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  1. Power strips for kitchen outlets

    Started by Matt Fellman, 09-21-2009 09:57 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 11,608
    Rick Cantrell
    09-24-2009, 04:59 AM Go to last post

  2. Two old 1", S/P G.E. circuit breakers

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-23-2009 08:03 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,961
    Robert Mattison
    09-23-2009, 08:55 AM Go to last post

  3. Who knows what this is

    Started by allen elliott, 09-22-2009 07:12 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,274
    Bill Kriegh
    09-23-2009, 07:01 AM Go to last post

  4. Metal flexible conduits to A/Cs

    Started by brianmiller, 09-22-2009 04:54 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,506
    ken horak
    09-22-2009, 05:20 PM Go to last post

  5. Garage door auto opener switch

    Started by brianmiller, 09-21-2009 06:24 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,358
    Jerry Peck
    09-22-2009, 01:20 PM Go to last post

  6. Grounds and neutrals sharing terminals

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-28-2008 04:40 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 6,512
    Jerry Peck
    09-22-2009, 10:10 AM Go to last post

  7. Service Disconnect. Fuses vs breakers

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-21-2009 06:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,490
    Jerry Peck
    09-21-2009, 09:01 PM Go to last post

  8. Ground on service panel

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-21-2009 01:21 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,126
    Gunnar Alquist
    09-21-2009, 05:39 PM Go to last post

  9. Service box melting

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-21-2009 03:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,404
    Bill Kriegh
    09-21-2009, 05:38 PM Go to last post

  10. Metal conduit btwn Utility Meter and Panel

    Started by brianmiller, 09-21-2009 04:48 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,319
    Speedy Petey
    09-21-2009, 05:14 PM Go to last post

  11. Neutral bonded to panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-16-2009 07:00 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 7,671
    Brian Robertson
    09-21-2009, 09:22 AM Go to last post

  12. Is there a hazard in this panel?

    Started by John Kogel, 09-14-2009 07:34 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 7,237
    John Kogel
    09-18-2009, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  13. Need a little help please.

    Started by Ron Bibler, 09-14-2009 09:30 PM
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 9,020
    Jerry Peck
    09-18-2009, 07:17 PM Go to last post

  14. Electrical Gutter Boxes

    Started by brianmiller, 09-18-2009 05:01 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 7,166
    Jerry Peck
    09-18-2009, 07:03 PM Go to last post

  15. A new take on electrical requirements

    Started by Scott Patterson, 09-17-2009 04:45 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,396
    Jerry Peck
    09-18-2009, 07:52 AM Go to last post

  16. No Transfer Switch Main Disconnect

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 09-16-2009 08:14 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 8,794
    Matthew Barnicle
    09-17-2009, 11:54 AM Go to last post

  17. Ground on gas pipe

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-17-2009 06:43 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,064
    Ryan Stouffer
    09-17-2009, 09:05 AM Go to last post

  18. Cool NM cable feed into electrical by conduit

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-16-2009 04:11 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,060
    Robert Mattison
    09-16-2009, 05:24 PM Go to last post

  19. splicing copper wire to aluminum

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-03-2009 10:49 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 37,116
    Mike Schulz
    09-16-2009, 09:50 AM Go to last post

  20. 4 NM-B cables under one UL Listed staple

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-15-2009 08:20 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 7,106
    Robert Mattison
    09-16-2009, 02:42 AM Go to last post

  21. wire splicing

    Started by dean whited, 09-15-2009 08:13 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,401
    John Kogel
    09-15-2009, 10:02 PM Go to last post

  22. Another Neutral and ground Question

    Started by Eldon (Scooter) Holliday, 09-15-2009 05:33 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,845
    John Kogel
    09-15-2009, 10:40 AM Go to last post

  23. Service Equipment access

    Started by Dave Hahn, 09-15-2009 03:40 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,105
    A.D. Miller
    09-15-2009, 10:08 AM Go to last post

  24. Conduit to plastic box

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 05-25-2009 11:25 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 18,775
    Bruce Ramsey
    09-15-2009, 07:27 AM Go to last post

