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  1. Incasedent bulb in closets

    Started by daniel nantell, 06-04-2009 08:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 9,763
    Jim Port
    06-09-2009, 08:45 AM Go to last post

  2. Distribution Panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-09-2009 06:57 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,756
    mathew stouffer
    06-09-2009, 07:27 AM Go to last post

  3. new construction follies

    Started by John Arnold, 06-08-2009 01:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,071
    John Arnold
    06-08-2009, 05:12 PM Go to last post

  4. vehicle door opener needs GFCI?

    Started by John Arnold, 06-08-2009 01:22 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,052
    Jerry Peck
    06-08-2009, 04:53 PM Go to last post

  5. Multiple Distribution Wires into panel sides

    Started by Greg Subick, 06-03-2009 04:12 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 5,454
    Robert Mattison
    06-08-2009, 04:29 PM Go to last post

  6. 1982 Panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-29-2009 02:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 4,082
    John Steinke
    06-08-2009, 06:47 AM Go to last post

  7. Whats this breaker called and its purpose please.

    Started by Marc M, 06-06-2009 08:59 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,325
    Rollie Meyers
    06-07-2009, 11:03 PM Go to last post

  8. any code exemption for this...

    Started by Bruce King, 05-27-2009 04:41 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,151
    Robert Mattison
    06-06-2009, 02:17 PM Go to last post

  9. Unknown Service Panel

    Started by phil kaznowski, 06-05-2009 08:31 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,595
    ken horak
    06-06-2009, 06:06 AM Go to last post

  10. SEC Amperage

    Started by Tom Rees, 06-05-2009 05:21 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,412
    Bill Kriegh
    06-05-2009, 08:46 PM Go to last post

  11. Federal service panel

    Started by Steve Reilly, 06-04-2009 01:04 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,795
    Steve Reilly
    06-05-2009, 01:00 PM Go to last post

  12. receptacle outlet mounted in ceiling

    Started by Jerry Peck, 06-01-2009 11:22 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 23,970
    Jerry Peck
    06-05-2009, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  13. Even Better than FPE

    Started by Jim Robinson, 06-04-2009 12:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,031
    Rick Hurst
    06-04-2009, 11:11 PM Go to last post

  14. Unused wire and splices in panel boards

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 06-03-2009 01:37 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 7,568
    Jerry Peck
    06-04-2009, 07:44 PM Go to last post

  15. Have you seen one?

    Started by wayne soper, 06-04-2009 05:13 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,709
    Billy Stephens
    06-04-2009, 07:26 PM Go to last post

  16. Service Amperage Rating

    Started by Tom Rees, 06-04-2009 03:27 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,006
    Tom Rees
    06-04-2009, 03:43 PM Go to last post

  17. Question Reverse Polarity and Funny Reading from my Voltage Sniffer

    Started by Reggie Russell, 06-02-2009 03:05 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,964
    Wayne Carlisle
    06-04-2009, 07:38 AM Go to last post

  18. Distribution panel in bathroom

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-04-2009 06:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,568
    mathew stouffer
    06-04-2009, 07:19 AM Go to last post

  19. WARNING: graphic video of an electrocution on roof of a train

    Started by Jerry Peck, 06-03-2009 06:32 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 14,188
    Ron Bibler
    06-04-2009, 01:20 AM Go to last post

  20. GFCI's required with upgrade?

    Started by Greg Subick, 05-22-2009 08:56 AM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 7,726
    archivoyeur
    06-03-2009, 10:16 AM Go to last post

  21. Almost didnt get in this panel to see this...

    Started by Marc M, 05-30-2009 10:30 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,997
    Jerry Peck
    06-02-2009, 06:34 AM Go to last post

  22. Jerry Peck, I tried it.

    Started by Kevin Luce, 05-31-2009 04:27 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,185
    Dan Harris
    06-01-2009, 04:45 PM Go to last post

  23. two service meters; one property

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 05-26-2009 01:17 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,300
    M.Pondo
    05-29-2009, 08:34 AM Go to last post

  24. Question De-rating conductor

    Started by Mike Schulz, 05-25-2009 10:49 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 6,024
    Mike Schulz
    05-28-2009, 10:02 AM Go to last post

  25. Post Zinsco-type service equipment

    Started by Tom Edwards, 04-21-2008 04:45 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 5,448
    Tom Edwards
    05-26-2009, 02:38 PM Go to last post

  26. Electrical Receptacle Spacing

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 07-17-2007 09:25 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 51,385
    Jerry Peck
    05-25-2009, 01:49 PM Go to last post

  27. Load Miser - good or bad?

    Started by John Kogel, 05-06-2009 09:17 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 9,645
    John Kogel
    05-24-2009, 05:31 PM Go to last post

  28. Tons of rust

    Started by Anthony Alderman, 05-19-2009 04:16 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,453
    Mike Schulz
    05-24-2009, 03:43 PM Go to last post

  29. Neutral bond at Siemens panel

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-17-2009 01:45 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 13,280
    Jerry Peck
    05-23-2009, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  30. Maximum height for main disconeect

    Started by Jody Humbert, 05-22-2009 11:13 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,049
    Jody Humbert
    05-22-2009, 12:40 PM Go to last post

  31. Yellow Romex Outside?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 06-02-2008 02:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 12,827
    Rob Ferguson
    05-21-2009, 10:31 PM Go to last post

  32. Another Electrician Arguing

    Started by A.D. Miller, 05-19-2009 10:25 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,790
    A.D. Miller
    05-20-2009, 12:26 PM Go to last post

  33. Old Trio Manufacturing Co. Fuse Panel - 3W2W - Info / Safety Issues?

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 05-20-2009 06:48 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,922
    Jerry Peck
    05-20-2009, 11:14 AM Go to last post

  34. Romex protection - New construction

    Started by Bob Spermo, 05-19-2009 04:51 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 9,101
    Jerry Peck
    05-20-2009, 08:28 AM Go to last post

  35. Aluminum 110v Wiring

    Started by Jon mackay, 05-18-2009 05:57 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,283
    Bruce Ramsey
    05-19-2009, 09:28 AM Go to last post

  36. How far away can mian disconnect be?

    Started by Terry Beck, 05-18-2009 07:32 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,772
    Jerry Peck
    05-19-2009, 05:27 AM Go to last post

  37. Inspect or not,,,what say you

    Started by Michael Greenwalt, 05-15-2009 10:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 4,932
    Gary Cox
    05-18-2009, 05:01 PM Go to last post

  38. Low-Voltage Protection

    Started by A.D. Miller, 05-18-2009 08:32 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,326
    A.D. Miller
    05-18-2009, 03:36 PM Go to last post

  39. Is this a 120 V water heater circuit?

    Started by John Kogel, 05-16-2009 06:26 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,442
    Robert Mattison
    05-18-2009, 09:43 AM Go to last post

  40. Floor box in passage way

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-17-2009 12:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,565
    Robert Mattison
    05-18-2009, 08:47 AM Go to last post

  41. Main disconnect

    Started by Ted Menelly, 05-15-2009 06:52 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,950
    Jerry Peck
    05-17-2009, 05:50 PM Go to last post

  42. Romex through sheetrock?

    Started by Robert Autrey, 05-11-2009 01:37 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 77
    • Views: 33,803
    Robert Mattison
    05-17-2009, 05:08 PM Go to last post

  43. Neutral or no neutral?

    Started by John Kogel, 05-14-2009 08:32 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,797
    Robert Mattison
    05-17-2009, 10:25 AM Go to last post

  44. Knob & Tube Jbox?

    Started by Vern Heiler, 05-15-2009 06:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,523
    John Kogel
    05-17-2009, 09:59 AM Go to last post

  45. Five Pole Double Throw Light Switch

    Started by William Galbraith, 05-15-2009 04:41 PM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 5,720
    William Galbraith
    05-16-2009, 07:34 PM Go to last post

  46. Doubled service drop

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 05-15-2009 06:41 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,035
    Gunnar Alquist
    05-15-2009, 08:00 PM Go to last post

  47. Tapping conductors in the service

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-15-2009 11:53 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,127
    mathew stouffer
    05-15-2009, 05:57 PM Go to last post

  48. Weathering on Service Entrance Cables

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-13-2009 07:55 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 17,397
    Ralph Smith
    05-15-2009, 03:43 AM Go to last post

  49. 3 bathrooms, 1 circuit?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 05-14-2009 12:14 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,462
    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2009, 03:06 PM Go to last post

  50. Absence of Sub-Panel in Detached Shed

    Started by Ed DeRousse, 05-12-2009 10:39 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 4,840
    brian schmitt
    05-13-2009, 04:47 PM Go to last post

