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  1. Another Neutral and ground Question

    Started by Eldon (Scooter) Holliday, 09-15-2009 05:33 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,869
    John Kogel
    09-15-2009, 10:40 AM Go to last post

  2. Service Equipment access

    Started by Dave Hahn, 09-15-2009 03:40 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,349
    A.D. Miller
    09-15-2009, 10:08 AM Go to last post

  3. Conduit to plastic box

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 05-25-2009 11:25 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 16,837
    Bruce Ramsey
    09-15-2009, 07:27 AM Go to last post

  4. Talking Some of these things amaze me

    Started by Mike Huppi, 04-11-2007 10:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,644
    Brandon Whitmore
    09-14-2009, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  5. Scorched neutral question

    Started by John Kogel, 09-03-2009 08:01 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 5,883
    John Kogel
    09-14-2009, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  6. Failed AFCI

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 09-09-2009 05:00 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,782
    Robert Mattison
    09-14-2009, 02:47 PM Go to last post

  7. Sylvania-Zinsco Panels

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 09-09-2009 03:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 14,866
    Michael P. O'Handley
    09-14-2009, 02:38 PM Go to last post

  8. plastic switch boxes

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-14-2009 08:13 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,422
    Robert Mattison
    09-14-2009, 08:40 AM Go to last post

  9. Exterior Service Equipment Panels, A/C disconnect panel boxes

    Started by brianmiller, 09-12-2009 03:47 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,068
    ken horak
    09-13-2009, 01:47 PM Go to last post

  10. Panel in detached garage

    Started by David OKeefe, 09-12-2009 08:38 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,746
    Jerry Peck
    09-13-2009, 09:19 AM Go to last post

  11. Why bolt the main breaker?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 09-11-2009 01:33 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 8,462
    Jerry Peck
    09-12-2009, 11:42 AM Go to last post

  12. Outlet

    Started by Tom Rees, 09-11-2009 08:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,662
    Bill Kriegh
    09-12-2009, 06:28 AM Go to last post

  13. Question metal 4"Sq. box

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-11-2009 11:35 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,460
    Robert Mattison
    09-11-2009, 01:03 PM Go to last post

  14. 1992 Built house with electrical issues

    Started by Jack Wingo, 09-10-2009 12:42 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,769
    Jerry Peck
    09-11-2009, 07:38 AM Go to last post

  15. Build it First for Our Owners

    Started by A.D. Miller, 09-09-2009 12:45 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,051
    A.D. Miller
    09-09-2009, 12:45 PM Go to last post

  16. No clue what is going on here?

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-08-2009 03:02 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,064
    mathew stouffer
    09-08-2009, 06:20 PM Go to last post

  17. Question GFCI - Open Ground

    Started by Lynn Petrie, 09-08-2009 03:07 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 13,034
    Jerry Peck
    09-08-2009, 06:10 PM Go to last post

  18. Another panel question

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-08-2009 06:57 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,236
    David OKeefe
    09-08-2009, 09:26 AM Go to last post

  19. GFCI's for two-prong outlets

    Started by Ken Amelin, 07-23-2009 10:16 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 22,247
    gary gramling
    09-07-2009, 01:47 PM Go to last post

  20. Conduit on flat roof

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-02-2009 07:38 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 7,712
    Jerry Peck
    09-06-2009, 10:23 AM Go to last post

  21. Distribution panel

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-04-2009 01:20 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,298
    Jerry Peck
    09-05-2009, 07:52 AM Go to last post

  22. DIY Specials ...

    Started by Nolan Kienitz, 09-04-2009 06:36 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,961
    John Kogel
    09-04-2009, 08:38 PM Go to last post

  23. Box Fill Question

    Started by Jim Robinson, 09-03-2009 04:34 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,497
    Robert Mattison
    09-04-2009, 06:36 PM Go to last post

  24. Bundled Grounds

    Started by Greg Frazier, 09-04-2009 03:30 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,638
    Gunnar Alquist
    09-04-2009, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  25. Pump wires in black plastic water pipe

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-02-2009 06:48 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,827
    Jerry Peck
    09-04-2009, 01:13 PM Go to last post

