1. Announcement:
    InspectionNews Message Board Rules, Policies, and Disclaimers
    Brian Hannigan (Administrator)
    04-16-2007
    Views:
    80,556

Forum: Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial Inspection

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

  1. Need a narrative.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 02-04-2015 03:48 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 2,435
    JeffGHooper
    02-15-2015, 12:02 PM Go to last post

  2. Anybody seens something like this?

    Started by cory nystul, 02-06-2015 09:32 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,625
    david shapiro
    02-15-2015, 11:10 AM Go to last post

  3. Neutral and ground separation not always required in remote panels.

    Started by Trent Tarter, 11-17-2014 09:04 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,373
    Jerry Peck
    02-15-2015, 10:21 AM Go to last post

  4. Butt splice connectors

    Started by Vern Heiler, 01-31-2015 11:28 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 3,154
    Donald Farrell
    02-12-2015, 07:49 AM Go to last post

  5. CT metering

    Started by Mbrooke, 02-09-2015 07:55 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 954
    john stone
    02-10-2015, 12:52 PM Go to last post

  6. Ready or not, wireless home automation is here!

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 01-30-2015 04:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 1,966
    Jim Luttrall
    02-06-2015, 07:52 PM Go to last post

  7. Certain manufacturers smart meters in Canada are being replaced due to fire hazard

    Started by Jerry Peck, 01-29-2015 03:49 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,038
    John Kogel
    02-05-2015, 03:37 PM Go to last post

  8. Amazed it is still here

    Started by Jim Robinson, 01-28-2015 04:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,057
    Bruce Low
    02-03-2015, 11:11 AM Go to last post

  9. Eaton AFCI - Blinking Red Light

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 07-02-2014 07:51 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 24,802
    Lon Henderson
    01-20-2015, 03:14 PM Go to last post

  10. Whats this bar in the electrical panel called ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 01-10-2015 08:51 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,987
    Jerry Peck
    01-13-2015, 07:39 AM Go to last post

  11. What is this device on the breaker?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 08-13-2013 02:40 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,239
    Jerry Peck
    01-03-2015, 07:17 PM Go to last post

  12. Electrical in sauna

    Started by mark petty, 12-26-2014 05:02 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,644
    Jim Port
    12-29-2014, 05:24 PM Go to last post

  13. Question on Main Line/Mast head and drip loop height

    Started by chris vis, 12-10-2014 10:06 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,917
    Jerry Peck
    12-22-2014, 09:27 AM Go to last post

  14. See Photo. If it has a closed cover, is a horizontal disposal receptacle allowed?

    Started by Gene South, 12-17-2014 06:50 AM
    closed weather cover, damp location, dry location, horizontal receptacles 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 1,734
    Jerry Peck
    12-19-2014, 04:22 PM Go to last post

  15. Reading Amperage with a AMP Meter

    Started by Derek Worchel, 12-11-2014 11:19 AM
    amperage meter usage, reading amp meters
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 2,120
    Dave Ruth
    12-19-2014, 04:33 AM Go to last post

  16. Exclamation Circuit Breaker Recall

    Started by Julian Cofer, 12-18-2014 02:40 PM
    breakers, circuit breaker, electric, recall, schneider electric
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 691
    Julian Cofer
    12-18-2014, 02:40 PM Go to last post

  17. Todays Inspection

    Started by Raymond Wand, 12-13-2014 01:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 2,548
    gary carroll
    12-18-2014, 10:19 AM Go to last post

  18. Suretest

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 11-29-2014 03:23 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,038
    John Kogel
    12-01-2014, 05:21 PM Go to last post

  19. Ceiling installation on aluminum porch ceiling

    Started by mark petty, 11-18-2014 07:42 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,859
    Jerry Peck
    11-27-2014, 07:01 PM Go to last post

  20. A Half updated two family Main Panels question

    Started by chris vis, 11-25-2014 07:10 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,084
    jack davenport
    11-27-2014, 06:59 AM Go to last post

  21. Recessed lights and insulation contact question

    Started by mark petty, 11-21-2014 01:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,222
    Jerry Peck
    11-22-2014, 12:36 PM Go to last post

  22. What is this button for?

    Started by Paul Friesen, 11-08-2014 08:10 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,108
    Lon Henderson
    11-20-2014, 06:25 AM Go to last post

  23. Downstream service panel (AKA) Sub Panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-05-2014 04:33 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,267
    Brad Rodgers
    11-17-2014, 07:28 PM Go to last post

  24. Main service disconnect 200 amp, panel 125 amp?

    Started by Trent Tarter, 11-09-2014 06:35 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,007
    Dave Ruth
    11-14-2014, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  25. Reset for bathrom GFCI is in garage

    Started by Terry Beck, 11-14-2014 12:04 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,205
    Jerry Peck
    11-14-2014, 10:31 AM Go to last post

