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  1. Electrical panel

    Started by Wade Johnson, 06-23-2010 01:54 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,489
    Jon mackay
    06-30-2010, 05:22 AM Go to last post

  2. Lights on GFCI for bathroom

    Started by Mike Huppi, 06-19-2007 10:43 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 16,175
    cliff kornegay
    06-29-2010, 11:47 PM Go to last post

  3. Short Ground

    Started by Steve Myers, 06-28-2010 07:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,999
    Wayne Carlisle
    06-29-2010, 10:38 AM Go to last post

  4. Correct tap block installation?

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-22-2010 08:35 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 8,779
    John Kogel
    06-28-2010, 07:33 PM Go to last post

  5. gfci behind toilet

    Started by John Arnold, 06-19-2010 09:34 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 19,684
    Lou Romano
    06-28-2010, 12:18 PM Go to last post

  6. More Mobile Home wiring

    Started by John Kogel, 06-26-2010 09:53 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,445
    Matt Fellman
    06-26-2010, 10:28 PM Go to last post

  7. Electrical Bonding- DWV

    Started by Nat Palmer, 06-14-2010 02:34 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 13,516
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-24-2010, 07:48 AM Go to last post

  8. what is this thing?

    Started by John Arnold, 06-17-2010 12:32 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 7,143
    Tom Rees
    06-24-2010, 07:30 AM Go to last post

  9. Tinned copper or aluminum

    Started by Tom Rees, 06-22-2010 11:40 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 10,481
    Trent Tarter
    06-22-2010, 11:39 PM Go to last post

  10. Rarely seen in new homes...

    Started by Gene South, 06-22-2010 07:04 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,450
    Rollie Meyers
    06-22-2010, 09:31 PM Go to last post

  11. Is the authority blind?

    Started by John Kogel, 06-20-2010 07:09 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,796
    John Kogel
    06-22-2010, 01:04 PM Go to last post

  12. Is a bare neutral ok here?

    Started by John Kogel, 06-20-2010 05:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,828
    bob smit
    06-21-2010, 06:52 PM Go to last post

  13. Country Inspector Wrong?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 06-21-2010 05:58 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,995
    Matt Fellman
    06-21-2010, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  14. Walker panel question

    Started by Robert Foster, 06-21-2010 06:38 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 16,429
    Michael Thomas
    06-21-2010, 04:05 PM Go to last post

  15. electrical inspection soft ware

    Started by nafeth, 06-21-2010 02:24 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,244
    Chuck Lambert
    06-21-2010, 02:41 PM Go to last post

  16. Knob & Tube in cold air return

    Started by Jon mackay, 06-08-2010 09:41 AM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 11,981
    John Steinke
    06-19-2010, 09:03 AM Go to last post

  17. Surge Protectors

    Started by Jim Robinson, 06-17-2010 02:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 7,783
    Jim Port
    06-18-2010, 12:15 PM Go to last post

  18. Bonding ground to service neutral at mast?

    Started by Terry Beck, 06-17-2010 08:57 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 12,564
    Bob Winchester
    06-18-2010, 08:00 AM Go to last post

  19. DIY distribution panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-17-2010 07:35 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,590
    James Duffin
    06-17-2010, 08:01 AM Go to last post

  20. Service Equipment?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 06-14-2010 12:54 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,543
    Bill Kriegh
    06-16-2010, 11:58 AM Go to last post

  21. Cord/plug connection in the attic

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 06-10-2010 10:16 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,267
    Roger Hankey
    06-11-2010, 07:01 AM Go to last post

  22. sub panel grounding

    Started by sam sanders, 06-04-2010 01:17 PM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 16,235
    Jerry Peck
    06-10-2010, 06:02 PM Go to last post

  23. Hpw many AMPS is copper pipe rated for?

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 05-27-2010 10:10 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 13,680
    Bob Elliott
    06-10-2010, 12:03 AM Go to last post

  24. too many breakers?

