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  1. Exterior GFCI's

    Started by Chris Stichter, 05-14-2008 06:57 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
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    Jerry Peck
    06-03-2008, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  2. Correct terminology for multiple-meter panel

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-01-2008 09:05 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
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    Jerry Peck
    06-03-2008, 05:54 PM Go to last post

  3. Kitchen outlet circuit powers under-cabinet lights.

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-31-2008 08:53 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,853
    Shannon Guinn
    06-02-2008, 10:49 AM Go to last post

  4. Opinions Wanted

    Started by Steven Turetsky, 05-30-2008 11:00 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,739
    Brandon Chew
    06-01-2008, 09:57 AM Go to last post

  5. Electrical service box located in closet

    Started by Kevin Luce, 04-19-2007 10:22 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 16,271
    Randy Clayton
    05-28-2008, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  6. high tech bathroom

    Started by John Arnold, 05-27-2008 10:56 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,643
    Jon Randolph
    05-28-2008, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  7. Old Meter Base?

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 05-28-2008 02:00 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
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    Dave Mortensen
    05-28-2008, 07:23 PM Go to last post

  8. stuck in traffic photo

    Started by John Arnold, 05-27-2008 02:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,280
    John Arnold
    05-27-2008, 06:40 PM Go to last post

  9. Buried ground wire

    Started by Scott Medlin, 05-22-2008 07:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 7,599
    Jerry Peck
    05-27-2008, 02:19 PM Go to last post

  10. Hot temp on ACFI's

    Started by Gregg Austensen, 09-26-2007 05:43 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,266
    Jerry Peck
    05-27-2008, 10:23 AM Go to last post

  11. AFCI in attached bathroom

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 10-11-2007 03:00 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 3,327
    Travis Grubbs
    05-27-2008, 03:11 AM Go to last post

  12. Feed From Main Panel to Sub Panel

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-25-2008 05:40 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 12,706
    Jerry Peck
    05-25-2008, 05:38 PM Go to last post

  13. Wall scones in a tub surround

    Started by Randy Clayton, 05-06-2008 07:39 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 3,445
    Michael Greenwalt
    05-24-2008, 09:40 AM Go to last post

  14. Sorry if this is an overpost. Pulling 120 volts from a 240 breaker

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 05-20-2008 07:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
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    Randy Clayton
    05-22-2008, 07:18 PM Go to last post

  15. Grounding electrode conductor size for copper

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 05-20-2008 05:02 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,909
    Jerry Peck
    05-20-2008, 06:48 PM Go to last post

  16. How to word this...Obsolete service

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 05-20-2008 02:50 PM
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    • Replies: 0
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    Paul Kondzich
    05-20-2008, 02:50 PM Go to last post

  17. Question Open ground outlets

    Started by Trent Tarter, 05-16-2008 08:47 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,428
    Matthew Barnicle
    05-19-2008, 10:13 PM Go to last post

  18. Sure test 61-165

    Started by David Banks, 05-16-2008 09:03 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,956
    Jeff Spencer
    05-19-2008, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  19. single strand ground

    Started by John Arnold, 05-19-2008 10:49 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
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    Jerry Peck
    05-19-2008, 06:30 PM Go to last post

  20. Location of panelboard

    Started by RobertSmith, 05-18-2008 04:31 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,144
    Richard Stanley
    05-19-2008, 11:15 AM Go to last post

  21. Minimum conductor size

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 05-17-2008 02:36 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,235
    Jerry Peck
    05-18-2008, 05:14 PM Go to last post

  22. Size of dedicated branch circuit

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 04-21-2008 04:05 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,628
    Brandon Chew
    05-18-2008, 12:37 PM Go to last post

  23. Dimmer switches

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 05-17-2008 06:22 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,600
    Brandon Chew
    05-18-2008, 11:41 AM Go to last post

  24. recent insp

    Started by Markus Keller, 05-17-2008 06:45 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,088
    Markus Keller
    05-17-2008, 06:45 PM Go to last post

  25. Cables entering distribution panels

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-16-2008 08:02 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,486
    John Steinke
    05-16-2008, 06:10 PM Go to last post