  26. When were GFCI's required?

    Started by Paul Friesen, 11-13-2014 01:07 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 896
    Paul Friesen
    11-14-2014, 08:52 AM Go to last post

  27. AKA Sub-Panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-12-2014 03:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,670
    Rollie Meyers
    11-14-2014, 12:37 AM Go to last post

  28. How often should smoke detectors be replaced?

    Started by Jerry Peck, 08-14-2007 08:11 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 81,568
    Jim Robinson
    11-08-2014, 07:14 AM Go to last post

  29. Light switch proximity to entry door

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-03-2014 04:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 3,320
    Jim Port
    11-06-2014, 09:48 AM Go to last post

  30. QO Plug-on Neutral CAFI Circuit Breakers - Know before you go.

    Started by Garry Sorrells, 11-03-2014 10:40 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,162
    Jim Port
    11-04-2014, 12:41 PM Go to last post

  31. Meter and hose bibb

    Started by Tom Rees, 10-28-2014 07:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 2,751
    gargalaxy
    11-03-2014, 07:08 PM Go to last post

  32. Wiring in Service Panel Question

    Started by Lon Henderson, 10-23-2014 05:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,706
    Greg Madden
    11-02-2014, 11:56 AM Go to last post

  33. Old school night light?????

    Started by cory nystul, 10-27-2014 08:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,556
    Facilities
    11-01-2014, 06:32 PM Go to last post

  34. sinlge wire in double pull breaker

    Started by cory nystul, 10-22-2014 08:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,444
    Vern Heiler
    10-23-2014, 03:25 PM Go to last post

  35. Underground Service Settling.

    Started by Michael Chambers, 10-18-2014 10:34 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 1,992
    tj glenn
    10-23-2014, 09:38 AM Go to last post

  36. What is the code requirement for San Diego CA for AFCI and GFCIs

    Started by Loren Sanders Sr., 10-13-2014 07:36 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 1,733
    Rollie Meyers
    10-19-2014, 01:32 PM Go to last post

  37. Pool lights and GFCI protection

    Started by mark petty, 10-09-2014 11:09 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,870
    Jerry Peck
    10-19-2014, 08:36 AM Go to last post

  38. Attic splice Snap connector

    Started by Eric Delio, 10-06-2014 02:39 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 69
    • Views: 3,907
    Mike Pagozalski
    10-18-2014, 04:03 PM Go to last post

  39. maximum nubmer of wires in a junction box

    Started by Sky Jones, 10-16-2014 10:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 944
    Jim Port
    10-17-2014, 11:51 AM Go to last post

  40. Breaker Tripping

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 10-15-2014 07:54 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 901
    Mark Reinmiller
    10-15-2014, 06:02 PM Go to last post

  41. On my electric panel I have 220 breakers that I do not use

    Started by Loren Sanders Sr., 10-13-2014 09:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 2,042
    Jerry Peck
    10-15-2014, 10:48 AM Go to last post

  42. Newbie Introduction

    Started by david shapiro, 10-15-2014 07:38 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 600
    david shapiro
    10-15-2014, 07:38 AM Go to last post

  43. No ground?

    Started by Dave Rose, 09-30-2014 10:28 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,288
    Dave Rose
    10-06-2014, 10:20 AM Go to last post

  44. Cutler Hammer Panel

    Started by Donald Hobson, 10-02-2014 03:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,076
    Jim Port
    10-04-2014, 07:39 PM Go to last post

  45. electrical ground question

    Started by Tom Iovanne, 10-01-2014 11:15 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,407
    Joe Klampfer
    10-04-2014, 10:11 AM Go to last post

  46. AFCI receptacles

    Started by Marc M, 09-26-2014 09:12 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,394
    Marc M
    10-04-2014, 08:58 AM Go to last post

  47. 200.7 Using white wire as ungrounded conductor

    Started by Marc M, 10-03-2014 11:35 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,095
    Marc M
    10-04-2014, 07:18 AM Go to last post

  48. Service wires in contact with metal downspout

    Started by Ken Amelin, 09-30-2014 10:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,446
    Ian Page
    10-02-2014, 01:14 PM Go to last post

  49. will a DIY light fixture pass electrical inspection?

