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  1. Outdoor sump pump GFI?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 07-10-2008 02:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
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    Matt Fellman
    07-10-2008, 03:28 PM Go to last post

  2. Trip Tie Required?

    Started by Michael Scher, 07-10-2008 12:16 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
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    Jerry Peck
    07-10-2008, 09:27 AM Go to last post

  3. Electrical: Laundry CENTER DRAIN w/ Duplex Receptacle

    Started by Charles Smith, 07-10-2008 09:03 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
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    Charles Smith
    07-10-2008, 09:03 AM Go to last post

  4. Electrical: Service Drop Clearance

    Started by Charles Smith, 07-10-2008 08:09 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
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    Charles Smith
    07-10-2008, 08:09 AM Go to last post

  5. Odd condition in fuse block

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 07-09-2008 03:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,643
    Jack Feldmann
    07-09-2008, 07:58 PM Go to last post

  6. GFI Outlet Controlling Multiple Locations

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-08-2008 04:44 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 9,031
    Jerry Peck
    07-09-2008, 08:18 AM Go to last post

  7. more electirc stuff

    Started by William Slade, 07-07-2008 11:30 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,388
    William Slade
    07-08-2008, 08:15 AM Go to last post

  8. Thumbs down Homebuilt electric...again...

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 07-07-2008 05:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,200
    Dave Mortensen
    07-07-2008, 05:08 PM Go to last post

  9. Receptacle in the tub enclosure!

    Started by Eric Laney, 05-22-2008 08:04 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,295
    William Slade
    07-07-2008, 11:52 AM Go to last post

  10. Funky eletrical stuff

    Started by William Slade, 07-07-2008 08:56 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,497
    William Slade
    07-07-2008, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  11. C.N.R Fuse?

    Started by Peter Wigle, 07-05-2008 05:00 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,184
    Jerry Peck
    07-06-2008, 04:10 PM Go to last post

  12. Gas Water Htr electrical

    Started by Peter Wigle, 06-30-2008 06:43 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 2,571
    Ted Menelly
    07-04-2008, 10:05 PM Go to last post

  13. #10 single strand Aluminum

    Started by Mike Schulz, 07-03-2008 04:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
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    Jim Luttrall
    07-03-2008, 11:39 PM Go to last post

  14. Truly Electrifying Television

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-30-2008 05:06 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,923
    Randy Clayton
    07-03-2008, 10:02 PM Go to last post

  15. Your thoughts on this service equipment panel.

    Started by Chris Stichter, 06-30-2008 02:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,809
    Randy Clayton
    07-03-2008, 09:56 PM Go to last post

  16. Refrigerators testing live voltage

    Started by Jon mackay, 06-17-2008 10:17 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,619
    Roger Kautz
    07-02-2008, 08:34 PM Go to last post

  17. 1987 FPE Panel?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 06-24-2008 12:15 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,625
    David Banks
    07-02-2008, 05:33 AM Go to last post

  18. Derating Needed?????

    Started by Jon Randolph, 06-30-2008 06:20 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,411
    Jon Randolph
    07-01-2008, 08:57 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 06-29-2008 07:08 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,180
    Matthew Skowron
    07-01-2008, 06:44 AM Go to last post

  20. Angry Smoke Detector from Hell

    Started by Rick Hurst, 06-29-2008 02:20 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,135
    Richard Moore
    06-30-2008, 01:43 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Lanny Freng, 06-28-2008 06:37 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 5,538
    Brandon Whitmore
    06-29-2008, 02:37 PM Go to last post

  22. GFCI receptacles protecting branch crts

    Started by Peter Wigle, 06-25-2008 08:35 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 3,796
    Jerry Peck
    06-28-2008, 11:47 AM Go to last post

  23. What type of panel is this?

    Started by Robert Dalga, 06-18-2008 05:18 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,647
    Richard Abrams
    06-25-2008, 05:27 PM Go to last post

  24. K & B and insulation

    Started by Anthony Alderman, 06-24-2008 09:35 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,841
    Michael Thomas
    06-25-2008, 11:32 AM Go to last post

  25. Electrical under kitchen island

    Started by imported_John Smith, 06-20-2008 04:33 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,588
    Jerry Peck
    06-24-2008, 01:48 PM Go to last post

