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  1. Ground driven rod in the living room ?

    Started by Ron Bibler, 05-14-2010 10:00 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    Ron Bibler
    05-15-2010, 05:39 PM Go to last post

  2. Quik Quiz - Square D Black Box

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 05-14-2010 03:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
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    Jerry Peck
    05-15-2010, 03:28 PM Go to last post

  3. Ground rod in slab

    Started by Jon mackay, 05-14-2010 07:59 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
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    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2010, 06:14 PM Go to last post

  4. Panel setup

    Started by Jody Humbert, 05-13-2010 07:20 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
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    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2010, 06:01 PM Go to last post

  5. Amperage

    Started by Tom Rees, 05-10-2010 12:35 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 3,736
    Philip
    05-14-2010, 08:57 AM Go to last post

  6. AL to CU wire splice box

    Started by Charles Smith, 05-14-2010 07:30 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,109
    Jim Port
    05-14-2010, 07:39 AM Go to last post

  7. What is this meter for?

    Started by Jim Kiffel, 05-12-2010 03:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,559
    Scott Jarvis
    05-13-2010, 02:44 PM Go to last post

  8. One of the more interesting things I have seen

    Started by Gene South, 05-06-2010 06:53 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,144
    John Kogel
    05-13-2010, 11:24 AM Go to last post

  9. Electrical in Attic

    Started by Dan Teresinski, 05-03-2010 11:51 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 14,392
    Dan Teresinski
    05-12-2010, 07:03 AM Go to last post

  10. Zinsco better then any new panel

    Started by Ron Bibler, 05-08-2010 02:01 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 11,098
    Jim Hintz
    05-10-2010, 09:49 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Gene South, 05-06-2010 07:13 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,640
    John Kogel
    05-09-2010, 10:12 AM Go to last post

  12. Cutler Hammer

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-07-2010 09:00 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,553
    Bill Kriegh
    05-09-2010, 06:36 AM Go to last post

  13. ARCI vs. GFCI

    Started by Jim Saucier, 05-08-2010 02:50 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,859
    Jim Luttrall
    05-08-2010, 07:34 PM Go to last post

  14. In shower footprint

    Started by Rick Maday, 04-28-2010 07:30 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 3,111
    John Kogel
    05-08-2010, 02:06 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-07-2010 03:50 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,371
    Nick Ostrowski
    05-07-2010, 03:50 AM Go to last post

  16. Dual grounding requirements

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-04-2010 05:34 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,643
    Jerry Peck
    05-06-2010, 02:44 PM Go to last post

  17. Dryer breaker size

    Started by Jody Humbert, 05-05-2010 09:43 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 29,887
    brian schmitt
    05-06-2010, 10:25 AM Go to last post

  18. What causes this

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 05-04-2010 03:16 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,166
    Rick Cantrell
    05-04-2010, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  19. Emergency Generators

    Started by jackt0402, 04-29-2010 10:17 AM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,555
    Jerry Peck
    05-04-2010, 06:10 PM Go to last post

  20. Water supply pipes over service panel

    Started by Trent Tarter, 04-29-2010 09:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 9,356
    Jerry Peck
    05-01-2010, 06:32 PM Go to last post

  21. Fuses vs Breakers for 240 V Applications

    Started by Michael Chambers, 05-01-2010 12:45 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,634
    James Duffin
    05-01-2010, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  22. Is main disconnect required in condo?

    Started by JB Thompson, 04-01-2010 05:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 6,915
    Bill Kriegh
    05-01-2010, 03:27 AM Go to last post

  23. Dual Entrance in Bed Room, Both need Switch

    Started by Alan C Grubb, 04-27-2010 05:28 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,517
    Alan C Grubb
    04-30-2010, 04:01 AM Go to last post

  24. No main handle

    Started by Mike Locurcio, 04-29-2010 05:01 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,751
    Bill Kriegh
    04-29-2010, 05:10 PM Go to last post

  25. Electric feed to old garages..

    Started by kenny martin, 04-24-2010 11:07 AM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 3,134
    Bill Nolte
    04-29-2010, 07:55 AM Go to last post

  26. transformer with reset

    Started by John Arnold, 04-27-2010 05:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,461
    John Arnold
    04-28-2010, 02:31 AM Go to last post

