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  1. Ground rod in slab

    Started by Jon mackay, 05-14-2010 08:59 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
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    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2010, 07:14 PM Go to last post

  2. Panel setup

    Started by Jody Humbert, 05-13-2010 08:20 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
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    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2010, 07:01 PM Go to last post

  3. Amperage

    Started by Tom Rees, 05-10-2010 01:35 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 3,681
    Philip
    05-14-2010, 09:57 AM Go to last post

  4. AL to CU wire splice box

    Started by Charles Smith, 05-14-2010 08:30 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
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    Jim Port
    05-14-2010, 08:39 AM Go to last post

  5. What is this meter for?

    Started by Jim Kiffel, 05-12-2010 04:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,534
    Scott Jarvis
    05-13-2010, 03:44 PM Go to last post

  6. One of the more interesting things I have seen

    Started by Gene South, 05-06-2010 07:53 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,131
    John Kogel
    05-13-2010, 12:24 PM Go to last post

  7. Electrical in Attic

    Started by Dan Teresinski, 05-03-2010 12:51 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 14,264
    Dan Teresinski
    05-12-2010, 08:03 AM Go to last post

  8. Zinsco better then any new panel

    Started by Ron Bibler, 05-08-2010 03:01 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 11,005
    Jim Hintz
    05-10-2010, 10:49 AM Go to last post

  9. To all you antique experts...old overload switch

    Started by Gene South, 05-06-2010 08:13 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,606
    John Kogel
    05-09-2010, 11:12 AM Go to last post

  10. Cutler Hammer

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-07-2010 10:00 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,523
    Bill Kriegh
    05-09-2010, 07:36 AM Go to last post

  11. ARCI vs. GFCI

    Started by Jim Saucier, 05-08-2010 03:50 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,818
    Jim Luttrall
    05-08-2010, 08:34 PM Go to last post

  12. In shower footprint

    Started by Rick Maday, 04-28-2010 08:30 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 3,084
    John Kogel
    05-08-2010, 03:06 PM Go to last post

  13. On Today's Episode of Cheaters.....

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-07-2010 04:50 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,347
    Nick Ostrowski
    05-07-2010, 04:50 AM Go to last post

  14. Dual grounding requirements

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-04-2010 06:34 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,575
    Jerry Peck
    05-06-2010, 03:44 PM Go to last post

  15. Dryer breaker size

    Started by Jody Humbert, 05-05-2010 10:43 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 29,743
    brian schmitt
    05-06-2010, 11:25 AM Go to last post

  16. What causes this

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 05-04-2010 04:16 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,139
    Rick Cantrell
    05-04-2010, 07:50 PM Go to last post

  17. Emergency Generators

    Started by jackt0402, 04-29-2010 11:17 AM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,475
    Jerry Peck
    05-04-2010, 07:10 PM Go to last post

  18. Water supply pipes over service panel

    Started by Trent Tarter, 04-29-2010 10:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 9,208
    Jerry Peck
    05-01-2010, 07:32 PM Go to last post

  19. Fuses vs Breakers for 240 V Applications

    Started by Michael Chambers, 05-01-2010 01:45 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,612
    James Duffin
    05-01-2010, 05:06 PM Go to last post

  20. Is main disconnect required in condo?

    Started by JB Thompson, 04-01-2010 06:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 6,756
    Bill Kriegh
    05-01-2010, 04:27 AM Go to last post

  21. Dual Entrance in Bed Room, Both need Switch

    Started by Alan C Grubb, 04-27-2010 06:28 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,471
    Alan C Grubb
    04-30-2010, 05:01 AM Go to last post

  22. No main handle

    Started by Mike Locurcio, 04-29-2010 06:01 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,726
    Bill Kriegh
    04-29-2010, 06:10 PM Go to last post

  23. Electric feed to old garages..

    Started by kenny martin, 04-24-2010 12:07 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 3,094
    Bill Nolte
    04-29-2010, 08:55 AM Go to last post

  24. transformer with reset

    Started by John Arnold, 04-27-2010 06:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,442
    John Arnold
    04-28-2010, 03:31 AM Go to last post

  25. Service Drop Clearance Over a Pergola?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 04-27-2010 08:34 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,323
    Jerry Peck
    04-27-2010, 09:20 PM Go to last post

