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  1. Distribution panel

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

  2. DIY Specials ...

    Started by Nolan Kienitz, 09-04-2009 06:36 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,340
    John Kogel
    09-04-2009, 08:38 PM Go to last post

  3. Box Fill Question

    Started by Jim Robinson, 09-03-2009 04:34 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,582
    Robert Mattison
    09-04-2009, 06:36 PM Go to last post

  4. Bundled Grounds

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

  5. Pump wires in black plastic water pipe

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-02-2009 06:48 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,893
    Jerry Peck
    09-04-2009, 01:13 PM Go to last post

  6. Service entrance ground wire

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-03-2009 03:16 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,180
    Speedy Petey
    09-04-2009, 11:12 AM Go to last post

  7. Double (and triple and quadruple) taps

    Started by John Duncan, 09-04-2009 09:53 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,930
    John Arnold
    09-04-2009, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  8. What is this

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-03-2009 03:12 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,319
    Jerry Peck
    09-04-2009, 08:06 AM Go to last post

  9. Elevator equipment in bedroom closet

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-02-2009 10:29 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,302
    mathew stouffer
    09-03-2009, 08:43 PM Go to last post

  10. Switch at exterior door

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 09-01-2009 06:43 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,298
    Bill Kriegh
    09-02-2009, 09:20 PM Go to last post

  11. #14 wire pigtial off #12, with 20 A. breaker

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-02-2009 07:19 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,435
    Robert Mattison
    09-02-2009, 07:08 PM Go to last post

  12. PANEL LOCATION

    Started by TOM PAGLIA, 09-01-2009 11:32 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,360
    John Kogel
    09-02-2009, 04:59 PM Go to last post

  13. ZINSCO MAIN BREAKER TRIPPED

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 08-29-2009 07:06 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 7,575
    Robert Mattison
    09-02-2009, 01:26 PM Go to last post

  14. Split bus (?) Zinsco service equipment.

    Started by Michael Thomas, 09-02-2009 10:24 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,194
    ken horak
    09-02-2009, 01:05 PM Go to last post

  15. Panel question

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 08-29-2009 01:08 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 4,133
    Jerry Peck
    09-02-2009, 09:55 AM Go to last post

  16. Is this ground connection OK?

    Started by John Kogel, 08-12-2009 08:50 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 5,676
    Robert Mattison
    09-02-2009, 05:08 AM Go to last post

  17. Service Equipment Bonding

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 08-28-2009 06:25 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 3,929
    Jerry Peck
    09-01-2009, 12:19 PM Go to last post

  18. asbetos insulation

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-01-2009 05:13 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,520
    John Steinke
    09-01-2009, 06:06 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-26-2009 04:35 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,714
    Robert Mattison
    09-01-2009, 04:51 AM Go to last post

  20. 100 amp panel with a lot of problems

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 08-18-2009 07:23 AM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,379
    Jerry Peck
    08-31-2009, 01:58 PM Go to last post

  21. Transfer switch and downstream panel for generator

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 08-28-2009 05:08 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,076
    Robert Mattison
    08-30-2009, 06:46 PM Go to last post

  22. Subpanel

    Started by Mark Schniers, 08-19-2009 07:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 6,953
    Speedy Petey
    08-30-2009, 05:49 AM Go to last post

  23. Spaghetti Bowl

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-21-2009 06:40 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 3,867
    max Ng
    08-28-2009, 06:56 PM Go to last post

  24. Electrical work done by Homeowner

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-26-2009 10:46 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,311
    wayne soper
    08-28-2009, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  25. Grounding Requirements

    Started by A.D. Miller, 08-24-2009 09:07 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,312
    Jerry Peck
    08-28-2009, 06:22 PM Go to last post

  26. Panels

    Started by Tom Rees, 08-27-2009 02:03 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,114
    Tom Rees
    08-27-2009, 02:59 PM Go to last post

