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  1. Lightning arrestor connected to Main Terminals

    Started by Roger Kautz, 09-25-2015 05:16 PM
    conductors, installed, lightning, service, terminals 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,474
    Lon Henderson
    09-28-2015, 02:11 PM Go to last post

  2. Circuit breaker Life Expectancy / Useful Life

    Started by Garry Sorrells, 08-27-2013 08:20 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 13,116
    Garry Sorrells
    09-23-2015, 06:31 PM Go to last post

  3. Slash Rated Breakers

    Started by Derek Guridi, 09-22-2015 09:44 AM
    breaker, breakers, circuit, rated, voltage 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,384
    Derek Guridi
    09-22-2015, 09:44 AM Go to last post

  4. Handle Ties

    Started by Richard Robinson, 09-11-2015 07:01 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 62
    • Views: 4,989
    Jerry Peck
    09-20-2015, 11:00 AM Go to last post

  5. Service wire installation concerns

    Started by Richard Roshak, 09-02-2015 12:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,541
    david shapiro
    09-16-2015, 09:00 PM Go to last post

  6. Main disconect

    Started by Russell Melville, 09-02-2015 11:44 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,203
    Jerry Peck
    09-02-2015, 05:50 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Garry Sorrells, 08-30-2015 06:56 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,068
    Garry Sorrells
    08-30-2015, 06:56 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by chris vis, 08-11-2015 05:35 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,406
    gary carroll
    08-26-2015, 06:43 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Rose Nguyen, 08-17-2015 11:08 AM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,527
    Ben Jacks
    08-25-2015, 04:34 PM Go to last post

  10. Manufactured home Arc Fault

    Started by Dave Hill, 08-05-2015 08:23 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,962
    Travis Franzoy
    08-25-2015, 10:14 AM Go to last post

  11. exterior disconnect for AC

    Started by Wayne Edwards, 08-20-2015 05:19 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,549
    Jim Port
    08-22-2015, 02:38 PM Go to last post

  12. green nm cable

    Started by sidney alstad, 08-03-2015 07:03 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,093
    sidney alstad
    08-04-2015, 01:08 PM Go to last post

  13. Amp Rating

    Started by Tom Rees, 07-15-2015 06:20 AM
    breakers, panel, quad, rating, tied 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,912
    Jerry Peck
    07-16-2015, 06:52 PM Go to last post

  14. Federal Pacific equipment in multi unit building

    Started by David Miller, 07-09-2015 09:17 AM
    building, commercial, federal pacific, panels, stab-lok
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,347
    David Miller
    07-15-2015, 02:22 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Gene South, 05-19-2015 06:49 AM
    connected, gfci, receptacle, tested, testing
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 2,887
    Jerry Peck
    07-10-2015, 06:36 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Randall Clark, 07-08-2015 08:15 PM
    dwelling, entrance, service, side, throws
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,015
    Randall Clark
    07-09-2015, 04:22 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by chris vis, 06-19-2015 04:27 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,935
    Jerry Peck
    07-04-2015, 09:36 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by chris vis, 06-26-2015 03:55 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 1,568
    Jim Port
    07-03-2015, 07:09 PM Go to last post

  19. Solar battery bank setting off CO detector

    Started by John Thompson, 06-23-2015 05:35 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,351
    david shapiro
    07-03-2015, 02:29 PM Go to last post

  20. scorched neutrals

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 06-09-2015 02:43 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,665
    ROBERT YOUNG
    06-20-2015, 12:22 AM Go to last post

  21. Is this subpanel feeder acceptable?

    Started by David J Smith, 06-11-2015 08:54 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,701
    Jerry Peck
    06-14-2015, 08:55 AM Go to last post

  22. All lit up

    Started by Chris Weekly, 06-10-2015 07:04 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,089
    Chris Weekly
    06-13-2015, 09:37 PM Go to last post

  23. Please look at this panel of All Electric Home and give feedback

    Started by chris vis, 06-12-2015 05:14 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,290
    Jerry Peck
    06-13-2015, 11:34 AM Go to last post

  24. H I mistakes today

    Started by bob smit, 06-07-2015 07:24 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,065
    bob smit
    06-08-2015, 11:07 PM Go to last post

  25. Solar Sub-Panel

    Started by Don Martin, 02-03-2013 07:52 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 5,839
    Gunnar Alquist
    06-08-2015, 06:39 PM Go to last post

  26. 50 amp breaker on a range circuit.