    Started by TIM LEMPE, 06-03-2010 06:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 10,188
    Bill Kriegh
    06-09-2010, 06:55 PM Go to last post

  25. Doubles thea are singles

    Started by Anthony Alderman, 06-07-2010 07:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,591
    Jerry Peck
    06-09-2010, 05:41 PM Go to last post

  26. Texas Electrical Permit

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 06-08-2010 04:03 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 10,679
    Rick Hurst
    06-09-2010, 03:28 PM Go to last post

  27. Any help on this.

    Started by Randy White, 06-08-2010 09:46 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,901
    Jim Luttrall
    06-09-2010, 11:44 AM Go to last post

  28. Electrical Phase Question

    Started by Kary Krismer, 06-06-2010 10:31 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 8,396
    Bill Kriegh
    06-07-2010, 11:41 PM Go to last post

  29. Another posting about bonding the downstream panel

    Started by JB Thompson, 06-07-2010 05:11 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,902
    JB Thompson
    06-07-2010, 08:15 PM Go to last post

  30. where's the soap

    Started by wayne soper, 06-06-2010 03:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 5,352
    wayne soper
    06-06-2010, 03:27 PM Go to last post

  31. How old is this doorbell ringer?

    Started by John Kogel, 06-03-2010 09:11 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,493
    Bob Elliott
    06-03-2010, 10:19 PM Go to last post

  32. Power to garage

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-28-2010 03:58 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 8,224
    Jerry Peck
    06-03-2010, 03:11 PM Go to last post

  33. Arc Circuit requirements for Texas

    Started by Richard Flores, 05-17-2010 10:08 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 16,458
    Richard Flores
    06-02-2010, 07:22 PM Go to last post

  34. Ground Rods

    Started by Heron Longoria Jr., 06-02-2010 11:47 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,652
    Jerry Peck
    06-02-2010, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  35. AFCI for exterior receptacles

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 05-25-2010 12:45 PM
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 19,932
    Wayne Carlisle
    06-02-2010, 07:16 AM Go to last post

  36. Recessed Luminare Above Shower

    Started by Joe Asta, 06-01-2010 04:25 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,199
    Joe Asta
    06-02-2010, 04:20 AM Go to last post

  37. Light Meters

    Started by Corey Friedman, 06-01-2010 09:40 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,415
    Jerry Peck
    06-01-2010, 03:53 PM Go to last post

  38. 20 Amp plug

    Started by Tom Rees, 05-29-2010 02:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 7,044
    Jerry Peck
    05-31-2010, 07:41 PM Go to last post

  39. New Panel Double Tapped to Old

    Started by Greg Subick, 05-28-2010 03:36 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,584
    Lou Romano
    05-29-2010, 02:22 PM Go to last post

  40. CatV in Electric Cabinet

    Started by JB Thompson, 05-28-2010 03:39 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,864
    Michael Greenwalt
    05-28-2010, 08:12 PM Go to last post

  41. Single Strand Aluminum Wire in 18 Year Old House

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 04-27-2010 06:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,319
    Christel Hunter
    05-28-2010, 05:44 PM Go to last post

  42. meter located inside

    Started by Drew McGee, 05-26-2010 07:27 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,457
    Drew McGee
    05-27-2010, 05:05 PM Go to last post

  43. Beat this:)

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-12-2010 12:49 PM
    38 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 8,908
    ray jackson
    05-27-2010, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  44. Ground wire for a/c disconnects

    Started by Ross Neag, 05-23-2010 10:53 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 12,629
    Jim Port
    05-25-2010, 11:42 AM Go to last post

  45. Rockin shower

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-23-2010 11:17 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,624
    Richard DAquanno
    05-24-2010, 06:34 PM Go to last post

  46. Bonding on Metal Entry Pipe with PEX Supply

    Started by Bob Hunt, 05-24-2010 11:30 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,014
    paul hardy
    05-24-2010, 12:28 PM Go to last post

  47. Post Square D panel (no bus bar)

    Started by Trent Tarter, 05-19-2010 08:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 8,525
    Tom Rees
    05-24-2010, 07:51 AM Go to last post

  48. Question Arc fault in referbish

    Started by Anthony Alderman, 05-21-2010 03:52 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 8,400
    Lou Romano
    05-24-2010, 07:09 AM Go to last post

  49. recep under counter overhang

    Started by John Arnold, 05-13-2010 02:27 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 18,121
    John Steinke
    05-22-2010, 03:30 PM Go to last post

