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  1. surge in main cabinet

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 01-20-2008 09:14 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,855
    Jerry Peck
    04-01-2008, 07:42 AM Go to last post

  2. Bonehead Inspector

    Started by David Block, 03-25-2008 08:58 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 3,151
    Aaron Miller
    04-01-2008, 03:13 AM Go to last post

  3. 100-amp service panel question

    Started by Ken Carr, 03-29-2008 09:04 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,718
    Ken Carr
    03-31-2008, 06:34 AM Go to last post

  4. Shouldn't the breaker trip?

    Started by David Block, 03-27-2008 09:26 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,812
    Jerry Peck
    03-31-2008, 06:24 AM Go to last post

  5. 2 Q's on 3 flat

    Started by Ross Neag, 03-30-2008 12:44 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,877
    Jerry Peck
    03-30-2008, 07:19 PM Go to last post

  6. Electrical service connected to old building

    Started by Ken Carr, 03-29-2008 08:47 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,576
    Jerry Peck
    03-29-2008, 07:28 PM Go to last post

  7. A/C wiring

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-24-2008 02:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 4,301
    Brandon Chew
    03-29-2008, 08:15 AM Go to last post

  8. Bonehead Furnace Installer

    Started by John Arnold, 03-28-2008 04:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,120
    John Arnold
    03-28-2008, 04:39 PM Go to last post

  9. Stranded conductor split under two terminal screws?

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 03-27-2008 01:36 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,636
    John Arnold
    03-27-2008, 02:41 PM Go to last post

  10. Lights flicker

    Started by Stephen Houmard, 03-27-2008 10:05 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,313
    Matt Fellman
    03-27-2008, 11:33 AM Go to last post

  11. 8 GFCI's in series

    Started by David Edens, 03-27-2008 11:08 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,831
    John Arnold
    03-27-2008, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  12. Whatsa Going On?

    Started by Rick Hurst, 03-25-2008 07:12 AM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,856
    Gunnar Alquist
    03-26-2008, 07:57 AM Go to last post

  13. Undersized wire !

    Started by j.Peter Buss, 03-26-2008 06:16 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,794
    Gunnar Alquist
    03-26-2008, 07:48 AM Go to last post

  14. Fine specimen

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 03-25-2008 12:54 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,537
    Frank Bombardiere
    03-25-2008, 06:40 PM Go to last post

  15. Question What is this?

    Started by Robert Dalga, 03-22-2008 03:56 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,651
    Robert Dalga
    03-25-2008, 05:41 AM Go to last post

  16. Exterior switch height requirement?

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 03-24-2008 08:26 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,683
    David Banks
    03-24-2008, 03:49 PM Go to last post

  17. bedroom fire

    Started by daniel nantell, 03-23-2008 06:48 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,705
    Jerry Peck
    03-24-2008, 12:06 PM Go to last post

  18. what type of disconnect is this

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 03-22-2008 08:51 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,766
    Paul Kondzich
    03-23-2008, 07:39 PM Go to last post

  19. Can Lights

    Started by David Block, 03-18-2008 08:20 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 3,807
    John Allingham
    03-22-2008, 02:06 PM Go to last post

  20. The hazards of washing dishes.

    Started by John Arnold, 03-17-2008 02:20 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,791
    Richard Abrams
    03-21-2008, 04:46 PM Go to last post

  21. Service Clearance

    Started by allen elliott, 03-20-2008 02:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,800
    allen elliott
    03-20-2008, 03:26 PM Go to last post

  22. Aluminum Wire in service panel

    Started by Lynn Petrie, 12-11-2007 06:41 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 20,968
    Jerry Peck
    03-20-2008, 11:45 AM Go to last post

  23. Always something

    Started by David Banks, 03-19-2008 05:00 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,218
    John Arnold
    03-19-2008, 05:32 PM Go to last post

  24. Distribution Panels

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-17-2008 09:49 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,728
    Raymond Wand
    03-19-2008, 04:40 PM Go to last post

  25. Combustion Air Source

    Started by David Block, 03-17-2008 07:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 3,368
    David Block
    03-18-2008, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  26. weirdo box cover

