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  1. This is fine....

    Started by Marc M, 06-23-2016 07:41 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 2,853
    Jerry Peck
    07-04-2016, 06:43 PM Go to last post

  2. panel & hose connection

    Started by Jeff Zehnder, 06-30-2016 05:19 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,606
    Jim Port
    07-02-2016, 03:15 PM Go to last post

  3. Service wires overhang roof

    Started by Sam Morris, 06-30-2016 03:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,282
    ROBERT YOUNG
    07-01-2016, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  4. distribution panel questions

    Started by Russell Melville, 06-14-2016 12:54 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,453
    Rollie Meyers
    06-18-2016, 07:05 PM Go to last post

  5. GFCI but no Ground

    Started by Jim Robinson, 06-16-2016 01:23 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,430
    Gunnar Alquist
    06-18-2016, 10:47 AM Go to last post

  6. 240 only distribution panel?

    Started by Oni Shaw, 06-01-2016 08:21 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,354
    Pat Collins
    06-13-2016, 05:20 AM Go to last post

  7. Commercial - new construction- Low voltage systems - Conduit required?

    Started by tim palmer, 06-07-2016 05:05 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 637
    tim palmer
    06-07-2016, 05:05 AM Go to last post

  8. Remote panel in remote building

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-25-2016 05:39 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,319
    John Kogel
    05-27-2016, 09:16 PM Go to last post

  9. Unfamiliar break.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 05-21-2016 02:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,186
    Jim Port
    05-21-2016, 07:21 PM Go to last post

  10. Remote panel rating question.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 05-15-2016 08:26 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,409
    ROBERT YOUNG
    05-15-2016, 04:56 PM Go to last post

  11. HUD inspections

    Started by Robert Garza, 05-14-2016 09:43 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 565
    Robert Garza
    05-14-2016, 09:43 AM Go to last post

  12. Newb in need

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 05-13-2016 10:28 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,253
    Aaron Scheuerer
    05-13-2016, 11:04 PM Go to last post

  13. 4500sf Commerical Office, That's a lot of GEC's!

    Started by Marc Morin, 05-12-2016 04:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 929
    Jim Port
    05-12-2016, 05:48 PM Go to last post

  14. Aluminum grounding wire attached to a non-CO/ALR outlet.

    Started by Matt Shapiro, 05-05-2016 01:48 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,718
    Jim Port
    05-12-2016, 01:28 PM Go to last post

  15. CA Electrical Code source?

    Started by Connor Akally, 05-09-2016 07:00 AM
    code, copy, electrical, electronic, pdf
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,286
    Jerry Peck
    05-09-2016, 02:42 PM Go to last post

  16. breakers trip each other

    Started by Peter Louis, 04-28-2016 05:37 PM
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 3,583
    Marshall Brown
    05-09-2016, 05:48 AM Go to last post

  17. Upgrading to GFCI protection for a home built in the 80's

    Started by Norm Peery, 04-24-2016 11:21 AM
    house, kitchen, required, time, upgrade
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,068
    Don Hawley
    05-08-2016, 09:25 AM Go to last post

  18. Over- amped panel...

    Started by Chris Weekly, 05-06-2016 08:25 PM
    amp, breaker, circuit, house, panel 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,475
    Jerry Peck
    05-07-2016, 08:36 AM Go to last post

  19. 110V Service ?

    Started by Ken Rowe, 04-21-2016 10:35 AM
    breaker, condo, panel, room, service 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 8,351
    Dom D'Agostino
    04-25-2016, 12:54 PM Go to last post

  20. Size of a single service drop and SECs serving multiple service disconnects

    Started by Michael Thomas, 02-05-2010 05:25 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,680
    Jerry Peck
    04-22-2016, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  21. Drop voltage

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 04-19-2016 05:34 AM
    advance, drop, inspection, percent, reports 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 2,100
    Jerry Peck
    04-21-2016, 01:34 PM Go to last post

  22. Question Bonded Neutrals???

    Started by Jeff Gainey, 04-17-2016 09:15 AM
    bonded, bonding, find, neutrals, screw 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 1,481
    Jerry Peck
    04-19-2016, 07:33 PM Go to last post

  23. Double Tap for Surge Protector

    Started by Eldon (Scooter) Holliday, 06-11-2011 03:23 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 10,144
    Jerry Peck
    04-12-2016, 06:41 AM Go to last post

  24. Neutrals and ground on same bus in sub panels.

    Started by ren ramsey, 04-10-2016 08:31 AM
    breaker, bus, circuit, neutrals, separate 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,161
    Gary Burnett
    04-11-2016, 07:48 PM Go to last post

  25. copper and natural gas

    Started by Don Hawley, 04-10-2016 07:28 AM
    copper, gas, natural, natural gas, safety issue
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,142
    Don Hawley
    04-11-2016, 12:24 PM Go to last post

  26. Color coding fiasco

    Started by Chris Weekly, 04-06-2016 01:36 PM
    blue, bunch, color coding wires, green, grounded 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 2,690
    Jerry Peck
    04-10-2016, 10:21 AM Go to last post

  27. Sub Panel Ground

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 03-24-2016 08:53 AM
    conductor, ground, grounded, panel, terminal 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 3,072
    ROBERT YOUNG
    04-09-2016, 08:25 PM Go to last post

  28. Unsheathed Branch circuit wires.

    Started by Ken Amelin, 03-24-2016 09:31 AM
    half, size, unsheathed, wire, wires 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,537
    david shapiro
    04-09-2016, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  29. Electrical panel painted closed

    Started by Vern Heiler, 04-03-2016 08:33 AM
    considered, functioning, intended, painted, panel
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 2,312
    david shapiro
    04-09-2016, 08:22 AM Go to last post

  30. 60 or 90 - choose

    Started by Chris Weekly, 04-06-2016 01:42 PM
    2-pole, 2-pole breaker, amp, breaker, sub-feed 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,483
    david shapiro
    04-08-2016, 10:58 PM Go to last post

  31. Remote Load Center

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 04-03-2016 03:07 AM
    information, max, panel, remote, volt 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,510
    Raymond Wand
    04-04-2016, 07:18 AM Go to last post

  32. Low voltage light power

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 03-28-2016 06:14 PM
    inside, low, outlet, power, voltage 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,330
    Mike Borchardt
    04-01-2016, 05:51 PM Go to last post

  33. Two Main Breakers

    Started by Pete Kosmoski, 03-22-2016 01:14 PM
    amp, electrical, front, main, two main breakers
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,827
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-24-2016, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  34. Question Imbedded Meter Base

    Started by Jeff Gainey, 03-15-2016 06:28 PM
    ahj, base, imaging, meter, wrong 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,046
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-21-2016, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  35. Subpanel - I finally saw one up close and personal

    Started by Jerry Peck, 03-07-2016 08:13 PM
    close, cool, personal, subpanel, week 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 3,598
    Jerry Peck
    03-11-2016, 08:13 AM Go to last post

  36. Taylor Electric or Crouse-Hinds Panels

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 02-26-2016 02:55 PM
    crouse-hinds, electric, guys, manufacturer, panels 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,998
    Rollie Meyers
    03-09-2016, 11:17 PM Go to last post

  37. Information required

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 03-07-2016 07:00 PM
    desired, entrance, information, service, switch 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,138
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-08-2016, 04:12 AM Go to last post

  38. Ufer ground

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 02-25-2016 04:35 AM
    ground, main, pipe, ufer, water 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,548
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-26-2016, 08:17 PM Go to last post

  39. Grounds & Neutral on same bus bar

    Started by Sam Morris, 02-23-2016 06:21 PM
    aka, house, panels, service, wire 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,392
    Jerry Peck
    02-24-2016, 05:04 PM Go to last post

  40. mechanical disconnect switch

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 02-21-2016 05:31 PM
    disconnect, disconnecting, location, means, motor 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,535
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-22-2016, 12:59 PM Go to last post

  41. Added neutral/ground bus bonding wire size in service equipment - main

    Started by chris vis, 02-17-2016 08:05 AM
    added, ground, size, upper, wire 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 2,124
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-21-2016, 06:00 AM Go to last post

  42. Commander breaker in a Sylvania panel

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 02-14-2016 04:34 AM
    breaker, commander, panel, sylvania, yada 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,500
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-17-2016, 05:35 AM Go to last post

  43. Grounding / bonding question for aluminum screen enclosure

    Started by mark petty, 02-08-2016 10:21 AM
    aluminum, beams, enclosure, fans, visible 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,461
    jack davenport
    02-14-2016, 07:02 AM Go to last post

  44. Grounding, Bonding, and Earthing

    Started by Frederick Leutzinger, 02-03-2016 10:44 PM
    copper, grounding, learning, nec, post
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,386
    Rollie Meyers
    02-08-2016, 10:29 PM Go to last post

  45. Controller Cabinet Power Circuit

    Started by GaryOdom, 02-04-2016 06:56 AM
    bottom, circuit, power, supply, wired
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,139
    Rollie Meyers
    02-08-2016, 10:23 PM Go to last post

  46. Dishwasher service disconnect (NEC 422)

    Started by Dave Hahn, 01-08-2009 12:48 AM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 21,998
    Denis Pohlman
    02-08-2016, 03:33 PM Go to last post

  47. Lightning arrestor grounded to water line

    Started by Roger Kautz, 01-10-2016 08:29 PM
    cable, ground, house, lightning, water 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,160
    Kevin O'Hornett
    02-04-2016, 08:09 PM Go to last post

  48. No Need To Worry

    Started by Jim Robinson, 02-02-2016 09:23 PM
    covered, homeowner, panel, worry 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 900
    Jim Robinson
    02-02-2016, 09:23 PM Go to last post

  49. Homemade Generator Transfer Switch

    Started by Raymond Wand, 01-04-2016 02:04 PM
    generator, likes, switch, thought, transfer 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 5,433
    david shapiro
    01-23-2016, 03:35 PM Go to last post

  50. Hillbilly Junction Box

    Started by Tab Wilcox, 12-21-2015 08:08 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,872
    Jerry Peck
    01-03-2016, 07:46 AM Go to last post

  51. outlet tester results

    Started by Norm Peery, 12-11-2015 08:44 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,216
    Jerry Peck
    12-25-2015, 06:01 AM Go to last post

  52. When a junction box just won't do...

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 06-03-2013 07:53 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,807
    Frank Norman
    12-24-2015, 10:31 PM Go to last post

  53. Distribution panel wiring

    Started by Russell Melville, 12-04-2015 10:48 AM
    dist, house, isolated, panels, pole 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,313
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-20-2015, 10:53 AM Go to last post

  54. main disconnect

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 12-14-2015 10:26 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,544
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-15-2015, 12:08 PM Go to last post

  55. Hydro Service Entrance

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 11-22-2015 05:29 PM
    distance, hydro, parapet, service, wires 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,325
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-03-2015, 05:27 PM Go to last post

  56. DUMB SERVICE PANEL COVER

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 11-12-2015 08:01 AM
    cover, panel, reset, seller, wiring 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,571
    Marshall Brown
    11-21-2015, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  57. Pool fence bonding

    Started by Bill Bryan, 11-19-2015 01:32 PM
    bonded, fence, minutes, pool, told
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,278
    ROBERT YOUNG
    11-20-2015, 10:14 PM Go to last post

  58. Parallel Wiring

    Started by Jim Robinson, 11-05-2015 01:26 PM
    added, amp, electric, kitchen, wires
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,608
    Dave Borowski
    11-15-2015, 11:47 AM Go to last post

  59. Main panel

    Started by Russell Melville, 11-07-2015 05:30 PM
    amp, breaker, main, panel, top 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,767
    david shapiro
    11-14-2015, 11:09 AM Go to last post

  60. Metal raceway as support for pool J box

    Started by Marc M, 11-07-2015 05:16 PM
    devices, enclosure, entries, supported, threaded 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,786
    Marc M
    11-08-2015, 07:54 PM Go to last post

  61. Transition from Type NM to NM-B wiring

    Started by Hank Spinnler, 09-22-2011 07:16 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 14,321
    Eric Lewis
    11-05-2015, 11:14 AM Go to last post

  62. Split Bus Wiring

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 11-03-2015 01:21 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,357
    Nick Ostrowski
    11-04-2015, 10:44 AM Go to last post

  63. Lightening Collector?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 11-03-2015 10:43 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,252
    Michael Chambers
    11-03-2015, 03:48 PM Go to last post

  64. Electric Ground Hot to the Touch

    Started by Larry Heitzenrater, 10-29-2015 05:00 PM
    ground, ground rod, hot to touch, panel, rod
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,333
    Jerry Peck
    10-30-2015, 10:58 AM Go to last post

  65. ungrounded sub panel

    Started by Don Hawley, 10-22-2015 07:26 PM
    ground, grounds, panel, separate, wire
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,422
    Jerry Peck
    10-30-2015, 06:51 AM Go to last post

  66. Question Do I need 400 amp service?

    Started by Mark Spohr, 10-24-2015 11:12 AM
    amp, electric load, garage, panels, service
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,120
    Rich Goeken
    10-29-2015, 05:26 PM Go to last post

  67. 60 amp main breaker as main on 150 service

    Started by mark petty, 10-21-2015 02:37 PM
    amp, bus, floating, main, panel 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,879
    david shapiro
    10-28-2015, 10:05 PM Go to last post

  68. AFCI Outlet Device

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 10-13-2015 04:58 PM
    afci, device, outlets, panel, protected 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 2,714
    Ben Jacks
    10-25-2015, 09:06 AM Go to last post

  69. How do you fix "double Taps"?

    Started by Gerry Bennett, 10-06-2015 03:03 PM
    breaker, breakers, double, panel, taps
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 6,796
    Raymond Wand
    10-23-2015, 03:35 AM Go to last post

  70. Adding 36KW generator to one of two 200A panels

    Started by Peter Clausen, 09-03-2015 06:04 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 63
    • Views: 14,374
    DanS26
    10-14-2015, 05:46 PM Go to last post

  71. Bundling in panel board

    Started by Joe Hendrix, 09-30-2015 02:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,285
    Jerry Peck
    10-08-2015, 06:18 PM Go to last post

  72. Client asked, "Is that a bad place for the panel?"

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 09-30-2015 05:37 PM
    client, mess;, panel, saved, wall 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,932
    Welmoed Sisson
    10-07-2015, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  73. No GFCI receptacles or breakers?

    Started by Donald Farrell, 09-25-2015 10:38 AM
    amp, circuits, home, protected, receptacles
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 3,429
    david shapiro
    10-06-2015, 09:24 AM Go to last post

  74. Help on my daughters apartment building main service panel

    Started by chris vis, 09-26-2015 10:58 AM
    center, electrician, maintenance, man, outer 8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,910
    david shapiro
    10-06-2015, 06:02 AM Go to last post

  75. Unprotected NM, how high?

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 10-20-2011 01:04 AM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,707
    frazier jeffery
    10-01-2015, 08:23 AM Go to last post

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