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  1. Electrical Switch Problems

    Started by Steve Davis, 04-03-2010 08:40 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,290
    Steve Davis
    04-03-2010, 08:40 PM Go to last post

  2. Cool calking used on electrical wires

    Started by Robert Mattison, 04-01-2010 02:23 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,625
    john_opwin
    04-03-2010, 01:56 AM Go to last post

  3. AFCI BREAKERS REQUIRED IN NEW SERVICE PANEL INSTALLATION

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-01-2010 05:05 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 7,144
    Nolan Kienitz
    04-02-2010, 08:22 PM Go to last post

  4. Equipment grounding conductor

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-30-2010 08:48 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,855
    Roger Frazee
    03-31-2010, 11:43 PM Go to last post

  5. 10 amp outlet/receptacle circuits?

    Started by Robert Foster, 03-31-2010 07:39 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 17,180
    Rollie Meyers
    03-31-2010, 07:24 PM Go to last post

  6. Dishwasher Breaker Cannot Trip

    Started by George Krause, 03-31-2010 08:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,308
    Jim Port
    03-31-2010, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  7. disconnect for tankless electric water heater?

    Started by corky kay, 01-23-2010 10:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 16,455
    Jerry Peck
    03-30-2010, 05:33 PM Go to last post

  8. What is this device?

    Started by Pete Busch, 03-24-2010 12:50 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,602
    Jerry Peck
    03-30-2010, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  9. Question Wiring & Sprayed On Insulation

    Started by David J. Smith, 03-30-2010 12:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,597
    David Bell
    03-30-2010, 04:10 PM Go to last post

  10. GFCI question

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 03-25-2010 03:53 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 3,263
    Roger Frazee
    03-30-2010, 10:45 AM Go to last post

  11. Subpanel in bathroom

    Started by STEVEN CHUNG, 03-27-2010 05:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 13,026
    ken horak
    03-30-2010, 10:27 AM Go to last post

  12. Door blocks Light Switch

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 03-15-2010 06:31 PM
    2 Pages •
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    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 112
    • Views: 25,483
    bob smit
    03-30-2010, 10:04 AM Go to last post

  13. Question Substance on breakers?

    Started by Trent Tarter, 03-28-2010 06:35 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,048
    William Galbraith
    03-29-2010, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  14. zinsco box

    Started by William Slade, 03-28-2010 04:47 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,674
    Rollie Meyers
    03-29-2010, 03:51 AM Go to last post

  15. Panel on ceiling

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-25-2010 06:44 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,261
    Jerry Peck
    03-28-2010, 01:19 PM Go to last post

  16. Multiple grounds under one terminal

    Started by Greg Frazier, 03-27-2010 11:26 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,387
    Jerry Peck
    03-28-2010, 01:06 PM Go to last post

  17. Question Panel question

    Started by Jody Humbert, 03-26-2010 11:51 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,284
    ken horak
    03-27-2010, 02:20 PM Go to last post

  18. When do you refer an electrician???

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 03-19-2010 05:34 AM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 3,356
    Jerry Peck
    03-26-2010, 04:17 PM Go to last post

  19. Question New main breaker under old main breaker

    Started by mitch buchanan, 03-17-2010 09:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 10,956
    Jerry Peck
    03-26-2010, 04:11 PM Go to last post

  20. When in a bind -

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

  21. Receptacle every 12 feet...

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 03-20-2010 04:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 8,324
    Jim Port
    03-24-2010, 07:33 AM Go to last post

  22. GFCI requirement

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 03-22-2010 10:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,342
    Bruce King
    03-23-2010, 11:56 AM Go to last post

  23. Double Taps

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-19-2010 06:15 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,025
    Chap Fichera
    03-22-2010, 03:52 AM Go to last post

  24. Canadian Marrettes in Al branch circuits?

    Started by John Kogel, 02-14-2010 04:30 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 12,646
    Jerry Peck
    03-20-2010, 12:18 PM Go to last post

  25. Water above electric panel

    Started by Ken Amelin, 03-17-2010 06:24 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,988
    Jerry Peck
    03-19-2010, 06:41 PM Go to last post