  26. Bedrooms without light fixtures

    Started by Dylan Whitehead, 06-20-2008 08:18 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,847
    Dylan Whitehead
    06-23-2008, 08:01 AM Go to last post

  27. Service ampacity

    Started by Ross Neag, 06-18-2008 10:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,663
    Brandon Whitmore
    06-19-2008, 03:24 PM Go to last post

  28. Routing of Romex Cables In Stairwell Closet

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 06-16-2008 10:42 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,232
    Jerry Peck
    06-19-2008, 07:32 AM Go to last post

  29. Lightning Protection System quesion

    Started by Dave Hahn, 06-17-2008 10:32 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,505
    Billy Stephens
    06-17-2008, 07:52 PM Go to last post

  30. Question Minimum height for garage receptacles

    Started by Trent Tarter, 06-11-2008 10:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 23,656
    Jerry Peck
    06-17-2008, 07:55 AM Go to last post

  31. Smile afci ?

    Started by bb_becker, 06-02-2008 12:06 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,047
    John Steinke
    06-17-2008, 07:25 AM Go to last post

  32. weatherhead needed

    Started by Anthony Alderman, 06-16-2008 04:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,729
    Jerry Peck
    06-16-2008, 05:18 PM Go to last post

  33. Grounding rod directly below Hose bib

    Started by Ted Menelly, 06-16-2008 12:36 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,911
    Ted Menelly
    06-16-2008, 03:27 PM Go to last post

  34. Proper wording

    Started by Zibby Swieca, 03-16-2008 10:31 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 3,650
    Ted Menelly
    06-14-2008, 01:14 PM Go to last post

  35. another "what is this?"

    Started by Chris Stichter, 06-13-2008 04:42 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,236
    Richard Abrams
    06-13-2008, 05:38 PM Go to last post

  36. Should Panel Be Wired as a Sub?

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 06-12-2008 05:34 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,472
    Nick Ostrowski
    06-12-2008, 07:46 AM Go to last post

  37. Romex is attic

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-07-2008 08:35 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 10,728
    Ted Menelly
    06-08-2008, 07:54 PM Go to last post

  38. GFCI outlers for ungrounded circuits

    Started by Terry Beck, 04-21-2008 07:05 PM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 17,572
    Brandon Chew
    06-07-2008, 10:17 AM Go to last post

  39. Minimum branch circuits for a living room

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 06-04-2008 07:28 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,666
    Richard Moore
    06-05-2008, 11:52 AM Go to last post

  40. GFCI protected outlets

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 06-04-2008 07:27 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,615
    Gunnar Alquist
    06-04-2008, 10:01 PM Go to last post

  41. Electric water heater disconnect

    Started by Richard Roshak, 06-03-2008 02:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,423
    Tim Voss
    06-04-2008, 07:34 AM Go to last post

  42. Grounds and Neutrals under common lug

    Started by Greg Jenkins, 04-21-2008 02:28 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 12,935
    Jerry Peck
    06-03-2008, 07:43 PM Go to last post

  43. Exterior GFCI's

    Started by Chris Stichter, 05-14-2008 07:57 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 8,360
    Jerry Peck
    06-03-2008, 06:56 PM Go to last post

  44. Correct terminology for multiple-meter panel

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-01-2008 10:05 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,729
    Jerry Peck
    06-03-2008, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  45. Kitchen outlet circuit powers under-cabinet lights.

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-31-2008 09:53 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,008
    Shannon Guinn
    06-02-2008, 11:49 AM Go to last post

  46. Opinions Wanted

    Started by Steven Turetsky, 05-31-2008 12:00 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,987
    Brandon Chew
    06-01-2008, 10:57 AM Go to last post

  47. Electrical service box located in closet

    Started by Kevin Luce, 04-19-2007 11:22 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 18,120
    Randy Clayton
    05-28-2008, 08:40 PM Go to last post

  48. high tech bathroom

    Started by John Arnold, 05-27-2008 11:56 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,843
    Jon Randolph
    05-28-2008, 08:30 PM Go to last post

  49. Old Meter Base?

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 05-28-2008 03:00 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,293
    Dave Mortensen
    05-28-2008, 08:23 PM Go to last post