    Started by Mark Villalobos, 02-17-2014 12:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 5,993
    Mark Harris
    09-26-2014, 09:53 AM Go to last post

  50. Kitchen Counter Top Receptacle requirements

    Started by Mathew Keith Stouffer, 09-16-2014 07:21 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 2,377
    Rick Cantrell
    09-24-2014, 12:15 PM Go to last post

  51. 2,100 Sq Ft, 13 Rooms, and 9 Circuit Breakers

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 09-19-2014 03:00 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,302
    Nick Ostrowski
    09-21-2014, 07:10 AM Go to last post

  52. Need help identifying this thing

    Started by Steve Payson, 09-13-2014 01:41 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,607
    Steve Payson
    09-19-2014, 05:16 PM Go to last post

  53. Need picture of Painted & Scorched outlet

    Started by Bob Sisson, 09-19-2014 09:08 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 804
    Mark Reinmiller
    09-19-2014, 05:01 PM Go to last post

  54. Wet Walls

    Started by Sherrill Jeffcoat, 09-09-2014 03:09 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,650
    John Dirks Jr
    09-15-2014, 05:39 AM Go to last post

  55. grounding of panel

    Started by cory nystul, 08-29-2014 11:57 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 2,587
    Jerry Peck
    09-09-2014, 01:48 PM Go to last post

  56. PVC VS Conduit

    Started by Cory Bates, 08-29-2014 11:22 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,485
    Dirk Jeanis
    09-09-2014, 10:15 AM Go to last post

  57. Breaker Feeding Subpanel

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 08-28-2014 03:23 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,027
    Nick Ostrowski
    08-28-2014, 10:26 AM Go to last post

  58. Neutral bonding in multiple units

    Started by John Kogel, 08-03-2014 11:24 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,558
    John Kogel
    08-27-2014, 10:08 AM Go to last post

  59. 2nd re-inspect and still appears wrong.

    Started by cory nystul, 08-06-2014 06:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 2,085
    Jerry Peck
    08-25-2014, 02:45 PM Go to last post

  60. Doubling up breakers in subpanel

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 08-19-2014 06:40 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,492
    Mark Reinmiller
    08-25-2014, 10:53 AM Go to last post

  61. Branch wire - grounding conductor

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-20-2014 04:56 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,313
    John Kogel
    08-25-2014, 07:30 AM Go to last post

  62. GE A Series II 400 Amp Panel Bond Location

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 08-12-2014 07:03 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,433
    Rollie Meyers
    08-24-2014, 11:14 PM Go to last post

  63. Electrical room egress

    Started by Donald Farrell, 08-19-2014 10:39 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,674
    Donald Farrell
    08-20-2014, 08:02 AM Go to last post

  64. how many spliced circuits should be in one junction box?

    Started by Sherrie Lyle, 08-09-2014 10:40 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,171
    Dirk Jeanis
    08-18-2014, 06:47 PM Go to last post

  65. Scorched bus - 1990s Sylvania Panel

    Started by Matt Fellman, 08-11-2014 12:58 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,488
    Don Hester
    08-18-2014, 06:46 AM Go to last post

  66. Deteriorated cloth sheathing

    Started by Raymond Wand, 07-30-2014 06:02 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,432
    Raymond Wand
    08-07-2014, 04:03 AM Go to last post

  67. Multiple spices in main panel on 2007 home (over 45)

    Started by mark petty, 07-31-2014 03:00 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,529
    Dan Scherlis
    08-06-2014, 10:53 AM Go to last post

  68. Habitable space lighting requirements, switched lights.

    Started by Don Hester, 08-04-2014 10:08 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,254
    Don Hester
    08-05-2014, 04:52 PM Go to last post

  69. Ground wire from meter can to main panel box

    Started by mark petty, 07-30-2014 06:33 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 2,055
    Rick Cantrell
    08-01-2014, 11:11 AM Go to last post

  70. what is this?

    Started by Dave Hill, 07-23-2014 03:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 1,779
    David Dolch
    08-01-2014, 09:26 AM Go to last post

  71. Ufer rebar

    Started by mark petty, 07-25-2014 05:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 2,434
    Jerry Peck
    07-31-2014, 04:23 PM Go to last post

  72. Contaminated panel

    Started by Ian Page, 07-26-2014 12:27 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 1,664
    Dirk Jeanis
    07-31-2014, 04:16 PM Go to last post

  73. kitchen island outlet

    Started by John Goad, 07-15-2014 01:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 2,476
    Don Hester
    07-26-2014, 05:30 PM Go to last post

  74. Grounding/bonding in sub-panels

    Started by Dave Rose, 07-16-2014 02:41 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 3,378
    Jerry Peck
    07-25-2014, 03:39 PM Go to last post

  75. Double Tapped Main Lugs

    Started by Tom Cissell, 07-15-2014 04:48 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,006
    Jim Hintz
    07-25-2014, 11:34 AM Go to last post

Thread Display Options

Use this control to limit the display of threads to those newer than the specified time frame.

Allows you to choose the data by which the thread list will be sorted.

Order threads in...

Note: when sorting by date, 'descending order' will show the newest results first.

Icon Legend

Contains unread posts
Contains unread posts
Contains no unread posts
Contains no unread posts
More than 25 replies or 10000 views
Hot thread with unread posts
More than 25 replies or 10000 views
Hot thread with no unread posts
Closed Thread
Thread is closed
Thread Contains a Message Written By You
You have posted in this thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules