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  1. Panel question

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 08-29-2009 01:08 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 3,133
    Jerry Peck
    09-02-2009, 09:55 AM Go to last post

  2. Is this ground connection OK?

    Started by John Kogel, 08-12-2009 08:50 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 4,583
    Robert Mattison
    09-02-2009, 05:08 AM Go to last post

  3. Service Equipment Bonding

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 08-28-2009 06:25 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 3,158
    Jerry Peck
    09-01-2009, 12:19 PM Go to last post

  4. asbetos insulation

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-01-2009 05:13 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,320
    John Steinke
    09-01-2009, 06:06 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-26-2009 04:35 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,460
    Robert Mattison
    09-01-2009, 04:51 AM Go to last post

  6. 100 amp panel with a lot of problems

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 08-18-2009 07:23 AM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 3,649
    Jerry Peck
    08-31-2009, 01:58 PM Go to last post

  7. Transfer switch and downstream panel for generator

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 08-28-2009 05:08 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,704
    Robert Mattison
    08-30-2009, 06:46 PM Go to last post

  8. Subpanel

    Started by Mark Schniers, 08-19-2009 07:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 5,851
    Speedy Petey
    08-30-2009, 05:49 AM Go to last post

  9. Spaghetti Bowl

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-21-2009 06:40 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 3,069
    max Ng
    08-28-2009, 06:56 PM Go to last post

  10. Electrical work done by Homeowner

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-26-2009 10:46 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,016
    wayne soper
    08-28-2009, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  11. Grounding Requirements

    Started by A.D. Miller, 08-24-2009 09:07 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,863
    Jerry Peck
    08-28-2009, 06:22 PM Go to last post

  12. Panels

    Started by Tom Rees, 08-27-2009 02:03 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,845
    Tom Rees
    08-27-2009, 02:59 PM Go to last post

  13. Panel ground to gas line ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 08-26-2009 07:49 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,949
    ken horak
    08-27-2009, 01:22 PM Go to last post

  14. jumper at main

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 08-26-2009 11:34 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,811
    Jerry Peck
    08-26-2009, 03:12 PM Go to last post

  15. Distribution panels

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-14-2009 09:08 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,971
    Robert Mattison
    08-26-2009, 04:55 AM Go to last post

  16. Oiler Boiler exhaut vented thru fireplace

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-23-2009 07:36 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,569
    wayne soper
    08-24-2009, 08:44 PM Go to last post

  17. Non-continuous feeders to load side panel

    Started by Michael Thomas, 08-24-2009 10:28 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,784
    Jerry Peck
    08-24-2009, 11:56 AM Go to last post

  18. Panel bonding which is correct?

    Started by Paul Johnston, 07-12-2009 06:50 AM
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    1 2
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 77
    • Views: 8,228
    Philip Ngai
    08-24-2009, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  19. A changing of House Electrical Service Location

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-22-2009 06:46 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,048
    ken horak
    08-24-2009, 10:33 AM Go to last post

  20. Main disconnect

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 08-21-2009 12:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,290
    Bill Kriegh
    08-23-2009, 04:12 PM Go to last post

  21. Double Taps Re-visited

    Started by Victor DaGraca, 08-04-2007 03:05 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 8,327
    Mike Gault
    08-23-2009, 06:38 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Brandon Whitmore, 08-20-2009 04:08 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,427
    A.D. Miller
    08-23-2009, 03:54 AM Go to last post

  23. Exclamation Snap,Crackle and Pop GFCI receptacles

    Started by Trent Tarter, 08-11-2009 09:11 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,076
    Glenn Curtis
    08-22-2009, 11:18 PM Go to last post

  24. grounding bar installed with New Service

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-19-2009 02:26 PM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 4,400
    Jerry Peck
    08-22-2009, 05:06 PM Go to last post

  25. Electrical Panel Modification

    Started by Raymond Wand, 08-17-2009 07:21 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,083
    John Kogel
    08-21-2009, 08:29 PM Go to last post