  50. stuck in traffic photo

    Started by John Arnold, 05-27-2008 03:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,425
    John Arnold
    05-27-2008, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  51. Buried ground wire

    Started by Scott Medlin, 05-22-2008 08:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 8,655
    Jerry Peck
    05-27-2008, 03:19 PM Go to last post

  52. Hot temp on ACFI's

    Started by Gregg Austensen, 09-26-2007 06:43 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,484
    Jerry Peck
    05-27-2008, 11:23 AM Go to last post

  53. AFCI in attached bathroom

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 10-11-2007 04:00 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 3,707
    Travis Grubbs
    05-27-2008, 04:11 AM Go to last post

  54. Feed From Main Panel to Sub Panel

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-25-2008 06:40 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 13,737
    Jerry Peck
    05-25-2008, 06:38 PM Go to last post

  55. Wall scones in a tub surround

    Started by Randy Clayton, 05-06-2008 08:39 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 3,821
    Michael Greenwalt
    05-24-2008, 10:40 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 05-20-2008 08:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,753
    Randy Clayton
    05-22-2008, 08:18 PM Go to last post

  57. Grounding electrode conductor size for copper

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 05-20-2008 06:02 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,106
    Jerry Peck
    05-20-2008, 07:48 PM Go to last post

  58. How to word this...Obsolete service

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 05-20-2008 03:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
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    Paul Kondzich
    05-20-2008, 03:50 PM Go to last post

  59. Question Open ground outlets

    Started by Trent Tarter, 05-16-2008 09:47 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,634
    Matthew Barnicle
    05-19-2008, 11:13 PM Go to last post

  60. Sure test 61-165

    Started by David Banks, 05-16-2008 10:03 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,153
    Jeff Spencer
    05-19-2008, 09:39 PM Go to last post

  61. single strand ground

    Started by John Arnold, 05-19-2008 11:49 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
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    Jerry Peck
    05-19-2008, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  62. Location of panelboard

    Started by RobertSmith, 05-18-2008 05:31 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,313
    Richard Stanley
    05-19-2008, 12:15 PM Go to last post

  63. Minimum conductor size

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 05-17-2008 03:36 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,465
    Jerry Peck
    05-18-2008, 06:14 PM Go to last post

  64. Size of dedicated branch circuit

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 04-21-2008 05:05 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,943
    Brandon Chew
    05-18-2008, 01:37 PM Go to last post

  65. Dimmer switches

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 05-17-2008 07:22 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,736
    Brandon Chew
    05-18-2008, 12:41 PM Go to last post

  66. recent insp

    Started by Markus Keller, 05-17-2008 07:45 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,200
    Markus Keller
    05-17-2008, 07:45 PM Go to last post

  67. Cables entering distribution panels

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-16-2008 09:02 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,658
    John Steinke
    05-16-2008, 07:10 PM Go to last post

  68. Talking Fire suppression light

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 05-14-2008 07:57 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,487
    John Steinke
    05-16-2008, 07:07 PM Go to last post

  69. Fused main

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 05-14-2008 02:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,738
    John Steinke
    05-16-2008, 07:05 PM Go to last post

  70. New "tamper Resistant Receptacles"

    Started by Jerry Peck, 05-13-2008 07:56 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,204
    John Steinke
    05-16-2008, 07:01 PM Go to last post

  71. Question extension cord or not

    Started by Glen Stevenson, 05-14-2008 05:58 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,042
    John Steinke
    05-16-2008, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  72. Switched Outlet w/out GFCI under sink

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 05-14-2008 07:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 11,258
    Jerry Peck
    05-15-2008, 09:37 PM Go to last post

  73. What happened to this lightning arrestor?

    Started by Chris Stichter, 05-14-2008 03:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,541
    Jim Luttrall
    05-14-2008, 03:53 PM Go to last post

  74. Thumbs up AFCI Breakers or NOT

    Started by Al Roden, 01-24-2008 05:14 PM
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 16,717
    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2008, 02:09 PM Go to last post

  75. multiple taps at main

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 05-13-2008 07:26 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,295
    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2008, 02:02 PM Go to last post

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