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  1. 1987 FPE Panel?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 06-24-2008 11:15 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 7,605
    David Banks
    07-02-2008, 04:33 AM Go to last post

  2. Derating Needed?????

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

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

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 06-29-2008 06:08 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 8,331
    Matthew Skowron
    07-01-2008, 05:44 AM Go to last post

  4. Angry Smoke Detector from Hell

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

  5. 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: 11,093
    Brandon Whitmore
    06-29-2008, 01:37 PM Go to last post

  6. GFCI receptacles protecting branch crts

    Started by Peter Wigle, 06-25-2008 07:35 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 8,550
    Jerry Peck
    06-28-2008, 10:47 AM Go to last post

  7. What type of panel is this?

    Started by Robert Dalga, 06-18-2008 04:18 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,749
    Richard Abrams
    06-25-2008, 04:27 PM Go to last post

  8. K & B and insulation

    Started by Anthony Alderman, 06-24-2008 08:35 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,217
    Michael Thomas
    06-25-2008, 10:32 AM Go to last post

  9. Electrical under kitchen island

    Started by imported_John Smith, 06-20-2008 03:33 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 6,748
    Jerry Peck
    06-24-2008, 12:48 PM Go to last post

  10. Bedrooms without light fixtures

    Started by Dylan Whitehead, 06-20-2008 07:18 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 9,683
    Dylan Whitehead
    06-23-2008, 07:01 AM Go to last post

  11. Service ampacity

    Started by Ross Neag, 06-18-2008 09:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,627
    Brandon Whitmore
    06-19-2008, 02:24 PM Go to last post

  12. Routing of Romex Cables In Stairwell Closet

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 06-16-2008 09:42 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 12,928
    Jerry Peck
    06-19-2008, 06:32 AM Go to last post

  13. Lightning Protection System quesion

    Started by Dave Hahn, 06-17-2008 09:32 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,173
    Billy Stephens
    06-17-2008, 06:52 PM Go to last post

  14. Question Minimum height for garage receptacles

    Started by Trent Tarter, 06-11-2008 09:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 37,278
    Jerry Peck
    06-17-2008, 06:55 AM Go to last post

  15. Smile afci ?

    Started by bb_becker, 06-01-2008 11:06 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,617
    John Steinke
    06-17-2008, 06:25 AM Go to last post

  16. weatherhead needed

    Started by Anthony Alderman, 06-16-2008 03:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,624
    Jerry Peck
    06-16-2008, 04:18 PM Go to last post

  17. Grounding rod directly below Hose bib

    Started by Ted Menelly, 06-16-2008 11:36 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,183
    Ted Menelly
    06-16-2008, 02:27 PM Go to last post

  18. Proper wording

    Started by Zibby Swieca, 03-16-2008 09:31 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 9,964
    Ted Menelly
    06-14-2008, 12:14 PM Go to last post

  19. another "what is this?"

    Started by Chris Stichter, 06-13-2008 03:42 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,365
    Richard Abrams
    06-13-2008, 04:38 PM Go to last post

  20. Should Panel Be Wired as a Sub?

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 06-12-2008 04:34 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,651
    Nick Ostrowski
    06-12-2008, 06:46 AM Go to last post

  21. Romex is attic

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-07-2008 07:35 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 17,200
    Ted Menelly
    06-08-2008, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  22. GFCI outlers for ungrounded circuits

    Started by Terry Beck, 04-21-2008 06:05 PM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 28,027
    Brandon Chew
    06-07-2008, 09:17 AM Go to last post

  23. Minimum branch circuits for a living room

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 06-04-2008 06:28 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 10,087
    Richard Moore
    06-05-2008, 10:52 AM Go to last post

  24. GFCI protected outlets

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 06-04-2008 06:27 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,753
    Gunnar Alquist
    06-04-2008, 09:01 PM Go to last post

