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  1. Electrical lead exposure

    Started by John Stephenson, 07-02-2007 05:48 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,703
    Mike Parks
    07-04-2007, 07:58 PM Go to last post

  2. Hazard location for light fixture

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 07-02-2007 05:20 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 7,130
    Thom Walker
    07-03-2007, 06:06 AM Go to last post

  3. GFCI question

    Started by dan orourke, 06-22-2007 03:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 16,504
    Eric Van De Ven
    07-01-2007, 06:54 AM Go to last post

  4. copper wire

    Started by Thom Walker, 06-29-2007 05:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,030
    Thom Walker
    06-29-2007, 06:03 PM Go to last post

  5. Wiring markings

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-27-2007 06:41 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,204
    Bob Mayer
    06-29-2007, 12:25 PM Go to last post

  6. Garage lighting

    Started by John Stephenson, 06-26-2007 09:48 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 7,160
    Thom Walker
    06-28-2007, 02:29 PM Go to last post

  7. Auto opener switch on GFCI

    Started by John Stephenson, 06-26-2007 09:45 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,636
    Jerry Peck
    06-27-2007, 06:54 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Edgar Abrego, 06-24-2007 10:40 PM
    20 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 8,937
    Edgar Abrego
    06-26-2007, 01:02 AM Go to last post

  9. Sewage ejection pump-GFCI?

    Started by Mike Huppi, 04-05-2007 03:24 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 17,131
    Mike Huppi
    06-23-2007, 10:50 PM Go to last post

  10. Bond Screws

    Started by dan orourke, 06-22-2007 04:42 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 8,569
    Jerry Peck
    06-23-2007, 08:00 AM Go to last post

  11. Conduit to fitting connection

    Started by John Stephenson, 06-22-2007 04:49 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,121
    Jerry Peck
    06-22-2007, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  12. Electrical help needed

    Started by william siegel, 06-16-2007 07:01 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,422
    Jerry Peck
    06-22-2007, 05:30 PM Go to last post

  13. Electrical cable location

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-22-2007 03:57 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,675
    Jeff Eastman
    06-22-2007, 03:57 PM Go to last post

  14. Switch for shower fixture

    Started by Michael Greenwalt, 06-22-2007 08:24 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,995
    John Arnold
    06-22-2007, 11:59 AM Go to last post

  15. FPE main disconnect

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 06-20-2007 04:30 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 7,112
    John Arnold
    06-20-2007, 05:52 PM Go to last post

  16. Question Ground/Neutral Bonding

    Started by Lanny Freng, 06-19-2007 06:53 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 15,684
    M Kelekci
    06-20-2007, 03:41 PM Go to last post

  17. Stranded copper at neutral bar

    Started by wayne soper, 06-19-2007 06:22 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 7,243
    Jerry Peck
    06-20-2007, 05:02 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-19-2007 10:09 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,682
    Jeff Eastman
    06-19-2007, 10:09 AM Go to last post

  19. Overheated Ground

    Started by Jon Randolph, 06-19-2007 05:30 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,533
    Richard Rushing
    06-19-2007, 06:02 AM Go to last post

  20. Question Tin coated copper question

    Started by Bruce King, 06-18-2007 05:02 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,371
    Jon Randolph
    06-19-2007, 05:07 AM Go to last post

  21. Breakers upside down?

    Started by Mike Huppi, 06-18-2007 06:13 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,947
    Mike Huppi
    06-18-2007, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  22. Cool Jumper Wirer!!

    Started by gary fetterplace, 06-14-2007 06:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,457
    Jack Feldmann
    06-15-2007, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  23. Aluminum Wiring

    Started by allen elliott, 06-13-2007 07:11 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,134
    Bruce Breedlove
    06-14-2007, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  24. Using 2 conductor cable for 240 volt circuits

    Started by Jake Guerrero, 06-11-2007 11:05 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 12,021
    Jerry Peck
    06-11-2007, 06:15 PM Go to last post

  25. Homeowner electrical panelboard

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 06-10-2007 03:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,485
    Dave Mortensen
    06-10-2007, 10:36 PM Go to last post

  26. Metal conduit grounding

    Started by Mark Muehleisen, 06-09-2007 11:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 7,741
    Jerry Peck
    06-09-2007, 03:28 PM Go to last post

  27. FPE panel?

    Started by BARRY ADAIR, 06-07-2007 09:21 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,248
    BARRY ADAIR
    06-07-2007, 09:21 PM Go to last post

  28. Electrical cable routing

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-05-2007 02:10 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,554
    Jerry Peck
    06-05-2007, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  29. Main service panel?

