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  1. Fuses vs Breakers for 240 V Applications

    Started by Michael Chambers, 05-01-2010 12:45 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,514
    James Duffin
    05-01-2010, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  2. Is main disconnect required in condo?

    Started by JB Thompson, 04-01-2010 05:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 6,248
    Bill Kriegh
    05-01-2010, 03:27 AM Go to last post

  3. Dual Entrance in Bed Room, Both need Switch

    Started by Alan C Grubb, 04-27-2010 05:28 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,353
    Alan C Grubb
    04-30-2010, 04:01 AM Go to last post

  4. No main handle

    Started by Mike Locurcio, 04-29-2010 05:01 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,627
    Bill Kriegh
    04-29-2010, 05:10 PM Go to last post

  5. Electric feed to old garages..

    Started by kenny martin, 04-24-2010 11:07 AM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 2,955
    Bill Nolte
    04-29-2010, 07:55 AM Go to last post

  6. transformer with reset

    Started by John Arnold, 04-27-2010 05:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,393
    John Arnold
    04-28-2010, 02:31 AM Go to last post

  7. Service Drop Clearance Over a Pergola?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 04-27-2010 07:34 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,945
    Jerry Peck
    04-27-2010, 08:20 PM Go to last post

  8. Crouse-Hinds Panel, Siemens breakers

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-27-2010 07:32 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 7,354
    Bill Kriegh
    04-27-2010, 09:57 AM Go to last post

  9. Electical Panel/Sub Panel Question

    Started by Michael Musgrave, 04-17-2010 04:40 PM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 3,899
    Bill Kriegh
    04-26-2010, 08:50 PM Go to last post

  10. Sizing bonding jumper at water meter

    Started by Michael Thomas, 02-27-2010 09:32 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 7,456
    Michael Thomas
    04-26-2010, 06:47 PM Go to last post

  11. Service Entrance

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 04-26-2010 01:01 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,687
    Bill Kriegh
    04-26-2010, 05:22 PM Go to last post

  12. Main Breaker - up = off

    Started by Ken Amelin, 04-26-2010 03:06 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,781
    Rollie Meyers
    04-26-2010, 05:29 AM Go to last post

  13. ungrouded GFCI test

    Started by Paul Bousquet, 04-26-2010 04:50 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,730
    John Arnold
    04-26-2010, 05:00 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Gene South, 04-22-2010 05:15 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 9,000
    Guy W Opie
    04-25-2010, 05:43 AM Go to last post

  15. Neutral bar addition

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-21-2010 07:33 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,517
    mathew stouffer
    04-24-2010, 09:21 AM Go to last post

  16. ASCIs

    Started by Marc M, 04-22-2010 12:56 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,408
    Marc M
    04-22-2010, 06:25 PM Go to last post

  17. sub-sub panel

    Started by Ken Amelin, 04-15-2010 05:54 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 4,197
    Ted Menelly
    04-20-2010, 02:31 PM Go to last post

  18. Dim-able CFL bulbs

    Started by Matt Fellman, 04-15-2010 10:40 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,852
    Corn Walker
    04-20-2010, 12:23 PM Go to last post

  19. Feeders in crawl space

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-19-2010 03:15 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,906
    Michael Thomas
    04-20-2010, 06:19 AM Go to last post

  20. Is this panel configuration allowed

    Started by Jody Humbert, 04-15-2010 03:47 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,844
    Jerry Peck
    04-18-2010, 05:22 PM Go to last post

  21. Shed Electricity

    Started by Ed DeRousse, 04-16-2010 03:28 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,689
    John Steinke
    04-17-2010, 05:42 PM Go to last post

  22. Panel Wiring

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 02-27-2010 08:31 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 2,485
    kevin hergert
    04-16-2010, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  23. Cockroach Fecal Matter_Combustible or Not?