  27. Panel ground to gas line ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 08-26-2009 07:49 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 8,372
    ken horak
    08-27-2009, 01:22 PM Go to last post

  28. jumper at main

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 08-26-2009 11:34 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,139
    Jerry Peck
    08-26-2009, 03:12 PM Go to last post

  29. Distribution panels

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-14-2009 09:08 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,292
    Robert Mattison
    08-26-2009, 04:55 AM Go to last post

  30. Oiler Boiler exhaut vented thru fireplace

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-23-2009 07:36 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,004
    wayne soper
    08-24-2009, 08:44 PM Go to last post

  31. Non-continuous feeders to load side panel

    Started by Michael Thomas, 08-24-2009 10:28 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,113
    Jerry Peck
    08-24-2009, 11:56 AM Go to last post

  32. 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: 10,002
    Philip Ngai
    08-24-2009, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  33. A changing of House Electrical Service Location

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-22-2009 06:46 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,321
    ken horak
    08-24-2009, 10:33 AM Go to last post

  34. Main disconnect

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 08-21-2009 12:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,707
    Bill Kriegh
    08-23-2009, 04:12 PM Go to last post

  35. Double Taps Re-visited

    Started by Victor DaGraca, 08-04-2007 03:05 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 9,294
    Mike Gault
    08-23-2009, 06:38 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Brandon Whitmore, 08-20-2009 04:08 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,070
    A.D. Miller
    08-23-2009, 03:54 AM Go to last post

  37. Exclamation Snap,Crackle and Pop GFCI receptacles

    Started by Trent Tarter, 08-11-2009 09:11 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,390
    Glenn Curtis
    08-22-2009, 11:18 PM Go to last post

  38. grounding bar installed with New Service

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-19-2009 02:26 PM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 5,166
    Jerry Peck
    08-22-2009, 05:06 PM Go to last post

  39. Electrical Panel Modification

    Started by Raymond Wand, 08-17-2009 07:21 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,701
    John Kogel
    08-21-2009, 08:29 PM Go to last post

  40. Deep Rainbow Color at Top of Bus Bar

    Started by Matt Fellman, 08-17-2009 01:54 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,835
    John Steinke
    08-21-2009, 02:48 PM Go to last post

  41. GFCI outlet limitations

    Started by Clifford Mark, 08-20-2009 04:09 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,216
    Clifford Mark
    08-20-2009, 05:26 PM Go to last post

  42. Square D AFCI

    Started by Tom Rees, 08-19-2009 05:50 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,001
    David Argabright
    08-20-2009, 05:11 PM Go to last post

  43. Panel used as raceway

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-19-2009 07:39 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,216
    Speedy Petey
    08-20-2009, 12:20 PM Go to last post

  44. Old home new panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-17-2009 08:51 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,974
    James Duffin
    08-18-2009, 07:16 PM Go to last post

  45. What is this point of connection called

    Started by Michael Thomas, 08-17-2009 06:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,045
    Michael Thomas
    08-17-2009, 08:42 PM Go to last post

  46. Meter Base

    Started by Mark Schniers, 08-15-2009 04:59 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,956
    John Kogel
    08-17-2009, 08:27 PM Go to last post

  47. Electrical bond

    Started by brianmiller, 08-12-2009 11:15 AM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 4,904
    Robert Mattison
    08-14-2009, 02:23 PM Go to last post

  48. Another ground connection

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-13-2009 12:52 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,606
    Jerry Peck
    08-14-2009, 11:29 AM Go to last post

  49. Nail plate protection for conductors

    Started by imported_John Smith, 08-13-2009 04:37 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 21,250
    imported_John Smith
    08-14-2009, 09:54 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Dave Hahn, 08-11-2009 04:13 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 9,425
    ken horak
    08-13-2009, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  51. Electrical tape

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-18-2007 12:57 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,685
    Jerry Peck
    08-13-2009, 04:38 PM Go to last post

  52. 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: 2,813
    Jerry Peck
    08-13-2009, 09:37 AM Go to last post

  53. white ground?

    Started by John Arnold, 08-08-2009 09:38 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,502
    Cobra Cook
    08-13-2009, 06:26 AM Go to last post

  54. Tricky little GFCI-neutral leg?

    Started by Glenn Curtis, 08-09-2009 10:10 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,524
    Jerry Peck
    08-12-2009, 05:46 PM Go to last post

  55. Orange outlets - why?

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 08-12-2009 07:38 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 24,501
    ken horak
    08-12-2009, 02:49 PM Go to last post

  56. Loose breaker

    Started by Donn Lindorfer, 08-10-2009 09:29 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 9,365
    Jerry Peck
    08-11-2009, 01:54 PM Go to last post

  57. 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: 17,178
    Jerry Peck
    08-11-2009, 01:36 PM Go to last post

  58. 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: 11,129
    Jerry Peck
    08-11-2009, 01:30 PM Go to last post

  59. SEP rats nest

    Started by Marc M, 08-02-2009 09:06 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,685
    Jerry Peck
    08-10-2009, 06:09 PM Go to last post

  60. 14 gauge wire pigtail off a 20 amp. circuit

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-07-2009 03:31 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 26,429
    Jim Port
    08-10-2009, 05:20 PM Go to last post

  61. How far should I have gone

    Started by Bill Wieczorek, 07-28-2009 07:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,588
    Jerry Peck
    08-10-2009, 02:32 PM Go to last post

  62. Wiring a 3 phase laundrymat

    Started by Fred Warner, 08-06-2009 06:56 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,529
    John Steinke
    08-10-2009, 12:18 PM Go to last post

  63. 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: 2,909
    A.D. Miller
    08-09-2009, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  64. Loose neutral.

    Started by David Banks, 04-12-2008 10:22 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 4,963
    Robert Mattison
    08-08-2009, 06:34 PM Go to last post

  65. Service drop clearance

    Started by Mike Birenbaum, 08-08-2009 09:08 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,380
    Rick Cantrell
    08-08-2009, 12:28 PM Go to last post

  66. 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: 18,833
    Vern Heiler
    08-08-2009, 07:50 AM Go to last post

  67. Shower Electrocution

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 08-07-2009 06:06 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,315
    Jim Luttrall
    08-08-2009, 07:09 AM Go to last post

  68. Question GFCI White Pigtail Connection

    Started by Richard Hedrick, 05-27-2008 03:13 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 15,730
    Robert Mattison
    08-07-2009, 03:41 PM Go to last post

  69. This is shocking

    Started by Ron Bibler, 08-05-2009 06:54 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,877
    Jerry Peck
    08-06-2009, 05:00 PM Go to last post

  70. Square D Poster Child

    Started by Bud Butczynski, 07-13-2009 06:42 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 4,865
    Jerry Peck
    08-06-2009, 02:56 PM Go to last post

  71. 2008 NEC Update

    Started by BARRY ADAIR, 11-20-2007 05:30 PM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 10,440
    Robert Mattison
    08-06-2009, 02:18 PM Go to last post

  72. AFCI in other than bedrooms...Texas

    Started by Gene South, 08-05-2009 05:42 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 6,415
    Jim Luttrall
    08-05-2009, 10:30 PM Go to last post

  73. Heat Shrink Tubing inside Lighting Outlet Box

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-04-2009 05:03 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,476
    Robert Mattison
    08-04-2009, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  74. Fire and Breakers

    Started by Terry Fitzgerald, 08-02-2009 06:22 AM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,749
    Ken Lyons
    08-04-2009, 08:03 AM Go to last post

  75. 240 volt breaker

    Started by Paul Johnston, 08-03-2009 06:14 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,805
    ken horak
    08-03-2009, 01:19 PM Go to last post

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