  27. Service Drop Clearance Over a Pergola?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 04-27-2010 07:34 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,412
    Jerry Peck
    04-27-2010, 08:20 PM Go to last post

  28. Crouse-Hinds Panel, Siemens breakers

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-27-2010 07:32 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 7,794
    Bill Kriegh
    04-27-2010, 09:57 AM Go to last post

  29. Electical Panel/Sub Panel Question

    Started by Michael Musgrave, 04-17-2010 04:40 PM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,093
    Bill Kriegh
    04-26-2010, 08:50 PM Go to last post

  30. Sizing bonding jumper at water meter

    Started by Michael Thomas, 02-27-2010 09:32 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 8,078
    Michael Thomas
    04-26-2010, 06:47 PM Go to last post

  31. Service Entrance

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 04-26-2010 01:01 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,779
    Bill Kriegh
    04-26-2010, 05:22 PM Go to last post

  32. Main Breaker - up = off

    Started by Ken Amelin, 04-26-2010 03:06 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,839
    Rollie Meyers
    04-26-2010, 05:29 AM Go to last post

  33. ungrouded GFCI test

    Started by Paul Bousquet, 04-26-2010 04:50 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,813
    John Arnold
    04-26-2010, 05:00 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Gene South, 04-22-2010 05:15 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 9,613
    Guy W Opie
    04-25-2010, 05:43 AM Go to last post

  35. Neutral bar addition

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-21-2010 07:33 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,689
    mathew stouffer
    04-24-2010, 09:21 AM Go to last post

  36. ASCIs

    Started by Marc M, 04-22-2010 12:56 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,498
    Marc M
    04-22-2010, 06:25 PM Go to last post

  37. sub-sub panel

    Started by Ken Amelin, 04-15-2010 05:54 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 4,462
    Ted Menelly
    04-20-2010, 02:31 PM Go to last post

  38. Dim-able CFL bulbs

    Started by Matt Fellman, 04-15-2010 10:40 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,979
    Corn Walker
    04-20-2010, 12:23 PM Go to last post

  39. Feeders in crawl space

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-19-2010 03:15 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,153
    Michael Thomas
    04-20-2010, 06:19 AM Go to last post

  40. Is this panel configuration allowed

    Started by Jody Humbert, 04-15-2010 03:47 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,939
    Jerry Peck
    04-18-2010, 05:22 PM Go to last post

  41. Shed Electricity

    Started by Ed DeRousse, 04-16-2010 03:28 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,779
    John Steinke
    04-17-2010, 05:42 PM Go to last post

  42. Panel Wiring

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 02-27-2010 08:31 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 2,639
    kevin hergert
    04-16-2010, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  43. Cockroach Fecal Matter_Combustible or Not?

    Started by Rick Hurst, 04-15-2010 07:13 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,127
    John Arnold
    04-16-2010, 01:46 PM Go to last post

  44. White substance bottomeof electric panel

    Started by ed ferraioli, 04-16-2010 03:36 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,453
    Rick Hurst
    04-16-2010, 06:46 AM Go to last post

  45. Breaker

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-15-2010 03:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,344
    Rollie Meyers
    04-15-2010, 05:10 PM Go to last post

  46. Service entrance conductor strands cut.

    Started by Ron Gries, 04-15-2010 08:30 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,261
    Jon Errickson
    04-15-2010, 12:25 PM Go to last post

  47. Minimum circuit breaker verbaige

    Started by Jon mackay, 04-13-2010 01:04 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,993
    Jim Luttrall
    04-14-2010, 10:25 PM Go to last post

  48. Talking Exposed and unprotected wiring

    Started by Ron Bibler, 04-10-2010 07:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,269
    dana1028
    04-14-2010, 03:25 PM Go to last post

  49. Cable run in attic

    Started by Jon mackay, 04-13-2010 12:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,805
    Jon mackay
    04-14-2010, 10:58 AM Go to last post

  50. exposed cable run

    Started by Jon mackay, 03-31-2010 07:53 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,742
    Robert Hronek
    04-13-2010, 08:50 AM Go to last post

