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Service Conductors, Panels, Overcurrent Protection Devices, Wiring Types and Methods, Switches, Receptacles, Light Fixtures ... For Home Inspections & Commercial Inspections

  1. Garage Receptacles

    Started by Aaron Miller, 04-08-2008 03:13 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,363
    Richard Abrams
    04-11-2008, 04:22 PM Go to last post

  2. receptacle requirements in garages

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 04-10-2008 12:45 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,621
    Jerome W. Young
    04-10-2008, 07:21 PM Go to last post

  3. Screw through Main

    Started by Reis Pearson, 04-08-2008 11:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,925
    Jerry Peck
    04-09-2008, 05:40 PM Go to last post

  4. Ground wires

    Started by william siegel, 04-08-2008 09:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,562
    Richard Abrams
    04-09-2008, 09:16 AM Go to last post

  5. Question Stab-lock inquiry

    Started by David Edens, 04-08-2008 09:10 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,779
    Richard Abrams
    04-09-2008, 09:13 AM Go to last post

  6. Electrical Wire Discoloration

    Started by Jack Wingo, 04-07-2008 01:49 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,714
    Jon mackay
    04-09-2008, 05:03 AM Go to last post

  7. Light switch proximity to bath tub

    Started by JD Johnson, 03-30-2008 06:25 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 21,321
    Jerry Peck
    04-08-2008, 01:10 PM Go to last post

  8. receptacle in attic

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 04-03-2008 04:06 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 7,536
    Jerry Peck
    04-07-2008, 06:49 PM Go to last post

  9. Do you call 90 degree bends in panel?

    Started by Ross Neag, 03-27-2008 08:41 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 59
    • Views: 5,946
    Brandon Chew
    04-05-2008, 07:59 AM Go to last post

  10. bundling

    Started by John Arnold, 04-03-2008 02:31 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,997
    Tom Dietrich
    04-04-2008, 02:00 PM Go to last post

  11. improper handle tie on different amp breakers

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 04-02-2008 07:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,388
    Richard Abrams
    04-03-2008, 04:49 PM Go to last post

  12. Question Old house wiring in Chicago

    Started by Paul Luczyk, 04-02-2008 09:36 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,470
    Jim Zborowski
    04-03-2008, 09:48 AM Go to last post

  13. doubled service wires/ JERRY!

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 04-02-2008 05:16 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,353
    Brandon Whitmore
    04-02-2008, 09:22 PM Go to last post

  14. Texas under NEC

    Started by RobertSmith, 04-01-2008 05:58 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,206
    Jeff Spencer
    04-02-2008, 08:52 PM Go to last post

  15. 200 amp service conductors

    Started by Scott Jarvis, 03-29-2008 11:20 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 11,413
    Inspector 3500
    04-01-2008, 08:16 PM Go to last post

  16. surge in main cabinet

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 01-20-2008 08:14 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,222
    Jerry Peck
    04-01-2008, 07:42 AM Go to last post

  17. Bonehead Inspector

    Started by David Block, 03-25-2008 08:58 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 2,330
    Aaron Miller
    04-01-2008, 03:13 AM Go to last post

  18. 100-amp service panel question

    Started by Ken Carr, 03-29-2008 09:04 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,324
    Ken Carr
    03-31-2008, 06:34 AM Go to last post

  19. Shouldn't the breaker trip?

    Started by David Block, 03-27-2008 09:26 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,962
    Jerry Peck
    03-31-2008, 06:24 AM Go to last post

  20. 2 Q's on 3 flat

    Started by Ross Neag, 03-30-2008 12:44 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,506
    Jerry Peck
    03-30-2008, 07:19 PM Go to last post

  21. Electrical service connected to old building

    Started by Ken Carr, 03-29-2008 08:47 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,310
    Jerry Peck
    03-29-2008, 07:28 PM Go to last post

  22. A/C wiring

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-24-2008 02:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 3,621
    Brandon Chew
    03-29-2008, 08:15 AM Go to last post

  23. Bonehead Furnace Installer

    Started by John Arnold, 03-28-2008 04:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 954
    John Arnold
    03-28-2008, 04:39 PM Go to last post

  24. Stranded conductor split under two terminal screws?

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 03-27-2008 01:36 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,395
    John Arnold
    03-27-2008, 02:41 PM Go to last post

  25. Lights flicker

    Started by Stephen Houmard, 03-27-2008 10:05 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,105
    Matt Fellman
    03-27-2008, 11:33 AM Go to last post

  26. 8 GFCI's in series

    Started by David Edens, 03-27-2008 11:08 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,665
    John Arnold
    03-27-2008, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  27. Whatsa Going On?