    Started by Mark Muehleisen, 06-05-2007 07:50 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,834
    Jerry Peck
    06-05-2007, 12:09 PM Go to last post

  30. Service point terminology

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-04-2007 05:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 7,258
    Michael Thomas
    06-05-2007, 10:07 AM Go to last post

  31. Question AFCI and GFCI Question

    Started by Brian Burns, 06-04-2007 03:36 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 7,347
    Mitchell Captain
    06-05-2007, 06:17 AM Go to last post

  32. What is this?

    Started by Jim Hughes, 06-03-2007 05:17 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 9,477
    Jerry Peck
    06-04-2007, 12:39 PM Go to last post

  33. White Conductors used as "Hot"

    Started by Scott Lynch, 06-02-2007 02:38 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,953
    Victor DaGraca
    06-02-2007, 03:49 PM Go to last post

  34. Outlets under soffits

    Started by John Stephenson, 06-02-2007 10:11 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 7,762
    Scott Patterson
    06-02-2007, 03:08 PM Go to last post

  35. Multiple neutrals under same lug

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 04-10-2007 01:34 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 23,441
    Jerry Peck
    06-02-2007, 07:33 AM Go to last post

  36. Main breaker rating

    Started by RobertSmith, 05-30-2007 09:26 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 8,488
    Eric Barker
    06-01-2007, 11:48 AM Go to last post

  37. Breaker box at utility meter

    Started by John Stephenson, 06-01-2007 07:14 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,636
    Richard Stanley
    06-01-2007, 09:39 AM Go to last post

  38. Three Phase system??

    Started by william siegel, 05-31-2007 02:19 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,520
    James Duffin
    05-31-2007, 08:12 PM Go to last post

  39. What's wrong!

    Started by David Banks, 05-30-2007 06:52 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,404
    David Banks
    05-30-2007, 06:52 AM Go to last post

  40. Weird wire attachment in FedPac

    Started by Eric Laney, 05-29-2007 05:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,320
    John Arnold
    05-29-2007, 05:50 PM Go to last post

  41. Fitting on JB

    Started by John Stephenson, 05-28-2007 03:03 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,128
    Jerry Peck
    05-29-2007, 09:53 AM Go to last post

  42. derating

    Started by John Arnold, 05-25-2007 05:54 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 10,243
    James Duffin
    05-27-2007, 02:49 PM Go to last post

  43. Sub Panel

    Started by David Shipe, 05-26-2007 04:43 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,589
    Thom Walker
    05-26-2007, 07:13 AM Go to last post

  44. electrical support

    Started by John Arnold, 05-21-2007 10:29 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,248
    Nick Ostrowski
    05-25-2007, 10:13 PM Go to last post

  45. Who needs a plug on the wire at the outlet??

    Started by Erby Crofutt, 05-24-2007 03:45 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,101
    Scott Patterson
    05-24-2007, 09:11 PM Go to last post

  46. General Electric Split Main Panel

    Started by Joseph P. Hagarty, 05-23-2007 08:28 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,052
    Richard Rushing
    05-23-2007, 09:04 PM Go to last post

  47. Wink AFCI in conversion to condo

    Started by Mike Huppi, 05-22-2007 07:50 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,043
    brian schmitt
    05-23-2007, 01:34 PM Go to last post

  48. AFCI's in condos

    Started by Kevin Teitel, 05-22-2007 05:18 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,493
    Jerry Peck
    05-22-2007, 04:45 PM Go to last post

  49. New Aluminum connector

    Started by Jim Robinson, 05-22-2007 06:50 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,355
    Bruce Breedlove
    05-22-2007, 12:51 PM Go to last post

  50. What's Behind Curtain #1?

    Started by K Robertson, 05-18-2007 06:31 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,645
    imported_John Smith
    05-21-2007, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  51. Service panel question

    Started by Jim McClendon, 05-10-2007 03:41 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 7,197
    Jerry Peck
    05-21-2007, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  52. Exposed service drop

    Started by BARRY ADAIR, 05-13-2007 05:00 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,647
    Thom Walker
    05-20-2007, 10:25 PM Go to last post

  53. Outlet just outside it's life

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 05-08-2007 05:23 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 55
    • Views: 14,793
    Thom Walker
    05-18-2007, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  54. reportable defect?

