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  1. Smile Vintage Electrical Advertisements

    Started by Joe Tedesco, 07-29-2007 08:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,491
    Bruce Breedlove
    07-29-2007, 08:53 PM Go to last post

  2. Receptacle-cook top clearence requirement.

    Started by M Kelekci, 07-23-2007 06:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,780
    Trent Tarter
    07-28-2007, 10:26 PM Go to last post

  3. plug adapters

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 07-27-2007 05:32 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,836
    Philip Desmarais
    07-28-2007, 06:05 PM Go to last post

  4. Electric Panel - Ground Wire location

    Started by Ken Amelin, 07-28-2007 11:11 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,588
    Jerry Peck
    07-28-2007, 04:12 PM Go to last post

  5. 1950s home

    Started by dan orourke, 07-19-2007 08:04 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,842
    Richard Rushing
    07-28-2007, 10:01 AM Go to last post

  6. Got really lucky last night

    Started by Joe Griffin, 07-25-2007 04:22 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,976
    John Steinke
    07-28-2007, 09:31 AM Go to last post

  7. Overheat?

    Started by Clay E White, 07-26-2007 03:57 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,203
    John Steinke
    07-28-2007, 09:26 AM Go to last post

  8. Cartridge style fuse size

    Started by Michael Thomas, 07-27-2007 09:57 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,598
    Michael Thomas
    07-27-2007, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  9. Need help with fuse panel.

    Started by elwood pleebis, 07-26-2007 10:35 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,932
    elwood pleebis
    07-27-2007, 08:36 AM Go to last post

  10. Splicing new to old

    Started by David Macy, 07-26-2007 12:05 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,909
    Jon Randolph
    07-27-2007, 03:20 AM Go to last post

  11. Two buildings become one

    Started by Terry Beck, 07-25-2007 08:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,489
    Jerry Peck
    07-26-2007, 05:47 AM Go to last post

  12. Question Service panel conversion

    Started by Trent Tarter, 07-24-2007 07:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,937
    Trent Tarter
    07-24-2007, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  13. Double Taps

    Started by wayne soper, 06-09-2007 05:33 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,326
    Phillip Stojanik
    07-24-2007, 12:39 AM Go to last post

  14. Load side panel close to service equipment

    Started by Michael Thomas, 07-23-2007 05:51 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,758
    Phillip Stojanik
    07-23-2007, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  15. Question Distribution Panels

    Started by Chip O'Brian, 06-05-2007 12:52 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,037
    Michael Thomas
    07-23-2007, 05:34 PM Go to last post

  16. Electrical cables contacting each other

    Started by Scott Lynch, 07-20-2007 12:08 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,403
    Jerry Peck
    07-20-2007, 03:07 PM Go to last post

  17. Overthinking?

    Started by dan orourke, 07-19-2007 03:52 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,433
    Jerry Peck
    07-20-2007, 03:04 PM Go to last post

  18. "Type of Branch Circuit Wiring" - Texas

    Started by RobertSmith, 07-07-2007 07:11 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,347
    Jimmy Breazeale
    07-19-2007, 08:21 PM Go to last post

  19. Aluminum wiring pigtails in the IRC?

    Started by Eric Laney, 07-18-2007 05:42 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,572
    Matt Fellman
    07-18-2007, 11:16 PM Go to last post

  20. Disconnect switch - hot tub

    Started by dan orourke, 07-18-2007 09:01 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 7,114
    Rick Hurst
    07-18-2007, 09:01 PM Go to last post

  21. Electrical cable inside of chimney chase

    Started by dan orourke, 07-18-2007 08:18 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,717
    Bob Harper
    07-18-2007, 08:29 PM Go to last post

  22. Washer on GFCI

    Started by dan orourke, 07-17-2007 08:04 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,942
    Jerry Peck
    07-18-2007, 07:23 PM Go to last post

  23. Height requirement for exterior box

    Started by David Macy, 07-16-2007 10:15 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 15,227
    Jerry Peck
    07-16-2007, 03:56 PM Go to last post

  24. Conductor markings

    Started by dan orourke, 07-14-2007 01:27 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,666
    Charles Sessums
    07-15-2007, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  25. Clearances for A/C disconnect box.