    Started by John Arnold, 03-17-2008 06:00 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,690
    Aaron Miller
    03-18-2008, 01:16 PM Go to last post

  27. Common neutral and ground connection?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 03-17-2008 01:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,469
    Richard Moore
    03-18-2008, 04:12 AM Go to last post

  28. De-rating Revisited

    Started by Victor DaGraca, 03-15-2008 12:12 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,551
    Victor DaGraca
    03-17-2008, 02:37 PM Go to last post

  29. 80 amp main

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 03-16-2008 03:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,248
    Billy Stephens
    03-17-2008, 08:07 AM Go to last post

  30. Condo Subpanel Wiring Question

    Started by Reis Pearson, 03-16-2008 05:36 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,759
    Jerry Peck
    03-17-2008, 07:34 AM Go to last post

  31. Exterior spigot over outlet

    Started by Paul Curcio, 03-14-2008 04:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,041
    Byron Lentz
    03-15-2008, 04:32 PM Go to last post

  32. Service Ampacity

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 03-12-2008 09:37 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,017
    Jerry Peck
    03-14-2008, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  33. Award winning J Box?

    Started by Joe Griffin, 03-12-2008 01:53 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,984
    Jerry Peck
    03-13-2008, 06:22 AM Go to last post

  34. Wadsworth panels

    Started by william siegel, 03-11-2008 01:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,527
    Jerry Peck
    03-13-2008, 06:18 AM Go to last post

  35. homemade handle tie

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 03-12-2008 12:36 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,684
    Gunnar Alquist
    03-12-2008, 06:13 PM Go to last post

  36. Code question on lighting.

    Started by Dan Harris, 03-06-2008 07:12 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,390
    Markus Keller
    03-10-2008, 06:38 PM Go to last post

  37. non service equipment panels

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 03-05-2008 04:50 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,522
    Joe Klampfer
    03-07-2008, 10:11 AM Go to last post

  38. Stablock breakers

    Started by Brian E Kelly, 03-01-2008 04:13 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 8,800
    Aaron Miller
    03-07-2008, 08:17 AM Go to last post

  39. Grounding to polybutylene

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 03-05-2008 12:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,647
    Peter Plein
    03-07-2008, 05:55 AM Go to last post

  40. Fill 'er up !

    Started by Nolan Kienitz, 03-05-2008 08:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,223
    Jack Feldmann
    03-06-2008, 01:45 PM Go to last post

  41. FPE Panel with warm vibrating main feed

    Started by Jon mackay, 02-20-2008 12:10 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,722
    Eric Van De Ven
    03-05-2008, 09:50 AM Go to last post

  42. Cutler Hammer CH series panels

    Started by Terry Beck, 03-04-2008 11:17 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,992
    Matt Fellman
    03-04-2008, 02:09 PM Go to last post

  43. Electrical quandry.....

    Started by Matt Fellman, 03-03-2008 08:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,607
    Aaron Miller
    03-04-2008, 09:31 AM Go to last post

  44. Double tap off main disconnect/ Bulldog Pushmatic

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 03-03-2008 04:37 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,849
    Jerry Peck
    03-04-2008, 09:30 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Jerry Peck, 03-03-2008 02:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,275
    Jerry Peck
    03-03-2008, 05:48 PM Go to last post

  46. Crazy Electrician.

    Started by Zibby Swieca, 01-30-2008 08:17 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,634
    Tim Moreira
    03-01-2008, 10:53 PM Go to last post

  47. Floored by this Panel

    Started by Aaron Miller, 02-28-2008 02:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 2,655
    Richard Rushing
    03-01-2008, 08:45 AM Go to last post

  48. Verify Ground Connection

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 02-20-2008 08:27 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 4,017
    Jerry Peck
    02-29-2008, 12:08 PM Go to last post

  49. Single wired breaker?

    Started by David Edens, 02-28-2008 08:35 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,834
    neal lewis
    02-29-2008, 05:45 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Jim McClendon, 02-26-2008 05:28 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,299
    Jim McClendon
    02-29-2008, 04:25 AM Go to last post

  51. smoke detector installed next to light

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 02-21-2008 05:57 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,216
    Jerry Peck
    02-28-2008, 10:26 AM Go to last post

