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  1. Surge protection breaker

    Started by Lee Nettnin, 07-24-2008 07:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,693
    Michael Thomas
    07-25-2008, 05:55 AM Go to last post

  2. GE 30 amp slim type breaker

    Started by phil kaznowski, 07-23-2008 07:07 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,674
    James Duffin
    07-24-2008, 03:22 PM Go to last post

  3. for those of us who use multimeters (we all should) ...

    Started by Jerry Peck, 07-23-2008 07:49 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,734
    Jerry Peck
    07-23-2008, 09:05 AM Go to last post

  4. Aluminum wiring pic

    Started by Matt Fellman, 07-16-2008 12:56 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 3,258
    Frank Mauck
    07-23-2008, 04:00 AM Go to last post

  5. Lock on the electric room door

    Started by Matt Fellman, 07-21-2008 04:09 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 10,524
    Jerry Peck
    07-22-2008, 10:37 AM Go to last post

  6. Exhaust fan is shower

    Started by Richard Roshak, 07-17-2008 02:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 10,791
    Mark Jones
    07-19-2008, 09:18 PM Go to last post

  7. Copper to aluminum connector

    Started by Richard Roshak, 07-17-2008 01:27 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,315
    Jim Luttrall
    07-17-2008, 08:16 PM Go to last post

  8. Lights and receptacles on same circuit

    Started by Mike Schulz, 07-17-2008 10:35 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,699
    Ted Menelly
    07-17-2008, 01:16 PM Go to last post

  9. 3 way switch at stairways.

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 07-17-2008 11:28 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,689
    Jerry Peck
    07-17-2008, 12:58 PM Go to last post

  10. Does 2 x 120 volt = 240 volt wiring?

    Started by Terry Beck, 07-15-2008 07:26 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 10,680
    Jerry Peck
    07-17-2008, 10:04 AM Go to last post

  11. continuous neutral

    Started by Jim Zborowski, 07-10-2008 02:20 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 3,830
    Jerry Peck
    07-12-2008, 10:51 AM Go to last post

  12. Arrow Results! Ah Ha! Re: El

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 07-10-2008 05:37 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,718
    Daniel Stone
    07-11-2008, 11:20 AM Go to last post

  13. distribution panels

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-11-2008 07:11 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,454
    Scott Patterson
    07-11-2008, 09:39 AM Go to last post

  14. Smile Aluminum wiring

    Started by Trent Tarter, 07-09-2008 10:01 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,906
    James Duffin
    07-10-2008, 07:45 PM Go to last post

  15. Outdoor sump pump GFI?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 07-10-2008 01:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
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    Matt Fellman
    07-10-2008, 02:28 PM Go to last post

  16. Trip Tie Required?

    Started by Michael Scher, 07-09-2008 11:16 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,257
    Jerry Peck
    07-10-2008, 08:27 AM Go to last post

  17. Electrical: Laundry CENTER DRAIN w/ Duplex Receptacle

    Started by Charles Smith, 07-10-2008 08:03 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,370
    Charles Smith
    07-10-2008, 08:03 AM Go to last post

  18. Electrical: Service Drop Clearance

    Started by Charles Smith, 07-10-2008 07:09 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
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    Charles Smith
    07-10-2008, 07:09 AM Go to last post

  19. Odd condition in fuse block

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 07-09-2008 02:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,735
    Jack Feldmann
    07-09-2008, 06:58 PM Go to last post

  20. GFI Outlet Controlling Multiple Locations

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-08-2008 03:44 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 9,319
    Jerry Peck
    07-09-2008, 07:18 AM Go to last post

  21. more electirc stuff

    Started by William Slade, 07-07-2008 10:30 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,450
    William Slade
    07-08-2008, 07:15 AM Go to last post

  22. Thumbs down Homebuilt electric...again...

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 07-07-2008 04:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,249
    Dave Mortensen
    07-07-2008, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  23. Receptacle in the tub enclosure!

    Started by Eric Laney, 05-22-2008 07:04 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,383
    William Slade
    07-07-2008, 10:52 AM Go to last post

  24. Funky eletrical stuff

    Started by William Slade, 07-07-2008 07:56 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,567
    William Slade
    07-07-2008, 08:47 AM Go to last post

  25. C.N.R Fuse?

    Started by Peter Wigle, 07-05-2008 04:00 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,289
    Jerry Peck
    07-06-2008, 03:10 PM Go to last post

  26. Gas Water Htr electrical

    Started by Peter Wigle, 06-30-2008 05:43 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 2,637
    Ted Menelly
    07-04-2008, 09:05 PM Go to last post

  27. #10 single strand Aluminum

    Started by Mike Schulz, 07-03-2008 03:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,883
    Jim Luttrall
    07-03-2008, 10:39 PM Go to last post

  28. Truly Electrifying Television

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-30-2008 04:06 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,002
    Randy Clayton
    07-03-2008, 09:02 PM Go to last post

  29. Your thoughts on this service equipment panel.

    Started by Chris Stichter, 06-30-2008 01:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,884
    Randy Clayton
    07-03-2008, 08:56 PM Go to last post

  30. Refrigerators testing live voltage

    Started by Jon mackay, 06-17-2008 09:17 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,687
    Roger Kautz
    07-02-2008, 07:34 PM Go to last post

  31. 1987 FPE Panel?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 06-24-2008 11:15 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,732
    David Banks
    07-02-2008, 04:33 AM Go to last post

  32. Derating Needed?????

    Started by Jon Randolph, 06-30-2008 05:20 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,482
    Jon Randolph
    07-01-2008, 07:57 PM Go to last post

  33. Smile Vacuum Trips Breakers. Two homes Same Bldr?

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 06-29-2008 06:08 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,329
    Matthew Skowron
    07-01-2008, 05:44 AM Go to last post

  34. Angry Smoke Detector from Hell

    Started by Rick Hurst, 06-29-2008 01:20 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,214
    Richard Moore
    06-30-2008, 12:43 AM Go to last post

  35. any votes as to what size is run off this 40 Amp breaker?

    Started by Lanny Freng, 06-28-2008 05:37 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 5,723
    Brandon Whitmore
    06-29-2008, 01:37 PM Go to last post

  36. GFCI receptacles protecting branch crts

    Started by Peter Wigle, 06-25-2008 07:35 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 4,005
    Jerry Peck
    06-28-2008, 10:47 AM Go to last post

  37. What type of panel is this?

    Started by Robert Dalga, 06-18-2008 04:18 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,689
    Richard Abrams
    06-25-2008, 04:27 PM Go to last post

  38. K & B and insulation

    Started by Anthony Alderman, 06-24-2008 08:35 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,937
    Michael Thomas
    06-25-2008, 10:32 AM Go to last post

  39. Electrical under kitchen island

    Started by imported_John Smith, 06-20-2008 03:33 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,686
    Jerry Peck
    06-24-2008, 12:48 PM Go to last post

  40. Bedrooms without light fixtures

    Started by Dylan Whitehead, 06-20-2008 07:18 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,992
    Dylan Whitehead
    06-23-2008, 07:01 AM Go to last post

  41. Service ampacity

    Started by Ross Neag, 06-18-2008 09:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,726
    Brandon Whitmore
    06-19-2008, 02:24 PM Go to last post

  42. Routing of Romex Cables In Stairwell Closet

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 06-16-2008 09:42 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,569
    Jerry Peck
    06-19-2008, 06:32 AM Go to last post

  43. Lightning Protection System quesion

    Started by Dave Hahn, 06-17-2008 09:32 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,575
    Billy Stephens
    06-17-2008, 06:52 PM Go to last post

  44. Question Minimum height for garage receptacles

    Started by Trent Tarter, 06-11-2008 09:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 24,784
    Jerry Peck
    06-17-2008, 06:55 AM Go to last post

  45. Smile afci ?

    Started by bb_becker, 06-01-2008 11:06 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,114
    John Steinke
    06-17-2008, 06:25 AM Go to last post

  46. weatherhead needed

    Started by Anthony Alderman, 06-16-2008 03:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,810
    Jerry Peck
    06-16-2008, 04:18 PM Go to last post

  47. Grounding rod directly below Hose bib

    Started by Ted Menelly, 06-16-2008 11:36 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,962
    Ted Menelly
    06-16-2008, 02:27 PM Go to last post

  48. Proper wording

    Started by Zibby Swieca, 03-16-2008 09:31 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 3,938
    Ted Menelly
    06-14-2008, 12:14 PM Go to last post

  49. another "what is this?"

