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  1. Cool Electric baseboard heat

    Started by Robert Mattison, 10-27-2010 12:29 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,896
    Robert Mattison
    10-27-2010, 06:12 PM Go to last post

  2. Square D breaker in a General Electric panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 10-26-2010 05:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 26,137
    Ted Williams
    10-27-2010, 09:03 AM Go to last post

  3. 6 gauge wire to a 30 amp breaker

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 10-26-2010 12:13 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 24,454
    Zibby Bujno
    10-27-2010, 07:54 AM Go to last post

  4. Powder Room Vanity Outlet

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-13-2010 06:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 19,852
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-26-2010, 07:16 PM Go to last post

  5. Surge Protection?

    Started by Jim Robinson, 10-25-2010 04:22 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,569
    Glenn Mann
    10-25-2010, 06:16 PM Go to last post

  6. Service Panel, Grounded Conductor Question

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-21-2010 06:12 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 6,578
    Bill Hetner
    10-25-2010, 12:29 AM Go to last post

  7. New to the game-need advise

    Started by Brad Cothren, 10-17-2010 08:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 8,594
    Lisa Endza
    10-22-2010, 03:20 PM Go to last post

  8. Thermally Protected Fixture IC identification

    Started by Robert Foster, 10-20-2010 06:35 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 17,063
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-21-2010, 06:43 PM Go to last post

  9. GFCI Installation

    Started by Larry Hood, 10-21-2010 12:13 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,140
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-21-2010, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  10. Can AFCI breaker have two wires?

    Started by Lance Rogers, 10-19-2010 04:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,088
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-20-2010, 08:25 PM Go to last post

  11. Cool electric baseboard heat

    Started by Robert Mattison, 10-14-2010 09:31 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 7,571
    Robert Mattison
    10-17-2010, 03:23 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Gene South, 08-02-2010 02:51 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,790
    David McGuire
    10-15-2010, 10:22 PM Go to last post

  13. 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: 3,591
    Lou Romano
    10-13-2010, 12:54 PM Go to last post

  14. Jesus watching over an FPE

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 10-07-2010 04:48 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 4,381
    Nolan Kienitz
    10-11-2010, 02:39 PM Go to last post

  15. Firewall behind panel

    Started by Marc M, 10-10-2010 08:58 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,875
    Marc M
    10-10-2010, 02:16 PM Go to last post

  16. Generator hook-up

    Started by Gary Bottomley, 09-08-2010 06:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 7,565
    Bruce Ramsey
    10-10-2010, 10:10 AM Go to last post

  17. Is this a carbon monoxide detector

    Started by Robert Foster, 09-22-2010 07:03 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,060
    Robert Foster
    10-10-2010, 07:23 AM Go to last post

  18. 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: 3,693
    Chuck Melocco
    10-09-2010, 08:57 AM Go to last post

  19. 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: 4,979
    Bruce Adams
    10-08-2010, 06:49 PM Go to last post

  20. groovy light switches

    Started by John Arnold, 10-07-2010 02:34 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,167
    John Arnold
    10-07-2010, 03:17 PM Go to last post

  21. Number of outlets on a single circuit?

    Started by Greg Subick, 09-30-2010 04:52 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 69,596
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-07-2010, 02:56 PM Go to last post

  22. 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
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    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-06-2010, 08:45 AM Go to last post

  23. Two breakers with same neutral

    Started by LUPE JIMENEZ, 10-03-2010 09:11 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,410
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-05-2010, 07:29 AM Go to last post

  24. Workshop vs Garage

    Started by Greg Subick, 09-30-2010 05:18 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 6,484
    Bruce Ramsey
    10-05-2010, 07:14 AM Go to last post

  25. 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: 16,114
    Jim Bjork
    10-04-2010, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  26. Is this okay?