  26. Main Panel

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-19-2010 01:44 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,750
    Jerry Peck
    03-19-2010, 06:26 PM Go to last post

  27. Wiring in Attic Space

    Started by Michael Schirmer, 03-17-2010 05:51 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,174
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-18-2010, 01:34 PM Go to last post

  28. Water Coming out of Meter Base

    Started by Wayne Carlisle, 03-17-2010 06:37 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,441
    Scott Patterson
    03-17-2010, 06:19 PM Go to last post

  29. Pendant Gym Fixtures

    Started by Todd Johnson, 03-16-2010 07:02 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,553
    ken horak
    03-17-2010, 01:13 PM Go to last post

  30. AFCI neutral

    Started by John Arnold, 03-16-2010 09:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,783
    Roger Frazee
    03-17-2010, 07:28 AM Go to last post

  31. Life gets better

    Started by Paul Johnston, 01-23-2010 04:39 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,828
    Paul Johnston
    03-17-2010, 04:18 AM Go to last post

  32. Bent service entry

    Started by Jon mackay, 03-16-2010 06:14 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,715
    Jerry Peck
    03-16-2010, 06:30 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Reggie Russell, 03-16-2010 04:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,013
    Reggie Russell
    03-16-2010, 04:38 PM Go to last post

  34. Why all the J boxes

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 03-12-2010 06:11 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 3,151
    Damon McCarty
    03-16-2010, 08:00 AM Go to last post

  35. Height of light fixtures

    Started by brianmiller, 03-14-2010 05:12 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,929
    Jerry Peck
    03-15-2010, 06:12 PM Go to last post

  36. Recall in Ontario, Canada

    Started by Jim B. Robinson, 03-15-2010 06:31 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,165
    Jim B. Robinson
    03-15-2010, 06:31 AM Go to last post

  37. TYPE B - Gray flexible conduit

    Started by brianmiller, 03-14-2010 08:22 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,416
    Thom Walker
    03-15-2010, 06:04 AM Go to last post

  38. Why is a three pronged receptacle unsafe?

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 03-03-2010 09:33 AM
    15 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 10,673
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-14-2010, 10:20 PM Go to last post

  39. 2 pole breakers used for 2 single pole circuits

    Started by Jim Weyenberg, 03-12-2010 07:53 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 40,804
    Jim Weyenberg
    03-14-2010, 10:38 AM Go to last post

  40. Federal panel question

    Started by Tim Kallmer, 03-09-2010 02:56 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,490
    Jerry Peck
    03-13-2010, 03:44 PM Go to last post

  41. 2 circuits one breaker

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-04-2010 05:47 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 17,907
    Bill Kriegh
    03-13-2010, 09:07 AM Go to last post

  42. 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: 2,510
    Glenn Duxbury
    03-12-2010, 09:22 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Robert Mattison, 03-11-2010 12:39 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,822
    Scott Patterson
    03-12-2010, 07:16 AM Go to last post

  44. Auxiliary Panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-09-2010 07:29 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,417
    Roger Frazee
    03-10-2010, 08:52 AM Go to last post

  45. Glass Pyramid Power

    Started by A.D. Miller, 03-08-2010 02:16 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,235
    A.D. Miller
    03-08-2010, 02:16 PM Go to last post

  46. Blade Fuse Size

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-06-2010 07:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,531
    Jerry Peck
    03-07-2010, 07:36 PM Go to last post

  47. Princess Phone

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 03-07-2010 10:00 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,543
    Rick Cantrell
    03-07-2010, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  48. General NEC Questions...kitchen and baths

    Started by Greg Novotny, 03-05-2010 12:15 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,019
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-06-2010, 07:57 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Darrell Udelhoven, 03-05-2010 06:40 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,136
    dana1028
    03-06-2010, 01:01 PM Go to last post

  50. 3 Prongs and Sub Panels

    Started by Gary Burnett, 03-05-2010 04:59 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,937
    Jerry Peck
    03-05-2010, 06:03 PM Go to last post

