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  1. How do you write this up

    Started by Don Hawley, 12-29-2017 08:13 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,393
    jack davenport
    12-30-2017, 05:34 PM Go to last post

  2. SERVICE QUESTION

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 12-21-2017 05:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,599
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-21-2017, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  3. 60 amp breaker in Main panel feeding panel in garage with 100 amp main.

    Started by John Binder, 12-14-2017 06:59 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,729
    Jerry Peck
    12-15-2017, 07:51 PM Go to last post

  4. GFCI Protected?

    Started by Donald Stauffer, 12-05-2017 10:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 5,346
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-09-2017, 01:18 PM Go to last post

  5. Secondary Panel Issue ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-29-2017 03:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,573
    Garry Sorrells
    11-30-2017, 12:37 PM Go to last post

  6. AL cable/wire history

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 11-27-2017 05:26 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,144
    ROBERT YOUNG
    11-27-2017, 05:26 AM Go to last post

  7. electric shock on dishwasher

    Started by Ben Im, 09-07-2017 09:17 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,299
    Glenn Curtis
    11-11-2017, 03:20 PM Go to last post

  8. What's up with this panel? Amp? No disco?

    Started by Crosseyes, 11-05-2017 10:22 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,554
    Jerry Peck
    11-06-2017, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  9. Guy is saying a licensed electrician installed service panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 10-27-2017 06:02 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,786
    Jerry Peck
    11-06-2017, 05:41 AM Go to last post

  10. Condo panel and transfer switch question

    Started by HJ Gallego, 10-30-2017 09:42 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,050
    HJ Gallego
    11-03-2017, 11:18 AM Go to last post

  11. Bonding of metal piping systems

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-22-2017 07:14 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,354
    Jerry Peck
    10-22-2017, 02:32 PM Go to last post

  12. Question Hanging Bulbs Code

    Started by Stuart S, 10-09-2017 02:29 PM
    fixtures, lighting
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,513
    Jerry Peck
    10-11-2017, 06:02 AM Go to last post

  13. 4 MAINs (to 4 meters) in rusted out conduit in a condominium garage

    Started by chris vis, 10-04-2017 04:00 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,700
    chris vis
    10-08-2017, 05:32 AM Go to last post

  14. Equipment grounds are bundled together

    Started by Sam Morris, 09-18-2017 03:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,541
    Jerry Peck
    09-18-2017, 03:41 PM Go to last post

  15. GEC question

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 09-14-2017 05:05 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,274
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-15-2017, 09:21 AM Go to last post

  16. Outlet "Tester" sampler panel

    Started by Bob Sisson, 09-12-2017 12:52 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,225
    John Kogel
    09-12-2017, 08:22 PM Go to last post

  17. One Main/Meter, 200AMP service, 2 seperate 100Amp disconnects, two breaker boxes

    Started by Ray Hunter, 09-05-2017 07:37 AM
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 6,043
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-10-2017, 10:47 AM Go to last post

  18. Canada gets this right, too bad the US doesn't

    Started by Jerry Peck, 08-25-2017 07:53 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,183
    Claude Lawrenson
    08-26-2017, 12:40 PM Go to last post

  19. Bonding question

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 08-24-2017 04:00 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,873
    ROBERT YOUNG
    08-26-2017, 05:01 AM Go to last post

  20. HI training

    Started by Brad Richter, 08-22-2017 03:00 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,473
    Brad Richter
    08-23-2017, 05:17 PM Go to last post

  21. Main Lug labeled 2-250

    Started by Sam Morris, 07-27-2017 07:20 PM
    acceptable, advance, bell, lug, reported 7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,147
    Jerry Peck
    07-31-2017, 06:02 PM Go to last post

  22. Unknown Gizmo?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 07-30-2017 11:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,390
    jack davenport
    07-31-2017, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  23. TWO prong outlet indicating 'correct' / not indicating an 'open ground'??

    Started by Ryan Murphy, 07-24-2017 04:24 PM
    2 prong outlet, ground, indicating, prong, receptacle tester 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,545
    Jerry Peck
    07-26-2017, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  24. Service equipment height.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 07-17-2017 10:22 AM
    box, equipment, junction, loose, service 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,937
    John Kogel
    07-19-2017, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  25. 240 volt breakers

    Started by Richard Roshak, 06-26-2017 03:45 PM
    breaker, breakers, month, sides, trip 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 5,836
    Frank Norman
    07-08-2017, 12:17 PM Go to last post

  26. Point of attachment for service-drop conductors

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 05-18-2017 04:28 AM
    article, clearance, issues, looked, roof 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,889
    ROBERT YOUNG
    07-08-2017, 01:26 AM Go to last post

  27. 12-10 compression connectors (butt end) in primary panelboard

    Started by chris vis, 06-12-2017 08:51 AM
    12-10, buyer, electrician, main, service 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 8,207
    Scott Turner
    07-05-2017, 05:43 PM Go to last post

  28. Bundled conductors

    Started by Ken Amelin, 06-13-2017 12:57 PM
    articles, breaking, code, conductors, photo 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 7,013
    Jerry Peck
    06-27-2017, 12:49 PM Go to last post

  29. Question Garage shop lights plugged into adapters for light sockets

    Started by Bob Hucker, 06-11-2017 08:47 AM
    adapter, garage, garage light, light, shop 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 9,115
    Jerry Peck
    06-27-2017, 05:14 AM Go to last post

  30. Tap for subpanel into main lug

    Started by Ernie Simpson, 06-08-2017 05:04 PM
    conductor, lug, panel, service, subpanel 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 7,701
    Scott Turner
    06-26-2017, 08:37 PM Go to last post

  31. Does buildup of fireproof resin require new panels in commercial warehouse?

    Started by chris vis, 05-27-2017 05:26 PM
    buildup, main, panels, resin, warehouse 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,519
    David Bertrams
    06-25-2017, 05:22 PM Go to last post

  32. Sub-panel wiring

    Started by Richard Roshak, 06-08-2017 04:16 PM
    additional, neutral, sub-panel, turning, wire 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,664
    david shapiro
    06-25-2017, 02:48 PM Go to last post

  33. Stairway lights and hallway lights are tied.

    Started by Ben Im, 06-06-2017 09:45 PM
    end, hallway, light, lights, stairway
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,682
    Garry Sorrells
    06-08-2017, 11:35 AM Go to last post

  34. Double taped breakers

    Started by Don Hawley, 05-07-2017 11:32 AM
    agent, breakers, double, provide, reference;
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,894
    John Kogel
    06-02-2017, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  35. Generator lock out switch.

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-11-2017 07:49 AM
    approved, connection, generator, lock, switch 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,849
    Jim Luttrall
    05-26-2017, 12:50 PM Go to last post

  36. Green Oxidation in Service Panel

    Started by Lon Henderson, 05-01-2017 04:15 PM
    electrician, evaluate, oxidation, panel, wiring 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,259
    Chris Roth
    05-04-2017, 07:18 AM Go to last post

  37. separating grounds and neutrals in service panel

    Started by Don Hawley, 04-26-2017 06:45 PM
    grounds, nec, neutrals, panel, service
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,388
    R Andre Klein
    05-04-2017, 05:04 AM Go to last post

  38. Transfer Switch

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 04-14-2017 01:03 PM
    transfer switch generator 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 6,208
    david shapiro
    04-25-2017, 05:59 AM Go to last post

  39. Transfer switch

    Started by Scott Turner, 04-21-2017 07:11 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,337
    Scott Turner
    04-21-2017, 07:11 PM Go to last post

  40. GFCI BREAKER RED TRIP LIGHT

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-08-2017 04:21 PM
    breaker, gfci, light, red, trip
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 7,581
    david shapiro
    04-14-2017, 07:19 PM Go to last post

  41. NEC Bonding Article

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 03-29-2017 09:46 AM
    bonding, disconnecting, equipment, means, service
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,641
    Jerry Peck
    04-02-2017, 06:47 PM Go to last post

  42. GFCI for sump pump or sewage ejectors

    Started by Don Hawley, 03-22-2017 05:30 AM
    gfci, portion, pumps, sump, unfinished 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 12,925
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-26-2017, 05:16 AM Go to last post

  43. Electrical Service Rating - HELP!

    Started by Tom Cissell, 11-02-2012 02:04 PM
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 11,506
    Jerry Peck
    03-19-2017, 05:04 PM Go to last post

  44. AKA sub-panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-09-2017 06:49 PM
    floor, outlets, panel, sub-panel, wrong 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 4,924
    Jerry Peck
    03-13-2017, 08:18 PM Go to last post

  45. New GFCI

    Started by Jim Robinson, 05-28-2016 05:51 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,763
    Garry Sorrells
    03-07-2017, 09:49 AM Go to last post

  46. Breaker Securement

    Started by Raymond Wand, 10-11-2016 05:48 PM
    approved, breaker, enclosure, furnace, reported 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,602
    Rollie Meyers
    03-06-2017, 11:27 PM Go to last post

  47. Panel manufacturer required

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 06-09-2016 08:52 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,118
    Rollie Meyers
    03-06-2017, 11:06 PM Go to last post

  48. Kentucky Home Inspectors and FPE panels

    Started by Scott Patterson, 12-04-2007 03:42 PM
    14 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 61
    • Views: 15,695
    BARRY ADAIR
    03-02-2017, 11:07 AM Go to last post

  49. Use your camera as a step ladder.

    Started by Garry Sorrells, 02-22-2017 07:22 PM
    atimes, camera, missed, pick, view 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,193
    Garry Sorrells
    02-23-2017, 09:44 AM Go to last post

  50. are wago connectors code compliant 2009 IRC

    Started by Jim Bunton, 02-20-2017 02:23 PM
    code, compliant, connectors, irc, wago
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,786
    Jim Bunton
    02-21-2017, 04:39 AM Go to last post

  51. six throws to shut off power ?