    Started by sidney alstad, 09-30-2010 02:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 5,111
    Rollie Meyers
    10-04-2010, 05:04 PM Go to last post

  27. Possible Undersized Main Service Breaker

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 09-28-2010 08:35 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,080
    John Steinke
    10-04-2010, 06:27 AM Go to last post

  28. Gotta love these Redneck Sparkies

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 09-30-2010 03:37 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 5,029
    Paul Kondzich
    10-02-2010, 03:54 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Gene South, 09-28-2010 03:37 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,144
    Ted Menelly
    10-02-2010, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  30. 20 amp duplex receptacle on 15 amp circuit?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-19-2008 09:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 38,209
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-30-2010, 04:23 PM Go to last post

  31. Government spying device?

    Started by John Arnold, 09-29-2010 10:34 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,511
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-30-2010, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  32. Water Heater Connection

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 09-28-2010 08:31 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,200
    James Duffin
    09-28-2010, 04:53 PM Go to last post

  33. NEC code question

    Started by Marc M, 09-23-2010 08:30 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,623
    Marc M
    09-27-2010, 11:30 PM Go to last post

  34. Double Pole 120 volt

    Started by Jim Robinson, 09-23-2010 05:52 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 8,804
    John Kogel
    09-25-2010, 11:09 AM Go to last post

  35. Breaker recall

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 09-24-2010 08:36 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,447
    wayne soper
    09-24-2010, 01:40 PM Go to last post

  36. 6 disconnect rule for detached residential garage

    Started by Roger Frazee, 09-21-2010 11:57 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 22,924
    John Steinke
    09-24-2010, 06:24 AM Go to last post

  37. what is this?

    Started by Peter Louis, 09-21-2010 08:10 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,013
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-22-2010, 10:53 AM Go to last post

  38. A Chance to "do," not just "talk"

    Started by John Steinke, 09-20-2010 01:23 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,158
    John Steinke
    09-22-2010, 07:49 AM Go to last post

  39. Split Bus Bar?

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-21-2010 07:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,320
    mathew stouffer
    09-22-2010, 05:27 AM Go to last post

  40. Extra cables entering panel

    Started by Ian Currie, 09-19-2010 09:41 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 6,536
    Jim Port
    09-20-2010, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  41. Not what it appears

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 09-16-2010 07:26 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,840
    John Kogel
    09-20-2010, 11:30 AM Go to last post

  42. Knob and Tube Splice

    Started by Jon mackay, 11-30-2009 03:25 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 11,626
    Brandon Whitmore
    09-18-2010, 06:21 PM Go to last post

  43. Panel feeder

    Started by Jon mackay, 09-13-2010 06:38 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 9,894
    bob smit
    09-18-2010, 10:13 AM Go to last post

  44. Imperial Electrical Panels

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-15-2010 06:09 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 24,463
    Corn Walker
    09-17-2010, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  45. Electrical question

    Started by Jay Barnett, 09-15-2010 07:38 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,151
    Roger Frazee
    09-16-2010, 08:13 AM Go to last post

  46. Carlon flex plus

    Started by sidney alstad, 09-15-2010 05:21 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,767
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-15-2010, 05:44 PM Go to last post

  47. Box Bonding

    Started by Jim Robinson, 09-14-2010 06:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 5,995
    Jerry Peck
    09-15-2010, 03:12 PM Go to last post

  48. Garage panel wiring

    Started by Jon mackay, 09-11-2010 06:07 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 6,606
    Jerry Peck
    09-15-2010, 03:07 PM Go to last post

  49. Aluminum- Copper pigtail

    Started by Vern Heiler, 09-13-2010 12:31 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,882
    Roger Frazee
    09-14-2010, 02:02 PM Go to last post

  50. Question PV panels over roof vents

    Started by Gene Koshiol, 09-14-2010 08:48 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,316
    Markus Keller
    09-14-2010, 09:50 AM Go to last post

  51. GFCI Receptacles

    Started by Desmond Kelly, 09-13-2010 09:15 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,568
    Desmond Kelly
    09-14-2010, 05:21 AM Go to last post

  52. Microwave ovens test

    Started by Ron Bibler, 09-13-2010 08:51 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,236
    Eric Barker
    09-13-2010, 07:04 PM Go to last post