  51. Ground Rod Clamp Torque

    Started by A.D. Miller, 03-05-2010 09:26 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,601
    A.D. Miller
    03-05-2010, 01:01 PM Go to last post

  52. Reversed polarity Outlets

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-03-2010 07:49 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 9,907
    Jerry Peck
    03-04-2010, 06:07 PM Go to last post

  53. Question about article 680

    Started by Roger Frazee, 03-03-2010 09:11 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 6,194
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-04-2010, 04:56 PM Go to last post

  54. Long term overvoltage protection

    Started by Ed Bliss, 01-04-2010 10:19 AM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 4,513
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-04-2010, 01:12 PM Go to last post

  55. Electrical problems/Jamaica/update

    Started by Ed Bliss, 03-04-2010 12:34 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,087
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-04-2010, 01:08 PM Go to last post

  56. REVISIT DOUBLE TAPPED NEUTRAL WIRES

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-09-2010 02:05 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 11,667
    Jerry Peck
    03-03-2010, 07:28 PM Go to last post

  57. Does anyone recognize these fuses?

    Started by Marc M, 02-20-2010 09:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,469
    Michael Thomas
    03-03-2010, 09:19 AM Go to last post

  58. Double Tap

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-01-2010 09:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,249
    Roger Frazee
    03-03-2010, 08:35 AM Go to last post

  59. Behind the kitchen fridge

    Started by Ken Larson, 03-02-2010 04:35 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,848
    Roger Frazee
    03-02-2010, 11:57 PM Go to last post

  60. Main Panel under the tub

    Started by chris mcintyre, 03-01-2010 05:14 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,303
    Jerry Peck
    03-02-2010, 06:17 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Marc M, 02-28-2010 08:51 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,287
    Michael Thomas
    03-02-2010, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  62. bonding screw

    Started by John Arnold, 02-22-2010 11:45 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,555
    Jerry Peck
    02-26-2010, 06:51 PM Go to last post

  63. Finished Basement

    Started by John Goad, 02-25-2010 12:56 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,099
    Michael Garrity
    02-26-2010, 11:57 AM Go to last post

  64. NM romex

    Started by brianmiller, 02-22-2010 07:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 6,025
    bob smit
    02-26-2010, 11:08 AM Go to last post

  65. 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: 3,071
    bob smit
    02-26-2010, 10:53 AM Go to last post

  66. Something different for the forum

    Started by Roger Frazee, 02-23-2010 09:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,096
    Roger Frazee
    02-24-2010, 09:10 PM Go to last post

  67. Water lines under main panel

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 02-11-2010 08:45 AM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 16,643
    Jerry Peck
    02-24-2010, 08:15 PM Go to last post

  68. SE Neutral to Mast?

    Started by Tony Escamilla, 02-23-2010 11:22 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
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    Tony Escamilla
    02-23-2010, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  69. Hot Tin Roof

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 02-23-2010 11:27 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,391
    Bruce Breedlove
    02-23-2010, 05:13 PM Go to last post

  70. Hot Tin Roof

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 02-23-2010 11:30 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,217
    Bruce Ramsey
    02-23-2010, 11:30 AM Go to last post

  71. Panel installation

    Started by brianmiller, 02-22-2010 05:18 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,462
    Roger Frazee
    02-22-2010, 09:50 PM Go to last post

  72. Question Intermittent GFCI Tripping

    Started by Terry Fitzgerald, 02-15-2010 07:18 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 9,084
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    02-22-2010, 12:14 PM Go to last post

  73. Bonded remote panel

    Started by Marc M, 02-17-2010 10:37 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,321
    Bob Winchester
    02-21-2010, 11:55 PM Go to last post

  74. What the heck am am I missing?

    Started by Dan Harris, 02-12-2010 10:58 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,994
    bob smit
    02-18-2010, 09:18 PM Go to last post

  75. service entry cable sheathing?

    Started by chris mcintyre, 02-13-2010 07:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,022
    bob smit
    02-18-2010, 09:03 PM Go to last post

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