1. Announcement:
    InspectionNews Message Board Rules, Policies, and Disclaimers
    Brian Hannigan (Administrator)
    04-16-2007
    Views:
    80,473

Forum: Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial Inspection

Service Conductors, Panels, Overcurrent Protection Devices, Wiring Types and Methods, Switches, Receptacles, Light Fixtures ... For Home Inspections & Commercial Inspections

  1. 60 amp service but 100amp main???

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 04-07-2010 07:21 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 17,448
    dana1028
    04-11-2010, 11:57 AM Go to last post

  2. Swamp cooler cord

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 04-06-2010 09:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,126
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-10-2010, 07:26 AM Go to last post

  3. clamps on panel wiring

    Started by Richard Stanley, 04-07-2010 07:56 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 920
    Jerry Peck
    04-07-2010, 07:42 PM Go to last post

  4. 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: 5,644
    Andy Jarchow
    04-07-2010, 10:50 AM Go to last post

  5. Zinsco Breaker Test

    Started by chris mcintyre, 04-06-2010 05:15 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,045
    Bruce Breedlove
    04-06-2010, 06:32 PM Go to last post

  6. One scorched screw?

    Started by John Kogel, 04-02-2010 06:11 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,901
    James Duffin
    04-06-2010, 08:28 AM Go to last post

  7. Your Opinion, Code Reference

    Started by Randy King, 04-05-2010 12:09 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,554
    Jerry Peck
    04-05-2010, 05:58 PM Go to last post

  8. COPPER -ALUMINUM WIRE REPAIRS

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 03-31-2010 12:42 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,665
    Bill Kriegh
    04-05-2010, 08:12 AM Go to last post

  9. Electrical messes

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-05-2010 06:58 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,003
    Ron Bibler
    04-05-2010, 07:35 AM Go to last post

  10. Electrical Switch Problems

    Started by Steve Davis, 04-03-2010 08:40 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 828
    Steve Davis
    04-03-2010, 08:40 PM Go to last post

  11. Cool calking used on electrical wires

    Started by Robert Mattison, 04-01-2010 02:23 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,011
    john_opwin
    04-03-2010, 01:56 AM Go to last post

  12. AFCI BREAKERS REQUIRED IN NEW SERVICE PANEL INSTALLATION

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-01-2010 05:05 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 5,594
    Nolan Kienitz
    04-02-2010, 08:22 PM Go to last post

  13. Equipment grounding conductor

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-30-2010 08:48 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,845
    Roger Frazee
    03-31-2010, 11:43 PM Go to last post

  14. 10 amp outlet/receptacle circuits?

    Started by Robert Foster, 03-31-2010 07:39 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 9,215
    Rollie Meyers
    03-31-2010, 07:24 PM Go to last post

  15. Dishwasher Breaker Cannot Trip

    Started by George Krause, 03-31-2010 08:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,474
    Jim Port
    03-31-2010, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  16. disconnect for tankless electric water heater?

    Started by corky kay, 01-23-2010 09:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 8,901
    Jerry Peck
    03-30-2010, 05:33 PM Go to last post

  17. What is this device?

    Started by Pete Busch, 03-24-2010 12:50 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,661
    Jerry Peck
    03-30-2010, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  18. Question Wiring & Sprayed On Insulation

    Started by David J. Smith, 03-30-2010 12:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,125
    David Bell
    03-30-2010, 04:10 PM Go to last post

  19. GFCI question

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 03-25-2010 03:53 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 1,945
    Roger Frazee
    03-30-2010, 10:45 AM Go to last post

  20. Subpanel in bathroom

    Started by STEVEN CHUNG, 03-27-2010 05:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 8,329
    ken horak
    03-30-2010, 10:27 AM Go to last post

  21. Door blocks Light Switch

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 03-15-2010 06:31 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 112
    • Views: 14,882
    bob smit
    03-30-2010, 10:04 AM Go to last post

  22. Question Substance on breakers?

    Started by Trent Tarter, 03-28-2010 06:35 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,449
    William Galbraith
    03-29-2010, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  23. zinsco box

    Started by William Slade, 03-28-2010 04:47 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,910
    Rollie Meyers
    03-29-2010, 03:51 AM Go to last post

  24. Panel on ceiling

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-25-2010 06:44 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,510
    Jerry Peck
    03-28-2010, 01:19 PM Go to last post

  25. Multiple grounds under one terminal

    Started by Greg Frazier, 03-27-2010 11:26 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,735
    Jerry Peck
    03-28-2010, 01:06 PM Go to last post

  26. Question Panel question

    Started by Jody Humbert, 03-26-2010 11:51 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,521
    ken horak
    03-27-2010, 02:20 PM Go to last post

  27. When do you refer an electrician???

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 03-19-2010 05:34 AM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 2,154
    Jerry Peck
    03-26-2010, 04:17 PM Go to last post

  28. Question New main breaker under old main breaker

    Started by mitch buchanan, 03-17-2010 09:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 6,868
    Jerry Peck
    03-26-2010, 04:11 PM Go to last post

  29. When in a bind -

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 03-24-2010 04:32 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 945
    Stuart Brooks
    03-25-2010, 09:14 AM Go to last post

  30. Receptacle every 12 feet...

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 03-20-2010 04:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 5,425
    Jim Port
    03-24-2010, 07:33 AM Go to last post

  31. GFCI requirement

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 03-22-2010 10:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,711
    Bruce King
    03-23-2010, 11:56 AM Go to last post

  32. Double Taps

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-19-2010 06:15 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,378
    Chap Fichera
    03-22-2010, 03:52 AM Go to last post

  33. Canadian Marrettes in Al branch circuits?

    Started by John Kogel, 02-14-2010 03:30 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 8,944
    Jerry Peck
    03-20-2010, 12:18 PM Go to last post

  34. Water above electric panel

    Started by Ken Amelin, 03-17-2010 06:24 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,054
    Jerry Peck
    03-19-2010, 06:41 PM Go to last post

  35. Main Panel

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-19-2010 01:44 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,188
    Jerry Peck
    03-19-2010, 06:26 PM Go to last post

  36. Wiring in Attic Space

    Started by Michael Schirmer, 03-17-2010 05:51 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,443
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-18-2010, 01:34 PM Go to last post

  37. Water Coming out of Meter Base

    Started by Wayne Carlisle, 03-17-2010 06:37 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,374
    Scott Patterson
    03-17-2010, 06:19 PM Go to last post

  38. Pendant Gym Fixtures

    Started by Todd Johnson, 03-16-2010 07:02 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,306
    ken horak
    03-17-2010, 01:13 PM Go to last post

  39. AFCI neutral

    Started by John Arnold, 03-16-2010 09:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,145
    Roger Frazee
    03-17-2010, 07:28 AM Go to last post

  40. Life gets better

    Started by Paul Johnston, 01-23-2010 03:39 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,201
    Paul Johnston
    03-17-2010, 04:18 AM Go to last post

  41. Bent service entry

    Started by Jon mackay, 03-16-2010 06:14 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,883
    Jerry Peck
    03-16-2010, 06:30 PM Go to last post

  42. Question FPE Heat Pump Circuit Breaker Box.....Bad?

    Started by Reggie Russell, 03-16-2010 04:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,448
    Reggie Russell
    03-16-2010, 04:38 PM Go to last post

  43. Why all the J boxes

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 03-12-2010 05:11 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 2,206
    Damon McCarty
    03-16-2010, 08:00 AM Go to last post

  44. Height of light fixtures

    Started by brianmiller, 03-14-2010 05:12 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,320
    Jerry Peck
    03-15-2010, 06:12 PM Go to last post

  45. Recall in Ontario, Canada

    Started by Jim B. Robinson, 03-15-2010 06:31 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 770
    Jim B. Robinson
    03-15-2010, 06:31 AM Go to last post

  46. TYPE B - Gray flexible conduit

    Started by brianmiller, 03-14-2010 08:22 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,165
    Thom Walker
    03-15-2010, 06:04 AM Go to last post

  47. Why is a three pronged receptacle unsafe?

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 03-03-2010 08:33 AM
    15 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 6,221
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-14-2010, 10:20 PM Go to last post

  48. 2 pole breakers used for 2 single pole circuits

    Started by Jim Weyenberg, 03-12-2010 06:53 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 25,149
    Jim Weyenberg
    03-14-2010, 10:38 AM Go to last post

  49. Federal panel question

    Started by Tim Kallmer, 03-09-2010 01:56 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,586
    Jerry Peck
    03-13-2010, 02:44 PM Go to last post

  50. 2 circuits one breaker

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-04-2010 04:47 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 12,022
    Bill Kriegh
    03-13-2010, 08:07 AM Go to last post

  51. Thought I'd Just About Seen It All Until...

    Started by Bob Knauff, 03-07-2010 10:24 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,826
    Glenn Duxbury
    03-12-2010, 08:22 AM Go to last post