  26. Service entrance ground wire

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-03-2009 03:16 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,076
    Speedy Petey
    09-04-2009, 11:12 AM Go to last post

  27. Double (and triple and quadruple) taps

    Started by John Duncan, 09-04-2009 09:53 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,407
    John Arnold
    09-04-2009, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  28. What is this

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-03-2009 03:12 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,973
    Jerry Peck
    09-04-2009, 08:06 AM Go to last post

  29. Elevator equipment in bedroom closet

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-02-2009 10:29 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,321
    mathew stouffer
    09-03-2009, 08:43 PM Go to last post

  30. Switch at exterior door

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 09-01-2009 06:43 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,217
    Bill Kriegh
    09-02-2009, 09:20 PM Go to last post

  31. #14 wire pigtial off #12, with 20 A. breaker

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-02-2009 07:19 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,252
    Robert Mattison
    09-02-2009, 07:08 PM Go to last post

  32. PANEL LOCATION

    Started by TOM PAGLIA, 09-01-2009 11:32 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,166
    John Kogel
    09-02-2009, 04:59 PM Go to last post

  33. ZINSCO MAIN BREAKER TRIPPED

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 08-29-2009 07:06 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 8,552
    Robert Mattison
    09-02-2009, 01:26 PM Go to last post

  34. Split bus (?) Zinsco service equipment.

    Started by Michael Thomas, 09-02-2009 10:24 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,044
    ken horak
    09-02-2009, 01:05 PM Go to last post

  35. Panel question

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 08-29-2009 01:08 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 5,645
    Jerry Peck
    09-02-2009, 09:55 AM Go to last post

  36. Is this ground connection OK?

    Started by John Kogel, 08-12-2009 08:50 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 7,179
    Robert Mattison
    09-02-2009, 05:08 AM Go to last post

  37. Service Equipment Bonding

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 08-28-2009 06:25 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 5,054
    Jerry Peck
    09-01-2009, 12:19 PM Go to last post

  38. asbetos insulation

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-01-2009 05:13 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,964
    John Steinke
    09-01-2009, 06:06 AM Go to last post

  39. The 3-way that not suppose to be a dimmer

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-26-2009 04:35 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,189
    Robert Mattison
    09-01-2009, 04:51 AM Go to last post

  40. 100 amp panel with a lot of problems

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 08-18-2009 07:23 AM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 5,386
    Jerry Peck
    08-31-2009, 01:58 PM Go to last post

  41. Transfer switch and downstream panel for generator

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 08-28-2009 05:08 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,712
    Robert Mattison
    08-30-2009, 06:46 PM Go to last post

  42. Subpanel

    Started by Mark Schniers, 08-19-2009 07:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 8,562
    Speedy Petey
    08-30-2009, 05:49 AM Go to last post

  43. Spaghetti Bowl

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-21-2009 06:40 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 5,170
    max Ng
    08-28-2009, 06:56 PM Go to last post

  44. Electrical work done by Homeowner

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-26-2009 10:46 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,861
    wayne soper
    08-28-2009, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  45. Grounding Requirements

    Started by A.D. Miller, 08-24-2009 09:07 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 6,077
    Jerry Peck
    08-28-2009, 06:22 PM Go to last post

  46. Panels

    Started by Tom Rees, 08-27-2009 02:03 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,619
    Tom Rees
    08-27-2009, 02:59 PM Go to last post

  47. Panel ground to gas line ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 08-26-2009 07:49 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 9,067
    ken horak
    08-27-2009, 01:22 PM Go to last post

  48. jumper at main

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 08-26-2009 11:34 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,729
    Jerry Peck
    08-26-2009, 03:12 PM Go to last post

  49. Distribution panels

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-14-2009 09:08 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,013
    Robert Mattison
    08-26-2009, 04:55 AM Go to last post

  50. Oiler Boiler exhaut vented thru fireplace

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-23-2009 07:36 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,952
    wayne soper
    08-24-2009, 08:44 PM Go to last post

  51. Non-continuous feeders to load side panel

    Started by Michael Thomas, 08-24-2009 10:28 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,822
    Jerry Peck
    08-24-2009, 11:56 AM Go to last post

