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  1. 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

  2. Question Open ground outlets

    Started by Trent Tarter, 05-16-2008 08:47 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,745
    Matthew Barnicle
    05-19-2008, 10:13 PM Go to last post

  3. Sure test 61-165

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

  4. single strand ground

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

  5. Location of panelboard

    Started by RobertSmith, 05-18-2008 04:31 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,407
    Richard Stanley
    05-19-2008, 11:15 AM Go to last post

  6. Minimum conductor size

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

  7. Size of dedicated branch circuit

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 04-21-2008 04:05 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,084
    Brandon Chew
    05-18-2008, 12:37 PM Go to last post

  8. Dimmer switches

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 05-17-2008 06:22 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,818
    Brandon Chew
    05-18-2008, 11:41 AM Go to last post

  9. recent insp

    Started by Markus Keller, 05-17-2008 06:45 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,277
    Markus Keller
    05-17-2008, 06:45 PM Go to last post

  10. Cables entering distribution panels

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

  11. Talking Fire suppression light

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

  12. Fused main

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

  13. New "tamper Resistant Receptacles"

    Started by Jerry Peck, 05-13-2008 06:56 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,344
    John Steinke
    05-16-2008, 06:01 PM Go to last post

  14. Question extension cord or not

    Started by Glen Stevenson, 05-14-2008 04:58 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,163
    John Steinke
    05-16-2008, 05:59 PM Go to last post

  15. Switched Outlet w/out GFCI under sink

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

  16. What happened to this lightning arrestor?

    Started by Chris Stichter, 05-14-2008 02:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,614
    Jim Luttrall
    05-14-2008, 02:53 PM Go to last post

  17. Thumbs up AFCI Breakers or NOT

    Started by Al Roden, 01-24-2008 05:14 PM
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 17,282
    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2008, 01:09 PM Go to last post

  18. multiple taps at main

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 05-13-2008 06:26 PM
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    • Replies: 3
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    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2008, 01:02 PM Go to last post

  19. Pushmatic questons

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-13-2008 07:52 PM
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    • Replies: 2
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    Michael Thomas
    05-14-2008, 03:08 AM Go to last post

  20. Denergizing Panel Requirement

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-13-2008 07:15 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,390
    Nick Ostrowski
    05-13-2008, 10:01 PM Go to last post

  21. AFCI false trip

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

  22. Door Opener Box

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

  23. bulldog push matic

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 05-08-2008 03:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,154
    Evan Grugett
    05-10-2008, 08:56 AM Go to last post

  24. FPE and Zinsco Panels

    Started by Bob Lynett, 05-08-2008 08:22 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,200
    Tom Rollins
    05-10-2008, 07:54 AM Go to last post

  25. Aluminum wiring with AFCI breakers

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 05-08-2008 06:50 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 8,820
    Jerry Peck
    05-09-2008, 08:25 PM Go to last post

  26. Breakers for air conditioner?

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

  27. Light in storage spaces and closet

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-30-2008 07:34 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,594
    Jerry Peck
    05-07-2008, 04:45 PM Go to last post

  28. any suggestions for this exposed feeder

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

  29. copalum verses purple wire nut

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

  30. old main /fuse

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 05-05-2008 01:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,692
    Markus Keller
    05-06-2008, 07:37 AM Go to last post

  31. Subpanel quickie

    Started by Ross Neag, 05-05-2008 07:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,248
    Ross Neag
    05-05-2008, 08:19 PM Go to last post

  32. All circuits 12/3 in panel

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 05-02-2008 06:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 2,985
    John Steinke
    05-05-2008, 06:14 PM Go to last post

  33. Power to both buss bars

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

  34. what label?

    Started by Ken Meyer, 05-01-2008 09:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,801
    Randy Clayton
    05-02-2008, 07:44 PM Go to last post

  35. 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

  36. Maximum fill for conductors in a panel board

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

  37. Amperage Draw

    Started by Jim Robinson, 04-30-2008 01:29 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,117
    Jerry Peck
    04-30-2008, 06:08 PM Go to last post

  38. Minimum branch ckt requirement

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 04-27-2008 12:14 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,080
    Jerry Peck
    04-30-2008, 07:56 AM Go to last post

  39. single grounding rod

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

  40. adjacent panels

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

  41. spa pump pressure switch in panel

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

  42. non service panel / insulated grounds

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 04-29-2008 12:29 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,259
    Gunnar Alquist
    04-29-2008, 03:20 PM Go to last post

  43. 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

  44. Disconnect for "sub" panel

    Started by Jon Randolph, 04-28-2008 07:50 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,520
    Jerry Peck
    04-28-2008, 08:44 AM Go to last post

  45. 7th Grader Performs Electrical Work for School Project

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 04-27-2008 09:34 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,802
    Markus Keller
    04-28-2008, 08:04 AM Go to last post

  46. Main disconnect breakers

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-26-2008 09:25 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,378
    Tom Rees
    04-26-2008, 07:47 PM Go to last post

  47. knob and tube removal

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 04-23-2008 10:26 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 9,072
    Jerry Peck
    04-26-2008, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  48. GFCI puzzle

    Started by Ken Meyer, 04-24-2008 10:58 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,821
    Randy Clayton
    04-26-2008, 05:30 PM Go to last post

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

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

  50. too close to service entry?

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

  51. 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: 2,619
    Aaron Miller
    04-24-2008, 04:14 AM Go to last post

  52. Condo 50 Amp Main

    Started by David Banks, 04-12-2008 11:37 AM
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    Russel Ray
    04-23-2008, 09:06 PM Go to last post

  53. Question Water pipe ground question

    Started by Greg Jenkins, 04-22-2008 08:43 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 11,169
    Greg Jenkins
    04-23-2008, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  54. Conductor Ampacity

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 04-23-2008 12:12 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,082
    Gunnar Alquist
    04-23-2008, 06:14 PM Go to last post

  55. pop goes the inspector

    Started by John Arnold, 04-23-2008 01:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,416
    Michael Larson
    04-23-2008, 02:51 PM Go to last post

  56. Non Insulated Neutral

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

  57. No room for new breaker? no problem!

    Started by Terry Beck, 04-21-2008 05:41 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,744
    Terry Beck
    04-21-2008, 06:11 PM Go to last post

  58. Angry USED EQUIPMENT SHOULD NEVER BE REUSED!

    Started by Joe Tedesco, 04-21-2008 06:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,842
    Randy Aldering
    04-21-2008, 05:22 PM Go to last post

  59. Service and load side panels in close proximity

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

  60. Unknown device

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 04-14-2008 10:33 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,269
    Jonathan Cartwright
    04-21-2008, 06:58 AM Go to last post

  61. quick disconnects

    Started by tim larkins, 04-18-2008 07:08 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,681
    Jerry Peck
    04-20-2008, 05:00 PM Go to last post

  62. Separate receptacle for GDO

    Started by Ross Neag, 04-18-2008 09:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
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    Jon Randolph
    04-19-2008, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  63. Today's widowmaker

    Started by Eric Laney, 04-14-2008 01:28 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,977
    Peter Plein
    04-18-2008, 04:37 PM Go to last post

  64. Bundled conductors

    Started by Greg Jenkins, 04-18-2008 07:45 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,845
    Greg Jenkins
    04-18-2008, 08:28 AM Go to last post

  65. Wired smoke Alarms required in older homes

    Started by Terry Beck, 04-17-2008 10:16 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,757
    Richard Moore
    04-18-2008, 01:47 AM Go to last post

  66. Volume of JB vs # of conductors

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 04-17-2008 07:28 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,426
    Dom D'Agostino
    04-17-2008, 10:28 PM Go to last post

  67. Wierd da meter go?

    Started by Victor DaGraca, 04-17-2008 05:48 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,288
    Jerry Peck
    04-17-2008, 05:53 PM Go to last post

  68. grounding electrode conductor

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 04-16-2008 04:09 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
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    Jerry Peck
    04-16-2008, 11:59 AM Go to last post

  69. Siemens 60amp breaker in ITE panel ok?

    Started by Ross Neag, 04-15-2008 10:32 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,073
    James Duffin
    04-16-2008, 05:01 AM Go to last post

  70. Too much for 200A

    Started by Matt Fellman, 03-26-2008 10:38 PM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 188
    • Views: 12,735
    James Duffin
    04-15-2008, 07:14 PM Go to last post

  71. square d afci recall

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-14-2008 06:48 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,661
    CHARLIE VAN FLEET
    04-14-2008, 06:48 AM Go to last post

  72. misleading article?

    Started by John Arnold, 04-13-2008 09:03 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,458
    Bruce King
    04-13-2008, 09:37 AM Go to last post

  73. Garage Receptacles

    Started by Aaron Miller, 04-08-2008 03:13 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,793
    Richard Abrams
    04-11-2008, 04:22 PM Go to last post

  74. receptacle requirements in garages

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 04-10-2008 12:45 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,014
    Jerome W. Young
    04-10-2008, 07:21 PM Go to last post

  75. Screw through Main

    Started by Reis Pearson, 04-08-2008 11:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,479
    Jerry Peck
    04-09-2008, 05:40 PM Go to last post

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