  52. Cool What author makes the best Illustrated code change book

    Started by Robert Mattison, 03-11-2010 11:39 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,203
    Scott Patterson
    03-12-2010, 06:16 AM Go to last post

  53. Auxiliary Panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-09-2010 06:29 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,117
    Roger Frazee
    03-10-2010, 07:52 AM Go to last post

  54. Glass Pyramid Power

    Started by A.D. Miller, 03-08-2010 01:16 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 738
    A.D. Miller
    03-08-2010, 01:16 PM Go to last post

  55. Blade Fuse Size

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-06-2010 06:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,838
    Jerry Peck
    03-07-2010, 06:36 PM Go to last post

  56. Princess Phone

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 03-07-2010 09:00 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,112
    Rick Cantrell
    03-07-2010, 09:00 AM Go to last post

  57. General NEC Questions...kitchen and baths

    Started by Greg Novotny, 03-05-2010 11:15 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,633
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-06-2010, 06:57 PM Go to last post

  58. Arrow 230-Volt 30-amp Conductors Coming Directly Off - Main Conductor Lugs

    Started by Darrell Udelhoven, 03-05-2010 05:40 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,538
    dana1028
    03-06-2010, 12:01 PM Go to last post

  59. 3 Prongs and Sub Panels

    Started by Gary Burnett, 03-05-2010 03:59 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,272
    Jerry Peck
    03-05-2010, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  60. Ground Rod Clamp Torque

    Started by A.D. Miller, 03-05-2010 08:26 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,726
    A.D. Miller
    03-05-2010, 12:01 PM Go to last post

  61. Reversed polarity Outlets

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-03-2010 06:49 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 7,548
    Jerry Peck
    03-04-2010, 05:07 PM Go to last post

  62. Question about article 680

    Started by Roger Frazee, 03-03-2010 08:11 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 4,066
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-04-2010, 03:56 PM Go to last post

  63. Long term overvoltage protection

    Started by Ed Bliss, 01-04-2010 09:19 AM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 2,937
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-04-2010, 12:12 PM Go to last post

  64. Electrical problems/Jamaica/update

    Started by Ed Bliss, 03-04-2010 11:34 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,351
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-04-2010, 12:08 PM Go to last post

  65. REVISIT DOUBLE TAPPED NEUTRAL WIRES

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-09-2010 01:05 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 7,367
    Jerry Peck
    03-03-2010, 06:28 PM Go to last post

  66. Does anyone recognize these fuses?

    Started by Marc M, 02-20-2010 08:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,452
    Michael Thomas
    03-03-2010, 08:19 AM Go to last post

  67. Double Tap

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-01-2010 08:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,983
    Roger Frazee
    03-03-2010, 07:35 AM Go to last post

  68. Behind the kitchen fridge

    Started by Ken Larson, 03-02-2010 03:35 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,964
    Roger Frazee
    03-02-2010, 10:57 PM Go to last post

  69. Main Panel under the tub

    Started by chris mcintyre, 03-01-2010 04:14 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,400
    Jerry Peck
    03-02-2010, 05:17 PM Go to last post

  70. The kind of panel that gives you a headache.

    Started by Marc M, 02-28-2010 07:51 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,534
    Michael Thomas
    03-02-2010, 04:35 PM Go to last post

  71. bonding screw

    Started by John Arnold, 02-22-2010 10:45 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,269
    Jerry Peck
    02-26-2010, 05:51 PM Go to last post

  72. Finished Basement

    Started by John Goad, 02-25-2010 11:56 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,892
    Michael Garrity
    02-26-2010, 10:57 AM Go to last post

  73. NM romex

    Started by brianmiller, 02-22-2010 06:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,244
    bob smit
    02-26-2010, 10:08 AM Go to last post

  74. circuit wires in front of main service wires

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 03-12-2008 02:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,132
    bob smit
    02-26-2010, 09:53 AM Go to last post

  75. Something different for the forum

    Started by Roger Frazee, 02-23-2010 08:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,074
    Roger Frazee
    02-24-2010, 08:10 PM Go to last post

Thread Display Options

Use this control to limit the display of threads to those newer than the specified time frame.

Allows you to choose the data by which the thread list will be sorted.

Order threads in...

Note: when sorting by date, 'descending order' will show the newest results first.

Icon Legend

Contains unread posts
Contains unread posts
Contains no unread posts
Contains no unread posts
More than 25 replies or 10000 views
Hot thread with unread posts
More than 25 replies or 10000 views
Hot thread with no unread posts
Closed Thread
Thread is closed
Thread Contains a Message Written By You
You have posted in this thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules