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  1. 110V Service ?

    Started by Ken Rowe, 04-21-2016 11:35 AM
    breaker, condo, panel, room, service 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 7,664
    Dom D'Agostino
    04-25-2016, 01:54 PM Go to last post

  2. 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: 4,428
    Jerry Peck
    04-22-2016, 11:59 AM Go to last post

  3. Drop voltage

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 04-19-2016 06:34 AM
    advance, drop, inspection, percent, reports 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 1,782
    Jerry Peck
    04-21-2016, 02:34 PM Go to last post

  4. Question Bonded Neutrals???

    Started by Jeff Gainey, 04-17-2016 10:15 AM
    bonded, bonding, find, neutrals, screw 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 1,315
    Jerry Peck
    04-19-2016, 08:33 PM Go to last post

  5. Double Tap for Surge Protector

    Started by Eldon (Scooter) Holliday, 06-11-2011 04:23 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 9,101
    Jerry Peck
    04-12-2016, 07:41 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by ren ramsey, 04-10-2016 09:31 AM
    breaker, bus, circuit, neutrals, separate 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 997
    Gary Burnett
    04-11-2016, 08:48 PM Go to last post

  7. copper and natural gas

    Started by Don Hawley, 04-10-2016 08:28 AM
    copper, gas, natural, natural gas, safety issue
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,019
    Don Hawley
    04-11-2016, 01:24 PM Go to last post

  8. Color coding fiasco

    Started by Chris Weekly, 04-06-2016 02:36 PM
    blue, bunch, color coding wires, green, grounded 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 2,428
    Jerry Peck
    04-10-2016, 11:21 AM Go to last post

  9. Sub Panel Ground

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 03-24-2016 09:53 AM
    conductor, ground, grounded, panel, terminal 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,899
    ROBERT YOUNG
    04-09-2016, 09:25 PM Go to last post

  10. Unsheathed Branch circuit wires.

    Started by Ken Amelin, 03-24-2016 10:31 AM
    half, size, unsheathed, wire, wires 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,340
    david shapiro
    04-09-2016, 08:35 PM Go to last post

  11. Electrical panel painted closed

    Started by Vern Heiler, 04-03-2016 09:33 AM
    considered, functioning, intended, painted, panel
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 2,082
    david shapiro
    04-09-2016, 09:22 AM Go to last post

  12. 60 or 90 - choose

    Started by Chris Weekly, 04-06-2016 02:42 PM
    2-pole, 2-pole breaker, amp, breaker, sub-feed 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,368
    david shapiro
    04-08-2016, 11:58 PM Go to last post

  13. Remote Load Center

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 04-03-2016 04:07 AM
    information, max, panel, remote, volt 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,362
    Raymond Wand
    04-04-2016, 08:18 AM Go to last post

  14. Low voltage light power

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 03-28-2016 07:14 PM
    inside, low, outlet, power, voltage 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,222
    Mike Borchardt
    04-01-2016, 06:51 PM Go to last post

  15. Two Main Breakers

    Started by Pete Kosmoski, 03-22-2016 02:14 PM
    amp, electrical, front, main, two main breakers
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,442
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-24-2016, 08:44 AM Go to last post

  16. Question Imbedded Meter Base

    Started by Jeff Gainey, 03-15-2016 07:28 PM
    ahj, base, imaging, meter, wrong 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 1,850
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-21-2016, 05:48 PM Go to last post

  17. 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: 3,241
    Jerry Peck
    03-11-2016, 08:13 AM Go to last post

  18. 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: 1,718
    Rollie Meyers
    03-09-2016, 11:17 PM Go to last post

  19. Information required

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 03-07-2016 07:00 PM
    desired, entrance, information, service, switch 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,041
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-08-2016, 04:12 AM Go to last post

  20. Ufer ground

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 02-25-2016 04:35 AM
    ground, main, pipe, ufer, water 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,423
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-26-2016, 08:17 PM Go to last post

  21. 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: 2,723
    Jerry Peck
    02-24-2016, 05:04 PM Go to last post

  22. mechanical disconnect switch

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 02-21-2016 05:31 PM
    disconnect, disconnecting, location, means, motor 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,280
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-22-2016, 12:59 PM Go to last post

  23. 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: 1,903
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-21-2016, 06:00 AM Go to last post

  24. 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: 1,274
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-17-2016, 05:35 AM Go to last post

  25. 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: 3,599
    jack davenport
    02-14-2016, 07:02 AM Go to last post

  26. Grounding, Bonding, and Earthing

    Started by Frederick Leutzinger, 02-03-2016 10:44 PM
    copper, grounding, learning, nec, post
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,146
    Rollie Meyers
    02-08-2016, 10:29 PM Go to last post

  27. Controller Cabinet Power Circuit

    Started by GaryOdom, 02-04-2016 06:56 AM
    bottom, circuit, power, supply, wired
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,027
    Rollie Meyers
    02-08-2016, 10:23 PM Go to last post

  28. Dishwasher service disconnect (NEC 422)

    Started by Dave Hahn, 01-08-2009 12:48 AM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 20,610
    Denis Pohlman
    02-08-2016, 03:33 PM Go to last post

  29. 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: 1,897
    Kevin O'Hornett
    02-04-2016, 08:09 PM Go to last post

  30. No Need To Worry

    Started by Jim Robinson, 02-02-2016 09:23 PM
    covered, homeowner, panel, worry 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 813
    Jim Robinson
    02-02-2016, 09:23 PM Go to last post

  31. 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: 4,791
    david shapiro
    01-23-2016, 03:35 PM Go to last post

  32. Hillbilly Junction Box

    Started by Tab Wilcox, 12-21-2015 08:08 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,707
    Jerry Peck
    01-03-2016, 07:46 AM Go to last post

  33. outlet tester results

    Started by Norm Peery, 12-11-2015 08:44 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,093
    Jerry Peck
    12-25-2015, 06:01 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 06-03-2013 08:53 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,696
    Frank Norman
    12-24-2015, 10:31 PM Go to last post

  35. Distribution panel wiring

    Started by Russell Melville, 12-04-2015 10:48 AM
    dist, house, isolated, panels, pole 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,243
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-20-2015, 10:53 AM Go to last post

  36. main disconnect

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 12-14-2015 10:26 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,437
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-15-2015, 12:08 PM Go to last post

  37. Hydro Service Entrance

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 11-22-2015 05:29 PM
    distance, hydro, parapet, service, wires 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,202
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-03-2015, 05:27 PM Go to last post

  38. 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: 3,411
    Marshall Brown
    11-21-2015, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  39. Pool fence bonding

    Started by Bill Bryan, 11-19-2015 01:32 PM
    bonded, fence, minutes, pool, told
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,924
    ROBERT YOUNG
    11-20-2015, 10:14 PM Go to last post

  40. Parallel Wiring

    Started by Jim Robinson, 11-05-2015 01:26 PM
    added, amp, electric, kitchen, wires
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,514
    Dave Borowski
    11-15-2015, 11:47 AM Go to last post

  41. Main panel

    Started by Russell Melville, 11-07-2015 05:30 PM
    amp, breaker, main, panel, top 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,518
    david shapiro
    11-14-2015, 11:09 AM Go to last post

  42. 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: 1,638
    Marc M
    11-08-2015, 07:54 PM Go to last post

  43. Transition from Type NM to NM-B wiring

    Started by Hank Spinnler, 09-22-2011 08:16 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 12,904
    Eric Lewis
    11-05-2015, 11:14 AM Go to last post

  44. Split Bus Wiring

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 11-03-2015 01:21 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,131
    Nick Ostrowski
    11-04-2015, 10:44 AM Go to last post

  45. Lightening Collector?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 11-03-2015 10:43 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,134
    Michael Chambers
    11-03-2015, 03:48 PM Go to last post

  46. Electric Ground Hot to the Touch

    Started by Larry Heitzenrater, 10-29-2015 06:00 PM
    ground, ground rod, hot to touch, panel, rod
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,115
    Jerry Peck
    10-30-2015, 11:58 AM Go to last post

  47. ungrounded sub panel

    Started by Don Hawley, 10-22-2015 08:26 PM
    ground, grounds, panel, separate, wire
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,026
    Jerry Peck
    10-30-2015, 07:51 AM Go to last post

  48. Question Do I need 400 amp service?

    Started by Mark Spohr, 10-24-2015 12:12 PM
    amp, electric load, garage, panels, service
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,433
    Rich Goeken
    10-29-2015, 06:26 PM Go to last post

  49. 60 amp main breaker as main on 150 service

    Started by mark petty, 10-21-2015 03:37 PM
    amp, bus, floating, main, panel 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,729
    david shapiro
    10-28-2015, 11:05 PM Go to last post

  50. AFCI Outlet Device

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 10-13-2015 05:58 PM
    afci, device, outlets, panel, protected 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 2,481
    Ben Jacks
    10-25-2015, 10:06 AM Go to last post

  51. How do you fix "double Taps"?

    Started by Gerry Bennett, 10-06-2015 04:03 PM
    breaker, breakers, double, panel, taps
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,707
    Raymond Wand
    10-23-2015, 04:35 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Peter Clausen, 09-03-2015 07:04 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 63
    • Views: 13,532
    DanS26
    10-14-2015, 06:46 PM Go to last post

  53. Bundling in panel board

    Started by Joe Hendrix, 09-30-2015 03:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,033
    Jerry Peck
    10-08-2015, 07:18 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 09-30-2015 06:37 PM
    client, mess;, panel, saved, wall 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,844
    Welmoed Sisson
    10-07-2015, 06:35 PM Go to last post

  55. No GFCI receptacles or breakers?

    Started by Donald Farrell, 09-25-2015 11:38 AM
    amp, circuits, home, protected, receptacles
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 3,214
    david shapiro
    10-06-2015, 10:24 AM Go to last post

  56. Help on my daughters apartment building main service panel

    Started by chris vis, 09-26-2015 11:58 AM
    center, electrician, maintenance, man, outer 8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,790
    david shapiro
    10-06-2015, 07:02 AM Go to last post

  57. Unprotected NM, how high?

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 10-20-2011 02:04 AM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,299
    frazier jeffery
    10-01-2015, 09:23 AM Go to last post

  58. Lightning arrestor connected to Main Terminals

    Started by Roger Kautz, 09-25-2015 06:16 PM
    conductors, installed, lightning, service, terminals 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,797
    Lon Henderson
    09-28-2015, 03:11 PM Go to last post

  59. Circuit breaker Life Expectancy / Useful Life

    Started by Garry Sorrells, 08-27-2013 09:20 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 15,701
    Garry Sorrells
    09-23-2015, 07:31 PM Go to last post

  60. Slash Rated Breakers

    Started by Derek Guridi, 09-22-2015 10:44 AM
    breaker, breakers, circuit, rated, voltage 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,822
    Derek Guridi
    09-22-2015, 10:44 AM Go to last post

  61. Handle Ties

    Started by Richard Robinson, 09-11-2015 08:01 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 62
    • Views: 6,857
    Jerry Peck
    09-20-2015, 12:00 PM Go to last post

  62. Service wire installation concerns

    Started by Richard Roshak, 09-02-2015 01:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,889
    david shapiro
    09-16-2015, 10:00 PM Go to last post

  63. Main disconect

    Started by Russell Melville, 09-02-2015 12:44 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,410
    Jerry Peck
    09-02-2015, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  64. Have a little fun with Electrical Code Quize-NEC 2014.

    Started by Garry Sorrells, 08-30-2015 07:56 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,291
    Garry Sorrells
    08-30-2015, 07:56 AM Go to last post

  65. I thought I had seen it all....How could this pass city Point of Sale Inspection????

    Started by chris vis, 08-11-2015 06:35 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,832
    gary carroll
    08-26-2015, 07:43 PM Go to last post

  66. How many outlet can you have on the same GFI ?

    Started by Rose Nguyen, 08-17-2015 12:08 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 8,326
    Ben Jacks
    08-25-2015, 05:34 PM Go to last post

  67. Manufactured home Arc Fault

    Started by Dave Hill, 08-05-2015 09:23 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,825
    Travis Franzoy
    08-25-2015, 11:14 AM Go to last post

  68. exterior disconnect for AC

    Started by Wayne Edwards, 08-20-2015 06:19 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,741
    Jim Port
    08-22-2015, 03:38 PM Go to last post

  69. green nm cable

    Started by sidney alstad, 08-03-2015 08:03 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,769
    sidney alstad
    08-04-2015, 02:08 PM Go to last post

  70. Amp Rating

    Started by Tom Rees, 07-15-2015 07:20 AM
    breakers, panel, quad, rating, tied 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,183
    Jerry Peck
    07-16-2015, 07:52 PM Go to last post

  71. Federal Pacific equipment in multi unit building

    Started by David Miller, 07-09-2015 10:17 AM
    building, commercial, federal pacific, panels, stab-lok
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,721
    David Miller
    07-15-2015, 03:22 PM Go to last post

  72. Testing GFCI when food freezer is connected to GFCI circuit

    Started by Gene South, 05-19-2015 07:49 AM
    connected, gfci, receptacle, tested, testing
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 3,363
    Jerry Peck
    07-10-2015, 07:36 AM Go to last post

  73. Maximum of six throws per dwelling or per service entrance?

    Started by Randall Clark, 07-08-2015 09:15 PM
    dwelling, entrance, service, side, throws
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,268
    Randall Clark
    07-09-2015, 05:22 PM Go to last post

  74. Termination of wires in a fused panel under a screw

    Started by chris vis, 06-19-2015 05:27 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,263
    Jerry Peck
    07-04-2015, 10:36 AM Go to last post

  75. Are these other wires and systems allowable around Masthead?

    Started by chris vis, 06-26-2015 04:55 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 1,814
    Jim Port
    07-03-2015, 08:09 PM Go to last post

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