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  1. A changing of House Electrical Service Location

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-22-2009 06:46 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,770
    ken horak
    08-24-2009, 10:33 AM Go to last post

  2. Main disconnect

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 08-21-2009 12:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 8,137
    Bill Kriegh
    08-23-2009, 04:12 PM Go to last post

  3. Double Taps Re-visited

    Started by Victor DaGraca, 08-04-2007 03:05 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 14,810
    Mike Gault
    08-23-2009, 06:38 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Brandon Whitmore, 08-20-2009 04:08 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 9,226
    A.D. Miller
    08-23-2009, 03:54 AM Go to last post

  5. Exclamation Snap,Crackle and Pop GFCI receptacles

    Started by Trent Tarter, 08-11-2009 09:11 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,744
    Glenn Curtis
    08-22-2009, 11:18 PM Go to last post

  6. grounding bar installed with New Service

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-19-2009 02:26 PM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 9,009
    Jerry Peck
    08-22-2009, 05:06 PM Go to last post

  7. Electrical Panel Modification

    Started by Raymond Wand, 08-17-2009 07:21 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 10,735
    John Kogel
    08-21-2009, 08:29 PM Go to last post

  8. Deep Rainbow Color at Top of Bus Bar

    Started by Matt Fellman, 08-17-2009 01:54 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 9,102
    John Steinke
    08-21-2009, 02:48 PM Go to last post

  9. GFCI outlet limitations

    Started by Clifford Mark, 08-20-2009 04:09 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,215
    Clifford Mark
    08-20-2009, 05:26 PM Go to last post

  10. Square D AFCI

    Started by Tom Rees, 08-19-2009 05:50 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,294
    David Argabright
    08-20-2009, 05:11 PM Go to last post

  11. Panel used as raceway

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-19-2009 07:39 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 8,382
    Speedy Petey
    08-20-2009, 12:20 PM Go to last post

  12. Old home new panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-17-2009 08:51 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,365
    James Duffin
    08-18-2009, 07:16 PM Go to last post

  13. What is this point of connection called

    Started by Michael Thomas, 08-17-2009 06:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,109
    Michael Thomas
    08-17-2009, 08:42 PM Go to last post

  14. Meter Base

    Started by Mark Schniers, 08-15-2009 04:59 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,285
    John Kogel
    08-17-2009, 08:27 PM Go to last post

  15. Electrical bond

    Started by brianmiller, 08-12-2009 11:15 AM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 9,306
    Robert Mattison
    08-14-2009, 02:23 PM Go to last post

  16. Another ground connection

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-13-2009 12:52 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,302
    Jerry Peck
    08-14-2009, 11:29 AM Go to last post

  17. Nail plate protection for conductors

    Started by imported_John Smith, 08-13-2009 04:37 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 28,154
    imported_John Smith
    08-14-2009, 09:54 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Dave Hahn, 08-11-2009 04:13 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 13,944
    ken horak
    08-13-2009, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  19. Electrical tape

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-18-2007 12:57 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,777
    Jerry Peck
    08-13-2009, 04:38 PM Go to last post

  20. 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: 5,531
    Jerry Peck
    08-13-2009, 09:37 AM Go to last post

  21. white ground?

    Started by John Arnold, 08-08-2009 09:38 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,088
    Cobra Cook
    08-13-2009, 06:26 AM Go to last post

  22. Tricky little GFCI-neutral leg?

    Started by Glenn Curtis, 08-09-2009 10:10 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 8,103
    Jerry Peck
    08-12-2009, 05:46 PM Go to last post

  23. Orange outlets - why?

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 08-12-2009 07:38 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 28,969
    ken horak
    08-12-2009, 02:49 PM Go to last post

  24. Loose breaker

    Started by Donn Lindorfer, 08-10-2009 09:29 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 13,566
    Jerry Peck
    08-11-2009, 01:54 PM Go to last post

  25. 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: 25,378
    Jerry Peck
    08-11-2009, 01:36 PM Go to last post

  26. 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: 17,004
    Jerry Peck
    08-11-2009, 01:30 PM Go to last post