  25. Talking Some of these things amaze me

    Started by Mike Huppi, 04-11-2007 10:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,505
    Brandon Whitmore
    09-14-2009, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  26. Scorched neutral question

    Started by John Kogel, 09-03-2009 08:01 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 8,019
    John Kogel
    09-14-2009, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  27. Failed AFCI

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 09-09-2009 05:00 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,537
    Robert Mattison
    09-14-2009, 02:47 PM Go to last post

  28. Sylvania-Zinsco Panels

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 09-09-2009 03:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 16,747
    Michael P. O'Handley
    09-14-2009, 02:38 PM Go to last post

  29. plastic switch boxes

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-14-2009 08:13 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,204
    Robert Mattison
    09-14-2009, 08:40 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by brianmiller, 09-12-2009 03:47 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,256
    ken horak
    09-13-2009, 01:47 PM Go to last post

  31. Panel in detached garage

    Started by David OKeefe, 09-12-2009 08:38 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 8,346
    Jerry Peck
    09-13-2009, 09:19 AM Go to last post

  32. Why bolt the main breaker?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 09-11-2009 01:33 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 10,706
    Jerry Peck
    09-12-2009, 11:42 AM Go to last post

  33. Outlet

    Started by Tom Rees, 09-11-2009 08:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,503
    Bill Kriegh
    09-12-2009, 06:28 AM Go to last post

  34. Question metal 4"Sq. box

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-11-2009 11:35 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,210
    Robert Mattison
    09-11-2009, 01:03 PM Go to last post

  35. 1992 Built house with electrical issues

    Started by Jack Wingo, 09-10-2009 12:42 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,014
    Jerry Peck
    09-11-2009, 07:38 AM Go to last post

  36. Build it First for Our Owners

    Started by A.D. Miller, 09-09-2009 12:45 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,727
    A.D. Miller
    09-09-2009, 12:45 PM Go to last post

  37. No clue what is going on here?

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-08-2009 03:02 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,959
    mathew stouffer
    09-08-2009, 06:20 PM Go to last post

  38. Question GFCI - Open Ground

    Started by Lynn Petrie, 09-08-2009 03:07 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 14,165
    Jerry Peck
    09-08-2009, 06:10 PM Go to last post

  39. Another panel question

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-08-2009 06:57 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,126
    David OKeefe
    09-08-2009, 09:26 AM Go to last post

  40. GFCI's for two-prong outlets

    Started by Ken Amelin, 07-23-2009 10:16 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 24,623
    gary gramling
    09-07-2009, 01:47 PM Go to last post

  41. Conduit on flat roof

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-02-2009 07:38 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 9,300
    Jerry Peck
    09-06-2009, 10:23 AM Go to last post

  42. Distribution panel

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-04-2009 01:20 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,273
    Jerry Peck
    09-05-2009, 07:52 AM Go to last post

  43. DIY Specials ...

    Started by Nolan Kienitz, 09-04-2009 06:36 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,729
    John Kogel
    09-04-2009, 08:38 PM Go to last post

  44. Box Fill Question

    Started by Jim Robinson, 09-03-2009 04:34 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 8,259
    Robert Mattison
    09-04-2009, 06:36 PM Go to last post

  45. Bundled Grounds

    Started by Greg Frazier, 09-04-2009 03:30 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,481
    Gunnar Alquist
    09-04-2009, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  46. Pump wires in black plastic water pipe

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-02-2009 06:48 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 8,137
    Jerry Peck
    09-04-2009, 01:13 PM Go to last post

  47. Service entrance ground wire

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-03-2009 03:16 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,192
    Speedy Petey
    09-04-2009, 11:12 AM Go to last post

  48. Double (and triple and quadruple) taps

    Started by John Duncan, 09-04-2009 09:53 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,081
    John Arnold
    09-04-2009, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  49. What is this

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-03-2009 03:12 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,874
    Jerry Peck
    09-04-2009, 08:06 AM Go to last post