    Started by George Eberle, 02-13-2017 10:22 AM
    breaker, determined, power, shut, throws 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,585
    Garry Sorrells
    02-16-2017, 05:33 PM Go to last post

  52. Hello everyone

    Started by George Eberle, 02-13-2017 10:00 AM
    george, post, power, shortly, thread
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,818
    George Eberle
    02-13-2017, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  53. POS wires on multi unit building - reach issue?

    Started by chris vis, 02-05-2017 07:08 AM
    hung, place, screwing, window, wires 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,774
    Jerry Peck
    02-05-2017, 01:12 PM Go to last post

  54. electrical narrative required

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 02-01-2017 06:21 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,960
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-02-2017, 04:32 AM Go to last post

  55. receptacle type

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 01-30-2017 06:14 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,214
    John Dirks Jr
    01-30-2017, 07:11 AM Go to last post

  56. is this improper grounding/bonding

    Started by Don Hawley, 01-26-2017 08:44 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 5,251
    Don Hawley
    01-27-2017, 07:43 PM Go to last post

  57. FIRE! Electrical fires cuased by backstab outlets

    Started by Mike Clarke, 06-16-2013 06:08 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 14,737
    Richard Novicki
    01-26-2017, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  58. SEC splice

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 01-22-2017 06:20 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 6,088
    ROBERT YOUNG
    01-26-2017, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  59. wire size to compensate for voltage drop

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 12-22-2016 06:22 PM
    load, run, size, thought, wire
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 7,324
    ROBERT YOUNG
    01-26-2017, 04:58 AM Go to last post

  60. Scorched/damaged grounding conductor

    Started by Robert Foster, 11-16-2016 04:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,157
    Jerry Peck
    01-20-2017, 07:58 AM Go to last post

  61. EGC question

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 12-29-2016 12:13 PM
    acceptable, considered, egc, spray, styrofoam
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,393
    Jerry Peck
    01-11-2017, 04:51 PM Go to last post

  62. Improper multi-wire circuit??

    Started by Terry Beck, 12-13-2016 12:54 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 6,840
    Derek Guridi
    12-17-2016, 10:17 AM Go to last post

  63. Wth is this ?!?

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 11-16-2016 04:23 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,233
    david shapiro
    12-17-2016, 08:09 AM Go to last post

  64. Question exposed romex

    Started by Robert Gaspy, 11-17-2016 06:51 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 8,661
    Steven Reckner
    11-30-2016, 09:15 PM Go to last post

  65. What panel is this!

    Started by adamjohn, 11-30-2016 02:26 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,461
    ROBERT YOUNG
    11-30-2016, 02:46 AM Go to last post

  66. Require help with a narrative.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 11-13-2016 04:48 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 5,431
    ROBERT YOUNG
    11-16-2016, 11:11 PM Go to last post

  67. Require a narrative.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 11-10-2016 04:37 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,173
    Jerry Peck
    11-16-2016, 01:54 PM Go to last post

  68. service panel question

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 10-31-2016 03:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,796
    ROBERT YOUNG
    11-09-2016, 07:57 AM Go to last post

  69. Grounding to Galvanized water lines in bathroom

    Started by Tim Lorenson, 11-04-2016 07:43 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,771
    Don Hawley
    11-07-2016, 07:25 PM Go to last post

  70. Question Tester Tripping AFCI's

    Started by Michael Chambers, 11-03-2016 10:01 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,567
    Jerry Peck
    11-04-2016, 09:27 PM Go to last post

  71. New issue with AFCI breakers tripping

    Started by Eric S, 09-01-2014 03:28 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,928
    Michael Chambers
    11-03-2016, 09:33 PM Go to last post

  72. Neutral bus question.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 10-22-2016 03:52 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 4,400
    Jerry Peck
    10-31-2016, 06:45 AM Go to last post

  73. AKA Sub-Panel ground wire jumper

    Started by Sam Morris, 10-18-2016 05:20 PM
    aka, bar, ground, sub-panel, wire 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,825
    ROBERT YOUNG
    10-28-2016, 04:24 AM Go to last post

  74. Can someone tell what size buss bar this is?

    Started by William Harrod, 10-10-2016 01:35 PM
    125a, bar, buss, meter, subpanel 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,534
    Rollie Meyers
    10-26-2016, 05:53 PM Go to last post

  75. Just so you don’t get too confident in your equipment. See video

    Started by Gene South, 10-17-2016 05:35 PM
    confident, don’t, equipment, man, video 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,137
    Patrick Hartshorn
    10-23-2016, 09:42 AM Go to last post

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