  52. No visible ground 40 unit bldg

    Started by Ross Neag, 02-27-2008 08:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,318
    Jerry Peck
    02-28-2008, 06:44 AM Go to last post

  53. sub panel bonded with neutrals

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 02-22-2008 05:03 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,822
    Jerome W. Young
    02-22-2008, 06:37 AM Go to last post

  54. Breaker Box all GFCI Breakers????

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 01-26-2008 05:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 5,710
    Jerry Peck
    02-20-2008, 06:38 AM Go to last post

  55. Flaking paint inside eletrical panel

    Started by Bob Lynett, 02-19-2008 06:04 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,553
    Billy Stephens
    02-19-2008, 07:05 PM Go to last post

  56. Conductor protection

    Started by Mike Schulz, 02-18-2008 10:31 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,871
    Jerry Peck
    02-19-2008, 03:13 PM Go to last post

  57. fun with steam

    Started by John Arnold, 01-17-2008 06:08 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,166
    Mark Jones
    02-18-2008, 10:42 PM Go to last post

  58. Electrical

    Started by Zibby Swieca, 02-17-2008 06:37 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,851
    Jerry Peck
    02-18-2008, 05:14 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Michael Thomas, 02-14-2008 03:16 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,053
    Jeff Remas
    02-17-2008, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  60. Hot Shower

    Started by Donald Merritt, 02-12-2008 08:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,480
    Jeff Remas
    02-17-2008, 07:39 AM Go to last post

  61. Condo #2 Grounds/Neutals

    Started by Chip O'Brian, 02-13-2008 02:34 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 2,959
    Eric Shuman
    02-16-2008, 01:18 PM Go to last post

  62. Water heater electricity question

    Started by Sheryl Davidson, 02-08-2008 10:33 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 2,779
    Jerry Peck
    02-13-2008, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  63. condo - grounds / neutrals

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 02-12-2008 03:28 PM
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 2,430
    Michael Thomas
    02-13-2008, 07:28 PM Go to last post

  64. New Electrician in town...possibly from NC!

    Started by Eric Van De Ven, 02-10-2008 09:25 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,942
    Shannon Guinn
    02-13-2008, 09:04 AM Go to last post

  65. exterior outlet

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 01-16-2008 02:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,073
    Jerry Peck
    02-12-2008, 06:42 AM Go to last post

  66. Have You Ever Wondered What Idiots Looks Like?

    Started by Rick Hurst, 01-18-2008 11:39 AM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 3,694
    Chris Risby
    02-11-2008, 08:09 PM Go to last post

  67. Opinions of a write up on a panel

    Started by Lanny Freng, 02-05-2008 05:26 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,098
    Gunnar Alquist
    02-06-2008, 06:34 PM Go to last post

  68. 100 AMP Adequacy

    Started by David Edens, 01-27-2008 12:55 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 17,388
    John Brown
    02-06-2008, 10:13 AM Go to last post

  69. Question Hot AFCI'S?

    Started by Michael Sierra, 02-04-2008 12:14 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,506
    Rick Hurst
    02-04-2008, 12:21 PM Go to last post

  70. Bzzzt...bzzzzzzzztttttt!!!!!!!!!!

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 01-31-2008 03:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,537
    Richard Abrams
    02-01-2008, 05:13 PM Go to last post

  71. Question Texas Electrician Rates and Rules?

    Started by Al Roden, 01-30-2008 08:28 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,619
    Jerry Peck
    01-31-2008, 06:26 AM Go to last post

  72. EMT Conduits

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 01-30-2008 04:45 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,239
    Jerry Peck
    01-30-2008, 06:44 AM Go to last post

  73. panel location

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 01-28-2008 05:58 AM
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    • Replies: 10
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    Jerry Peck
    01-29-2008, 07:46 PM Go to last post

  74. AFCIs for apartment complex

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 01-29-2008 05:37 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,242
    Jerry Peck
    01-29-2008, 06:20 AM Go to last post

  75. type 1 enclosure

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 01-28-2008 03:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,203
    Billy Stephens
    01-28-2008, 08:00 PM Go to last post

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