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 07-14-2007 05:02 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,385
    Richard Rushing
    07-15-2007, 08:22 AM Go to last post

  26. Receptacle Outlet Location

    Started by dan orourke, 07-14-2007 01:26 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,335
    John Arnold
    07-15-2007, 05:38 AM Go to last post

  27. Ceiling fan & clearances from tub

    Started by dan orourke, 07-13-2007 04:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,569
    Richard Rushing
    07-14-2007, 12:24 PM Go to last post

  28. Figuring out which way is up

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 07-13-2007 01:51 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,543
    Jerry Peck
    07-14-2007, 11:02 AM Go to last post

  29. painted panel

    Started by dan orourke, 07-13-2007 01:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,580
    Richard Rushing
    07-13-2007, 07:46 PM Go to last post

  30. Old (not Stab-Lok) Federal breakers

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 07-13-2007 01:43 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,605
    Martin lehman
    07-13-2007, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  31. Disconnect switch locations

    Started by dan orourke, 07-13-2007 04:00 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,989
    Jerry Peck
    07-13-2007, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  32. Whatzit?

    Started by Phillip Stojanik, 07-12-2007 03:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,700
    Jim Luttrall
    07-12-2007, 08:58 PM Go to last post

  33. How to write this up

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 07-06-2007 09:58 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,239
    john thurmond
    07-09-2007, 09:46 PM Go to last post

  34. exterior electrical cable.

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 07-06-2007 09:00 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,750
    Gunnar Alquist
    07-06-2007, 05:14 PM Go to last post

  35. ceiling paddle fans

    Started by dan orourke, 07-06-2007 10:27 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,528
    Jerry Peck
    07-06-2007, 03:18 PM Go to last post

  36. Security lights via a rain gutter

    Started by Scott Patterson, 06-18-2007 07:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,060
    Bronson Beisel
    07-06-2007, 02:02 PM Go to last post

  37. Water meter jumper

    Started by Jon mackay, 07-03-2007 03:37 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,857
    John Arnold
    07-06-2007, 01:11 PM Go to last post

  38. Ground Wire

    Started by allen elliott, 07-06-2007 11:10 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,943
    Martin lehman
    07-06-2007, 11:21 AM Go to last post

  39. Rust on bus bar, breaker screws

    Started by RobertSmith, 07-06-2007 08:46 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,131
    Nick Ostrowski
    07-06-2007, 08:59 AM Go to last post

  40. Exterior Receptacle Outlet Covers

    Started by RobertSmith, 07-03-2007 07:51 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 10,324
    Thom Walker
    07-05-2007, 06:52 PM Go to last post

  41. Jumper wire from neutral to ground

    Started by Matt Fellman, 07-05-2007 01:12 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 8,618
    Matt Fellman
    07-05-2007, 05:45 PM Go to last post

  42. Electrical lead exposure

    Started by John Stephenson, 07-02-2007 05:48 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,796
    Mike Parks
    07-04-2007, 07:58 PM Go to last post

  43. Hazard location for light fixture

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 07-02-2007 05:20 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,062
    Thom Walker
    07-03-2007, 06:06 AM Go to last post

  44. GFCI question

    Started by dan orourke, 06-22-2007 03:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 5,340
    Eric Van De Ven
    07-01-2007, 06:54 AM Go to last post

  45. copper wire

    Started by Thom Walker, 06-29-2007 05:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,632
    Thom Walker
    06-29-2007, 06:03 PM Go to last post

  46. Wiring markings

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-27-2007 06:41 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,452
    Bob Mayer
    06-29-2007, 12:25 PM Go to last post

  47. Garage lighting

    Started by John Stephenson, 06-26-2007 09:48 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,100
    Thom Walker
    06-28-2007, 02:29 PM Go to last post

  48. Auto opener switch on GFCI

    Started by John Stephenson, 06-26-2007 09:45 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,727
    Jerry Peck
    06-27-2007, 06:54 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Edgar Abrego, 06-24-2007 10:40 PM
    20 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,289
    Edgar Abrego
    06-26-2007, 01:02 AM Go to last post