  26. Talking Fire suppression light

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 05-14-2008 06:57 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,339
    John Steinke
    05-16-2008, 06:07 PM Go to last post

  27. Fused main

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 05-14-2008 01:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,573
    John Steinke
    05-16-2008, 06:05 PM Go to last post

  28. New "tamper Resistant Receptacles"

    Started by Jerry Peck, 05-13-2008 06:56 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,976
    John Steinke
    05-16-2008, 06:01 PM Go to last post

  29. Question extension cord or not

    Started by Glen Stevenson, 05-14-2008 04:58 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,825
    John Steinke
    05-16-2008, 05:59 PM Go to last post

  30. Switched Outlet w/out GFCI under sink

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 05-14-2008 06:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 10,675
    Jerry Peck
    05-15-2008, 08:37 PM Go to last post

  31. What happened to this lightning arrestor?

    Started by Chris Stichter, 05-14-2008 02:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,392
    Jim Luttrall
    05-14-2008, 02:53 PM Go to last post

  32. Thumbs up AFCI Breakers or NOT

    Started by Al Roden, 01-24-2008 04:14 PM
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 15,778
    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2008, 01:09 PM Go to last post

  33. multiple taps at main

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 05-13-2008 06:26 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,139
    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2008, 01:02 PM Go to last post

  34. Pushmatic questons

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-13-2008 07:52 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,402
    Michael Thomas
    05-14-2008, 03:08 AM Go to last post

  35. Denergizing Panel Requirement

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-13-2008 07:15 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,044
    Nick Ostrowski
    05-13-2008, 10:01 PM Go to last post

  36. AFCI false trip

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 05-13-2008 06:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,364
    Jerome W. Young
    05-13-2008, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  37. Door Opener Box

    Started by Greg Frazier, 05-10-2008 10:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,566
    Jerry Peck
    05-13-2008, 05:52 PM Go to last post

  38. bulldog push matic

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 05-08-2008 03:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,783
    Evan Grugett
    05-10-2008, 08:56 AM Go to last post

  39. FPE and Zinsco Panels

    Started by Bob Lynett, 05-08-2008 08:22 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,712
    Tom Rollins
    05-10-2008, 07:54 AM Go to last post

  40. Aluminum wiring with AFCI breakers

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 05-08-2008 06:50 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,527
    Jerry Peck
    05-09-2008, 08:25 PM Go to last post

  41. Breakers for air conditioner?

    Started by Charles Smith, 05-07-2008 10:07 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 7,800
    John Steinke
    05-09-2008, 05:55 PM Go to last post

  42. Light in storage spaces and closet

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-30-2008 07:34 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,772
    Jerry Peck
    05-07-2008, 04:45 PM Go to last post

  43. any suggestions for this exposed feeder

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 05-07-2008 04:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,230
    Jerry Peck
    05-07-2008, 04:39 PM Go to last post

  44. copalum verses purple wire nut

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-29-2008 03:49 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 15,692
    James Duffin
    05-06-2008, 05:58 PM Go to last post

  45. old main /fuse

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 05-05-2008 01:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,432
    Markus Keller
    05-06-2008, 07:37 AM Go to last post

  46. Subpanel quickie

    Started by Ross Neag, 05-05-2008 07:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,919
    Ross Neag
    05-05-2008, 08:19 PM Go to last post

  47. All circuits 12/3 in panel

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 05-02-2008 06:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 2,472
    John Steinke
    05-05-2008, 06:14 PM Go to last post

  48. Power to both buss bars

    Started by Lee Nettnin, 05-03-2008 01:22 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,826
    Lee Nettnin
    05-05-2008, 04:01 AM Go to last post

  49. what label?

    Started by Ken Meyer, 05-01-2008 09:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,474
    Randy Clayton
    05-02-2008, 07:44 PM Go to last post

  50. Minimum branch circuit sizing

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 05-02-2008 04:45 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
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    Jerry Peck
    05-02-2008, 07:28 PM Go to last post

  51. Maximum fill for conductors in a panel board

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 04-30-2008 04:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,284
    Jerry Peck
    04-30-2008, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  52. Amperage Draw

    Started by Jim Robinson, 04-30-2008 01:29 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,691
    Jerry Peck
    04-30-2008, 06:08 PM Go to last post

  53. Minimum branch ckt requirement

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 04-27-2008 12:14 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,716
    Jerry Peck
    04-30-2008, 07:56 AM Go to last post

  54. single grounding rod

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 04-29-2008 05:08 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,042
    Wendell Swedberg
    04-30-2008, 05:41 AM Go to last post

  55. adjacent panels

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 04-28-2008 06:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,874
    Jerry Peck
    04-29-2008, 03:45 PM Go to last post

  56. spa pump pressure switch in panel

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 04-29-2008 01:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,513
    Jerry Peck
    04-29-2008, 03:36 PM Go to last post

  57. non service panel / insulated grounds

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 04-29-2008 12:29 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,072
    Gunnar Alquist
    04-29-2008, 03:20 PM Go to last post

  58. box cut into block wall

    Started by william siegel, 04-28-2008 07:22 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
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    Jerry Peck
    04-28-2008, 07:53 PM Go to last post

  59. Disconnect for "sub" panel

    Started by Jon Randolph, 04-28-2008 07:50 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,157
    Jerry Peck
    04-28-2008, 08:44 AM Go to last post

  60. 7th Grader Performs Electrical Work for School Project

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 04-27-2008 09:34 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,560
    Markus Keller
    04-28-2008, 08:04 AM Go to last post

  61. Main disconnect breakers

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-26-2008 09:25 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,980
    Tom Rees
    04-26-2008, 07:47 PM Go to last post

  62. knob and tube removal

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 04-23-2008 10:26 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 8,142
    Jerry Peck
    04-26-2008, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  63. GFCI puzzle

    Started by Ken Meyer, 04-24-2008 10:58 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,544
    Randy Clayton
    04-26-2008, 05:30 PM Go to last post

  64. Here's where you plug in the sump pump

    Started by Eric Laney, 04-25-2008 12:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,114
    John Arnold
    04-25-2008, 05:21 PM Go to last post

  65. too close to service entry?

    Started by Ken Meyer, 04-24-2008 11:52 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,445
    Aaron Miller
    04-25-2008, 02:01 PM Go to last post

  66. Smile "Condo 2" - let's try to solve this

    Started by Jerry Peck, 04-22-2008 01:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 1,957
    Aaron Miller
    04-24-2008, 04:14 AM Go to last post

  67. Condo 50 Amp Main

    Started by David Banks, 04-12-2008 11:37 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 115
    • Views: 9,766
    Russel Ray
    04-23-2008, 09:06 PM Go to last post

  68. Question Water pipe ground question

    Started by Greg Jenkins, 04-22-2008 08:43 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 10,749
    Greg Jenkins
    04-23-2008, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  69. Conductor Ampacity

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 04-23-2008 12:12 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,802
    Gunnar Alquist
    04-23-2008, 06:14 PM Go to last post

  70. pop goes the inspector

    Started by John Arnold, 04-23-2008 01:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,250
    Michael Larson
    04-23-2008, 02:51 PM Go to last post

  71. Non Insulated Neutral

    Started by Jim Robinson, 04-22-2008 03:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,970
    Jerry Peck
    04-22-2008, 04:44 PM Go to last post

  72. No room for new breaker? no problem!

    Started by Terry Beck, 04-21-2008 05:41 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,496
    Terry Beck
    04-21-2008, 06:11 PM Go to last post

  73. Angry USED EQUIPMENT SHOULD NEVER BE REUSED!

    Started by Joe Tedesco, 04-21-2008 06:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,607
    Randy Aldering
    04-21-2008, 05:22 PM Go to last post

  74. Service and load side panels in close proximity

    Started by Michael Thomas, 04-21-2008 08:19 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,259
    Michael Thomas
    04-21-2008, 09:08 AM Go to last post

  75. Unknown device

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 04-14-2008 10:33 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,919
    Jonathan Cartwright
    04-21-2008, 06:58 AM Go to last post

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