  26. Crouse-Hinds Panel, Siemens breakers

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-27-2010 08:32 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 7,690
    Bill Kriegh
    04-27-2010, 10:57 AM Go to last post

  27. Electical Panel/Sub Panel Question

    Started by Michael Musgrave, 04-17-2010 05:40 PM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,045
    Bill Kriegh
    04-26-2010, 09:50 PM Go to last post

  28. Sizing bonding jumper at water meter

    Started by Michael Thomas, 02-27-2010 09:32 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 7,935
    Michael Thomas
    04-26-2010, 07:47 PM Go to last post

  29. Service Entrance

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 04-26-2010 02:01 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,751
    Bill Kriegh
    04-26-2010, 06:22 PM Go to last post

  30. Main Breaker - up = off

    Started by Ken Amelin, 04-26-2010 04:06 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,822
    Rollie Meyers
    04-26-2010, 06:29 AM Go to last post

  31. ungrouded GFCI test

    Started by Paul Bousquet, 04-26-2010 05:50 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,783
    John Arnold
    04-26-2010, 06:00 AM Go to last post

  32. Zinsco breakers installed in a “Magnetrip” panel.

    Started by Gene South, 04-22-2010 06:15 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 9,536
    Guy W Opie
    04-25-2010, 06:43 AM Go to last post

  33. Neutral bar addition

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-21-2010 08:33 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,630
    mathew stouffer
    04-24-2010, 10:21 AM Go to last post

  34. ASCIs

    Started by Marc M, 04-22-2010 01:56 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,475
    Marc M
    04-22-2010, 07:25 PM Go to last post

  35. sub-sub panel

    Started by Ken Amelin, 04-15-2010 06:54 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 4,393
    Ted Menelly
    04-20-2010, 03:31 PM Go to last post

  36. Dim-able CFL bulbs

    Started by Matt Fellman, 04-15-2010 11:40 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,954
    Corn Walker
    04-20-2010, 01:23 PM Go to last post

  37. Feeders in crawl space

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-19-2010 04:15 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,100
    Michael Thomas
    04-20-2010, 07:19 AM Go to last post

  38. Is this panel configuration allowed

    Started by Jody Humbert, 04-15-2010 04:47 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,910
    Jerry Peck
    04-18-2010, 06:22 PM Go to last post

  39. Shed Electricity

    Started by Ed DeRousse, 04-16-2010 04:28 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,756
    John Steinke
    04-17-2010, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  40. Panel Wiring

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 02-27-2010 08:31 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 2,585
    kevin hergert
    04-16-2010, 07:33 PM Go to last post

  41. Cockroach Fecal Matter_Combustible or Not?

    Started by Rick Hurst, 04-15-2010 08:13 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,106
    John Arnold
    04-16-2010, 02:46 PM Go to last post

  42. White substance bottomeof electric panel

    Started by ed ferraioli, 04-16-2010 04:36 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,442
    Rick Hurst
    04-16-2010, 07:46 AM Go to last post

  43. Breaker

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-15-2010 04:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,321
    Rollie Meyers
    04-15-2010, 06:10 PM Go to last post

  44. Service entrance conductor strands cut.

    Started by Ron Gries, 04-15-2010 09:30 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,226
    Jon Errickson
    04-15-2010, 01:25 PM Go to last post

  45. Minimum circuit breaker verbaige

    Started by Jon mackay, 04-13-2010 02:04 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,959
    Jim Luttrall
    04-14-2010, 11:25 PM Go to last post

  46. Talking Exposed and unprotected wiring

    Started by Ron Bibler, 04-10-2010 08:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,235
    dana1028
    04-14-2010, 04:25 PM Go to last post

  47. Cable run in attic

    Started by Jon mackay, 04-13-2010 01:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,783
    Jon mackay
    04-14-2010, 11:58 AM Go to last post

  48. exposed cable run

    Started by Jon mackay, 03-31-2010 08:53 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,721
    Robert Hronek
    04-13-2010, 09:50 AM Go to last post

  49. Double taps on main lugs

    Started by John Thompson, 04-12-2010 03:59 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,664
    John Dirks Jr
    04-12-2010, 09:42 PM Go to last post

  50. Question Neutrals and Grounds combined at floating bus.

    Started by Trent Tarter, 04-12-2010 07:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,815
    Rick Cantrell
    04-12-2010, 08:11 PM Go to last post

  51. panel spec question

    Started by Jim Robinson, 04-12-2010 02:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,348
    Rick Cantrell
    04-12-2010, 08:09 PM Go to last post

  52. Sub panel wiring

    Started by Jon mackay, 04-12-2010 09:49 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,071
    Billy Stephens
    04-12-2010, 07:24 PM Go to last post

  53. Aluminum Wiring--Breaker Box Side

    Started by Kary Krismer, 04-12-2010 08:57 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,860
    Rick Cantrell
    04-12-2010, 05:59 PM Go to last post

  54. broken ground bus bar

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-11-2010 07:17 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,540
    paul hardy
    04-12-2010, 09:44 AM Go to last post

  55. Messy electrical

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-05-2010 09:09 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,671
    Jerry Peck
    04-11-2010, 04:02 PM Go to last post

  56. Distribution panel size

    Started by Chuck Lambert, 04-07-2010 10:32 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 6,435
    dana1028
    04-11-2010, 01:42 PM Go to last post

  57. 60 amp service but 100amp main???

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 04-07-2010 08:21 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 20,291
    dana1028
    04-11-2010, 12:57 PM Go to last post

  58. Swamp cooler cord

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 04-06-2010 10:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,398
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-10-2010, 08:26 AM Go to last post

  59. clamps on panel wiring

    Started by Richard Stanley, 04-07-2010 08:56 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,076
    Jerry Peck
    04-07-2010, 08:42 PM Go to last post

  60. Inspecting a house today and woman is topless by pool.

    Started by Gene South, 04-01-2010 05:59 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 6,198
    Andy Jarchow
    04-07-2010, 11:50 AM Go to last post

  61. Zinsco Breaker Test

    Started by chris mcintyre, 04-06-2010 06:15 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,238
    Bruce Breedlove
    04-06-2010, 07:32 PM Go to last post

  62. One scorched screw?

    Started by John Kogel, 04-02-2010 07:11 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,147
    James Duffin
    04-06-2010, 09:28 AM Go to last post

  63. Your Opinion, Code Reference

    Started by Randy King, 04-05-2010 01:09 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,812
    Jerry Peck
    04-05-2010, 06:58 PM Go to last post

  64. COPPER -ALUMINUM WIRE REPAIRS

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 03-31-2010 01:42 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,961
    Bill Kriegh
    04-05-2010, 09:12 AM Go to last post

  65. Electrical messes

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-05-2010 07:58 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,147
    Ron Bibler
    04-05-2010, 08:35 AM Go to last post

  66. Electrical Switch Problems

    Started by Steve Davis, 04-03-2010 09:40 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 957
    Steve Davis
    04-03-2010, 09:40 PM Go to last post

  67. Cool calking used on electrical wires

    Started by Robert Mattison, 04-01-2010 03:23 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,185
    john_opwin
    04-03-2010, 02:56 AM Go to last post

  68. AFCI BREAKERS REQUIRED IN NEW SERVICE PANEL INSTALLATION

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-01-2010 06:05 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 6,127
    Nolan Kienitz
    04-02-2010, 09:22 PM Go to last post

  69. Equipment grounding conductor

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-30-2010 09:48 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,153
    Roger Frazee
    04-01-2010, 12:43 AM Go to last post

  70. 10 amp outlet/receptacle circuits?

    Started by Robert Foster, 03-31-2010 08:39 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 11,937
    Rollie Meyers
    03-31-2010, 08:24 PM Go to last post

  71. Dishwasher Breaker Cannot Trip

    Started by George Krause, 03-31-2010 09:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,744
    Jim Port
    03-31-2010, 11:59 AM Go to last post

  72. disconnect for tankless electric water heater?

    Started by corky kay, 01-23-2010 10:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 11,448
    Jerry Peck
    03-30-2010, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  73. What is this device?

    Started by Pete Busch, 03-24-2010 01:50 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,990
    Jerry Peck
    03-30-2010, 06:25 PM Go to last post

  74. Question Wiring & Sprayed On Insulation

    Started by David J. Smith, 03-30-2010 01:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,261
    David Bell
    03-30-2010, 05:10 PM Go to last post

  75. GFCI question

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 03-25-2010 04:53 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 2,332
    Roger Frazee
    03-30-2010, 11:45 AM Go to last post

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