  26. Deep Rainbow Color at Top of Bus Bar

    Started by Matt Fellman, 08-17-2009 01:54 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,163
    John Steinke
    08-21-2009, 02:48 PM Go to last post

  27. GFCI outlet limitations

    Started by Clifford Mark, 08-20-2009 04:09 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,837
    Clifford Mark
    08-20-2009, 05:26 PM Go to last post

  28. Square D AFCI

    Started by Tom Rees, 08-19-2009 05:50 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,773
    David Argabright
    08-20-2009, 05:11 PM Go to last post

  29. Panel used as raceway

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-19-2009 07:39 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,750
    Speedy Petey
    08-20-2009, 12:20 PM Go to last post

  30. Old home new panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-17-2009 08:51 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,679
    James Duffin
    08-18-2009, 07:16 PM Go to last post

  31. What is this point of connection called

    Started by Michael Thomas, 08-17-2009 06:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,815
    Michael Thomas
    08-17-2009, 08:42 PM Go to last post

  32. Meter Base

    Started by Mark Schniers, 08-15-2009 04:59 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,576
    John Kogel
    08-17-2009, 08:27 PM Go to last post

  33. Electrical bond

    Started by brianmiller, 08-12-2009 11:15 AM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 4,058
    Robert Mattison
    08-14-2009, 02:23 PM Go to last post

  34. Another ground connection

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-13-2009 12:52 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,181
    Jerry Peck
    08-14-2009, 11:29 AM Go to last post

  35. Nail plate protection for conductors

    Started by imported_John Smith, 08-13-2009 04:37 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 18,903
    imported_John Smith
    08-14-2009, 09:54 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Dave Hahn, 08-11-2009 04:13 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 8,465
    ken horak
    08-13-2009, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  37. Electrical tape

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-18-2007 12:57 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,268
    Jerry Peck
    08-13-2009, 04:38 PM Go to last post

  38. 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: 2,282
    Jerry Peck
    08-13-2009, 09:37 AM Go to last post

  39. white ground?

    Started by John Arnold, 08-08-2009 09:38 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,099
    Cobra Cook
    08-13-2009, 06:26 AM Go to last post

  40. Tricky little GFCI-neutral leg?

    Started by Glenn Curtis, 08-09-2009 10:10 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,896
    Jerry Peck
    08-12-2009, 05:46 PM Go to last post

  41. Orange outlets - why?

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 08-12-2009 07:38 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 23,945
    ken horak
    08-12-2009, 02:49 PM Go to last post

  42. Loose breaker

    Started by Donn Lindorfer, 08-10-2009 09:29 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 8,733
    Jerry Peck
    08-11-2009, 01:54 PM Go to last post

  43. 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: 15,893
    Jerry Peck
    08-11-2009, 01:36 PM Go to last post

  44. 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: 10,030
    Jerry Peck
    08-11-2009, 01:30 PM Go to last post

  45. SEP rats nest

    Started by Marc M, 08-02-2009 09:06 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,112
    Jerry Peck
    08-10-2009, 06:09 PM Go to last post

  46. 14 gauge wire pigtail off a 20 amp. circuit

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-07-2009 03:31 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 25,631
    Jim Port
    08-10-2009, 05:20 PM Go to last post

  47. How far should I have gone

    Started by Bill Wieczorek, 07-28-2009 07:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 3,843
    Jerry Peck
    08-10-2009, 02:32 PM Go to last post

  48. Wiring a 3 phase laundrymat

    Started by Fred Warner, 08-06-2009 06:56 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,107
    John Steinke
    08-10-2009, 12:18 PM Go to last post

  49. 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: 2,637
    A.D. Miller
    08-09-2009, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  50. Loose neutral.