    Started by Chris Stichter, 06-13-2008 03:42 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,280
    Richard Abrams
    06-13-2008, 04:38 PM Go to last post

  50. Should Panel Be Wired as a Sub?

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 06-12-2008 04:34 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,533
    Nick Ostrowski
    06-12-2008, 06:46 AM Go to last post

  51. Romex is attic

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-07-2008 07:35 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 11,116
    Ted Menelly
    06-08-2008, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  52. GFCI outlers for ungrounded circuits

    Started by Terry Beck, 04-21-2008 06:05 PM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 17,887
    Brandon Chew
    06-07-2008, 09:17 AM Go to last post

  53. Minimum branch circuits for a living room

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 06-04-2008 06:28 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,869
    Richard Moore
    06-05-2008, 10:52 AM Go to last post

  54. GFCI protected outlets

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 06-04-2008 06:27 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,696
    Gunnar Alquist
    06-04-2008, 09:01 PM Go to last post

  55. Electric water heater disconnect

    Started by Richard Roshak, 06-03-2008 01:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,488
    Tim Voss
    06-04-2008, 06:34 AM Go to last post

  56. Grounds and Neutrals under common lug

    Started by Greg Jenkins, 04-21-2008 01:28 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 13,771
    Jerry Peck
    06-03-2008, 06:43 PM Go to last post

  57. Exterior GFCI's

    Started by Chris Stichter, 05-14-2008 06:57 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 8,652
    Jerry Peck
    06-03-2008, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  58. Correct terminology for multiple-meter panel

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-01-2008 09:05 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,776
    Jerry Peck
    06-03-2008, 05:54 PM Go to last post

  59. Kitchen outlet circuit powers under-cabinet lights.

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-31-2008 08:53 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,081
    Shannon Guinn
    06-02-2008, 10:49 AM Go to last post

  60. Opinions Wanted

    Started by Steven Turetsky, 05-30-2008 11:00 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,084
    Brandon Chew
    06-01-2008, 09:57 AM Go to last post

  61. Electrical service box located in closet

    Started by Kevin Luce, 04-19-2007 10:22 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 18,788
    Randy Clayton
    05-28-2008, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  62. high tech bathroom

    Started by John Arnold, 05-27-2008 10:56 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,913
    Jon Randolph
    05-28-2008, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  63. Old Meter Base?

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 05-28-2008 02:00 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,384
    Dave Mortensen
    05-28-2008, 07:23 PM Go to last post

  64. stuck in traffic photo

    Started by John Arnold, 05-27-2008 02:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,466
    John Arnold
    05-27-2008, 06:40 PM Go to last post

  65. Buried ground wire

    Started by Scott Medlin, 05-22-2008 07:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 9,126
    Jerry Peck
    05-27-2008, 02:19 PM Go to last post

  66. Hot temp on ACFI's

    Started by Gregg Austensen, 09-26-2007 05:43 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,593
    Jerry Peck
    05-27-2008, 10:23 AM Go to last post

  67. AFCI in attached bathroom

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 10-11-2007 03:00 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 3,816
    Travis Grubbs
    05-27-2008, 03:11 AM Go to last post

  68. Feed From Main Panel to Sub Panel

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-25-2008 05:40 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 14,259
    Jerry Peck
    05-25-2008, 05:38 PM Go to last post

  69. Wall scones in a tub surround

    Started by Randy Clayton, 05-06-2008 07:39 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 3,959
    Michael Greenwalt
    05-24-2008, 09:40 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 05-20-2008 07:46 PM
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    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,830
    Randy Clayton
    05-22-2008, 07:18 PM Go to last post

  71. Grounding electrode conductor size for copper

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 05-20-2008 05:02 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,198
    Jerry Peck
    05-20-2008, 06:48 PM Go to last post

  72. How to word this...Obsolete service

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

  73. Question Open ground outlets

    Started by Trent Tarter, 05-16-2008 08:47 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,715
    Matthew Barnicle
    05-19-2008, 10:13 PM Go to last post

  74. Sure test 61-165

    Started by David Banks, 05-16-2008 09:03 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,227
    Jeff Spencer
    05-19-2008, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  75. single strand ground

    Started by John Arnold, 05-19-2008 10:49 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,188
    Jerry Peck
    05-19-2008, 06:30 PM Go to last post

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