  52. Panel bonding which is correct?

    Started by Paul Johnston, 07-12-2009 06:50 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 77
    • Views: 12,525
    Philip Ngai
    08-24-2009, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  53. A changing of House Electrical Service Location

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-22-2009 06:46 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,961
    ken horak
    08-24-2009, 10:33 AM Go to last post

  54. Main disconnect

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 08-21-2009 12:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,550
    Bill Kriegh
    08-23-2009, 04:12 PM Go to last post

  55. Double Taps Re-visited

    Started by Victor DaGraca, 08-04-2007 03:05 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 10,360
    Mike Gault
    08-23-2009, 06:38 AM Go to last post

  56. Main breakers off in UP position-- violation?

    Started by Brandon Whitmore, 08-20-2009 04:08 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 6,214
    A.D. Miller
    08-23-2009, 03:54 AM Go to last post

  57. Exclamation Snap,Crackle and Pop GFCI receptacles

    Started by Trent Tarter, 08-11-2009 09:11 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,003
    Glenn Curtis
    08-22-2009, 11:18 PM Go to last post

  58. grounding bar installed with New Service

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-19-2009 02:26 PM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 6,381
    Jerry Peck
    08-22-2009, 05:06 PM Go to last post

  59. Electrical Panel Modification

    Started by Raymond Wand, 08-17-2009 07:21 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 7,845
    John Kogel
    08-21-2009, 08:29 PM Go to last post

  60. Deep Rainbow Color at Top of Bus Bar

    Started by Matt Fellman, 08-17-2009 01:54 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,994
    John Steinke
    08-21-2009, 02:48 PM Go to last post

  61. GFCI outlet limitations

    Started by Clifford Mark, 08-20-2009 04:09 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,011
    Clifford Mark
    08-20-2009, 05:26 PM Go to last post

  62. Square D AFCI

    Started by Tom Rees, 08-19-2009 05:50 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,473
    David Argabright
    08-20-2009, 05:11 PM Go to last post

  63. Panel used as raceway

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-19-2009 07:39 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,021
    Speedy Petey
    08-20-2009, 12:20 PM Go to last post

  64. Old home new panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-17-2009 08:51 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,616
    James Duffin
    08-18-2009, 07:16 PM Go to last post

  65. What is this point of connection called

    Started by Michael Thomas, 08-17-2009 06:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,582
    Michael Thomas
    08-17-2009, 08:42 PM Go to last post

  66. Meter Base

    Started by Mark Schniers, 08-15-2009 04:59 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,567
    John Kogel
    08-17-2009, 08:27 PM Go to last post

  67. Electrical bond

    Started by brianmiller, 08-12-2009 11:15 AM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 6,218
    Robert Mattison
    08-14-2009, 02:23 PM Go to last post

  68. Another ground connection

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-13-2009 12:52 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,291
    Jerry Peck
    08-14-2009, 11:29 AM Go to last post

  69. Nail plate protection for conductors

    Started by imported_John Smith, 08-13-2009 04:37 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 23,585
    imported_John Smith
    08-14-2009, 09:54 AM Go to last post

  70. definition of Kitchen for two 20-amp circuit requirement

    Started by Dave Hahn, 08-11-2009 04:13 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 10,585
    ken horak
    08-13-2009, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  71. Electrical tape

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-18-2007 12:57 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,321
    Jerry Peck
    08-13-2009, 04:38 PM Go to last post

  72. So why can't I see all the Junction boxe in your attic

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-12-2009 05:18 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,556
    Jerry Peck
    08-13-2009, 09:37 AM Go to last post

  73. white ground?

    Started by John Arnold, 08-08-2009 09:38 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,229
    Cobra Cook
    08-13-2009, 06:26 AM Go to last post

  74. Tricky little GFCI-neutral leg?

    Started by Glenn Curtis, 08-09-2009 10:10 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 5,500
    Jerry Peck
    08-12-2009, 05:46 PM Go to last post

  75. Orange outlets - why?

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 08-12-2009 07:38 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 25,306
    ken horak
    08-12-2009, 02:49 PM Go to last post

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