  51. Double taps on main lugs

    Started by John Thompson, 04-12-2010 02:59 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,681
    John Dirks Jr
    04-12-2010, 08:42 PM Go to last post

  52. Question Neutrals and Grounds combined at floating bus.

    Started by Trent Tarter, 04-12-2010 06:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,838
    Rick Cantrell
    04-12-2010, 07:11 PM Go to last post

  53. panel spec question

    Started by Jim Robinson, 04-12-2010 01:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,380
    Rick Cantrell
    04-12-2010, 07:09 PM Go to last post

  54. Sub panel wiring

    Started by Jon mackay, 04-12-2010 08:49 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,094
    Billy Stephens
    04-12-2010, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  55. Aluminum Wiring--Breaker Box Side

    Started by Kary Krismer, 04-12-2010 07:57 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,933
    Rick Cantrell
    04-12-2010, 04:59 PM Go to last post

  56. broken ground bus bar

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-11-2010 06:17 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,558
    paul hardy
    04-12-2010, 08:44 AM Go to last post

  57. Messy electrical

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-05-2010 08:09 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,698
    Jerry Peck
    04-11-2010, 03:02 PM Go to last post

  58. Distribution panel size

    Started by Chuck Lambert, 04-07-2010 09:32 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 6,526
    dana1028
    04-11-2010, 12:42 PM Go to last post

  59. 60 amp service but 100amp main???

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 04-07-2010 07:21 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 20,478
    dana1028
    04-11-2010, 11:57 AM Go to last post

  60. Swamp cooler cord

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 04-06-2010 09:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,417
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-10-2010, 07:26 AM Go to last post

  61. clamps on panel wiring

    Started by Richard Stanley, 04-07-2010 07:56 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,094
    Jerry Peck
    04-07-2010, 07:42 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Gene South, 04-01-2010 04:59 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 6,240
    Andy Jarchow
    04-07-2010, 10:50 AM Go to last post

  63. Zinsco Breaker Test

    Started by chris mcintyre, 04-06-2010 05:15 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,256
    Bruce Breedlove
    04-06-2010, 06:32 PM Go to last post

  64. One scorched screw?

    Started by John Kogel, 04-02-2010 06:11 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,186
    James Duffin
    04-06-2010, 08:28 AM Go to last post

  65. Your Opinion, Code Reference

    Started by Randy King, 04-05-2010 12:09 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,834
    Jerry Peck
    04-05-2010, 05:58 PM Go to last post

  66. COPPER -ALUMINUM WIRE REPAIRS

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 03-31-2010 12:42 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,995
    Bill Kriegh
    04-05-2010, 08:12 AM Go to last post

  67. Electrical messes

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-05-2010 06:58 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,164
    Ron Bibler
    04-05-2010, 07:35 AM Go to last post

  68. Electrical Switch Problems

    Started by Steve Davis, 04-03-2010 08:40 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 972
    Steve Davis
    04-03-2010, 08:40 PM Go to last post

  69. Cool calking used on electrical wires

    Started by Robert Mattison, 04-01-2010 02:23 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,213
    john_opwin
    04-03-2010, 01:56 AM Go to last post

  70. AFCI BREAKERS REQUIRED IN NEW SERVICE PANEL INSTALLATION

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-01-2010 05:05 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 6,170
    Nolan Kienitz
    04-02-2010, 08:22 PM Go to last post

  71. Equipment grounding conductor

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-30-2010 08:48 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,193
    Roger Frazee
    03-31-2010, 11:43 PM Go to last post

  72. 10 amp outlet/receptacle circuits?

    Started by Robert Foster, 03-31-2010 07:39 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 12,228
    Rollie Meyers
    03-31-2010, 07:24 PM Go to last post

  73. Dishwasher Breaker Cannot Trip

    Started by George Krause, 03-31-2010 08:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,768
    Jim Port
    03-31-2010, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  74. disconnect for tankless electric water heater?

    Started by corky kay, 01-23-2010 10:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 11,764
    Jerry Peck
    03-30-2010, 05:33 PM Go to last post

  75. What is this device?

    Started by Pete Busch, 03-24-2010 12:50 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,028
    Jerry Peck
    03-30-2010, 05:25 PM Go to last post

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