    Started by Rick Hurst, 03-25-2008 07:12 AM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,554
    Gunnar Alquist
    03-26-2008, 07:57 AM Go to last post

  28. Undersized wire !

    Started by j.Peter Buss, 03-26-2008 06:16 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,546
    Gunnar Alquist
    03-26-2008, 07:48 AM Go to last post

  29. Fine specimen

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 03-25-2008 12:54 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,233
    Frank Bombardiere
    03-25-2008, 06:40 PM Go to last post

  30. Question What is this?

    Started by Robert Dalga, 03-22-2008 03:56 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,415
    Robert Dalga
    03-25-2008, 05:41 AM Go to last post

  31. Exterior switch height requirement?

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 03-24-2008 08:26 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,404
    David Banks
    03-24-2008, 03:49 PM Go to last post

  32. bedroom fire

    Started by daniel nantell, 03-23-2008 06:48 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,463
    Jerry Peck
    03-24-2008, 12:06 PM Go to last post

  33. what type of disconnect is this

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 03-22-2008 08:51 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,508
    Paul Kondzich
    03-23-2008, 07:39 PM Go to last post

  34. Can Lights

    Started by David Block, 03-18-2008 08:20 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 3,086
    John Allingham
    03-22-2008, 02:06 PM Go to last post

  35. The hazards of washing dishes.

    Started by John Arnold, 03-17-2008 02:20 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,584
    Richard Abrams
    03-21-2008, 04:46 PM Go to last post

  36. Service Clearance

    Started by allen elliott, 03-20-2008 02:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,564
    allen elliott
    03-20-2008, 03:26 PM Go to last post

  37. Aluminum Wire in service panel

    Started by Lynn Petrie, 12-11-2007 05:41 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 18,934
    Jerry Peck
    03-20-2008, 11:45 AM Go to last post

  38. Always something

    Started by David Banks, 03-19-2008 05:00 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 994
    John Arnold
    03-19-2008, 05:32 PM Go to last post

  39. Distribution Panels

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-17-2008 09:49 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,501
    Raymond Wand
    03-19-2008, 04:40 PM Go to last post

  40. Combustion Air Source

    Started by David Block, 03-17-2008 07:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 2,897
    David Block
    03-18-2008, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  41. weirdo box cover

    Started by John Arnold, 03-17-2008 06:00 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,450
    Aaron Miller
    03-18-2008, 01:16 PM Go to last post

  42. Common neutral and ground connection?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 03-17-2008 01:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,196
    Richard Moore
    03-18-2008, 04:12 AM Go to last post

  43. De-rating Revisited

    Started by Victor DaGraca, 03-15-2008 12:12 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,130
    Victor DaGraca
    03-17-2008, 02:37 PM Go to last post

  44. 80 amp main

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 03-16-2008 03:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,998
    Billy Stephens
    03-17-2008, 08:07 AM Go to last post

  45. Condo Subpanel Wiring Question

    Started by Reis Pearson, 03-16-2008 05:36 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,133
    Jerry Peck
    03-17-2008, 07:34 AM Go to last post

  46. Exterior spigot over outlet

    Started by Paul Curcio, 03-14-2008 04:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,827
    Byron Lentz
    03-15-2008, 04:32 PM Go to last post

  47. Service Ampacity

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 03-12-2008 09:37 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,627
    Jerry Peck
    03-14-2008, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  48. Award winning J Box?

