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  1. any code exemption for this...

    Started by Bruce King, 05-27-2009 04:41 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,729
    Robert Mattison
    06-06-2009, 02:17 PM Go to last post

  2. Unknown Service Panel

    Started by phil kaznowski, 06-05-2009 08:31 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,434
    ken horak
    06-06-2009, 06:06 AM Go to last post

  3. SEC Amperage

    Started by Tom Rees, 06-05-2009 05:21 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,071
    Bill Kriegh
    06-05-2009, 08:46 PM Go to last post

  4. Federal service panel

    Started by Steve Reilly, 06-04-2009 01:04 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,610
    Steve Reilly
    06-05-2009, 01:00 PM Go to last post

  5. receptacle outlet mounted in ceiling

    Started by Jerry Peck, 06-01-2009 11:22 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 23,023
    Jerry Peck
    06-05-2009, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  6. Even Better than FPE

    Started by Jim Robinson, 06-04-2009 12:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,774
    Rick Hurst
    06-04-2009, 11:11 PM Go to last post

  7. Unused wire and splices in panel boards

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 06-03-2009 01:37 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 7,235
    Jerry Peck
    06-04-2009, 07:44 PM Go to last post

  8. Have you seen one?

    Started by wayne soper, 06-04-2009 05:13 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,421
    Billy Stephens
    06-04-2009, 07:26 PM Go to last post

  9. Service Amperage Rating

    Started by Tom Rees, 06-04-2009 03:27 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,802
    Tom Rees
    06-04-2009, 03:43 PM Go to last post

  10. 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: 4,438
    Wayne Carlisle
    06-04-2009, 07:38 AM Go to last post

  11. Distribution panel in bathroom

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-04-2009 06:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,275
    mathew stouffer
    06-04-2009, 07:19 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Jerry Peck, 06-03-2009 06:32 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 14,023
    Ron Bibler
    06-04-2009, 01:20 AM Go to last post

  13. GFCI's required with upgrade?

    Started by Greg Subick, 05-22-2009 08:56 AM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 7,041
    archivoyeur
    06-03-2009, 10:16 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Marc M, 05-30-2009 10:30 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,652
    Jerry Peck
    06-02-2009, 06:34 AM Go to last post

  15. Jerry Peck, I tried it.

    Started by Kevin Luce, 05-31-2009 04:27 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,809
    Dan Harris
    06-01-2009, 04:45 PM Go to last post

  16. two service meters; one property

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 05-26-2009 01:17 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,924
    M.Pondo
    05-29-2009, 08:34 AM Go to last post

  17. Question De-rating conductor

    Started by Mike Schulz, 05-25-2009 10:49 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 5,073
    Mike Schulz
    05-28-2009, 10:02 AM Go to last post

  18. Post Zinsco-type service equipment

    Started by Tom Edwards, 04-21-2008 04:45 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 4,808
    Tom Edwards
    05-26-2009, 02:38 PM Go to last post

  19. Electrical Receptacle Spacing

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 07-17-2007 09:25 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 50,986
    Jerry Peck
    05-25-2009, 01:49 PM Go to last post

  20. Load Miser - good or bad?

    Started by John Kogel, 05-06-2009 09:17 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 9,084
    John Kogel
    05-24-2009, 05:31 PM Go to last post

  21. Tons of rust

    Started by Anthony Alderman, 05-19-2009 04:16 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,069
    Mike Schulz
    05-24-2009, 03:43 PM Go to last post

  22. Neutral bond at Siemens panel

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-17-2009 01:45 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 12,546
    Jerry Peck
    05-23-2009, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  23. Maximum height for main disconeect

    Started by Jody Humbert, 05-22-2009 11:13 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,872
    Jody Humbert
    05-22-2009, 12:40 PM Go to last post

  24. Yellow Romex Outside?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 06-02-2008 02:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 12,124
    Rob Ferguson
    05-21-2009, 10:31 PM Go to last post

  25. Another Electrician Arguing

    Started by A.D. Miller, 05-19-2009 10:25 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,364
    A.D. Miller
    05-20-2009, 12:26 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 05-20-2009 06:48 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,713
    Jerry Peck
    05-20-2009, 11:14 AM Go to last post

  27. Romex protection - New construction

    Started by Bob Spermo, 05-19-2009 04:51 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 8,793
    Jerry Peck
    05-20-2009, 08:28 AM Go to last post

  28. Aluminum 110v Wiring

    Started by Jon mackay, 05-18-2009 05:57 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,961
    Bruce Ramsey
    05-19-2009, 09:28 AM Go to last post

  29. How far away can mian disconnect be?

    Started by Terry Beck, 05-18-2009 07:32 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,503
    Jerry Peck
    05-19-2009, 05:27 AM Go to last post

  30. Inspect or not,,,what say you

    Started by Michael Greenwalt, 05-15-2009 10:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 4,358
    Gary Cox
    05-18-2009, 05:01 PM Go to last post

  31. Low-Voltage Protection

    Started by A.D. Miller, 05-18-2009 08:32 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,069
    A.D. Miller
    05-18-2009, 03:36 PM Go to last post

  32. Is this a 120 V water heater circuit?

    Started by John Kogel, 05-16-2009 06:26 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,127
    Robert Mattison
    05-18-2009, 09:43 AM Go to last post

  33. Floor box in passage way

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-17-2009 12:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,267
    Robert Mattison
    05-18-2009, 08:47 AM Go to last post

  34. Main disconnect

    Started by Ted Menelly, 05-15-2009 06:52 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,563
    Jerry Peck
    05-17-2009, 05:50 PM Go to last post

  35. Romex through sheetrock?

    Started by Robert Autrey, 05-11-2009 01:37 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 77
    • Views: 31,358
    Robert Mattison
    05-17-2009, 05:08 PM Go to last post

  36. Neutral or no neutral?

    Started by John Kogel, 05-14-2009 08:32 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,524
    Robert Mattison
    05-17-2009, 10:25 AM Go to last post

  37. Knob & Tube Jbox?

    Started by Vern Heiler, 05-15-2009 06:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,146
    John Kogel
    05-17-2009, 09:59 AM Go to last post

  38. Five Pole Double Throw Light Switch

    Started by William Galbraith, 05-15-2009 04:41 PM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 5,158
    William Galbraith
    05-16-2009, 07:34 PM Go to last post

  39. Doubled service drop

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 05-15-2009 06:41 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,861
    Gunnar Alquist
    05-15-2009, 08:00 PM Go to last post

  40. Tapping conductors in the service

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-15-2009 11:53 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,892
    mathew stouffer
    05-15-2009, 05:57 PM Go to last post

  41. Weathering on Service Entrance Cables

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-13-2009 07:55 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 16,358
    Ralph Smith
    05-15-2009, 03:43 AM Go to last post

  42. 3 bathrooms, 1 circuit?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 05-14-2009 12:14 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,205
    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2009, 03:06 PM Go to last post

  43. Absence of Sub-Panel in Detached Shed

    Started by Ed DeRousse, 05-12-2009 10:39 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 4,321
    brian schmitt
    05-13-2009, 04:47 PM Go to last post

  44. gizmo in attic

    Started by Ron Bishop, 05-12-2009 05:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,189
    Rick Cantrell
    05-13-2009, 11:03 AM Go to last post

  45. HGTV - Disposable Junction Box Cover

    Started by A.D. Miller, 05-11-2009 12:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,027
    A.D. Miller
    05-13-2009, 09:45 AM Go to last post

  46. Anyone know what these looked like ?

    Started by Gene South, 05-12-2009 04:07 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,760
    Matt Fellman
    05-12-2009, 08:11 PM Go to last post

  47. Nice Two Person Tub - Shocking Experience

    Started by Erby Crofutt, 04-06-2009 05:33 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 4,813
    Rick Hurst
    05-12-2009, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  48. Service Equipment

    Started by Tom Rees, 05-11-2009 02:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,423
    Bill Kriegh
    05-11-2009, 09:04 PM Go to last post

  49. Aluminum (?) to copper SEC splice

    Started by Ross Neag, 05-11-2009 06:33 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,840
    Vern Heiler
    05-11-2009, 08:03 PM Go to last post

  50. Water heater tied to plug-in 220 outlet

    Started by Gene South, 05-11-2009 05:41 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,652
    Gene South
    05-11-2009, 06:20 PM Go to last post

  51. Panel Shut Off Requirement

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-04-2009 05:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 3,599
    Mike Schulz
    05-11-2009, 03:55 PM Go to last post

  52. multiwire branch circuit ?'s

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 05-11-2009 07:17 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,208
    Rick Cantrell
    05-11-2009, 09:07 AM Go to last post

  53. 15 amp receptacles on 20 amp circuit

    Started by Bob Hunt, 05-11-2009 04:50 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 11,479
    Jerry Peck
    05-11-2009, 08:02 AM Go to last post

  54. Service entance close to gas line

    Started by Terry Beck, 09-04-2008 05:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 6,426
    John Steinke
    05-11-2009, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  55. Extension cord below grade.

    Started by Rick Maday, 05-06-2009 08:13 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,967
    John Steinke
    05-11-2009, 07:37 AM Go to last post

  56. a/c disconnect

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 05-08-2009 04:32 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,137
    Jerome W. Young
    05-11-2009, 07:27 AM Go to last post

  57. Another tamper resistant question

    Started by Jim Robinson, 05-09-2009 05:52 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,636
    Bill Kriegh
    05-09-2009, 06:45 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Marc M, 05-08-2009 10:25 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,658
    Fred Warner
    05-09-2009, 07:49 AM Go to last post

  59. Smurf on the Wall?

    Started by A.D. Miller, 05-08-2009 08:46 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,094
    A.D. Miller
    05-09-2009, 07:17 AM Go to last post

  60. GFCI in Kitchen

    Started by Mike Schulz, 05-06-2009 09:30 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 3,057
    Jerry Peck
    05-08-2009, 05:08 PM Go to last post

  61. First Question: Neutral on Sub Panel

    Started by Acorn Home, 09-02-2008 06:36 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 12,424
    Jerry Peck
    05-07-2009, 06:22 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by John Arnold, 05-07-2009 10:56 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,120
    wayne soper
    05-07-2009, 03:49 PM Go to last post

  63. Jackpot - Zinsco and FPE

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 05-05-2009 03:09 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,112
    Ted Menelly
    05-06-2009, 03:35 PM Go to last post

  64. 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: 3,303
    Jerry Peck
    05-05-2009, 06:46 PM Go to last post

  65. maximum amps in a panel

    Started by Steve Miskinis, 05-01-2009 11:02 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 12,382
    Jerry Peck
    05-05-2009, 07:45 AM Go to last post

  66. Does FHA require

    Started by Bruce King, 04-22-2009 06:56 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,213
    M.Pondo
    05-05-2009, 06:59 AM Go to last post

  67. Ground clamps

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-04-2009 05:01 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,019
    Jerry Peck
    05-04-2009, 07:34 AM Go to last post

  68. Hello from NY

    Started by Keith Bliss, 04-30-2009 12:13 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 2,552
    Chuck Weaver
    05-02-2009, 05:07 AM Go to last post

  69. Low overhead service drop to house kills young girl.

    Started by Jerry Peck, 04-29-2009 09:03 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,945
    John Steinke
    05-01-2009, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  70. painted receptacles

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 04-24-2009 06:18 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 8,910
    Jerry Peck
    05-01-2009, 12:02 PM Go to last post

  71. Is this allowed?

    Started by Marc M, 04-30-2009 08:50 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,286
    Randy Aldering
    05-01-2009, 11:35 AM Go to last post

  72. Service Equipment Question

    Started by Rick Hurst, 04-28-2009 04:47 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 5,241
    Jerry Peck
    04-30-2009, 06:49 PM Go to last post

  73. Post Checklist

    Started by Sidney Holmes, 04-16-2009 08:03 PM
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 5,058
    Erby Crofutt
    04-30-2009, 04:05 AM Go to last post

  74. Interesting Article

    Started by Matt Fellman, 04-29-2009 08:27 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,316
    Matt Fellman
    04-29-2009, 08:27 PM Go to last post

  75. Post Inspectors Push for Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter in New Homes - WBOY-TV

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 04-29-2009 06:30 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,417
    Brian Hannigan
    04-29-2009, 06:30 PM Go to last post

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