  27. SEP rats nest

    Started by Marc M, 08-02-2009 09:06 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 6,952
    Jerry Peck
    08-10-2009, 06:09 PM Go to last post

  28. 14 gauge wire pigtail off a 20 amp. circuit

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-07-2009 03:31 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 32,071
    Jim Port
    08-10-2009, 05:20 PM Go to last post

  29. How far should I have gone

    Started by Bill Wieczorek, 07-28-2009 07:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 10,290
    Jerry Peck
    08-10-2009, 02:32 PM Go to last post

  30. Wiring a 3 phase laundrymat

    Started by Fred Warner, 08-06-2009 06:56 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,938
    John Steinke
    08-10-2009, 12:18 PM Go to last post

  31. 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: 5,077
    A.D. Miller
    08-09-2009, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  32. Loose neutral.

    Started by David Banks, 04-12-2008 10:22 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 8,981
    Robert Mattison
    08-08-2009, 06:34 PM Go to last post

  33. Service drop clearance

    Started by Mike Birenbaum, 08-08-2009 09:08 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,290
    Rick Cantrell
    08-08-2009, 12:28 PM Go to last post

  34. 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: 28,785
    Vern Heiler
    08-08-2009, 07:50 AM Go to last post

  35. Shower Electrocution

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 08-07-2009 06:06 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,575
    Jim Luttrall
    08-08-2009, 07:09 AM Go to last post

  36. Question GFCI White Pigtail Connection

    Started by Richard Hedrick, 05-27-2008 03:13 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 20,663
    Robert Mattison
    08-07-2009, 03:41 PM Go to last post

  37. This is shocking

    Started by Ron Bibler, 08-05-2009 06:54 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,757
    Jerry Peck
    08-06-2009, 05:00 PM Go to last post

  38. Square D Poster Child

    Started by Bud Butczynski, 07-13-2009 06:42 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 9,448
    Jerry Peck
    08-06-2009, 02:56 PM Go to last post

  39. 2008 NEC Update

    Started by BARRY ADAIR, 11-20-2007 05:30 PM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 16,879
    Robert Mattison
    08-06-2009, 02:18 PM Go to last post

  40. AFCI in other than bedrooms...Texas

    Started by Gene South, 08-05-2009 05:42 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 10,288
    Jim Luttrall
    08-05-2009, 10:30 PM Go to last post

  41. Heat Shrink Tubing inside Lighting Outlet Box

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-04-2009 05:03 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,292
    Robert Mattison
    08-04-2009, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  42. Fire and Breakers

    Started by Terry Fitzgerald, 08-02-2009 06:22 AM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 9,093
    Ken Lyons
    08-04-2009, 08:03 AM Go to last post

  43. 240 volt breaker

    Started by Paul Johnston, 08-03-2009 06:14 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,987
    ken horak
    08-03-2009, 01:19 PM Go to last post

  44. Power failure

    Started by Eric Shuman, 08-03-2009 08:23 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,509
    Jerry Peck
    08-03-2009, 11:53 AM Go to last post

  45. two mains?

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 08-01-2009 06:26 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,281
    Jerry Peck
    08-01-2009, 06:41 AM Go to last post

  46. Generator wiring

    Started by william siegel, 07-28-2009 07:22 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 8,836
    Jerry Peck
    07-30-2009, 01:50 PM Go to last post

  47. BX (AC?) as exterior conduit?

    Started by Peter Wigle, 07-25-2009 08:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 14,352
    Speedy Petey
    07-29-2009, 05:15 AM Go to last post

  48. Overhead Light fixture in Bedroom Requirement?

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 07-28-2009 06:38 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 16,115
    A.D. Miller
    07-29-2009, 03:52 AM Go to last post

  49. Missing umper at water meter

    Started by Michael Thomas, 07-28-2009 08:14 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,289
    Jerry Peck
    07-28-2009, 12:10 PM Go to last post

  50. "Hot" wall switch

    Started by Mike Hunger, 06-24-2009 05:15 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 63
    • Views: 18,221
    Ron Bibler
    07-27-2009, 07:46 PM Go to last post

  51. 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: 27,859
    Robert Dalga
    07-27-2009, 04:50 PM Go to last post

