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  1. Does FHA require

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

  2. Ground clamps

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

  3. Hello from NY

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

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

    Started by Jerry Peck, 04-29-2009 09:03 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,210
    John Steinke
    05-01-2009, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  5. 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

  6. Is this allowed?

    Started by Marc M, 04-30-2009 08:50 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,689
    Randy Aldering
    05-01-2009, 11:35 AM Go to last post

  7. Service Equipment Question

    Started by Rick Hurst, 04-28-2009 04:47 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 5,929
    Jerry Peck
    04-30-2009, 06:49 PM Go to last post

  8. Post Checklist

    Started by Sidney Holmes, 04-16-2009 08:03 PM
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 6,274
    Erby Crofutt
    04-30-2009, 04:05 AM Go to last post

  9. Interesting Article

    Started by Matt Fellman, 04-29-2009 08:27 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,500
    Matt Fellman
    04-29-2009, 08:27 PM Go to last post

  10. 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: 1,618
    Brian Hannigan
    04-29-2009, 06:30 PM Go to last post

  11. Undersized wiring

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 04-27-2009 05:21 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,303
    Jerry Peck
    04-29-2009, 08:59 AM Go to last post

  12. CHILD SAFE OUTLETS

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-28-2009 06:39 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,225
    Jerry Peck
    04-29-2009, 07:50 AM Go to last post

  13. Fuse panel

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

  14. transmission lines

    Started by Ron Bishop, 04-27-2009 02:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 3,476
    Christopher Gorton
    04-28-2009, 08:42 AM Go to last post

  15. "Smurf Tubing"

    Started by A.D. Miller, 04-27-2009 07:30 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,939
    A.D. Miller
    04-27-2009, 02:15 PM Go to last post

  16. Electrical Panel 100 amp to a 60 amp

    Started by Sam Morris, 04-23-2009 08:35 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 10,323
    Jerry Peck
    04-27-2009, 12:01 PM Go to last post

  17. cu/al breakers

    Started by daniel nantell, 04-25-2009 07:03 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,334
    Jerry Peck
    04-26-2009, 07:19 PM Go to last post

  18. Child proof /tamper resistant outlets

    Started by Ken Amelin, 04-24-2009 09:46 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 9,074
    Rick Hurst
    04-25-2009, 04:31 PM Go to last post

  19. wording

    Started by wayne soper, 04-22-2009 01:51 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 48
    • Views: 5,082
    Jerry Peck
    04-25-2009, 07:56 AM Go to last post

  20. Smoke alarm on GFCI?

    Started by Mike Huppi, 07-10-2007 05:34 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 11,877
    Jerry Peck
    04-23-2009, 07:38 AM Go to last post

  21. AFCI Exception

    Started by Ken Amelin, 04-21-2009 10:00 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,157
    Bill Kriegh
    04-23-2009, 04:59 AM Go to last post

  22. Service equipment and sub panel(s) question

    Started by Marc M, 04-20-2009 09:46 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,320
    Jerry Peck
    04-21-2009, 10:44 AM Go to last post

  23. Jacuzzi Tub Protection

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

  24. how to heat roofing tar

    Started by John Arnold, 04-17-2009 09:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,515
    John Steinke
    04-20-2009, 07:14 AM Go to last post

  25. Turnbull fused disconnect

    Started by Jeffrey L. Mathis, 04-15-2009 04:41 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,309
    Jerry Peck
    04-17-2009, 09:35 AM Go to last post

  26. code history question

    Started by Bruce King, 04-10-2009 08:20 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,188
    Jerry Peck
    04-16-2009, 11:51 AM Go to last post

  27. Wire size question

    Started by Marc M, 04-14-2009 08:01 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,805
    Marc M
    04-15-2009, 07:20 AM Go to last post

  28. Acceptable Tie?

    Started by Rick Burkman, 04-14-2009 11:21 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,300
    Jerry Peck
    04-15-2009, 06:18 AM Go to last post

  29. Bored holes for "home runs"

    Started by James Savage, 04-14-2009 05:58 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,329
    Bill Kriegh
    04-14-2009, 10:55 PM Go to last post

  30. Disposal switch improperly placed?

    Started by Greg Subick, 04-08-2009 02:41 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 9,754
    Scott Patterson
    04-14-2009, 02:41 PM Go to last post

  31. VERY Strict Building Inspector

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 04-10-2009 08:12 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 5,903
    Bill Kriegh
    04-14-2009, 07:25 AM Go to last post

  32. new electric diag toy

    Started by Markus Keller, 04-05-2009 09:11 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,948
    Mike Truss Guy
    04-14-2009, 12:32 AM Go to last post

  33. Mounting Range Convenience Outlet

    Started by Gary Anglin, 04-09-2009 07:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,770
    Joe Klampfer
    04-13-2009, 08:27 AM Go to last post

  34. Post Single strand aluminum wiring

    Started by Trent Tarter, 04-09-2009 08:31 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,446
    Mike Schulz
    04-11-2009, 01:56 PM Go to last post

  35. Vertically mounted 2' x 4' fluorescent light

    Started by Jon mackay, 04-10-2009 06:07 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,496
    Jon mackay
    04-10-2009, 06:20 AM Go to last post

  36. About ready for a new enclosure?

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 04-09-2009 05:18 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,861
    Jerry Peck
    04-09-2009, 05:41 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by John Arnold, 04-08-2009 11:05 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,327
    Fred Warner
    04-08-2009, 03:26 PM Go to last post

  38. Outlet above fireplace

    Started by Matt Fellman, 04-07-2009 10:03 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,677
    archivoyeur
    04-08-2009, 04:05 AM Go to last post

  39. New Splice Type

    Started by Jim Robinson, 03-31-2009 03:22 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 4,954
    ken horak
    04-07-2009, 02:14 PM Go to last post

  40. Romex running under joist

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-13-2009 08:01 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 104
    • Views: 42,026
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-06-2009, 11:18 PM Go to last post

  41. Half Sparkless

    Started by A.D. Miller, 04-06-2009 03:34 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,759
    John Arnold
    04-06-2009, 12:17 PM Go to last post

  42. Can we be sure this gets fixed correctly?

    Started by John Kogel, 03-25-2009 10:14 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 3,440
    John Steinke
    04-06-2009, 07:16 AM Go to last post

  43. Light Fixtures in Clothes Closets

    Started by Dylan Whitehead, 04-02-2009 01:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,633
    John Steinke
    04-06-2009, 07:06 AM Go to last post

  44. Electrical panel full?

    Started by Ron Bishop, 04-02-2009 09:51 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 7,435
    Matt Fellman
    04-05-2009, 09:31 AM Go to last post

  45. outlet above h2o ???

    Started by Ryan Busch, 04-04-2009 04:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,419
    ken horak
    04-05-2009, 05:07 AM Go to last post

  46. Gray 2 prong to 3 prong adapters

    Started by Matt Fellman, 03-31-2009 07:33 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 9,560
    Ted Menelly
    04-04-2009, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  47. toasted GFCI

    Started by John Arnold, 04-02-2009 01:45 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,786
    John Arnold
    04-02-2009, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  48. twistin' the night away

    Started by John Arnold, 04-01-2009 05:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,978
    Jim Port
    04-02-2009, 05:23 AM Go to last post

  49. 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
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    Jerry Peck
    04-01-2009, 02:02 PM Go to last post

  50. 50 Amp breaker on a small range.

    Started by John Kogel, 03-29-2009 09:50 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,151
    John Kogel
    03-30-2009, 07:43 PM Go to last post

  51. Finally a AFCI Tester

    Started by Wayne Carlisle, 03-27-2009 07:53 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,112
    ken horak
    03-30-2009, 06:36 PM Go to last post

  52. 690.64(B) 2005 Edition NEC

    Started by Fred Warner, 03-27-2009 04:22 PM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 9,068
    Fred Warner
    03-29-2009, 06:10 PM Go to last post

  53. Electrical Feeder Cable

    Started by Anthony Kiefer, 03-18-2009 01:43 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 7,197
    ken horak
    03-28-2009, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  54. BX Cable

    Started by Matt Fellman, 03-20-2009 07:43 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 21,267
    Jerry Peck
    03-28-2009, 01:22 PM Go to last post

  55. AFCI Question

    Started by Stephen G Sheldon, 03-27-2009 07:43 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,565
    Fred Warner
    03-27-2009, 04:31 PM Go to last post

  56. back fed main

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

  57. 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: 2,223
    Wayne Carlisle
    03-26-2009, 06:12 AM Go to last post

  58. Outdoor Condensing Units Over Protected...

    Started by Cody Atkinson, 03-24-2009 03:26 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,735
    Rollie Meyers
    03-24-2009, 07:04 PM Go to last post

  59. How do you recommend they hire an electrician

    Started by ken horak, 03-24-2009 01:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,951
    Jerry Peck
    03-24-2009, 06:32 PM Go to last post

  60. black is the new white

    Started by John Arnold, 03-24-2009 10:26 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,294
    John Arnold
    03-24-2009, 01:07 PM Go to last post

  61. electric range circuit

    Started by John Arnold, 03-24-2009 10:29 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,288
    John Arnold
    03-24-2009, 12:10 PM Go to last post

  62. Smile Did We Beat You This Time?

    Started by John Allingham, 03-24-2009 07:17 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,099
    A.D. Miller
    03-24-2009, 10:05 AM Go to last post

  63. Aluminum Branch Wiring

    Started by Greg Frazier, 03-22-2009 06:30 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 8,471
    Ted Menelly
    03-23-2009, 05:30 PM Go to last post

  64. Rurual TX inspections: 2008 NEC

    Started by Darin Ginther, 03-18-2009 11:39 AM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,518
    Fred Warner
    03-23-2009, 04:27 PM Go to last post

  65. Scary moment this morning

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 03-19-2009 03:34 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,540
    John Kogel
    03-22-2009, 07:47 PM Go to last post

  66. Old 60 amp feeding new 100 amp panel

    Started by Bob Lynett, 03-21-2009 02:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 10,204
    ken horak
    03-22-2009, 12:56 PM Go to last post

  67. Red face Ahh! The Precision of Language!

    Started by Fred Warner, 03-22-2009 02:31 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,569
    Jim Robinson
    03-22-2009, 07:51 AM Go to last post

  68. SHOCKING--ALMOST

    Started by JORY LANNES, 03-20-2009 01:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,700
    Jim Luttrall
    03-20-2009, 06:28 PM Go to last post

  69. ground rod

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 03-19-2009 03:59 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,737
    Jerry Peck
    03-19-2009, 06:57 AM Go to last post

  70. AFCI question

    Started by william siegel, 03-15-2009 04:59 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 4,685
    Jerry Peck
    03-18-2009, 11:05 AM Go to last post

  71. 2008 NEC changes

    Started by Jeff Remas, 03-08-2009 05:54 PM
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 6,152
    Jerry Peck
    03-16-2009, 07:47 PM Go to last post

  72. Grounding connector

    Started by Kevin Luce, 03-16-2009 01:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,047
    Kevin Luce
    03-16-2009, 06:38 PM Go to last post

  73. Ceiling fan speed control switch question

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 03-12-2009 10:16 AM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 13,088
    ken horak
    03-16-2009, 03:34 PM Go to last post

  74. How many wire is too many?

    Started by AJ Leo, 03-16-2009 04:30 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,421
    Vern Heiler
    03-16-2009, 09:55 AM Go to last post

  75. FPE Pull-out subpanel

    Started by David J. Edens, 03-05-2009 01:29 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 6,200
    Ross Morgan
    03-16-2009, 08:05 AM Go to last post

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