  53. Romex though wall for dishwasher

    Started by Todd Last, 09-03-2010 09:13 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 24,632
    John Steinke
    09-13-2010, 09:28 AM Go to last post

  54. Sub-panel service cable

    Started by Richard Roshak, 09-10-2010 04:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,466
    Roger Frazee
    09-11-2010, 07:28 AM Go to last post

  55. Electrical Box Amateur installation safe?

    Started by Steve Boyer, 08-10-2010 12:39 PM
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 7,729
    James Duffin
    09-11-2010, 07:26 AM Go to last post

  56. Double tapping the doorbell transformer

    Started by Jim Weyenberg, 09-02-2010 07:35 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 16,697
    Jim Weyenberg
    09-09-2010, 09:52 PM Go to last post

  57. today's panel

    Started by sidney alstad, 09-08-2010 03:21 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,701
    Roger Frazee
    09-09-2010, 07:46 AM Go to last post

  58. Any idea what gauge these are?

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 09-08-2010 11:24 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,781
    Andy Jarchow
    09-08-2010, 04:31 PM Go to last post

  59. Main Breaker Wiring

    Started by Greg Jenkins, 09-07-2010 06:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,281
    Rollie Meyers
    09-07-2010, 09:58 PM Go to last post

  60. The bad practice of back stabbing

    Started by John Kogel, 09-05-2010 03:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 10,624
    Jim Port
    09-07-2010, 06:17 PM Go to last post

  61. How to test AFCI breakers

    Started by Joseph Stevens, 09-06-2010 07:19 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 13,555
    Jerry Peck
    09-07-2010, 04:52 PM Go to last post

  62. Handle Tie in Multiwire Circuits

    Started by Bob Hunt, 09-05-2010 11:52 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 9,109
    Roger Frazee
    09-06-2010, 06:04 PM Go to last post

  63. Discolored bus

    Started by Marc M, 09-04-2010 08:24 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,731
    John Kogel
    09-06-2010, 11:09 AM Go to last post

  64. Splice to A/C

    Started by Tom Rees, 08-28-2010 01:47 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 7,532
    bob smit
    09-03-2010, 10:23 PM Go to last post

  65. Buss Stab Rating

    Started by Roger Frazee, 09-01-2010 08:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 15,057
    Roger Frazee
    09-03-2010, 07:45 AM Go to last post

  66. 150 amp cable?

    Started by alain moscoso, 08-30-2010 08:11 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 5,331
    John Steinke
    09-03-2010, 07:11 AM Go to last post

  67. Check the breaker size in this panel

    Started by John Kogel, 08-31-2010 09:22 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,612
    John Kogel
    09-02-2010, 01:48 PM Go to last post

  68. Check this panel

    Started by John Kogel, 08-31-2010 09:16 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,571
    Roger Frazee
    09-01-2010, 10:20 AM Go to last post

  69. Double tapping and aluminum on same lug as copper

    Started by Lars Knobloch, 08-30-2010 12:37 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 14,510
    Roger Frazee
    08-31-2010, 08:36 PM Go to last post

  70. Aluminum antioxidant paste on Copper ?

    Started by Ron Bibler, 07-17-2010 01:41 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 17,313
    Jerry Peck
    08-30-2010, 04:51 PM Go to last post

  71. FPE - Fire Hazard or not! What the Home Owner thought

    Started by Mike Gault, 10-02-2009 04:01 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,045
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-30-2010, 04:26 PM Go to last post

  72. Help needed

    Started by sidney alstad, 08-26-2010 03:37 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,396
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-30-2010, 09:25 AM Go to last post

  73. Smile Panel Puzzle

    Started by Bob Ozbirn, 08-26-2010 03:18 PM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,781
    Rich Goeken
    08-30-2010, 03:36 AM Go to last post

  74. Swimming Pool Subpanel

    Started by Ted Poppke, 08-26-2010 08:46 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 9,639
    James Duffin
    08-28-2010, 04:50 AM Go to last post

  75. Quiz - What is it?

    Started by Michael Schirmer, 08-26-2010 05:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,954
    Paul Kondzich
    08-27-2010, 05:24 AM Go to last post

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