  50. Splices and Neutral / Grounds ??

    Started by Charles Smith, 05-20-2010 08:00 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 8,360
    Bob Winchester
    05-22-2010, 06:36 AM Go to last post

  51. Panel set-up

    Started by Jody Humbert, 05-20-2010 10:39 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,746
    Bob Winchester
    05-21-2010, 09:43 AM Go to last post

  52. Electrical subpanel clearance

    Started by Malcolm Martin, 01-26-2010 01:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 56
    • Views: 32,660
    Lou Romano
    05-21-2010, 07:46 AM Go to last post

  53. Underground cable and plumbing in same trench

    Started by Tim Dike, 05-21-2010 07:08 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 5,625
    Tim Dike
    05-21-2010, 07:08 AM Go to last post

  54. DON'T TOUCH THAT LADDER!!!!!!!!

    Started by Vern Heiler, 05-20-2010 02:28 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,216
    Bill Kriegh
    05-21-2010, 06:52 AM Go to last post

  55. Circuits with no Neutral

    Started by Jon mackay, 05-14-2010 07:51 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 9,265
    James Duffin
    05-21-2010, 04:31 AM Go to last post

  56. Single strand Aluminium

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-19-2010 08:27 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,241
    Chuck Lambert
    05-20-2010, 08:33 PM Go to last post

  57. Double tapping...

    Started by Ron Bishop, 05-19-2010 03:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,848
    Ron Bishop
    05-19-2010, 05:12 PM Go to last post

  58. Service disconnect rating?

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-18-2010 11:13 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,789
    Jerry Peck
    05-19-2010, 03:06 PM Go to last post

  59. Need an opinion on this pic

    Started by Marc M, 05-15-2010 07:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,934
    Vern Heiler
    05-16-2010, 06:02 AM Go to last post

  60. Ground driven rod in the living room ?

    Started by Ron Bibler, 05-14-2010 10:00 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,005
    Ron Bibler
    05-15-2010, 05:39 PM Go to last post

  61. Quik Quiz - Square D Black Box

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 05-14-2010 03:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,202
    Jerry Peck
    05-15-2010, 03:28 PM Go to last post

  62. Ground rod in slab

    Started by Jon mackay, 05-14-2010 07:59 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,967
    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2010, 06:14 PM Go to last post

  63. Panel setup

    Started by Jody Humbert, 05-13-2010 07:20 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,265
    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2010, 06:01 PM Go to last post

  64. Amperage

    Started by Tom Rees, 05-10-2010 12:35 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 8,776
    Philip
    05-14-2010, 08:57 AM Go to last post

  65. AL to CU wire splice box

    Started by Charles Smith, 05-14-2010 07:30 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,110
    Jim Port
    05-14-2010, 07:39 AM Go to last post

  66. What is this meter for?

    Started by Jim Kiffel, 05-12-2010 03:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,617
    Scott Jarvis
    05-13-2010, 02:44 PM Go to last post

  67. 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: 5,924
    John Kogel
    05-13-2010, 11:24 AM Go to last post

  68. Electrical in Attic

    Started by Dan Teresinski, 05-03-2010 11:51 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 23,604
    Dan Teresinski
    05-12-2010, 07:03 AM Go to last post

  69. Zinsco better then any new panel

    Started by Ron Bibler, 05-08-2010 02:01 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 18,381
    Jim Hintz
    05-10-2010, 09:49 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Gene South, 05-06-2010 07:13 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 7,929
    John Kogel
    05-09-2010, 10:12 AM Go to last post

  71. Cutler Hammer

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-07-2010 09:00 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,874
    Bill Kriegh
    05-09-2010, 06:36 AM Go to last post

  72. ARCI vs. GFCI

    Started by Jim Saucier, 05-08-2010 02:50 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,224
    Jim Luttrall
    05-08-2010, 07:34 PM Go to last post

  73. In shower footprint

    Started by Rick Maday, 04-28-2010 07:30 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 10,574
    John Kogel
    05-08-2010, 02:06 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-07-2010 03:50 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,103
    Nick Ostrowski
    05-07-2010, 03:50 AM Go to last post

  75. Dual grounding requirements

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-04-2010 05:34 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 9,227
    Jerry Peck
    05-06-2010, 02:44 PM Go to last post

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