  50. Sewage ejection pump-GFCI?

    Started by Mike Huppi, 04-05-2007 03:24 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 8,618
    Mike Huppi
    06-23-2007, 10:50 PM Go to last post

  51. Bond Screws

    Started by dan orourke, 06-22-2007 04:42 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,988
    Jerry Peck
    06-23-2007, 08:00 AM Go to last post

  52. Conduit to fitting connection

    Started by John Stephenson, 06-22-2007 04:49 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,543
    Jerry Peck
    06-22-2007, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  53. Electrical help needed

    Started by william siegel, 06-16-2007 07:01 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,084
    Jerry Peck
    06-22-2007, 05:30 PM Go to last post

  54. Electrical cable location

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-22-2007 03:57 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,467
    Jeff Eastman
    06-22-2007, 03:57 PM Go to last post

  55. Switch for shower fixture

    Started by Michael Greenwalt, 06-22-2007 08:24 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,677
    John Arnold
    06-22-2007, 11:59 AM Go to last post

  56. FPE main disconnect

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 06-20-2007 04:30 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,221
    John Arnold
    06-20-2007, 05:52 PM Go to last post

  57. Question Ground/Neutral Bonding

    Started by Lanny Freng, 06-19-2007 06:53 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 6,641
    M Kelekci
    06-20-2007, 03:41 PM Go to last post

  58. Stranded copper at neutral bar

    Started by wayne soper, 06-19-2007 06:22 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,213
    Jerry Peck
    06-20-2007, 05:02 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-19-2007 10:09 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,541
    Jeff Eastman
    06-19-2007, 10:09 AM Go to last post

  60. Overheated Ground

    Started by Jon Randolph, 06-19-2007 05:30 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,487
    Richard Rushing
    06-19-2007, 06:02 AM Go to last post

  61. Question Tin coated copper question

    Started by Bruce King, 06-18-2007 05:02 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,483
    Jon Randolph
    06-19-2007, 05:07 AM Go to last post

  62. Breakers upside down?

    Started by Mike Huppi, 06-18-2007 06:13 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,209
    Mike Huppi
    06-18-2007, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  63. Cool Jumper Wirer!!

    Started by gary fetterplace, 06-14-2007 06:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,566
    Jack Feldmann
    06-15-2007, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  64. Aluminum Wiring

    Started by allen elliott, 06-13-2007 07:11 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,401
    Bruce Breedlove
    06-14-2007, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  65. Using 2 conductor cable for 240 volt circuits

    Started by Jake Guerrero, 06-11-2007 11:05 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,494
    Jerry Peck
    06-11-2007, 06:15 PM Go to last post

  66. Homeowner electrical panelboard

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 06-10-2007 03:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,157
    Dave Mortensen
    06-10-2007, 10:36 PM Go to last post

  67. Metal conduit grounding

    Started by Mark Muehleisen, 06-09-2007 11:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,780
    Jerry Peck
    06-09-2007, 03:28 PM Go to last post

  68. FPE panel?

    Started by BARRY ADAIR, 06-07-2007 09:21 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,277
    BARRY ADAIR
    06-07-2007, 09:21 PM Go to last post

  69. Electrical cable routing

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-05-2007 02:10 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,081
    Jerry Peck
    06-05-2007, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  70. Main service panel?

    Started by Mark Muehleisen, 06-05-2007 07:50 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,626
    Jerry Peck
    06-05-2007, 12:09 PM Go to last post

  71. Service point terminology

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-04-2007 05:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,226
    Michael Thomas
    06-05-2007, 10:07 AM Go to last post

  72. Question AFCI and GFCI Question

    Started by Brian Burns, 06-04-2007 03:36 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,613
    Mitchell Captain
    06-05-2007, 06:17 AM Go to last post

  73. What is this?

    Started by Jim Hughes, 06-03-2007 05:17 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,667
    Jerry Peck
    06-04-2007, 12:39 PM Go to last post

  74. White Conductors used as "Hot"

    Started by Scott Lynch, 06-02-2007 02:38 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,287
    Victor DaGraca
    06-02-2007, 03:49 PM Go to last post

  75. Outlets under soffits

    Started by John Stephenson, 06-02-2007 10:11 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,396
    Scott Patterson
    06-02-2007, 03:08 PM Go to last post

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