  52. white to ground is HOT

    Started by Darin Redding, 07-22-2009 03:22 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 7,944
    Robert Mattison
    07-25-2009, 09:12 AM Go to last post

  53. Circuit tester and grounding rod

    Started by M Kelekci, 07-07-2007 06:58 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 15,078
    Vern Heiler
    07-24-2009, 05:55 PM Go to last post

  54. Distribution panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-22-2009 05:07 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,925
    Jerry Peck
    07-22-2009, 05:34 PM Go to last post

  55. Question Service grounding with well water

    Started by Jim Makara, 07-16-2009 12:17 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 8,832
    Speedy Petey
    07-22-2009, 01:48 PM Go to last post

  56. Smoke Detectors on AFCI Bedroom Circuit

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-17-2007 02:33 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 26,538
    Mike Peterson
    07-21-2009, 10:45 AM Go to last post

  57. lift and sump on GFCI

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 07-18-2009 12:38 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 7,154
    Jerry Peck
    07-20-2009, 05:43 PM Go to last post

  58. Panel Bonding, wirie bundling

    Started by Scott Hurt, 07-11-2009 04:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,447
    Ken Lyons
    07-20-2009, 06:16 AM Go to last post

  59. Floor outlets

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-08-2009 08:09 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,625
    danyackoyd
    07-20-2009, 04:18 AM Go to last post

  60. split bolt connector configuration

    Started by Scott Hurt, 07-19-2009 09:21 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,494
    Jerry Peck
    07-19-2009, 01:33 PM Go to last post

  61. 3 wire dryer circuit

    Started by phil kaznowski, 05-09-2009 08:39 PM
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 23,821
    Jerry Peck
    07-17-2009, 07:17 PM Go to last post

  62. 3-wire dryer receptacle outlet

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 05-04-2007 02:20 PM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 37,857
    Jerry Peck
    07-17-2009, 07:47 AM Go to last post

  63. Incoming wires to house

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 07-15-2009 05:20 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,459
    Tim Ewen
    07-17-2009, 04:47 AM Go to last post

  64. 2011 NEC DRAFT

    Started by BARRY ADAIR, 07-14-2009 10:02 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,860
    A.D. Miller
    07-17-2009, 02:55 AM Go to last post

  65. Unknown items in electrical cabinet

    Started by JB Thompson, 07-13-2009 05:11 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,544
    Todd Johnson
    07-16-2009, 06:27 PM Go to last post

  66. Outlets too close to bathtub

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 07-15-2009 10:34 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 32,697
    Jerry Peck
    07-16-2009, 05:58 PM Go to last post

  67. Splice inside the panel

    Started by Jim Adams, 07-10-2009 02:52 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 9,701
    Jerry Peck
    07-16-2009, 05:34 PM Go to last post

  68. Exposed Romex in utility closet

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-13-2009 10:13 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 17,726
    A.D. Miller
    07-15-2009, 06:38 AM Go to last post

  69. Bathroom branch circuits

    Started by Scott Hurt, 07-12-2009 08:06 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,644
    Rick Cantrell
    07-12-2009, 08:39 AM Go to last post

  70. 234 on 789

    Started by Bud Butczynski, 07-09-2009 05:56 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 8,659
    Tom Edwards
    07-12-2009, 05:51 AM Go to last post

  71. Another fuse question.

    Started by John Kogel, 07-09-2009 08:55 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 9,106
    John Kogel
    07-11-2009, 09:52 PM Go to last post

  72. Thumbs down Check this one out

    Started by Paul Johnston, 07-10-2009 03:52 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,037
    A.D. Miller
    07-10-2009, 01:58 PM Go to last post

  73. Hydro-Massage Equipment Bonding

    Started by A.D. Miller, 01-25-2009 06:20 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 8,230
    A.D. Miller
    07-10-2009, 01:04 PM Go to last post

  74. Light switches

    Started by Tom Rees, 07-09-2009 12:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,607
    Tom Rees
    07-09-2009, 12:39 PM Go to last post

  75. Question Outside disconnect

    Started by Jody Humbert, 07-08-2009 12:26 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 7,364
    brian schmitt
    07-09-2009, 08:42 AM Go to last post

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