    Started by Rick Hurst, 04-15-2010 07:13 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,032
    John Arnold
    04-16-2010, 01:46 PM Go to last post

  24. White substance bottomeof electric panel

    Started by ed ferraioli, 04-16-2010 03:36 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,404
    Rick Hurst
    04-16-2010, 06:46 AM Go to last post

  25. Breaker

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-15-2010 03:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,257
    Rollie Meyers
    04-15-2010, 05:10 PM Go to last post

  26. Service entrance conductor strands cut.

    Started by Ron Gries, 04-15-2010 08:30 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,081
    Jon Errickson
    04-15-2010, 12:25 PM Go to last post

  27. Minimum circuit breaker verbaige

    Started by Jon mackay, 04-13-2010 01:04 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,826
    Jim Luttrall
    04-14-2010, 10:25 PM Go to last post

  28. Talking Exposed and unprotected wiring

    Started by Ron Bibler, 04-10-2010 07:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,141
    dana1028
    04-14-2010, 03:25 PM Go to last post

  29. Cable run in attic

    Started by Jon mackay, 04-13-2010 12:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,728
    Jon mackay
    04-14-2010, 10:58 AM Go to last post

  30. exposed cable run

    Started by Jon mackay, 03-31-2010 07:53 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,647
    Robert Hronek
    04-13-2010, 08:50 AM Go to last post

  31. Double taps on main lugs

    Started by John Thompson, 04-12-2010 02:59 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,617
    John Dirks Jr
    04-12-2010, 08:42 PM Go to last post

  32. Question Neutrals and Grounds combined at floating bus.

    Started by Trent Tarter, 04-12-2010 06:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,757
    Rick Cantrell
    04-12-2010, 07:11 PM Go to last post

  33. panel spec question

    Started by Jim Robinson, 04-12-2010 01:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,263
    Rick Cantrell
    04-12-2010, 07:09 PM Go to last post

  34. Sub panel wiring

    Started by Jon mackay, 04-12-2010 08:49 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,010
    Billy Stephens
    04-12-2010, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  35. Aluminum Wiring--Breaker Box Side

    Started by Kary Krismer, 04-12-2010 07:57 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,632
    Rick Cantrell
    04-12-2010, 04:59 PM Go to last post

  36. broken ground bus bar

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-11-2010 06:17 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,448
    paul hardy
    04-12-2010, 08:44 AM Go to last post

  37. Messy electrical

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-05-2010 08:09 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,577
    Jerry Peck
    04-11-2010, 03:02 PM Go to last post

  38. Distribution panel size

    Started by Chuck Lambert, 04-07-2010 09:32 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 6,158
    dana1028
    04-11-2010, 12:42 PM Go to last post

  39. 60 amp service but 100amp main???

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 04-07-2010 07:21 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 19,320
    dana1028
    04-11-2010, 11:57 AM Go to last post

  40. Swamp cooler cord

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 04-06-2010 09:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,311
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-10-2010, 07:26 AM Go to last post

  41. clamps on panel wiring

    Started by Richard Stanley, 04-07-2010 07:56 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,034
    Jerry Peck
    04-07-2010, 07:42 PM Go to last post

  42. 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: 5,982
    Andy Jarchow
    04-07-2010, 10:50 AM Go to last post

  43. Zinsco Breaker Test

    Started by chris mcintyre, 04-06-2010 05:15 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,171
    Bruce Breedlove
    04-06-2010, 06:32 PM Go to last post

  44. One scorched screw?

    Started by John Kogel, 04-02-2010 06:11 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,057
    James Duffin
    04-06-2010, 08:28 AM Go to last post

  45. Your Opinion, Code Reference

    Started by Randy King, 04-05-2010 12:09 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,726
    Jerry Peck
    04-05-2010, 05:58 PM Go to last post

  46. COPPER -ALUMINUM WIRE REPAIRS

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 03-31-2010 12:42 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,863
    Bill Kriegh
    04-05-2010, 08:12 AM Go to last post

  47. Electrical messes

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-05-2010 06:58 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,096
    Ron Bibler
    04-05-2010, 07:35 AM Go to last post

  48. Electrical Switch Problems

    Started by Steve Davis, 04-03-2010 08:40 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 920
    Steve Davis
    04-03-2010, 08:40 PM Go to last post

  49. Cool calking used on electrical wires

    Started by Robert Mattison, 04-01-2010 02:23 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,131
    john_opwin
    04-03-2010, 01:56 AM Go to last post

  50. AFCI BREAKERS REQUIRED IN NEW SERVICE PANEL INSTALLATION

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-01-2010 05:05 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 5,947
    Nolan Kienitz
    04-02-2010, 08:22 PM Go to last post

  51. Equipment grounding conductor

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-30-2010 08:48 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,005
    Roger Frazee
    03-31-2010, 11:43 PM Go to last post

  52. 10 amp outlet/receptacle circuits?

