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  1. What is this

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

  2. Elevator equipment in bedroom closet

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

  3. Switch at exterior door

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 09-01-2009 06:43 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,886
    Bill Kriegh
    09-02-2009, 09:20 PM Go to last post

  4. #14 wire pigtial off #12, with 20 A. breaker

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-02-2009 07:19 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,110
    Robert Mattison
    09-02-2009, 07:08 PM Go to last post

  5. PANEL LOCATION

    Started by TOM PAGLIA, 09-01-2009 11:32 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,993
    John Kogel
    09-02-2009, 04:59 PM Go to last post

  6. ZINSCO MAIN BREAKER TRIPPED

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 08-29-2009 07:06 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 6,996
    Robert Mattison
    09-02-2009, 01:26 PM Go to last post

  7. Split bus (?) Zinsco service equipment.

    Started by Michael Thomas, 09-02-2009 10:24 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,907
    ken horak
    09-02-2009, 01:05 PM Go to last post

  8. Panel question

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 08-29-2009 01:08 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 3,295
    Jerry Peck
    09-02-2009, 09:55 AM Go to last post

  9. Is this ground connection OK?

    Started by John Kogel, 08-12-2009 08:50 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 4,830
    Robert Mattison
    09-02-2009, 05:08 AM Go to last post

  10. Service Equipment Bonding

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 08-28-2009 06:25 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 3,275
    Jerry Peck
    09-01-2009, 12:19 PM Go to last post

  11. asbetos insulation

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-01-2009 05:13 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,368
    John Steinke
    09-01-2009, 06:06 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-26-2009 04:35 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,526
    Robert Mattison
    09-01-2009, 04:51 AM Go to last post

  13. 100 amp panel with a lot of problems

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 08-18-2009 07:23 AM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 3,822
    Jerry Peck
    08-31-2009, 01:58 PM Go to last post

  14. Transfer switch and downstream panel for generator

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 08-28-2009 05:08 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,821
    Robert Mattison
    08-30-2009, 06:46 PM Go to last post

  15. Subpanel

    Started by Mark Schniers, 08-19-2009 07:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 6,107
    Speedy Petey
    08-30-2009, 05:49 AM Go to last post

  16. Spaghetti Bowl

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-21-2009 06:40 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 3,267
    max Ng
    08-28-2009, 06:56 PM Go to last post

  17. Electrical work done by Homeowner

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-26-2009 10:46 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,090
    wayne soper
    08-28-2009, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  18. Grounding Requirements

    Started by A.D. Miller, 08-24-2009 09:07 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,962
    Jerry Peck
    08-28-2009, 06:22 PM Go to last post

  19. Panels

    Started by Tom Rees, 08-27-2009 02:03 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,908
    Tom Rees
    08-27-2009, 02:59 PM Go to last post

  20. Panel ground to gas line ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 08-26-2009 07:49 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 8,055
    ken horak
    08-27-2009, 01:22 PM Go to last post

  21. jumper at main

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 08-26-2009 11:34 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,857
    Jerry Peck
    08-26-2009, 03:12 PM Go to last post

  22. Distribution panels

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-14-2009 09:08 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,019
    Robert Mattison
    08-26-2009, 04:55 AM Go to last post

  23. Oiler Boiler exhaut vented thru fireplace

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-23-2009 07:36 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,644
    wayne soper
    08-24-2009, 08:44 PM Go to last post

  24. Non-continuous feeders to load side panel

    Started by Michael Thomas, 08-24-2009 10:28 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,859
    Jerry Peck
    08-24-2009, 11:56 AM Go to last post

  25. 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: 8,578
    Philip Ngai
    08-24-2009, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  26. A changing of House Electrical Service Location

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-22-2009 06:46 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,118
    ken horak
    08-24-2009, 10:33 AM Go to last post

  27. Main disconnect

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 08-21-2009 12:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,365
    Bill Kriegh
    08-23-2009, 04:12 PM Go to last post