    Started by Joe Griffin, 03-12-2008 01:53 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,546
    Jerry Peck
    03-13-2008, 06:22 AM Go to last post

  49. Wadsworth panels

    Started by william siegel, 03-11-2008 01:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,111
    Jerry Peck
    03-13-2008, 06:18 AM Go to last post

  50. homemade handle tie

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 03-12-2008 12:36 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,467
    Gunnar Alquist
    03-12-2008, 06:13 PM Go to last post

  51. Code question on lighting.

    Started by Dan Harris, 03-06-2008 06:12 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,132
    Markus Keller
    03-10-2008, 06:38 PM Go to last post

  52. non service equipment panels

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 03-05-2008 03:50 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,189
    Joe Klampfer
    03-07-2008, 09:11 AM Go to last post

  53. Stablock breakers

    Started by Brian E Kelly, 03-01-2008 03:13 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 8,100
    Aaron Miller
    03-07-2008, 07:17 AM Go to last post

  54. Grounding to polybutylene

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 03-05-2008 11:58 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,211
    Peter Plein
    03-07-2008, 04:55 AM Go to last post

  55. Fill 'er up !

    Started by Nolan Kienitz, 03-05-2008 07:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,948
    Jack Feldmann
    03-06-2008, 12:45 PM Go to last post

  56. FPE Panel with warm vibrating main feed

    Started by Jon mackay, 02-20-2008 11:10 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,011
    Eric Van De Ven
    03-05-2008, 08:50 AM Go to last post

  57. Cutler Hammer CH series panels

    Started by Terry Beck, 03-04-2008 10:17 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,731
    Matt Fellman
    03-04-2008, 01:09 PM Go to last post

  58. Electrical quandry.....

    Started by Matt Fellman, 03-03-2008 07:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,359
    Aaron Miller
    03-04-2008, 08:31 AM Go to last post

  59. Double tap off main disconnect/ Bulldog Pushmatic

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 03-03-2008 03:37 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,426
    Jerry Peck
    03-04-2008, 08:30 AM Go to last post

  60. It passed permitting, inspections, and was given a CO too

    Started by Jerry Peck, 03-03-2008 01:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,136
    Jerry Peck
    03-03-2008, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  61. Crazy Electrician.

    Started by Zibby Swieca, 01-30-2008 07:17 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,287
    Tim Moreira
    03-01-2008, 09:53 PM Go to last post

  62. Floored by this Panel

    Started by Aaron Miller, 02-28-2008 01:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 2,221
    Richard Rushing
    03-01-2008, 07:45 AM Go to last post

  63. Verify Ground Connection

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 02-20-2008 07:27 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 3,529
    Jerry Peck
    02-29-2008, 11:08 AM Go to last post

  64. Single wired breaker?

    Started by David Edens, 02-28-2008 07:35 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,451
    neal lewis
    02-29-2008, 04:45 AM Go to last post

  65. wiring service panels 101..(help Jerry P)

    Started by Jim McClendon, 02-26-2008 04:28 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,048
    Jim McClendon
    02-29-2008, 03:25 AM Go to last post

  66. smoke detector installed next to light

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 02-21-2008 04:57 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,736
    Jerry Peck
    02-28-2008, 09:26 AM Go to last post

  67. No visible ground 40 unit bldg

    Started by Ross Neag, 02-27-2008 07:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,122
    Jerry Peck
    02-28-2008, 05:44 AM Go to last post

  68. sub panel bonded with neutrals

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 02-22-2008 04:03 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,625
    Jerome W. Young
    02-22-2008, 05:37 AM Go to last post

  69. Breaker Box all GFCI Breakers????

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 01-26-2008 04:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 5,035
    Jerry Peck
    02-20-2008, 05:38 AM Go to last post

  70. Flaking paint inside eletrical panel

    Started by Bob Lynett, 02-19-2008 05:04 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,357
    Billy Stephens
    02-19-2008, 06:05 PM Go to last post

  71. Conductor protection

    Started by Mike Schulz, 02-18-2008 09:31 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,580
    Jerry Peck
    02-19-2008, 02:13 PM Go to last post

  72. fun with steam

    Started by John Arnold, 01-17-2008 05:08 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,817
    Mark Jones
    02-18-2008, 09:42 PM Go to last post

  73. Electrical

    Started by Zibby Swieca, 02-17-2008 05:37 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,538
    Jerry Peck
    02-18-2008, 04:14 PM Go to last post

  74. Seperate service to outbuilding serves circuits in main building with own service ...

    Started by Michael Thomas, 02-14-2008 02:16 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,669
    Jeff Remas
    02-17-2008, 06:44 AM Go to last post

  75. Hot Shower

    Started by Donald Merritt, 02-12-2008 07:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,106
    Jeff Remas
    02-17-2008, 06:39 AM Go to last post

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