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  1. electrical question

    Started by Elliott Taylor, 08-03-2007 02:47 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
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    Jerry Peck
    08-04-2007, 08:34 AM Go to last post

  2. FPE Stab-Lok Panel and Aluminum Wire

    Started by Chris Skoczylas, 07-27-2007 05:52 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 6,358
    Jerry Peck
    08-03-2007, 05:57 PM Go to last post

  3. AFCIs???

    Started by Tim Moreira, 08-02-2007 11:12 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,510
    Jerry Peck
    08-03-2007, 08:51 AM Go to last post

  4. Service Panel

    Started by David Banks, 07-31-2007 04:15 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 3,515
    Joe Tedesco
    08-03-2007, 08:27 AM Go to last post

  5. Exclamation Lead Covered Conduit?

    Started by PETER W BENNETT, 08-02-2007 03:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,468
    Jerry Peck
    08-02-2007, 05:27 PM Go to last post

  6. GFCI Requirements

    Started by Erol Kartal, 08-01-2007 02:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,264
    Scott Patterson
    08-01-2007, 02:33 PM Go to last post

  7. Wiring looks likes like a snake nest!

    Started by Phillip Stojanik, 07-31-2007 12:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,952
    BARRY ADAIR
    08-01-2007, 03:24 AM Go to last post

  8. Oversized wiring

    Started by Doug Mossing, 07-30-2007 06:27 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,793
    Richard Rushing
    07-30-2007, 08:16 PM Go to last post

  9. Proposed AFCI requirements-- discussion

    Started by Richard Rushing, 07-28-2007 09:53 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,517
    Jerry Peck
    07-30-2007, 07:25 AM Go to last post

  10. Smile Vintage Electrical Advertisements

    Started by Joe Tedesco, 07-29-2007 08:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,509
    Bruce Breedlove
    07-29-2007, 08:53 PM Go to last post

  11. Receptacle-cook top clearence requirement.

    Started by M Kelekci, 07-23-2007 06:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,796
    Trent Tarter
    07-28-2007, 10:26 PM Go to last post

  12. plug adapters

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 07-27-2007 05:32 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,870
    Philip Desmarais
    07-28-2007, 06:05 PM Go to last post

  13. Electric Panel - Ground Wire location

    Started by Ken Amelin, 07-28-2007 11:11 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,616
    Jerry Peck
    07-28-2007, 04:12 PM Go to last post

  14. 1950s home

    Started by dan orourke, 07-19-2007 08:04 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,877
    Richard Rushing
    07-28-2007, 10:01 AM Go to last post

  15. Got really lucky last night

    Started by Joe Griffin, 07-25-2007 04:22 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,000
    John Steinke
    07-28-2007, 09:31 AM Go to last post

  16. Overheat?

    Started by Clay E White, 07-26-2007 03:57 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,216
    John Steinke
    07-28-2007, 09:26 AM Go to last post

  17. Cartridge style fuse size

    Started by Michael Thomas, 07-27-2007 09:57 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,611
    Michael Thomas
    07-27-2007, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  18. Need help with fuse panel.

    Started by elwood pleebis, 07-26-2007 10:35 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,949
    elwood pleebis
    07-27-2007, 08:36 AM Go to last post

  19. Splicing new to old

    Started by David Macy, 07-26-2007 12:05 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
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    Jon Randolph
    07-27-2007, 03:20 AM Go to last post

  20. Two buildings become one

    Started by Terry Beck, 07-25-2007 08:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,504
    Jerry Peck
    07-26-2007, 05:47 AM Go to last post

  21. Question Service panel conversion

    Started by Trent Tarter, 07-24-2007 07:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,957
    Trent Tarter
    07-24-2007, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  22. Double Taps

    Started by wayne soper, 06-09-2007 05:33 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,347
    Phillip Stojanik
    07-24-2007, 12:39 AM Go to last post

  23. Load side panel close to service equipment

    Started by Michael Thomas, 07-23-2007 05:51 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,773
    Phillip Stojanik
    07-23-2007, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  24. Question Distribution Panels

    Started by Chip O'Brian, 06-05-2007 12:52 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,059
    Michael Thomas
    07-23-2007, 05:34 PM Go to last post