    Started by John Kogel, 12-08-2011 09:33 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 28,357
    Jeff Keyeux
    06-08-2015, 05:57 PM Go to last post

  27. ITE imperial circuit box

    Started by Richard Starr, 06-01-2015 02:26 PM
    box, circuit, imperial, ite, recall
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,180
    ROBERT YOUNG
    06-05-2015, 03:55 AM Go to last post

  28. Low Draw Appliance Distribution

    Started by Richard Tani, 05-30-2015 11:04 AM
    heater, heaters, installing, mount, panel
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,057
    Jim Port
    05-31-2015, 09:19 AM Go to last post

  29. Branch circuits tied

    Started by Russell Melville, 05-22-2015 06:24 PM
    add, branch, circuits, room, tied 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 1,563
    Don Hester
    05-30-2015, 08:48 PM Go to last post

  30. AKA Sub-Panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 05-21-2015 05:58 PM
    aka, back, panel, service, sub-panel 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,303
    david shapiro
    05-30-2015, 08:17 AM Go to last post

  31. Split neutral

    Started by Robert W, 05-11-2015 07:00 AM
    allowed, big, neutral, terminal, wire 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,097
    Jerry Peck
    05-19-2015, 08:30 AM Go to last post

  32. GFCI table page revised for clarity

    Started by Jerry Peck, 05-06-2015 08:21 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,085
    Scott Patterson
    05-19-2015, 05:53 AM Go to last post

  33. Arc Flash Studies and Change

    Started by Garry Sorrells, 05-17-2015 08:01 AM
    arc, circuit, current, flash, short
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 626
    Garry Sorrells
    05-17-2015, 08:01 AM Go to last post

  34. main panel/sub panel

    Started by Russell Melville, 05-07-2015 10:09 AM
    basement, enclosure, exterior, main, panels 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,019
    John Kogel
    05-13-2015, 09:21 PM Go to last post

  35. Missing Bonding screw and rod in ground at meter base only

    Started by Sam Morris, 05-04-2015 03:11 PM
    connected, gec, ground, panel, wire 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,349
    Jerry Peck
    05-12-2015, 05:50 AM Go to last post

  36. Service entrance proximity to pergola

    Started by Lon Henderson, 04-30-2015 07:57 PM
    agent, pergola, prevent, roof, service
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 2,296
    Jerry Peck
    05-11-2015, 07:45 PM Go to last post

  37. Telescoping ladders

    Started by Dwight Doane, 05-06-2015 11:17 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,244
    Lon Henderson
    05-11-2015, 06:40 AM Go to last post

  38. Need opinion on transformer in panel and double lugging

    Started by chris vis, 04-27-2015 01:55 PM
    doorbell, double, lugging, reasonable, transformer 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 1,823
    Rick Cantrell
    05-08-2015, 04:13 AM Go to last post

  39. Service Entrance Wires only 6 foot off ground -!!

    Started by chris vis, 05-03-2015 07:09 AM
    drip, entrance, glass, ground, loop 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,225
    Dwight Doane
    05-04-2015, 05:53 AM Go to last post

  40. 100 amp service wires used for a 200 amp panel ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 04-06-2015 05:47 PM
    amp, meter, rated, service, wires 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 4,442
    Jerry Peck
    05-01-2015, 02:09 PM Go to last post

  41. What panel is this ?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 04-28-2015 10:12 AM
    buss, cutler-hammer, nibs, panel identify, special 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 839
    Rollie Meyers
    04-29-2015, 10:29 PM Go to last post

  42. Double meter box on Condo - condition and responsibility for repair?

    Started by chris vis, 04-28-2015 10:09 AM
    box, condo, double, responsibility, unit 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 603
    Jerry Peck
    04-28-2015, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  43. panel

    Started by Russell Melville, 04-27-2015 05:15 PM
    breakers, panel, pull, side, tied 7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 778
    Russell Melville
    04-28-2015, 08:53 AM Go to last post

  44. multiple switched receps

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 04-23-2015 06:55 PM
    half, multiple, recep, room, switched
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,890
    Vern Heiler
    04-25-2015, 12:48 PM Go to last post

  45. Surge protector

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-20-2015 07:50 PM
    allowed, double, protector, surge, tap 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 1,449
    Rick Cantrell
    04-24-2015, 09:32 AM Go to last post

  46. Electrcial meter height

    Started by cory nystul, 04-23-2015 08:40 PM
    electrcial, electrical, height, meter, standard
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 647
    Jim Port
    04-24-2015, 06:31 AM Go to last post

  47. How does this panel meet code?

    Started by Mark Reinmiller, 04-22-2015 01:54 PM
    assume, ground, panel, screw, wires 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,887
    Mbrooke
    04-22-2015, 09:22 PM Go to last post

  48. New Member

    Started by Rick Letcher, 04-21-2015 06:10 PM
    member
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 417
    Rick Letcher
    04-21-2015, 06:10 PM Go to last post

  49. Found a piece of carboard inside panel

    Started by Nathan Buczacz, 04-21-2015 07:54 AM
    found, imagine, panel, play, sabotage 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 566
    Jim Port
    04-21-2015, 11:53 AM Go to last post

  50. Grounding Service Panel to Gas Line

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-13-2014 05:05 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 3,121
    Jerry Peck
    04-18-2015, 06:03 PM Go to last post