  28. Double Taps Re-visited

    Started by Victor DaGraca, 08-04-2007 03:05 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 8,587
    Mike Gault
    08-23-2009, 06:38 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Brandon Whitmore, 08-20-2009 04:08 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,596
    A.D. Miller
    08-23-2009, 03:54 AM Go to last post

  30. Exclamation Snap,Crackle and Pop GFCI receptacles

    Started by Trent Tarter, 08-11-2009 09:11 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,137
    Glenn Curtis
    08-22-2009, 11:18 PM Go to last post

  31. grounding bar installed with New Service

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-19-2009 02:26 PM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 4,577
    Jerry Peck
    08-22-2009, 05:06 PM Go to last post

  32. Electrical Panel Modification

    Started by Raymond Wand, 08-17-2009 07:21 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,243
    John Kogel
    08-21-2009, 08:29 PM Go to last post

  33. Deep Rainbow Color at Top of Bus Bar

    Started by Matt Fellman, 08-17-2009 01:54 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,344
    John Steinke
    08-21-2009, 02:48 PM Go to last post

  34. GFCI outlet limitations

    Started by Clifford Mark, 08-20-2009 04:09 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,942
    Clifford Mark
    08-20-2009, 05:26 PM Go to last post

  35. Square D AFCI

    Started by Tom Rees, 08-19-2009 05:50 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,837
    David Argabright
    08-20-2009, 05:11 PM Go to last post

  36. Panel used as raceway

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-19-2009 07:39 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,906
    Speedy Petey
    08-20-2009, 12:20 PM Go to last post

  37. Old home new panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-17-2009 08:51 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,752
    James Duffin
    08-18-2009, 07:16 PM Go to last post

  38. What is this point of connection called

    Started by Michael Thomas, 08-17-2009 06:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,853
    Michael Thomas
    08-17-2009, 08:42 PM Go to last post

  39. Meter Base

    Started by Mark Schniers, 08-15-2009 04:59 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,654
    John Kogel
    08-17-2009, 08:27 PM Go to last post

  40. Electrical bond

    Started by brianmiller, 08-12-2009 11:15 AM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 4,251
    Robert Mattison
    08-14-2009, 02:23 PM Go to last post

  41. Another ground connection

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-13-2009 12:52 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,309
    Jerry Peck
    08-14-2009, 11:29 AM Go to last post

  42. Nail plate protection for conductors

    Started by imported_John Smith, 08-13-2009 04:37 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 19,848
    imported_John Smith
    08-14-2009, 09:54 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Dave Hahn, 08-11-2009 04:13 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 8,734
    ken horak
    08-13-2009, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  44. Electrical tape

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-18-2007 12:57 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,375
    Jerry Peck
    08-13-2009, 04:38 PM Go to last post

  45. 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: 2,406
    Jerry Peck
    08-13-2009, 09:37 AM Go to last post

  46. white ground?

    Started by John Arnold, 08-08-2009 09:38 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,174
    Cobra Cook
    08-13-2009, 06:26 AM Go to last post

  47. Tricky little GFCI-neutral leg?

    Started by Glenn Curtis, 08-09-2009 10:10 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,057
    Jerry Peck
    08-12-2009, 05:46 PM Go to last post

  48. Orange outlets - why?

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 08-12-2009 07:38 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 24,137
    ken horak
    08-12-2009, 02:49 PM Go to last post

  49. Loose breaker

    Started by Donn Lindorfer, 08-10-2009 09:29 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 8,937
    Jerry Peck
    08-11-2009, 01:54 PM Go to last post

  50. Outlets in a 49 year old house(Hot Neutral Reversed)

    Started by Sam Morris, 07-06-2009 08:27 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 16,210
    Jerry Peck
    08-11-2009, 01:36 PM Go to last post

  51. 100 amp main, two wire system with three window AC units

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 08-07-2009 05:35 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 10,293
    Jerry Peck
    08-11-2009, 01:30 PM Go to last post

  52. SEP rats nest

    Started by Marc M, 08-02-2009 09:06 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,261
    Jerry Peck
    08-10-2009, 06:09 PM Go to last post

  53. 14 gauge wire pigtail off a 20 amp. circuit

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-07-2009 03:31 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 25,891
    Jim Port
    08-10-2009, 05:20 PM Go to last post

  54. How far should I have gone

    Started by Bill Wieczorek, 07-28-2009 07:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,042
    Jerry Peck
    08-10-2009, 02:32 PM Go to last post

  55. Wiring a 3 phase laundrymat

    Started by Fred Warner, 08-06-2009 06:56 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,191
    John Steinke
    08-10-2009, 12:18 PM Go to last post

  56. How not to install a switch box - new construction

    Started by imported_John Smith, 08-09-2009 10:28 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,712
    A.D. Miller
    08-09-2009, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  57. Loose neutral.

    Started by David Banks, 04-12-2008 10:22 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 4,412
    Robert Mattison
    08-08-2009, 06:34 PM Go to last post

  58. Service drop clearance

    Started by Mike Birenbaum, 08-08-2009 09:08 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,125
    Rick Cantrell
    08-08-2009, 12:28 PM Go to last post

  59. 110 volts between netral and ground & 110 volts between hot and ground

    Started by chuck gricus, 08-01-2009 02:23 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 17,668
    Vern Heiler
    08-08-2009, 07:50 AM Go to last post

  60. Shower Electrocution

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 08-07-2009 06:06 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,127
    Jim Luttrall
    08-08-2009, 07:09 AM Go to last post

  61. Question GFCI White Pigtail Connection

    Started by Richard Hedrick, 05-27-2008 03:13 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 15,057
    Robert Mattison
    08-07-2009, 03:41 PM Go to last post

  62. This is shocking

    Started by Ron Bibler, 08-05-2009 06:54 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,541
    Jerry Peck
    08-06-2009, 05:00 PM Go to last post

  63. Square D Poster Child

    Started by Bud Butczynski, 07-13-2009 06:42 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 4,222
    Jerry Peck
    08-06-2009, 02:56 PM Go to last post

  64. 2008 NEC Update

    Started by BARRY ADAIR, 11-20-2007 05:30 PM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 9,724
    Robert Mattison
    08-06-2009, 02:18 PM Go to last post

  65. AFCI in other than bedrooms...Texas

    Started by Gene South, 08-05-2009 05:42 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,926
    Jim Luttrall
    08-05-2009, 10:30 PM Go to last post

  66. Heat Shrink Tubing inside Lighting Outlet Box

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-04-2009 05:03 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,335
    Robert Mattison
    08-04-2009, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  67. Fire and Breakers

    Started by Terry Fitzgerald, 08-02-2009 06:22 AM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,237
    Ken Lyons
    08-04-2009, 08:03 AM Go to last post

  68. 240 volt breaker

    Started by Paul Johnston, 08-03-2009 06:14 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,627
    ken horak
    08-03-2009, 01:19 PM Go to last post

  69. Power failure

    Started by Eric Shuman, 08-03-2009 08:23 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,093
    Jerry Peck
    08-03-2009, 11:53 AM Go to last post

  70. two mains?

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 08-01-2009 06:26 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,729
    Jerry Peck
    08-01-2009, 06:41 AM Go to last post

  71. Generator wiring

    Started by william siegel, 07-28-2009 07:22 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 4,501
    Jerry Peck
    07-30-2009, 01:50 PM Go to last post

  72. BX (AC?) as exterior conduit?

    Started by Peter Wigle, 07-25-2009 08:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 8,917
    Speedy Petey
    07-29-2009, 05:15 AM Go to last post

  73. Overhead Light fixture in Bedroom Requirement?

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 07-28-2009 06:38 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 9,714
    A.D. Miller
    07-29-2009, 03:52 AM Go to last post

  74. Missing umper at water meter

    Started by Michael Thomas, 07-28-2009 08:14 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,896
    Jerry Peck
    07-28-2009, 12:10 PM Go to last post

  75. "Hot" wall switch

    Started by Mike Hunger, 06-24-2009 05:15 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 63
    • Views: 7,488
    Ron Bibler
    07-27-2009, 07:46 PM Go to last post

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