    Started by David Banks, 04-12-2008 10:22 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 4,208
    Robert Mattison
    08-08-2009, 06:34 PM Go to last post

  51. Service drop clearance

    Started by Mike Birenbaum, 08-08-2009 09:08 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,043
    Rick Cantrell
    08-08-2009, 12:28 PM Go to last post

  52. 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: 17,397
    Vern Heiler
    08-08-2009, 07:50 AM Go to last post

  53. Shower Electrocution

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 08-07-2009 06:06 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,069
    Jim Luttrall
    08-08-2009, 07:09 AM Go to last post

  54. Question GFCI White Pigtail Connection

    Started by Richard Hedrick, 05-27-2008 03:13 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 14,738
    Robert Mattison
    08-07-2009, 03:41 PM Go to last post

  55. This is shocking

    Started by Ron Bibler, 08-05-2009 06:54 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,432
    Jerry Peck
    08-06-2009, 05:00 PM Go to last post

  56. Square D Poster Child

    Started by Bud Butczynski, 07-13-2009 06:42 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 4,045
    Jerry Peck
    08-06-2009, 02:56 PM Go to last post

  57. 2008 NEC Update

    Started by BARRY ADAIR, 11-20-2007 05:30 PM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 9,494
    Robert Mattison
    08-06-2009, 02:18 PM Go to last post

  58. AFCI in other than bedrooms...Texas

    Started by Gene South, 08-05-2009 05:42 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,718
    Jim Luttrall
    08-05-2009, 10:30 PM Go to last post

  59. Heat Shrink Tubing inside Lighting Outlet Box

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-04-2009 05:03 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,302
    Robert Mattison
    08-04-2009, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  60. Fire and Breakers

    Started by Terry Fitzgerald, 08-02-2009 06:22 AM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,055
    Ken Lyons
    08-04-2009, 08:03 AM Go to last post

  61. 240 volt breaker

    Started by Paul Johnston, 08-03-2009 06:14 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,562
    ken horak
    08-03-2009, 01:19 PM Go to last post

  62. Power failure

    Started by Eric Shuman, 08-03-2009 08:23 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,020
    Jerry Peck
    08-03-2009, 11:53 AM Go to last post

  63. two mains?

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 08-01-2009 06:26 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,668
    Jerry Peck
    08-01-2009, 06:41 AM Go to last post

  64. Generator wiring

    Started by william siegel, 07-28-2009 07:22 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 4,307
    Jerry Peck
    07-30-2009, 01:50 PM Go to last post

  65. BX (AC?) as exterior conduit?

    Started by Peter Wigle, 07-25-2009 08:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 8,774
    Speedy Petey
    07-29-2009, 05:15 AM Go to last post

  66. Overhead Light fixture in Bedroom Requirement?

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 07-28-2009 06:38 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 9,304
    A.D. Miller
    07-29-2009, 03:52 AM Go to last post

  67. Missing umper at water meter

    Started by Michael Thomas, 07-28-2009 08:14 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,810
    Jerry Peck
    07-28-2009, 12:10 PM Go to last post

  68. "Hot" wall switch

    Started by Mike Hunger, 06-24-2009 05:15 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 63
    • Views: 7,333
    Ron Bibler
    07-27-2009, 07:46 PM Go to last post

  69. Would you change this panel?

    Started by John Kogel, 07-24-2009 09:59 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 119
    • Views: 9,571
    Robert Dalga
    07-27-2009, 04:50 PM Go to last post

  70. white to ground is HOT

    Started by Darin Redding, 07-22-2009 03:22 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 3,304
    Robert Mattison
    07-25-2009, 09:12 AM Go to last post

  71. Circuit tester and grounding rod

    Started by M Kelekci, 07-07-2007 06:58 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 6,416
    Vern Heiler
    07-24-2009, 05:55 PM Go to last post

  72. Distribution panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-22-2009 05:07 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,560
    Jerry Peck
    07-22-2009, 05:34 PM Go to last post

  73. Question Service grounding with well water

    Started by Jim Makara, 07-16-2009 12:17 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,397
    Speedy Petey
    07-22-2009, 01:48 PM Go to last post

  74. Smoke Detectors on AFCI Bedroom Circuit

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-17-2007 02:33 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 18,521
    Mike Peterson
    07-21-2009, 10:45 AM Go to last post

  75. lift and sump on GFCI

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 07-18-2009 12:38 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,441
    Jerry Peck
    07-20-2009, 05:43 PM Go to last post

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