    Started by Robert Foster, 03-31-2010 07:39 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 10,894
    Rollie Meyers
    03-31-2010, 07:24 PM Go to last post

  53. Dishwasher Breaker Cannot Trip

    Started by George Krause, 03-31-2010 08:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,647
    Jim Port
    03-31-2010, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  54. disconnect for tankless electric water heater?

    Started by corky kay, 01-23-2010 10:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 10,434
    Jerry Peck
    03-30-2010, 05:33 PM Go to last post

  55. What is this device?

    Started by Pete Busch, 03-24-2010 12:50 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,873
    Jerry Peck
    03-30-2010, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  56. Question Wiring & Sprayed On Insulation

    Started by David J. Smith, 03-30-2010 12:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,204
    David Bell
    03-30-2010, 04:10 PM Go to last post

  57. GFCI question

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 03-25-2010 03:53 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 2,160
    Roger Frazee
    03-30-2010, 10:45 AM Go to last post

  58. Subpanel in bathroom

    Started by STEVEN CHUNG, 03-27-2010 05:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 9,503
    ken horak
    03-30-2010, 10:27 AM Go to last post

  59. Door blocks Light Switch

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 03-15-2010 06:31 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 112
    • Views: 17,231
    bob smit
    03-30-2010, 10:04 AM Go to last post

  60. Question Substance on breakers?

    Started by Trent Tarter, 03-28-2010 06:35 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,568
    William Galbraith
    03-29-2010, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  61. zinsco box

    Started by William Slade, 03-28-2010 04:47 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,085
    Rollie Meyers
    03-29-2010, 03:51 AM Go to last post

  62. Panel on ceiling

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-25-2010 06:44 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,678
    Jerry Peck
    03-28-2010, 01:19 PM Go to last post

  63. Multiple grounds under one terminal

    Started by Greg Frazier, 03-27-2010 11:26 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,870
    Jerry Peck
    03-28-2010, 01:06 PM Go to last post

  64. Question Panel question

    Started by Jody Humbert, 03-26-2010 11:51 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,668
    ken horak
    03-27-2010, 02:20 PM Go to last post

  65. When do you refer an electrician???

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 03-19-2010 05:34 AM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 2,342
    Jerry Peck
    03-26-2010, 04:17 PM Go to last post

  66. Question New main breaker under old main breaker

    Started by mitch buchanan, 03-17-2010 09:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 8,197
    Jerry Peck
    03-26-2010, 04:11 PM Go to last post

  67. When in a bind -

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 03-24-2010 04:32 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,081
    Stuart Brooks
    03-25-2010, 09:14 AM Go to last post

  68. Receptacle every 12 feet...

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 03-20-2010 04:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 6,618
    Jim Port
    03-24-2010, 07:33 AM Go to last post

  69. GFCI requirement

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 03-22-2010 10:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,833
    Bruce King
    03-23-2010, 11:56 AM Go to last post

  70. Double Taps

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-19-2010 06:15 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,517
    Chap Fichera
    03-22-2010, 03:52 AM Go to last post

  71. Canadian Marrettes in Al branch circuits?

    Started by John Kogel, 02-14-2010 04:30 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 9,755
    Jerry Peck
    03-20-2010, 12:18 PM Go to last post

  72. Water above electric panel

    Started by Ken Amelin, 03-17-2010 06:24 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,465
    Jerry Peck
    03-19-2010, 06:41 PM Go to last post

  73. Main Panel

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-19-2010 01:44 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,323
    Jerry Peck
    03-19-2010, 06:26 PM Go to last post

  74. Wiring in Attic Space

    Started by Michael Schirmer, 03-17-2010 05:51 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,598
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-18-2010, 01:34 PM Go to last post

  75. Water Coming out of Meter Base

    Started by Wayne Carlisle, 03-17-2010 06:37 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,609
    Scott Patterson
    03-17-2010, 06:19 PM Go to last post

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