10:11 PM Go to last post

  10. 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: 25,245
    John Kogel
    07-12-2010, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  11. panel box next to window

    Started by RobertSmith, 07-12-2010 06:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,001
    Jerry Peck
    07-12-2010, 06:56 PM Go to last post

  12. Service locked

    Started by wayne soper, 07-11-2010 05:52 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,479
    Damon McCarty
    07-11-2010, 08:52 PM Go to last post

  13. Inspecting in Photoshop

    Started by Michael Thomas, 07-11-2010 10:22 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,404
    Jerry Peck
    07-11-2010, 08:44 PM Go to last post

  14. Panel in "Utility Room" ...sorta...

    Started by brianmiller, 07-10-2010 07:05 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,112
    Jerry Peck
    07-10-2010, 07:16 PM Go to last post

  15. A/C grounding and wiring mess..

    Started by kenny martin, 07-10-2010 08:21 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,471
    James Duffin
    07-10-2010, 11:19 AM Go to last post

  16. service wire at gutter

    Started by wayne soper, 07-09-2010 06:54 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,182
    Lou Romano
    07-10-2010, 05:55 AM Go to last post

  17. Electrical Cables contacting truss plates

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-08-2007 06:27 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,576
    Norm Grande
    07-09-2010, 09:26 PM Go to last post

  18. Holmes on Homes

    Started by John Steinke, 07-02-2010 04:12 AM
    • Replies: 56
    • Views: 6,124
    John Kogel
    07-07-2010, 07:27 AM Go to last post

  19. Wire nuts inside panel

    Started by Stephen Clausen, 07-01-2010 10:42 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 55
    • Views: 39,801
    Gabe S
    07-06-2010, 07:31 PM Go to last post

  20. This bend too sharp?

    Started by Marc M, 07-02-2010 11:47 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,730
    Jerry Peck
    07-04-2010, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  21. Near Meltdown

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-02-2010 03:19 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,137
    Jerry Peck
    07-03-2010, 10:58 AM Go to last post

  22. Metal Nipple for ground

    Started by Ken Amelin, 07-01-2010 05:05 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,515
    Jerry Peck
    07-01-2010, 04:31 PM Go to last post

  23. 1975 Bryant panel ground bar

    Started by Stephen Clausen, 07-01-2010 10:33 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,002
    Jim Port
    07-01-2010, 01:12 PM Go to last post

  24. Maximum Breaker Size for Branch Panel

    Started by Marc Morin, 06-25-2010 03:50 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,212
    John Steinke
    07-01-2010, 04:39 AM Go to last post

  25. How can this even work

    Started by Steve Myers, 06-30-2010 02:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,409
    Steve Myers
    06-30-2010, 07:38 PM Go to last post

  26. Distribution Panel

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 06-30-2010 01:20 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,631
    Jerry Peck
    06-30-2010, 03:12 PM Go to last post

  27. Electrical panel

    Started by Wade Johnson, 06-23-2010 01:54 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,142
    Jon mackay
    06-30-2010, 05:22 AM Go to last post

  28. Lights on GFCI for bathroom

    Started by Mike Huppi, 06-19-2007 10:43 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 9,423
    cliff kornegay
    06-29-2010, 11:47 PM Go to last post

  29. Short Ground

    Started by Steve Myers, 06-28-2010 07:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,138
    Wayne Carlisle
    06-29-2010, 10:38 AM Go to last post

  30. Correct tap block installation?

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-22-2010 08:35 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 3,188
    John Kogel
    06-28-2010, 07:33 PM Go to last post

  31. gfci behind toilet

    Started by John Arnold, 06-19-2010 09:34 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 9,657
    Lou Romano
    06-28-2010, 12:18 PM Go to last post

  32. More Mobile Home wiring

    Started by John Kogel, 06-26-2010 09:53 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,562
    Matt Fellman
    06-26-2010, 10:28 PM Go to last post

  33. Electrical Bonding- DWV

    Started by Nat Palmer, 06-14-2010 02:34 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 5,241
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-24-2010, 07:48 AM Go to last post

  34. what is this thing?

    Started by John Arnold, 06-17-2010 12:32 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,575
    Tom Rees
    06-24-2010, 07:30 AM Go to last post

  35. Tinned copper or aluminum

    Started by Tom Rees, 06-22-2010 11:40 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,460
    Trent Tarter
    06-22-2010, 11:39 PM Go to last post

  36. Rarely seen in new homes...

    Started by Gene South, 06-22-2010 07:04 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,395
    Rollie Meyers
    06-22-2010, 09:31 PM Go to last post

  37. Is the authority blind?

    Started by John Kogel, 06-20-2010 07:09 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,981
    John Kogel
    06-22-2010, 01:04 PM Go to last post

  38. Is a bare neutral ok here?

    Started by John Kogel, 06-20-2010 05:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,682
    bob smit
    06-21-2010, 06:52 PM Go to last post

  39. Country Inspector Wrong?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 06-21-2010 05:58 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,206
    Matt Fellman
    06-21-2010, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  40. Walker panel question

    Started by Robert Foster, 06-21-2010 06:38 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 9,031
    Michael Thomas
    06-21-2010, 04:05 PM Go to last post

  41. electrical inspection soft ware

    Started by nafeth, 06-21-2010 02:24 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,472
    Chuck Lambert
    06-21-2010, 02:41 PM Go to last post

  42. Knob & Tube in cold air return

    Started by Jon mackay, 06-08-2010 09:41 AM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,830
    John Steinke
    06-19-2010, 09:03 AM Go to last post