  25. Electric water heater disconnect

    Started by Richard Roshak, 06-03-2008 01:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,286
    Tim Voss
    06-04-2008, 06:34 AM Go to last post

  26. Grounds and Neutrals under common lug

    Started by Greg Jenkins, 04-21-2008 01:28 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 25,961
    Jerry Peck
    06-03-2008, 06:43 PM Go to last post

  27. Exterior GFCI's

    Started by Chris Stichter, 05-14-2008 06:57 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 17,721
    Jerry Peck
    06-03-2008, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  28. Correct terminology for multiple-meter panel

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-01-2008 09:05 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,458
    Jerry Peck
    06-03-2008, 05:54 PM Go to last post

  29. Kitchen outlet circuit powers under-cabinet lights.

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-31-2008 08:53 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 8,931
    Shannon Guinn
    06-02-2008, 10:49 AM Go to last post

  30. Opinions Wanted

    Started by Steven Turetsky, 05-30-2008 11:00 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 9,148
    Brandon Chew
    06-01-2008, 09:57 AM Go to last post

  31. Electrical service box located in closet

    Started by Kevin Luce, 04-19-2007 10:22 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 27,424
    Randy Clayton
    05-28-2008, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  32. high tech bathroom

    Started by John Arnold, 05-27-2008 10:56 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,624
    Jon Randolph
    05-28-2008, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  33. Old Meter Base?

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 05-28-2008 02:00 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,785
    Dave Mortensen
    05-28-2008, 07:23 PM Go to last post

  34. stuck in traffic photo

    Started by John Arnold, 05-27-2008 02:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,345
    John Arnold
    05-27-2008, 06:40 PM Go to last post

  35. Buried ground wire

    Started by Scott Medlin, 05-22-2008 07:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 16,066
    Jerry Peck
    05-27-2008, 02:19 PM Go to last post

  36. Hot temp on ACFI's

    Started by Gregg Austensen, 09-26-2007 05:43 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 7,190
    Jerry Peck
    05-27-2008, 10:23 AM Go to last post

  37. AFCI in attached bathroom

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 10-11-2007 03:00 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 10,586
    Travis Grubbs
    05-27-2008, 03:11 AM Go to last post

  38. Feed From Main Panel to Sub Panel

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-25-2008 05:40 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 21,217
    Jerry Peck
    05-25-2008, 05:38 PM Go to last post

  39. Wall scones in a tub surround

    Started by Randy Clayton, 05-06-2008 07:39 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 9,484
    Michael Greenwalt
    05-24-2008, 09:40 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 05-20-2008 07:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,261
    Randy Clayton
    05-22-2008, 07:18 PM Go to last post

  41. Grounding electrode conductor size for copper

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 05-20-2008 05:02 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 7,755
    Jerry Peck
    05-20-2008, 06:48 PM Go to last post

  42. How to word this...Obsolete service

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 05-20-2008 02:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,147
    Paul Kondzich
    05-20-2008, 02:50 PM Go to last post

  43. Question Open ground outlets

    Started by Trent Tarter, 05-16-2008 08:47 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,727
    Matthew Barnicle
    05-19-2008, 10:13 PM Go to last post

  44. Sure test 61-165

    Started by David Banks, 05-16-2008 09:03 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,263
    Jeff Spencer
    05-19-2008, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  45. single strand ground

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

  46. Location of panelboard

    Started by RobertSmith, 05-18-2008 04:31 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,563
    Richard Stanley
    05-19-2008, 11:15 AM Go to last post

  47. Minimum conductor size

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 05-17-2008 02:36 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 7,744
    Jerry Peck
    05-18-2008, 05:14 PM Go to last post

  48. Size of dedicated branch circuit

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 04-21-2008 04:05 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 7,765
    Brandon Chew
    05-18-2008, 12:37 PM Go to last post

  49. Dimmer switches

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 05-17-2008 06:22 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,413
    Brandon Chew
    05-18-2008, 11:41 AM Go to last post