  25. Electrical cables contacting each other

    Started by Scott Lynch, 07-20-2007 12:08 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,423
    Jerry Peck
    07-20-2007, 03:07 PM Go to last post

  26. Overthinking?

    Started by dan orourke, 07-19-2007 03:52 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,455
    Jerry Peck
    07-20-2007, 03:04 PM Go to last post

  27. "Type of Branch Circuit Wiring" - Texas

    Started by RobertSmith, 07-07-2007 07:11 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,376
    Jimmy Breazeale
    07-19-2007, 08:21 PM Go to last post

  28. Aluminum wiring pigtails in the IRC?

    Started by Eric Laney, 07-18-2007 05:42 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,589
    Matt Fellman
    07-18-2007, 11:16 PM Go to last post

  29. Disconnect switch - hot tub

    Started by dan orourke, 07-18-2007 09:01 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 7,140
    Rick Hurst
    07-18-2007, 09:01 PM Go to last post

  30. Electrical cable inside of chimney chase

    Started by dan orourke, 07-18-2007 08:18 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,745
    Bob Harper
    07-18-2007, 08:29 PM Go to last post

  31. Washer on GFCI

    Started by dan orourke, 07-17-2007 08:04 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,966
    Jerry Peck
    07-18-2007, 07:23 PM Go to last post

  32. Height requirement for exterior box

    Started by David Macy, 07-16-2007 10:15 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 15,426
    Jerry Peck
    07-16-2007, 03:56 PM Go to last post

  33. Conductor markings

    Started by dan orourke, 07-14-2007 01:27 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,683
    Charles Sessums
    07-15-2007, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  34. Clearances for A/C disconnect box.

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 07-14-2007 05:02 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,401
    Richard Rushing
    07-15-2007, 08:22 AM Go to last post

  35. Receptacle Outlet Location

    Started by dan orourke, 07-14-2007 01:26 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,357
    John Arnold
    07-15-2007, 05:38 AM Go to last post

  36. Ceiling fan & clearances from tub

    Started by dan orourke, 07-13-2007 04:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,584
    Richard Rushing
    07-14-2007, 12:24 PM Go to last post

  37. Figuring out which way is up

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 07-13-2007 01:51 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,563
    Jerry Peck
    07-14-2007, 11:02 AM Go to last post

  38. painted panel

    Started by dan orourke, 07-13-2007 01:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,608
    Richard Rushing
    07-13-2007, 07:46 PM Go to last post

  39. Old (not Stab-Lok) Federal breakers

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 07-13-2007 01:43 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,636
    Martin lehman
    07-13-2007, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  40. Disconnect switch locations

    Started by dan orourke, 07-13-2007 04:00 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,014
    Jerry Peck
    07-13-2007, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  41. Whatzit?

    Started by Phillip Stojanik, 07-12-2007 03:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,718
    Jim Luttrall
    07-12-2007, 08:58 PM Go to last post

  42. How to write this up

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 07-06-2007 09:58 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,248
    john thurmond
    07-09-2007, 09:46 PM Go to last post

  43. exterior electrical cable.

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 07-06-2007 09:00 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,775
    Gunnar Alquist
    07-06-2007, 05:14 PM Go to last post

  44. ceiling paddle fans

    Started by dan orourke, 07-06-2007 10:27 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,545
    Jerry Peck
    07-06-2007, 03:18 PM Go to last post

  45. Security lights via a rain gutter

    Started by Scott Patterson, 06-18-2007 07:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,074
    Bronson Beisel
    07-06-2007, 02:02 PM Go to last post

  46. Water meter jumper

    Started by Jon mackay, 07-03-2007 03:37 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,883
    John Arnold
    07-06-2007, 01:11 PM Go to last post

  47. Ground Wire

    Started by allen elliott, 07-06-2007 11:10 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,950
    Martin lehman
    07-06-2007, 11:21 AM Go to last post

  48. Rust on bus bar, breaker screws

    Started by RobertSmith, 07-06-2007 08:46 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,170
    Nick Ostrowski
    07-06-2007, 08:59 AM Go to last post

  49. Exterior Receptacle Outlet Covers

    Started by RobertSmith, 07-03-2007 07:51 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 10,380
    Thom Walker
    07-05-2007, 06:52 PM Go to last post

  50. Jumper wire from neutral to ground

    Started by Matt Fellman, 07-05-2007 01:12 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 8,744
    Matt Fellman
    07-05-2007, 05:45 PM Go to last post

