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  1. Shed Electricity

    Started by Ed DeRousse, 04-16-2010 03:28 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,278
    John Steinke
    04-17-2010, 05:42 PM Go to last post

  2. Panel Wiring

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 02-27-2010 08:31 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 4,726
    kevin hergert
    04-16-2010, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  3. Cockroach Fecal Matter_Combustible or Not?

    Started by Rick Hurst, 04-15-2010 07:13 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,471
    John Arnold
    04-16-2010, 01:46 PM Go to last post

  4. White substance bottomeof electric panel

    Started by ed ferraioli, 04-16-2010 03:36 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,552
    Rick Hurst
    04-16-2010, 06:46 AM Go to last post

  5. Breaker

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-15-2010 03:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,559
    Rollie Meyers
    04-15-2010, 05:10 PM Go to last post

  6. Service entrance conductor strands cut.

    Started by Ron Gries, 04-15-2010 08:30 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,782
    Jon Errickson
    04-15-2010, 12:25 PM Go to last post

  7. Minimum circuit breaker verbaige

    Started by Jon mackay, 04-13-2010 01:04 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,773
    Jim Luttrall
    04-14-2010, 10:25 PM Go to last post

  8. Talking Exposed and unprotected wiring

    Started by Ron Bibler, 04-10-2010 07:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,978
    dana1028
    04-14-2010, 03:25 PM Go to last post

  9. Cable run in attic

    Started by Jon mackay, 04-13-2010 12:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,131
    Jon mackay
    04-14-2010, 10:58 AM Go to last post

  10. exposed cable run

    Started by Jon mackay, 03-31-2010 07:53 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,988
    Robert Hronek
    04-13-2010, 08:50 AM Go to last post

  11. Double taps on main lugs

    Started by John Thompson, 04-12-2010 02:59 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,771
    John Dirks Jr
    04-12-2010, 08:42 PM Go to last post

  12. Question Neutrals and Grounds combined at floating bus.

    Started by Trent Tarter, 04-12-2010 06:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,864
    Rick Cantrell
    04-12-2010, 07:11 PM Go to last post

  13. panel spec question

    Started by Jim Robinson, 04-12-2010 01:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,871
    Rick Cantrell
    04-12-2010, 07:09 PM Go to last post

  14. Sub panel wiring

    Started by Jon mackay, 04-12-2010 08:49 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,560
    Billy Stephens
    04-12-2010, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  15. Aluminum Wiring--Breaker Box Side

    Started by Kary Krismer, 04-12-2010 07:57 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,821
    Rick Cantrell
    04-12-2010, 04:59 PM Go to last post

  16. broken ground bus bar

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-11-2010 06:17 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,876
    paul hardy
    04-12-2010, 08:44 AM Go to last post

  17. Messy electrical

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-05-2010 08:09 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,984
    Jerry Peck
    04-11-2010, 03:02 PM Go to last post

  18. Distribution panel size

    Started by Chuck Lambert, 04-07-2010 09:32 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 8,932
    dana1028
    04-11-2010, 12:42 PM Go to last post

  19. 60 amp service but 100amp main???

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 04-07-2010 07:21 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 25,695
    dana1028
    04-11-2010, 11:57 AM Go to last post

  20. Swamp cooler cord

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 04-06-2010 09:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,788
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-10-2010, 07:26 AM Go to last post

  21. clamps on panel wiring

    Started by Richard Stanley, 04-07-2010 07:56 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,179
    Jerry Peck
    04-07-2010, 07:42 PM Go to last post

  22. 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: 8,609
    Andy Jarchow
    04-07-2010, 10:50 AM Go to last post

  23. Zinsco Breaker Test

    Started by chris mcintyre, 04-06-2010 05:15 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,734
    Bruce Breedlove
    04-06-2010, 06:32 PM Go to last post

  24. One scorched screw?

    Started by John Kogel, 04-02-2010 06:11 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,808
    James Duffin
    04-06-2010, 08:28 AM Go to last post

  25. Your Opinion, Code Reference

    Started by Randy King, 04-05-2010 12:09 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,397
    Jerry Peck
    04-05-2010, 05:58 PM Go to last post

  26. COPPER -ALUMINUM WIRE REPAIRS

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 03-31-2010 12:42 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,452
    Bill Kriegh
    04-05-2010, 08:12 AM Go to last post

  27. Electrical messes

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-05-2010 06:58 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,193
    Ron Bibler
    04-05-2010, 07:35 AM Go to last post

  28. Electrical Switch Problems

    Started by Steve Davis, 04-03-2010 08:40 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,319
    Steve Davis
    04-03-2010, 08:40 PM Go to last post

  29. Cool calking used on electrical wires

    Started by Robert Mattison, 04-01-2010 02:23 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,718
    john_opwin
    04-03-2010, 01:56 AM Go to last post

  30. AFCI BREAKERS REQUIRED IN NEW SERVICE PANEL INSTALLATION

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-01-2010 05:05 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 8,705
    Nolan Kienitz
    04-02-2010, 08:22 PM Go to last post

  31. Equipment grounding conductor

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-30-2010 08:48 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,255
    Roger Frazee
    03-31-2010, 11:43 PM Go to last post

  32. 10 amp outlet/receptacle circuits?

    Started by Robert Foster, 03-31-2010 07:39 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 19,968
    Rollie Meyers
    03-31-2010, 07:24 PM Go to last post

  33. Dishwasher Breaker Cannot Trip

    Started by George Krause, 03-31-2010 08:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,245
    Jim Port
    03-31-2010, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  34. disconnect for tankless electric water heater?

    Started by corky kay, 01-23-2010 10:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 19,189
    Jerry Peck
    03-30-2010, 05:33 PM Go to last post

  35. What is this device?

    Started by Pete Busch, 03-24-2010 12:50 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,120
    Jerry Peck
    03-30-2010, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  36. Question Wiring & Sprayed On Insulation

    Started by David J. Smith, 03-30-2010 12:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,446
    David Bell
    03-30-2010, 04:10 PM Go to last post

  37. GFCI question

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 03-25-2010 03:53 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 5,337
    Roger Frazee
    03-30-2010, 10:45 AM Go to last post

  38. Subpanel in bathroom

    Started by STEVEN CHUNG, 03-27-2010 05:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 15,207
    ken horak
    03-30-2010, 10:27 AM Go to last post

  39. Door blocks Light Switch

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 03-15-2010 06:31 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 112
    • Views: 33,906
    bob smit
    03-30-2010, 10:04 AM Go to last post

  40. Question Substance on breakers?

    Started by Trent Tarter, 03-28-2010 06:35 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,061
    William Galbraith
    03-29-2010, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  41. zinsco box

    Started by William Slade, 03-28-2010 04:47 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,721
    Rollie Meyers
    03-29-2010, 03:51 AM Go to last post

  42. Panel on ceiling

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-25-2010 06:44 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,545
    Jerry Peck
    03-28-2010, 01:19 PM Go to last post

  43. Multiple grounds under one terminal

    Started by Greg Frazier, 03-27-2010 11:26 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,216
    Jerry Peck
    03-28-2010, 01:06 PM Go to last post

  44. Question Panel question

    Started by Jody Humbert, 03-26-2010 11:51 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,646
    ken horak
    03-27-2010, 02:20 PM Go to last post

  45. When do you refer an electrician???

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 03-19-2010 05:34 AM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,969
    Jerry Peck
    03-26-2010, 04:17 PM Go to last post

  46. Question New main breaker under old main breaker

    Started by mitch buchanan, 03-17-2010 09:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 12,964
    Jerry Peck
    03-26-2010, 04:11 PM Go to last post

  47. When in a bind -

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 03-24-2010 04:32 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,225
    Stuart Brooks
    03-25-2010, 09:14 AM Go to last post

  48. Receptacle every 12 feet...

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 03-20-2010 04:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 10,085
    Jim Port
    03-24-2010, 07:33 AM Go to last post

  49. GFCI requirement

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 03-22-2010 10:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,271
    Bruce King
    03-23-2010, 11:56 AM Go to last post

  50. Double Taps

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-19-2010 06:15 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,752
    Chap Fichera
    03-22-2010, 03:52 AM Go to last post

  51. Canadian Marrettes in Al branch circuits?

    Started by John Kogel, 02-14-2010 04:30 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 15,364
    Jerry Peck
    03-20-2010, 12:18 PM Go to last post

  52. Water above electric panel

    Started by Ken Amelin, 03-17-2010 06:24 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 8,263
    Jerry Peck
    03-19-2010, 06:41 PM Go to last post

  53. Main Panel

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-19-2010 01:44 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,412
    Jerry Peck
    03-19-2010, 06:26 PM Go to last post

  54. Wiring in Attic Space

    Started by Michael Schirmer, 03-17-2010 05:51 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,023
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-18-2010, 01:34 PM Go to last post

  55. Water Coming out of Meter Base

    Started by Wayne Carlisle, 03-17-2010 06:37 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,543
    Scott Patterson
    03-17-2010, 06:19 PM Go to last post

  56. Pendant Gym Fixtures

    Started by Todd Johnson, 03-16-2010 07:02 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,777
    ken horak
    03-17-2010, 01:13 PM Go to last post

  57. AFCI neutral

    Started by John Arnold, 03-16-2010 09:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,518
    Roger Frazee
    03-17-2010, 07:28 AM Go to last post

  58. Life gets better

    Started by Paul Johnston, 01-23-2010 04:39 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,666
    Paul Johnston
    03-17-2010, 04:18 AM Go to last post

  59. Bent service entry

    Started by Jon mackay, 03-16-2010 06:14 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,644
    Jerry Peck
    03-16-2010, 06:30 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Reggie Russell, 03-16-2010 04:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,546
    Reggie Russell
    03-16-2010, 04:38 PM Go to last post

  61. Why all the J boxes

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 03-12-2010 06:11 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,892
    Damon McCarty
    03-16-2010, 08:00 AM Go to last post

  62. Height of light fixtures

    Started by brianmiller, 03-14-2010 05:12 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,530
    Jerry Peck
    03-15-2010, 06:12 PM Go to last post

  63. Recall in Ontario, Canada

    Started by Jim B. Robinson, 03-15-2010 06:31 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,909
    Jim B. Robinson
    03-15-2010, 06:31 AM Go to last post

  64. TYPE B - Gray flexible conduit

    Started by brianmiller, 03-14-2010 08:22 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,452
    Thom Walker
    03-15-2010, 06:04 AM Go to last post

  65. Why is a three pronged receptacle unsafe?

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 03-03-2010 09:33 AM
    15 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 13,033
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-14-2010, 10:20 PM Go to last post

  66. 2 pole breakers used for 2 single pole circuits

    Started by Jim Weyenberg, 03-12-2010 07:53 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 45,701
    Jim Weyenberg
    03-14-2010, 10:38 AM Go to last post

  67. Federal panel question

    Started by Tim Kallmer, 03-09-2010 02:56 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,362
    Jerry Peck
    03-13-2010, 03:44 PM Go to last post

  68. 2 circuits one breaker

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-04-2010 05:47 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 20,852
    Bill Kriegh
    03-13-2010, 09:07 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Bob Knauff, 03-07-2010 11:24 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,367
    Glenn Duxbury
    03-12-2010, 09:22 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Robert Mattison, 03-11-2010 12:39 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,734
    Scott Patterson
    03-12-2010, 07:16 AM Go to last post

  71. Auxiliary Panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-09-2010 07:29 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,433
    Roger Frazee
    03-10-2010, 08:52 AM Go to last post

  72. Glass Pyramid Power

    Started by A.D. Miller, 03-08-2010 02:16 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,933
    A.D. Miller
    03-08-2010, 02:16 PM Go to last post

  73. Blade Fuse Size

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

  74. Princess Phone

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 03-07-2010 10:00 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,224
    Rick Cantrell
    03-07-2010, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  75. General NEC Questions...kitchen and baths

    Started by Greg Novotny, 03-05-2010 12:15 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,129
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-06-2010, 07:57 PM Go to last post

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