  50. recent insp

    Started by Markus Keller, 05-17-2008 06:45 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,858
    Markus Keller
    05-17-2008, 06:45 PM Go to last post

  51. Cables entering distribution panels

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-16-2008 08:02 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,959
    John Steinke
    05-16-2008, 06:10 PM Go to last post

  52. Talking Fire suppression light

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 05-14-2008 06:57 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,295
    John Steinke
    05-16-2008, 06:07 PM Go to last post

  53. Fused main

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 05-14-2008 01:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,281
    John Steinke
    05-16-2008, 06:05 PM Go to last post

  54. New "tamper Resistant Receptacles"

    Started by Jerry Peck, 05-13-2008 06:56 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,627
    John Steinke
    05-16-2008, 06:01 PM Go to last post

  55. Question extension cord or not

    Started by Glen Stevenson, 05-14-2008 04:58 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,633
    John Steinke
    05-16-2008, 05:59 PM Go to last post

  56. Switched Outlet w/out GFCI under sink

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 05-14-2008 06:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 18,125
    Jerry Peck
    05-15-2008, 08:37 PM Go to last post

  57. What happened to this lightning arrestor?

    Started by Chris Stichter, 05-14-2008 02:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,916
    Jim Luttrall
    05-14-2008, 02:53 PM Go to last post

  58. Thumbs up AFCI Breakers or NOT

    Started by Al Roden, 01-24-2008 05:14 PM
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 34,187
    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2008, 01:09 PM Go to last post

  59. multiple taps at main

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

  60. 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

  61. Denergizing Panel Requirement

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-13-2008 07:15 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,988
    Nick Ostrowski
    05-13-2008, 10:01 PM Go to last post

  62. 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

  63. Door Opener Box

    Started by Greg Frazier, 05-10-2008 10:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,382
    Jerry Peck
    05-13-2008, 05:52 PM Go to last post

  64. bulldog push matic

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 05-08-2008 03:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 10,603
    Evan Grugett
    05-10-2008, 08:56 AM Go to last post

  65. FPE and Zinsco Panels

    Started by Bob Lynett, 05-08-2008 08:22 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 7,599
    Tom Rollins
    05-10-2008, 07:54 AM Go to last post

  66. Aluminum wiring with AFCI breakers

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 05-08-2008 06:50 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 15,148
    Jerry Peck
    05-09-2008, 08:25 PM Go to last post

  67. Breakers for air conditioner?

    Started by Charles Smith, 05-07-2008 10:07 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 12,241
    John Steinke
    05-09-2008, 05:55 PM Go to last post

  68. Light in storage spaces and closet

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-30-2008 07:34 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 11,671
    Jerry Peck
    05-07-2008, 04:45 PM Go to last post

  69. any suggestions for this exposed feeder

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 05-07-2008 04:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,794
    Jerry Peck
    05-07-2008, 04:39 PM Go to last post

  70. copalum verses purple wire nut

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-29-2008 03:49 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 25,068
    James Duffin
    05-06-2008, 05:58 PM Go to last post

  71. old main /fuse

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 05-05-2008 01:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,850
    Markus Keller
    05-06-2008, 07:37 AM Go to last post

  72. Subpanel quickie

    Started by Ross Neag, 05-05-2008 07:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 9,358
    Ross Neag
    05-05-2008, 08:19 PM Go to last post

  73. All circuits 12/3 in panel

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 05-02-2008 06:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 14,425
    John Steinke
    05-05-2008, 06:14 PM Go to last post

  74. Power to both buss bars

    Started by Lee Nettnin, 05-03-2008 01:22 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 9,022
    Lee Nettnin
    05-05-2008, 04:01 AM Go to last post

  75. what label?

    Started by Ken Meyer, 05-01-2008 09:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,052
    Randy Clayton
    05-02-2008, 07:44 PM Go to last post

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