    Started by Ron Bishop, 05-16-2007 03:31 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,361
    Nick Ostrowski
    05-16-2007, 09:24 PM Go to last post

  55. Pool Light Wiring

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 05-16-2007 08:31 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,981
    Rick Hurst
    05-16-2007, 09:18 PM Go to last post

  56. Electrical cable insulation cover

    Started by John Stephenson, 05-16-2007 04:17 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,311
    Jerry Peck
    05-16-2007, 08:25 PM Go to last post

  57. Jeff Eastman

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 05-15-2007 06:48 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,635
    Bruce Breedlove
    05-16-2007, 11:46 AM Go to last post

  58. AHU disconnect

    Started by Jerry Peck, 05-15-2007 08:37 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 8,523
    Thom Walker
    05-16-2007, 07:34 AM Go to last post

  59. If only I had one of these...

    Started by Eric Laney, 05-15-2007 05:13 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,659
    Richard Rushing
    05-16-2007, 04:43 AM Go to last post

  60. Breaker position

    Started by John Stephenson, 05-15-2007 07:11 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,374
    John Arnold
    05-15-2007, 07:19 PM Go to last post

  61. Nice job

    Started by wayne soper, 05-02-2007 05:26 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,698
    Phillip Stojanik
    05-15-2007, 04:15 AM Go to last post

  62. Multi wire circuit?

    Started by Eric Shuman, 05-12-2007 03:13 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 8,328
    Joe Nernberg
    05-12-2007, 09:53 PM Go to last post

  63. What is this?

    Started by wayne soper, 05-11-2007 08:22 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,912
    Joe Nernberg
    05-12-2007, 09:40 PM Go to last post

  64. wire big enough?

    Started by John Arnold, 05-11-2007 01:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 6,606
    James Duffin
    05-12-2007, 02:46 PM Go to last post

  65. Why would anyone do this? "Phase Jumper"

    Started by Terry Beck, 05-10-2007 06:00 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 9,599
    Jerry Peck
    05-11-2007, 07:23 PM Go to last post

  66. Find the service panel

    Started by Eric Van De Ven, 05-10-2007 05:00 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,802
    Eric Van De Ven
    05-11-2007, 03:12 AM Go to last post

  67. Exclamation May Is National Electrical Safety Month:

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 05-10-2007 09:28 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,606
    Brian Hannigan
    05-10-2007, 09:28 AM Go to last post

  68. Humming breaker

    Started by Jon mackay, 05-08-2007 10:09 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 13,882
    Eric Barker
    05-09-2007, 06:41 AM Go to last post

  69. Inspecting PV systems

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-09-2007 06:24 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,957
    Michael Thomas
    05-09-2007, 06:24 AM Go to last post

  70. Exterior light fixtures and recept. outlets

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 05-08-2007 07:39 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,280
    Jerry Peck
    05-08-2007, 04:39 PM Go to last post

  71. ARC Faults

    Started by Thom Walker, 05-07-2007 05:34 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,037
    Jerry Peck
    05-08-2007, 04:36 PM Go to last post

  72. Bonding question, yeah, I know...

    Started by Eric Shuman, 05-07-2007 08:01 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,182
    Jerry Peck
    05-08-2007, 04:26 PM Go to last post

  73. Light fixture location - stairway

    Started by dan orourke, 05-08-2007 09:52 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,958
    Tim Moreira
    05-08-2007, 02:54 PM Go to last post

  74. Go Ahead,I dare ya.

    Started by wayne soper, 05-08-2007 01:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,921
    Tim Moreira
    05-08-2007, 02:10 PM Go to last post

  75. Smoke alarm placement

    Started by dan orourke, 05-04-2007 05:14 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 16,651
    Tom Davis
    05-07-2007, 05:26 PM Go to last post

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