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

    Started by Jerry Peck, 04-29-2009 09:03 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,158
    John Steinke
    05-01-2009, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  2. painted receptacles

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

  3. Is this allowed?

    Started by Marc M, 04-30-2009 08:50 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,617
    Randy Aldering
    05-01-2009, 11:35 AM Go to last post

  4. Service Equipment Question

    Started by Rick Hurst, 04-28-2009 04:47 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 5,841
    Jerry Peck
    04-30-2009, 06:49 PM Go to last post

  5. Post Checklist

    Started by Sidney Holmes, 04-16-2009 08:03 PM
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 6,058
    Erby Crofutt
    04-30-2009, 04:05 AM Go to last post

  6. Interesting Article

    Started by Matt Fellman, 04-29-2009 08:27 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,451
    Matt Fellman
    04-29-2009, 08:27 PM Go to last post

  7. 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: 1,574
    Brian Hannigan
    04-29-2009, 06:30 PM Go to last post

  8. Undersized wiring

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 04-27-2009 05:21 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,216
    Jerry Peck
    04-29-2009, 08:59 AM Go to last post

  9. CHILD SAFE OUTLETS

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-28-2009 06:39 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,158
    Jerry Peck
    04-29-2009, 07:50 AM Go to last post

  10. Fuse panel

    Started by Kendall Goad, 04-28-2009 05:25 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 3,172
    Jerry Peck
    04-29-2009, 07:30 AM Go to last post

  11. transmission lines

    Started by Ron Bishop, 04-27-2009 02:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 3,330
    Christopher Gorton
    04-28-2009, 08:42 AM Go to last post

  12. "Smurf Tubing"

    Started by A.D. Miller, 04-27-2009 07:30 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,870
    A.D. Miller
    04-27-2009, 02:15 PM Go to last post

  13. Electrical Panel 100 amp to a 60 amp

    Started by Sam Morris, 04-23-2009 08:35 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 10,227
    Jerry Peck
    04-27-2009, 12:01 PM Go to last post

  14. cu/al breakers

    Started by daniel nantell, 04-25-2009 07:03 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,209
    Jerry Peck
    04-26-2009, 07:19 PM Go to last post

  15. Child proof /tamper resistant outlets

    Started by Ken Amelin, 04-24-2009 09:46 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 8,974
    Rick Hurst
    04-25-2009, 04:31 PM Go to last post

  16. wording

    Started by wayne soper, 04-22-2009 01:51 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 48
    • Views: 4,945
    Jerry Peck
    04-25-2009, 07:56 AM Go to last post

  17. Smoke alarm on GFCI?

    Started by Mike Huppi, 07-10-2007 05:34 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 11,703
    Jerry Peck
    04-23-2009, 07:38 AM Go to last post

  18. AFCI Exception

    Started by Ken Amelin, 04-21-2009 10:00 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,109
    Bill Kriegh
    04-23-2009, 04:59 AM Go to last post

  19. Service equipment and sub panel(s) question

    Started by Marc M, 04-20-2009 09:46 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,229
    Jerry Peck
    04-21-2009, 10:44 AM Go to last post

  20. Jacuzzi Tub Protection

    Started by Greg Subick, 04-20-2009 07:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,386
    Greg Subick
    04-20-2009, 07:27 PM Go to last post

  21. how to heat roofing tar

    Started by John Arnold, 04-17-2009 09:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,472
    John Steinke
    04-20-2009, 07:14 AM Go to last post

  22. Turnbull fused disconnect

    Started by Jeffrey L. Mathis, 04-15-2009 04:41 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,240
    Jerry Peck
    04-17-2009, 09:35 AM Go to last post

  23. code history question

    Started by Bruce King, 04-10-2009 08:20 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,125
    Jerry Peck
    04-16-2009, 11:51 AM Go to last post

  24. Wire size question

    Started by Marc M, 04-14-2009 08:01 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,747
    Marc M
    04-15-2009, 07:20 AM Go to last post

  25. Acceptable Tie?

    Started by Rick Burkman, 04-14-2009 11:21 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,231
    Jerry Peck
    04-15-2009, 06:18 AM Go to last post

  26. Bored holes for "home runs"

    Started by James Savage, 04-14-2009 05:58 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,269
    Bill Kriegh
    04-14-2009, 10:55 PM Go to last post

  27. Disposal switch improperly placed?

    Started by Greg Subick, 04-08-2009 02:41 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 9,447
    Scott Patterson
    04-14-2009, 02:41 PM Go to last post

  28. VERY Strict Building Inspector

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 04-10-2009 08:12 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 5,792
    Bill Kriegh
    04-14-2009, 07:25 AM Go to last post

  29. new electric diag toy

    Started by Markus Keller, 04-05-2009 09:11 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,866
    Mike Truss Guy
    04-14-2009, 12:32 AM Go to last post

  30. Mounting Range Convenience Outlet

    Started by Gary Anglin, 04-09-2009 07:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,720
    Joe Klampfer
    04-13-2009, 08:27 AM Go to last post

  31. Post Single strand aluminum wiring

    Started by Trent Tarter, 04-09-2009 08:31 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,365
    Mike Schulz
    04-11-2009, 01:56 PM Go to last post

  32. Vertically mounted 2' x 4' fluorescent light

    Started by Jon mackay, 04-10-2009 06:07 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,436
    Jon mackay
    04-10-2009, 06:20 AM Go to last post

  33. About ready for a new enclosure?

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 04-09-2009 05:18 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,806
    Jerry Peck
    04-09-2009, 05:41 PM Go to last post

  34. Darlin', hand me them kidney beans ...

    Started by John Arnold, 04-08-2009 11:05 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,263
    Fred Warner
    04-08-2009, 03:26 PM Go to last post

  35. Outlet above fireplace

    Started by Matt Fellman, 04-07-2009 10:03 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,616
    archivoyeur
    04-08-2009, 04:05 AM Go to last post

  36. New Splice Type

    Started by Jim Robinson, 03-31-2009 03:22 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 4,877
    ken horak
    04-07-2009, 02:14 PM Go to last post

  37. Romex running under joist

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-13-2009 08:01 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 104
    • Views: 41,531
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-06-2009, 11:18 PM Go to last post

  38. Half Sparkless

    Started by A.D. Miller, 04-06-2009 03:34 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,708
    John Arnold
    04-06-2009, 12:17 PM Go to last post

  39. Can we be sure this gets fixed correctly?

    Started by John Kogel, 03-25-2009 10:14 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 3,367
    John Steinke
    04-06-2009, 07:16 AM Go to last post

  40. Light Fixtures in Clothes Closets

    Started by Dylan Whitehead, 04-02-2009 01:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,570
    John Steinke
    04-06-2009, 07:06 AM Go to last post

  41. Electrical panel full?

    Started by Ron Bishop, 04-02-2009 09:51 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 7,258
    Matt Fellman
    04-05-2009, 09:31 AM Go to last post

  42. outlet above h2o ???

    Started by Ryan Busch, 04-04-2009 04:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,370
    ken horak
    04-05-2009, 05:07 AM Go to last post

  43. Gray 2 prong to 3 prong adapters

    Started by Matt Fellman, 03-31-2009 07:33 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 9,431
    Ted Menelly
    04-04-2009, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  44. toasted GFCI

    Started by John Arnold, 04-02-2009 01:45 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,725
    John Arnold
    04-02-2009, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  45. twistin' the night away

    Started by John Arnold, 04-01-2009 05:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,904
    Jim Port
    04-02-2009, 05:23 AM Go to last post

  46. twisting of wires in screw terminals and twisting of SE cable outer conductor

    Started by Jerry Peck, 02-05-2009 12:54 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 4,749
    Jerry Peck
    04-01-2009, 02:02 PM Go to last post

  47. 50 Amp breaker on a small range.

    Started by John Kogel, 03-29-2009 09:50 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,083
    John Kogel
    03-30-2009, 07:43 PM Go to last post

  48. Finally a AFCI Tester

    Started by Wayne Carlisle, 03-27-2009 07:53 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,035
    ken horak
    03-30-2009, 06:36 PM Go to last post

  49. 690.64(B) 2005 Edition NEC

    Started by Fred Warner, 03-27-2009 04:22 PM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 8,952
    Fred Warner
    03-29-2009, 06:10 PM Go to last post

  50. Electrical Feeder Cable

    Started by Anthony Kiefer, 03-18-2009 01:43 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 7,142
    ken horak
    03-28-2009, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  51. BX Cable

    Started by Matt Fellman, 03-20-2009 07:43 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 21,109
    Jerry Peck
    03-28-2009, 01:22 PM Go to last post

  52. AFCI Question

    Started by Stephen G Sheldon, 03-27-2009 07:43 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,499
    Fred Warner
    03-27-2009, 04:31 PM Go to last post

  53. back fed main

    Started by John Arnold, 03-26-2009 05:12 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,756
    Jerry Peck
    03-26-2009, 05:26 PM Go to last post

  54. We Don't Need No Stinking Neutral Bar

    Started by Eldon (Scooter) Holliday, 03-23-2009 07:45 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,161
    Wayne Carlisle
    03-26-2009, 06:12 AM Go to last post

  55. Outdoor Condensing Units Over Protected...

    Started by Cody Atkinson, 03-24-2009 03:26 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,582
    Rollie Meyers
    03-24-2009, 07:04 PM Go to last post

  56. How do you recommend they hire an electrician

    Started by ken horak, 03-24-2009 01:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,897
    Jerry Peck
    03-24-2009, 06:32 PM Go to last post

  57. black is the new white

    Started by John Arnold, 03-24-2009 10:26 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,239
    John Arnold
    03-24-2009, 01:07 PM Go to last post

  58. electric range circuit

    Started by John Arnold, 03-24-2009 10:29 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,227
    John Arnold
    03-24-2009, 12:10 PM Go to last post

  59. Smile Did We Beat You This Time?

    Started by John Allingham, 03-24-2009 07:17 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,055
    A.D. Miller
    03-24-2009, 10:05 AM Go to last post

  60. Aluminum Branch Wiring

    Started by Greg Frazier, 03-22-2009 06:30 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 8,409
    Ted Menelly
    03-23-2009, 05:30 PM Go to last post

  61. Rurual TX inspections: 2008 NEC

    Started by Darin Ginther, 03-18-2009 11:39 AM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,425
    Fred Warner
    03-23-2009, 04:27 PM Go to last post

  62. Scary moment this morning

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 03-19-2009 03:34 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,473
    John Kogel
    03-22-2009, 07:47 PM Go to last post

  63. Old 60 amp feeding new 100 amp panel

    Started by Bob Lynett, 03-21-2009 02:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 10,102
    ken horak
    03-22-2009, 12:56 PM Go to last post

  64. Red face Ahh! The Precision of Language!

    Started by Fred Warner, 03-22-2009 02:31 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,529
    Jim Robinson
    03-22-2009, 07:51 AM Go to last post

  65. SHOCKING--ALMOST

    Started by JORY LANNES, 03-20-2009 01:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,622
    Jim Luttrall
    03-20-2009, 06:28 PM Go to last post

  66. ground rod

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 03-19-2009 03:59 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,707
    Jerry Peck
    03-19-2009, 06:57 AM Go to last post

  67. AFCI question

    Started by william siegel, 03-15-2009 04:59 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 4,431
    Jerry Peck
    03-18-2009, 11:05 AM Go to last post

  68. 2008 NEC changes

    Started by Jeff Remas, 03-08-2009 05:54 PM
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 5,881
    Jerry Peck
    03-16-2009, 07:47 PM Go to last post

  69. Grounding connector

    Started by Kevin Luce, 03-16-2009 01:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,982
    Kevin Luce
    03-16-2009, 06:38 PM Go to last post

  70. Ceiling fan speed control switch question

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 03-12-2009 10:16 AM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 13,013
    ken horak
    03-16-2009, 03:34 PM Go to last post

  71. How many wire is too many?

    Started by AJ Leo, 03-16-2009 04:30 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,359
    Vern Heiler
    03-16-2009, 09:55 AM Go to last post

  72. FPE Pull-out subpanel

    Started by David J. Edens, 03-05-2009 01:29 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 6,059
    Ross Morgan
    03-16-2009, 08:05 AM Go to last post

  73. Bonding pool water

    Started by Jeff Remas, 03-09-2009 05:59 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 14,258
    ken horak
    03-13-2009, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  74. NM Electrical Wiring Question

    Started by MaMa Mount, 12-26-2008 01:00 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 7,260
    Rick Hurst
    03-13-2009, 10:12 AM Go to last post

  75. How many wires through opening of service panel

    Started by Dylan Whitehead, 03-11-2009 08:56 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 16,574
    Jerry Peck
    03-13-2009, 09:33 AM Go to last post

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