  51. Electrical lead exposure

    Started by John Stephenson, 07-02-2007 05:48 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,834
    Mike Parks
    07-04-2007, 07:58 PM Go to last post

  52. Hazard location for light fixture

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 07-02-2007 05:20 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,082
    Thom Walker
    07-03-2007, 06:06 AM Go to last post

  53. GFCI question

    Started by dan orourke, 06-22-2007 03:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 5,499
    Eric Van De Ven
    07-01-2007, 06:54 AM Go to last post

  54. copper wire

    Started by Thom Walker, 06-29-2007 05:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,653
    Thom Walker
    06-29-2007, 06:03 PM Go to last post

  55. Wiring markings

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-27-2007 06:41 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,469
    Bob Mayer
    06-29-2007, 12:25 PM Go to last post

  56. Garage lighting

    Started by John Stephenson, 06-26-2007 09:48 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,152
    Thom Walker
    06-28-2007, 02:29 PM Go to last post

  57. Auto opener switch on GFCI

    Started by John Stephenson, 06-26-2007 09:45 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,754
    Jerry Peck
    06-27-2007, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  58. HELP House built in 1954, 3 panels???

    Started by Edgar Abrego, 06-24-2007 10:40 PM
    20 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,312
    Edgar Abrego
    06-26-2007, 01:02 AM Go to last post

  59. Sewage ejection pump-GFCI?

    Started by Mike Huppi, 04-05-2007 03:24 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 8,759
    Mike Huppi
    06-23-2007, 10:50 PM Go to last post

  60. Bond Screws

    Started by dan orourke, 06-22-2007 04:42 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,017
    Jerry Peck
    06-23-2007, 08:00 AM Go to last post

  61. Conduit to fitting connection

    Started by John Stephenson, 06-22-2007 04:49 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,559
    Jerry Peck
    06-22-2007, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  62. Electrical help needed

    Started by william siegel, 06-16-2007 07:01 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,109
    Jerry Peck
    06-22-2007, 05:30 PM Go to last post

  63. Electrical cable location

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-22-2007 03:57 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,485
    Jeff Eastman
    06-22-2007, 03:57 PM Go to last post

  64. Switch for shower fixture

    Started by Michael Greenwalt, 06-22-2007 08:24 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,697
    John Arnold
    06-22-2007, 11:59 AM Go to last post

  65. FPE main disconnect

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 06-20-2007 04:30 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,252
    John Arnold
    06-20-2007, 05:52 PM Go to last post

  66. Question Ground/Neutral Bonding

    Started by Lanny Freng, 06-19-2007 06:53 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 6,691
    M Kelekci
    06-20-2007, 03:41 PM Go to last post

  67. Stranded copper at neutral bar

    Started by wayne soper, 06-19-2007 06:22 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,243
    Jerry Peck
    06-20-2007, 05:02 AM Go to last post

  68. Panel, utility meters, a/c disconnect boxes.

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-19-2007 10:09 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,558
    Jeff Eastman
    06-19-2007, 10:09 AM Go to last post

  69. Overheated Ground

    Started by Jon Randolph, 06-19-2007 05:30 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,502
    Richard Rushing
    06-19-2007, 06:02 AM Go to last post

  70. Question Tin coated copper question

    Started by Bruce King, 06-18-2007 05:02 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,495
    Jon Randolph
    06-19-2007, 05:07 AM Go to last post

  71. Breakers upside down?

    Started by Mike Huppi, 06-18-2007 06:13 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,232
    Mike Huppi
    06-18-2007, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  72. Cool Jumper Wirer!!

    Started by gary fetterplace, 06-14-2007 06:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,583
    Jack Feldmann
    06-15-2007, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  73. Aluminum Wiring

    Started by allen elliott, 06-13-2007 07:11 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,423
    Bruce Breedlove
    06-14-2007, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  74. Using 2 conductor cable for 240 volt circuits

    Started by Jake Guerrero, 06-11-2007 11:05 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,576
    Jerry Peck
    06-11-2007, 06:15 PM Go to last post

  75. Homeowner electrical panelboard

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 06-10-2007 03:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,171
    Dave Mortensen
    06-10-2007, 10:36 PM Go to last post

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