  51. This is to the Canadians and service bonding requirements.

    Started by Don Hester, 04-10-2015 10:35 AM
    bond, bonding, conductor, service, understand
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,277
    Don Hester
    04-18-2015, 07:04 AM Go to last post

  52. 4 pts and cloth covered wiring

    Started by Jim Port, 04-14-2015 06:45 PM
    cloth, covered, diy, site, wiring
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 782
    Jim Port
    04-14-2015, 06:52 PM Go to last post

  53. A missing small details question

    Started by Donald Farrell, 04-14-2015 01:59 PM
    home, inspect, missing, question, string
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 608
    Jim Port
    04-14-2015, 05:20 PM Go to last post

  54. AKA Sub-Panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 04-06-2015 06:20 PM
    aka, bonded, grounds, neutrals, sub-panel 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,311
    Jerry Peck
    04-07-2015, 05:27 PM Go to last post

  55. Square D - 3 grounds under one terminal

    Started by Phillip Stojanik, 03-31-2015 09:51 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,945
    paul hardy
    04-05-2015, 09:03 AM Go to last post

  56. Is there any condition where an outside area receptacle is not required to have GFI?

    Started by Gene South, 03-21-2015 05:56 AM
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 2,087
    Jerry Peck
    04-04-2015, 08:47 AM Go to last post

  57. Different light switch

    Started by Jon Errickson, 11-08-2011 01:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,609
    Chris shatterly
    03-26-2015, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  58. Bonding to enclosure ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-12-2015 02:07 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,483
    Jerry Peck
    03-23-2015, 03:32 AM Go to last post

  59. Rule regarding light switch at either end of residential hallway

    Started by Gene South, 03-19-2015 09:15 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,141
    jack davenport
    03-21-2015, 03:40 PM Go to last post

  60. Solid aluminum conductors OK?

    Started by Roger Kautz, 03-15-2015 07:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,863
    Terry Beck
    03-21-2015, 07:46 AM Go to last post

  61. any electrical code prevent GFI outlet wired to GFI breaker

    Started by Charlie Crouthamel, 02-23-2015 09:23 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 72
    • Views: 4,092
    Len Inkster
    03-18-2015, 04:43 AM Go to last post

  62. Arrow recommendations on replacing panels based on age of equipment

    Started by Thom Walker, 03-06-2015 09:16 AM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,152
    Len Inkster
    03-18-2015, 03:51 AM Go to last post

  63. Space above sump pump crock

    Started by Vic Lepouce, 03-16-2015 05:56 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 557
    Vic Lepouce
    03-16-2015, 05:56 AM Go to last post

  64. Why Electrical Inspections are Essential

    Started by Mbrooke, 02-27-2015 11:32 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,966
    Mbrooke
    03-15-2015, 08:01 PM Go to last post

  65. sub panel

    Started by Russell Melville, 02-27-2015 04:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,516
    Russell Melville
    03-07-2015, 04:00 PM Go to last post

  66. Question Black Wiring

    Started by Jeff Gainey, 02-20-2015 06:33 PM
    14 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 2,009
    Robert Sheppard
    03-07-2015, 04:41 AM Go to last post

  67. Dimming lights - it is NOT always a neutral problem

    Started by Jerry Peck, 03-01-2015 08:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,492
    Jerry Peck
    03-06-2015, 08:21 PM Go to last post

  68. Moved: Flexible gas connector in contact with flame

    Started by Chris Stichter, 03-02-2015 06:07 PM
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  69. If the main panel has been moved...

    Started by Mark Woodsman, 02-21-2015 03:29 PM
    electrical, main panel 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 1,643
    Allen Ingling
    03-01-2015, 04:56 PM Go to last post

  70. Bonding screw ?? Here I go Again

    Started by Sam Morris, 02-25-2015 05:23 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,085
    Harvey Heidemann
    02-28-2015, 09:29 AM Go to last post

  71. LED light bulbs effects on wireless lights and fan switch

    Started by Steve Maple, 02-03-2015 05:37 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 1,739
    Robin Wells
    02-28-2015, 07:42 AM Go to last post

  72. Small plant illustrates what can be behind a wall.

    Started by Michael Bronner, 02-27-2015 05:17 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 746
    Michael Bronner
    02-28-2015, 05:22 AM Go to last post

  73. Is This Aluminum Wiring?

    Started by Kyle Montgomery, 02-16-2015 10:48 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 2,530
    Jerry Peck
    02-19-2015, 05:11 PM Go to last post

  74. Equipment Disconnect Location

    Started by James Hudson, 02-17-2015 05:41 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,042
    Jerry Peck
    02-17-2015, 05:24 PM Go to last post

  75. Double tapped?

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 02-04-2015 10:01 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 47
    • Views: 3,657
    Jerry Peck
    02-17-2015, 05:21 PM Go to last post

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