  51. gizmo in attic

    Started by Ron Bishop, 05-12-2009 05:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,430
    Rick Cantrell
    05-13-2009, 11:03 AM Go to last post

  52. HGTV - Disposable Junction Box Cover

    Started by A.D. Miller, 05-11-2009 12:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,397
    A.D. Miller
    05-13-2009, 09:45 AM Go to last post

  53. Anyone know what these looked like ?

    Started by Gene South, 05-12-2009 04:07 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,970
    Matt Fellman
    05-12-2009, 08:11 PM Go to last post

  54. Nice Two Person Tub - Shocking Experience

    Started by Erby Crofutt, 04-06-2009 05:33 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 5,608
    Rick Hurst
    05-12-2009, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  55. Service Equipment

    Started by Tom Rees, 05-11-2009 02:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,614
    Bill Kriegh
    05-11-2009, 09:04 PM Go to last post

  56. Aluminum (?) to copper SEC splice

    Started by Ross Neag, 05-11-2009 06:33 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,071
    Vern Heiler
    05-11-2009, 08:03 PM Go to last post

  57. Water heater tied to plug-in 220 outlet

    Started by Gene South, 05-11-2009 05:41 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,859
    Gene South
    05-11-2009, 06:20 PM Go to last post

  58. Panel Shut Off Requirement

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-04-2009 05:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 4,825
    Mike Schulz
    05-11-2009, 03:55 PM Go to last post

  59. multiwire branch circuit ?'s

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 05-11-2009 07:17 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,436
    Rick Cantrell
    05-11-2009, 09:07 AM Go to last post

  60. 15 amp receptacles on 20 amp circuit

    Started by Bob Hunt, 05-11-2009 04:50 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 11,779
    Jerry Peck
    05-11-2009, 08:02 AM Go to last post

  61. Service entance close to gas line

    Started by Terry Beck, 09-04-2008 05:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 6,838
    John Steinke
    05-11-2009, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  62. Extension cord below grade.

    Started by Rick Maday, 05-06-2009 08:13 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,254
    John Steinke
    05-11-2009, 07:37 AM Go to last post

  63. a/c disconnect

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 05-08-2009 04:32 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,422
    Jerome W. Young
    05-11-2009, 07:27 AM Go to last post

  64. Another tamper resistant question

    Started by Jim Robinson, 05-09-2009 05:52 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,828
    Bill Kriegh
    05-09-2009, 06:45 PM Go to last post

  65. Just looking for the name of this wire type.

    Started by Marc M, 05-08-2009 10:25 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,877
    Fred Warner
    05-09-2009, 07:49 AM Go to last post

  66. Smurf on the Wall?

    Started by A.D. Miller, 05-08-2009 08:46 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,401
    A.D. Miller
    05-09-2009, 07:17 AM Go to last post

  67. GFCI in Kitchen

    Started by Mike Schulz, 05-06-2009 09:30 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 3,708
    Jerry Peck
    05-08-2009, 05:08 PM Go to last post

  68. First Question: Neutral on Sub Panel

    Started by Acorn Home, 09-02-2008 06:36 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 12,791
    Jerry Peck
    05-07-2009, 06:22 PM Go to last post

  69. won't fit? I'll make it fit!

    Started by John Arnold, 05-07-2009 10:56 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,280
    wayne soper
    05-07-2009, 03:49 PM Go to last post

  70. Jackpot - Zinsco and FPE

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 05-05-2009 03:09 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,392
    Ted Menelly
    05-06-2009, 03:35 PM Go to last post

  71. 410.8 governs "clothes closets", but what about "storage cabinets"?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-05-2009 01:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,496
    Jerry Peck
    05-05-2009, 06:46 PM Go to last post

  72. maximum amps in a panel

    Started by Steve Miskinis, 05-01-2009 11:02 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 13,283
    Jerry Peck
    05-05-2009, 07:45 AM Go to last post

  73. Does FHA require

    Started by Bruce King, 04-22-2009 06:56 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,462
    M.Pondo
    05-05-2009, 06:59 AM Go to last post

  74. Ground clamps

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-04-2009 05:01 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,217
    Jerry Peck
    05-04-2009, 07:34 AM Go to last post

  75. Hello from NY

    Started by Keith Bliss, 04-30-2009 12:13 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 2,901
    Chuck Weaver
    05-02-2009, 05:07 AM Go to last post

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