  50. Elevator equipment in bedroom closet

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-02-2009 10:29 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 5,567
    mathew stouffer
    09-03-2009, 08:43 PM Go to last post

  51. Switch at exterior door

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 09-01-2009 06:43 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,845
    Bill Kriegh
    09-02-2009, 09:20 PM Go to last post

  52. #14 wire pigtial off #12, with 20 A. breaker

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-02-2009 07:19 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,169
    Robert Mattison
    09-02-2009, 07:08 PM Go to last post

  53. PANEL LOCATION

    Started by TOM PAGLIA, 09-01-2009 11:32 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 5,352
    John Kogel
    09-02-2009, 04:59 PM Go to last post

  54. ZINSCO MAIN BREAKER TRIPPED

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 08-29-2009 07:06 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 10,467
    Robert Mattison
    09-02-2009, 01:26 PM Go to last post

  55. Split bus (?) Zinsco service equipment.

    Started by Michael Thomas, 09-02-2009 10:24 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,445
    ken horak
    09-02-2009, 01:05 PM Go to last post

  56. Panel question

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 08-29-2009 01:08 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 7,718
    Jerry Peck
    09-02-2009, 09:55 AM Go to last post

  57. Is this ground connection OK?

    Started by John Kogel, 08-12-2009 08:50 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 9,264
    Robert Mattison
    09-02-2009, 05:08 AM Go to last post

  58. Service Equipment Bonding

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 08-28-2009 06:25 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 6,666
    Jerry Peck
    09-01-2009, 12:19 PM Go to last post

  59. asbetos insulation

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-01-2009 05:13 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,606
    John Steinke
    09-01-2009, 06:06 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-26-2009 04:35 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,860
    Robert Mattison
    09-01-2009, 04:51 AM Go to last post

  61. 100 amp panel with a lot of problems

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 08-18-2009 07:23 AM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 6,957
    Jerry Peck
    08-31-2009, 01:58 PM Go to last post

  62. Transfer switch and downstream panel for generator

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 08-28-2009 05:08 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,534
    Robert Mattison
    08-30-2009, 06:46 PM Go to last post

  63. Subpanel

    Started by Mark Schniers, 08-19-2009 07:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 11,039
    Speedy Petey
    08-30-2009, 05:49 AM Go to last post

  64. Spaghetti Bowl

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-21-2009 06:40 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 6,858
    max Ng
    08-28-2009, 06:56 PM Go to last post

  65. Electrical work done by Homeowner

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-26-2009 10:46 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,565
    wayne soper
    08-28-2009, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  66. Grounding Requirements

    Started by A.D. Miller, 08-24-2009 09:07 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 7,652
    Jerry Peck
    08-28-2009, 06:22 PM Go to last post

  67. Panels

    Started by Tom Rees, 08-27-2009 02:03 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,367
    Tom Rees
    08-27-2009, 02:59 PM Go to last post

  68. Panel ground to gas line ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 08-26-2009 07:49 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 10,534
    ken horak
    08-27-2009, 01:22 PM Go to last post

  69. jumper at main

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 08-26-2009 11:34 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,571
    Jerry Peck
    08-26-2009, 03:12 PM Go to last post

  70. Distribution panels

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-14-2009 09:08 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,943
    Robert Mattison
    08-26-2009, 04:55 AM Go to last post

  71. Oiler Boiler exhaut vented thru fireplace

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-23-2009 07:36 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,872
    wayne soper
    08-24-2009, 08:44 PM Go to last post

  72. Non-continuous feeders to load side panel

    Started by Michael Thomas, 08-24-2009 10:28 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,771
    Jerry Peck
    08-24-2009, 11:56 AM Go to last post

  73. 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: 17,030
    Philip Ngai
    08-24-2009, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  74. A changing of House Electrical Service Location

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-22-2009 06:46 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,750
    ken horak
    08-24-2009, 10:33 AM Go to last post

  75. Main disconnect

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 08-21-2009 12:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 7,226
    Bill Kriegh
    08-23-2009, 04:12 PM Go to last post

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