  43. Surge Protectors

    Started by Jim Robinson, 06-17-2010 02:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,421
    Jim Port
    06-18-2010, 12:15 PM Go to last post

  44. Bonding ground to service neutral at mast?

    Started by Terry Beck, 06-17-2010 08:57 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,554
    Bob Winchester
    06-18-2010, 08:00 AM Go to last post

  45. DIY distribution panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-17-2010 07:35 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,428
    James Duffin
    06-17-2010, 08:01 AM Go to last post

  46. Service Equipment?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 06-14-2010 12:54 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,196
    Bill Kriegh
    06-16-2010, 11:58 AM Go to last post

  47. Cord/plug connection in the attic

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 06-10-2010 10:16 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,806
    Roger Hankey
    06-11-2010, 07:01 AM Go to last post

  48. sub panel grounding

    Started by sam sanders, 06-04-2010 01:17 PM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 9,404
    Jerry Peck
    06-10-2010, 06:02 PM Go to last post

  49. Hpw many AMPS is copper pipe rated for?

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 05-27-2010 10:10 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 4,714
    Bob Elliott
    06-10-2010, 12:03 AM Go to last post

  50. too many breakers?

    Started by TIM LEMPE, 06-03-2010 06:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,692
    Bill Kriegh
    06-09-2010, 06:55 PM Go to last post

  51. Doubles thea are singles

    Started by Anthony Alderman, 06-07-2010 07:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,643
    Jerry Peck
    06-09-2010, 05:41 PM Go to last post

  52. Texas Electrical Permit

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 06-08-2010 04:03 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,257
    Rick Hurst
    06-09-2010, 03:28 PM Go to last post

  53. Any help on this.

    Started by Randy White, 06-08-2010 09:46 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,770
    Jim Luttrall
    06-09-2010, 11:44 AM Go to last post

  54. Electrical Phase Question

    Started by Kary Krismer, 06-06-2010 10:31 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,070
    Bill Kriegh
    06-07-2010, 11:41 PM Go to last post

  55. Another posting about bonding the downstream panel

    Started by JB Thompson, 06-07-2010 05:11 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,373
    JB Thompson
    06-07-2010, 08:15 PM Go to last post

  56. where's the soap

    Started by wayne soper, 06-06-2010 03:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,060
    wayne soper
    06-06-2010, 03:27 PM Go to last post

  57. How old is this doorbell ringer?

    Started by John Kogel, 06-03-2010 09:11 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,515
    Bob Elliott
    06-03-2010, 10:19 PM Go to last post

  58. Power to garage

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-28-2010 03:58 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 3,052
    Jerry Peck
    06-03-2010, 03:11 PM Go to last post

  59. Arc Circuit requirements for Texas

    Started by Richard Flores, 05-17-2010 10:08 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 6,451
    Richard Flores
    06-02-2010, 07:22 PM Go to last post

  60. Ground Rods

    Started by Heron Longoria Jr., 06-02-2010 11:47 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,810
    Jerry Peck
    06-02-2010, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  61. AFCI for exterior receptacles

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 05-25-2010 12:45 PM
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 8,830
    Wayne Carlisle
    06-02-2010, 07:16 AM Go to last post

  62. Recessed Luminare Above Shower

    Started by Joe Asta, 06-01-2010 04:25 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,301
    Joe Asta
    06-02-2010, 04:20 AM Go to last post

  63. Light Meters

    Started by Corey Friedman, 06-01-2010 09:40 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,147
    Jerry Peck
    06-01-2010, 03:53 PM Go to last post

  64. 20 Amp plug

    Started by Tom Rees, 05-29-2010 02:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,691
    Jerry Peck
    05-31-2010, 07:41 PM Go to last post

  65. New Panel Double Tapped to Old

    Started by Greg Subick, 05-28-2010 03:36 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,755
    Lou Romano
    05-29-2010, 02:22 PM Go to last post

  66. CatV in Electric Cabinet

    Started by JB Thompson, 05-28-2010 03:39 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,212
    Michael Greenwalt
    05-28-2010, 08:12 PM Go to last post

  67. Single Strand Aluminum Wire in 18 Year Old House

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 04-27-2010 06:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,718
    Christel Hunter
    05-28-2010, 05:44 PM Go to last post

  68. meter located inside

    Started by Drew McGee, 05-26-2010 07:27 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,586
    Drew McGee
    05-27-2010, 05:05 PM Go to last post

  69. Beat this:)

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-12-2010 12:49 PM
    38 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 3,085
    ray jackson
    05-27-2010, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  70. Ground wire for a/c disconnects

    Started by Ross Neag, 05-23-2010 10:53 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 6,265
    Jim Port
    05-25-2010, 11:42 AM Go to last post

  71. Rockin shower

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-23-2010 11:17 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,568
    Richard DAquanno
    05-24-2010, 06:34 PM Go to last post

  72. Bonding on Metal Entry Pipe with PEX Supply

    Started by Bob Hunt, 05-24-2010 11:30 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,985
    paul hardy
    05-24-2010, 12:28 PM Go to last post

  73. Post Square D panel (no bus bar)

    Started by Trent Tarter, 05-19-2010 08:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,428
    Tom Rees
    05-24-2010, 07:51 AM Go to last post

  74. Question Arc fault in referbish

    Started by Anthony Alderman, 05-21-2010 03:52 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,223
    Lou Romano
    05-24-2010, 07:09 AM Go to last post

  75. recep under counter overhang

    Started by John Arnold, 05-13-2010 02:27 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 5,809
    John Steinke
    05-22-2010, 03:30 PM Go to last post

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