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  1. Amperage on new house

    Started by Jim Robinson, 01-05-2009 04:43 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 6,648
    Ron Bibler
    01-06-2009, 09:20 AM Go to last post

  2. Disconnect for wall oven

    Started by Michael Thomas, 01-05-2009 07:20 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 13,271
    Jerry Peck
    01-05-2009, 01:24 PM Go to last post

  3. Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press

    Started by Michael Thomas, 01-04-2009 08:09 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,626
    Corn Walker
    01-05-2009, 01:10 PM Go to last post

  4. French Toast

    Started by Michael Greenwalt, 12-31-2008 10:01 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,674
    Michael Greenwalt
    12-31-2008, 10:01 AM Go to last post

  5. Discolored busbar

    Started by Richard Roshak, 12-29-2008 01:42 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 10,883
    Ron Bibler
    12-30-2008, 05:26 PM Go to last post

  6. Individual service conductors

    Started by mathew stouffer, 12-29-2008 06:27 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,509
    Matt Fellman
    12-29-2008, 09:34 PM Go to last post

  7. GFCI being used as a switch ???

    Started by Clint White, 12-27-2008 01:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 16,387
    Jerry Peck
    12-29-2008, 03:49 PM Go to last post

  8. double pole breaker shunted?

    Started by Peter Wigle, 07-07-2008 05:17 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 8,877
    Jack Feldmann
    12-26-2008, 05:21 AM Go to last post

  9. Box fill refresher

    Started by Jeff Remas, 12-22-2008 06:35 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,267
    Roland Miller
    12-23-2008, 07:25 AM Go to last post

  10. New smoke detector law - Texas

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 08-28-2007 03:44 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 36,625
    Ted Menelly
    12-18-2008, 08:09 PM Go to last post

  11. 14 AWG and 12 AWG wire splicing

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 12-15-2008 03:22 PM
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 35,352
    Jeff Remas
    12-17-2008, 06:31 PM Go to last post

  12. You make the call AC circuit rating

    Started by Jeff Remas, 12-15-2008 06:20 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,553
    Jim Robinson
    12-16-2008, 05:47 PM Go to last post

  13. Ideal Sure Test Circuit Analyzer - Upgrade for AFCI testing (breakers not tripping)

    Started by Charles Smith, 12-15-2008 04:44 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 12,338
    Jeff Remas
    12-16-2008, 03:00 PM Go to last post

  14. Service Connection

    Started by Stephen G Sheldon, 12-11-2008 10:08 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 6,844
    Shannon Guinn
    12-15-2008, 06:42 AM Go to last post

  15. Service Connection

    Started by Stephen G Sheldon, 12-11-2008 10:05 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 7,495
    John Steinke
    12-14-2008, 10:45 PM Go to last post

  16. 220 breaker from 2 110's?

    Started by Reis Pearson, 12-13-2008 08:27 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,139
    JORY LANNES
    12-13-2008, 09:39 PM Go to last post

  17. Stumped

    Started by Ross Neag, 12-10-2008 08:33 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 5,469
    Corey Friedman
    12-12-2008, 05:34 PM Go to last post

  18. 120V outlet required in a laundry room?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 12-10-2008 03:44 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 17,390
    Russel Ray
    12-12-2008, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  19. main breaker cu/al

    Started by John Arnold, 12-10-2008 10:45 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,183
    John Arnold
    12-11-2008, 08:13 AM Go to last post

  20. 2nd Opinion Please on bonding

    Started by Terry Beck, 12-05-2008 05:47 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,349
    Jerry Peck
    12-10-2008, 08:13 PM Go to last post

  21. Lighting Rod Ground wire

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 12-09-2008 07:36 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,268
    Raymond Wand
    12-10-2008, 01:50 PM Go to last post

  22. ceiling light

    Started by John Arnold, 12-10-2008 01:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,028
    John Arnold
    12-10-2008, 01:01 PM Go to last post

  23. Nice looking ground connection

    Started by Rick Burkman, 12-05-2008 08:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 6,950
    Jerry Peck
    12-10-2008, 07:18 AM Go to last post

  24. could use a tad more clearance

    Started by John Arnold, 12-08-2008 03:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 6,920
    Ron Bibler
    12-09-2008, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  25. Here's something I came across on a panel replacement.

    Started by Marc M, 11-01-2008 08:13 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 63
    • Views: 14,487
    Jerry Peck
    12-05-2008, 12:53 PM Go to last post

  26. Post NC building code panel to re-examine breaker rule - Statesville Record & Landmark

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 12-05-2008 04:23 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,124
    Brian Hannigan
    12-05-2008, 04:23 AM Go to last post

  27. bedrooms and afci protection

    Started by Matt Fellman, 12-02-2008 11:45 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,918
    A.D. Miller
    12-03-2008, 02:37 PM Go to last post

  28. My county

    Started by Matt Fellman, 10-14-2008 10:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 6,079
    Shannon Guinn
    12-03-2008, 07:28 AM Go to last post

  29. E.C Sherman Co. Panel w/FPE breakers

    Started by Ken Amelin, 12-01-2008 03:06 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,534
    Ken Amelin
    12-02-2008, 05:23 AM Go to last post

  30. Grounded and grounding difference?

    Started by Marc M, 11-23-2008 12:39 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 24,110
    Rick Cantrell
    11-28-2008, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  31. Is this ground correct?

    Started by Marc M, 11-26-2008 04:49 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,690
    Jeff Remas
    11-28-2008, 06:32 AM Go to last post

  32. Sub fed from double tap on main lugs

    Started by Jim Ball, 11-21-2008 02:55 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 12,794
    Jerry Peck
    11-27-2008, 11:33 AM Go to last post

  33. "Avoiding physical damage" to FWG (food disposer) cords and controls

    Started by Michael Thomas, 07-01-2008 09:32 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,455
    Pete Rose
    11-26-2008, 10:48 PM Go to last post

  34. 2 AFCI questions

    Started by Jim Robinson, 11-15-2008 09:50 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 8,829
    Jerry Peck
    11-25-2008, 03:24 PM Go to last post

  35. Cool polarity tester

    Started by Paul Johnston, 11-24-2008 04:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,994
    Shannon Guinn
    11-25-2008, 06:09 AM Go to last post

  36. What is ths?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 11-20-2008 01:27 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,700
    Michael Thomas
    11-21-2008, 09:18 AM Go to last post

  37. why get an inspection?

    Started by Gary Smith, 09-17-2008 04:59 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 5,562
    Ted Menelly
    11-19-2008, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  38. Receptacles on floor

    Started by Brian Robertson, 11-10-2008 10:04 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,501
    Mike Schulz
    11-19-2008, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  39. Question Bulb to ceiling clearance

    Started by Trent Tarter, 11-02-2008 09:33 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 14,473
    Jeff Remas
    11-17-2008, 06:09 PM Go to last post

  40. How many things can you find wrong

    Started by Dylan Whitehead, 10-13-2008 11:39 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,613
    Shannon Guinn
    11-14-2008, 06:31 AM Go to last post

  41. Water heater switch

    Started by Ken Bates, 11-04-2008 09:55 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 7,253
    Richard Stanley
    11-05-2008, 06:28 AM Go to last post

  42. what is the amperage for this house

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 10-24-2008 01:14 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 8,605
    Richard Hedrick
    11-03-2008, 10:11 PM Go to last post

  43. code requiring a 110-volt outlet in laundry area

    Started by Matt Fellman, 10-31-2008 10:56 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,802
    Matt Fellman
    10-31-2008, 10:44 PM Go to last post

  44. Please explain scorched nuetral.

    Started by Marc M, 10-29-2008 07:56 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 6,903
    Gunnar Alquist
    10-30-2008, 09:08 PM Go to last post

  45. Help needed understanding panel

    Started by David OKeefe, 10-25-2008 02:26 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 7,313
    John Allingham
    10-28-2008, 07:10 AM Go to last post

  46. Question Need help with sub panel wiring.

    Started by James Edwards, 10-23-2008 04:10 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 9,728
    Mike Schulz
    10-27-2008, 10:37 AM Go to last post

  47. Are oil lines allowed above electric panel?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-23-2008 10:32 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 6,477
    Don Norman
    10-27-2008, 09:08 AM Go to last post

  48. ALUMINUM BRANCH WIRES RETURN

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 10-21-2008 02:39 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,755
    Ted Menelly
    10-21-2008, 04:03 PM Go to last post

  49. Need some advice on a project please :)

    Started by Jacob Sanchez, 10-15-2008 08:27 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 8,409
    Jacob Sanchez
    10-20-2008, 05:45 PM Go to last post

  50. Question Won't an all AFCI Panel Get HOT !

    Started by Bob Sisson, 10-17-2008 04:52 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,082
    Bob Sisson
    10-18-2008, 06:32 AM Go to last post

  51. How fry up some wires

    Started by mike huntzinger, 10-16-2008 06:07 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,684
    mike huntzinger
    10-17-2008, 08:03 AM Go to last post

  52. Over Amped Panel?

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 10-15-2008 10:52 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,739
    Matthew Barnicle
    10-15-2008, 12:41 PM Go to last post

  53. 1957 UPGRADED ELECTRICAL SERVICE

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 10-08-2008 07:00 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 6,144
    Matthew Barnicle
    10-15-2008, 11:01 AM Go to last post

  54. Splashy Splashy

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 10-08-2008 06:43 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 5,601
    John Steinke
    10-15-2008, 10:03 AM Go to last post

  55. TV above jet tub

    Started by Dave Hill, 10-14-2008 02:34 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 13,490
    John Steinke
    10-15-2008, 09:44 AM Go to last post

  56. ground rod

    Started by Kevin Rutledge, 09-20-2008 12:46 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,599
    John Steinke
    10-15-2008, 08:57 AM Go to last post

  57. Voltage on grounding cable

    Started by Brian Robertson, 09-09-2008 11:39 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,328
    John Steinke
    10-15-2008, 08:37 AM Go to last post

  58. Can anyone tell me what they think the size of this panel might be?

    Started by Marc M, 10-13-2008 01:20 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,083
    Marc M
    10-14-2008, 02:39 PM Go to last post

  59. FPE Stab-Lok double lugged 100-amp

    Started by Grant Harrod, 10-09-2008 10:32 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,704
    Grant Harrod
    10-09-2008, 10:32 PM Go to last post

  60. GFCI outlet at jacuzzi tub

    Started by Jody Humbert, 10-01-2008 10:39 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 12,225
    Jerry Peck
    10-02-2008, 10:04 AM Go to last post

  61. Honey where are my Shocks, I mean socks

    Started by wayne soper, 10-01-2008 09:38 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,385
    Brent Crouse
    10-02-2008, 10:01 AM Go to last post

  62. Exclamation GFCI (kitchen/bath) - Max # of branch

    Started by Robert Alexander, 09-20-2008 06:01 AM
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 11,328
    Jerry Peck
    09-30-2008, 05:29 PM Go to last post

  63. Unprotected cable from meter to SE enters exterior wall

    Started by Michael Thomas, 09-24-2008 12:08 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 10,478
    Eric Barker
    09-26-2008, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  64. How does does this happen?

    Started by Marc M, 09-24-2008 09:09 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,368
    Markus Keller
    09-26-2008, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  65. 12 awg and 15 amp breaker-is this just overkill?

    Started by Marc M, 09-19-2008 07:28 PM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 24,120
    Jerry Peck
    09-26-2008, 04:49 PM Go to last post

  66. Hurricane Ike & Out of State Inspectors Notice

    Started by Wayne Carlisle, 09-26-2008 06:55 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,023
    Wayne Carlisle
    09-26-2008, 06:55 AM Go to last post

  67. Best knob and tube trick yet

    Started by Michael Thomas, 09-22-2008 03:46 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,918
    Jim Luttrall
    09-22-2008, 04:13 PM Go to last post

  68. Service Riser/Lateral

    Started by Dan Blanchard, 09-21-2008 01:57 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,460
    Jerry Peck
    09-22-2008, 08:19 AM Go to last post

  69. Fixture/bath tub clearence

    Started by Steven Turetsky, 05-30-2008 11:25 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,824
    Steven Turetsky
    09-19-2008, 05:40 PM Go to last post

  70. Question 240 volt double pole breakers

    Started by Trent Tarter, 09-18-2008 10:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,601
    Eugene Cameline 3rd
    09-19-2008, 12:44 PM Go to last post

  71. Them copper wires

    Started by MaMa Mount, 09-17-2008 11:31 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,772
    Stuart Brooks
    09-19-2008, 06:21 AM Go to last post

  72. Cutler-Hammer Clipper Power System (surge protector) inside a service panel

    Started by Tom Edwards, 09-17-2008 05:35 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 10,838
    Jerry Peck
    09-18-2008, 10:20 AM Go to last post

  73. Separation between Breaker panel and hose bib?

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 09-18-2008 10:13 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,257
    Jerry Peck
    09-18-2008, 10:16 AM Go to last post

  74. Arguing with an Electrician!

    Started by Peter Drougas, 09-17-2008 07:56 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,837
    Jerry Peck
    09-17-2008, 11:28 AM Go to last post

  75. wire life span

    Started by Markus Keller, 09-10-2008 02:46 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 22,300
    Jerry Peck
    09-17-2008, 07:44 AM Go to last post

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