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  1. generator wiring with switch

    Started by patrice conklin, 02-07-2014 08:51 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 2,553
    jack davenport
    02-12-2014, 02:15 PM Go to last post

  2. Double GFCI's still not right

    Started by John Kogel, 02-01-2014 06:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 1,875
    John Kogel
    02-06-2014, 09:26 PM Go to last post

  3. Electrical Panel At Pool

    Started by Raymond Wand, 01-17-2014 04:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,520
    jakson
    02-05-2014, 05:09 AM Go to last post

  4. Cables Stapled To Bottom Edge Of Roof Rafters

    Started by David Tontarski, 02-03-2014 07:53 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,889
    Jerry Peck
    02-03-2014, 04:09 PM Go to last post

  5. Amazing Electrical Tricks!

    Started by Gary Burnett, 02-03-2014 10:37 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,235
    Jerry Peck
    02-03-2014, 11:07 AM Go to last post

  6. Question ITE (Gould) Pushmatic ?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 08-16-2013 02:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,537
    Rollie Meyers
    01-26-2014, 08:38 PM Go to last post

  7. Outlet on floor of kitchen cabinet

    Started by Terry Beck, 01-14-2014 10:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 2,518
    Jerry Peck
    01-26-2014, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  8. Feed From Service Panel to Sub Panel

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 11-15-2012 04:04 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 9,489
    Ken Amelin
    01-22-2014, 03:32 AM Go to last post

  9. Main Breaker Panel Service lead inlet

    Started by harold, 08-17-2013 04:26 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,209
    jack davenport
    01-21-2014, 11:54 AM Go to last post

  10. What is the wire?

    Started by Peter Louis, 04-22-2013 03:38 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 2,595
    Jerry Peck
    01-21-2014, 11:44 AM Go to last post

  11. Number of Wires allowed in Wire Nut?

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 06-12-2013 06:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 51
    • Views: 11,048
    jakson
    01-21-2014, 02:33 AM Go to last post

  12. SIS Wiring

    Started by Bob Burke, 01-16-2014 09:34 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,357
    Jim Port
    01-20-2014, 08:45 AM Go to last post

  13. Can anyone identify these items?

    Started by Dave Rose, 09-07-2013 06:24 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,046
    Mbrooke
    01-18-2014, 03:08 PM Go to last post

  14. How does this fuse panel work?

    Started by John Chung, 10-01-2013 04:16 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,357
    Garry Sorrells
    01-18-2014, 05:33 AM Go to last post

  15. GFCI Installations

    Started by Drew Thacik, 01-16-2014 12:34 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 1,466
    Jerry Peck
    01-17-2014, 07:27 PM Go to last post

  16. Chandelier in bathroom?

    Started by Lisa Austin, 01-06-2014 06:03 PM
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 5,516
    Marshall Brown
    01-17-2014, 01:38 PM Go to last post

  17. Water Heater Clearance Question

    Started by Greg Subick, 04-16-2008 04:49 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 13,069
    Jerry Peck
    01-15-2014, 03:42 PM Go to last post

  18. Double pole breaker being used for 110 circuits

    Started by Trent Tarter, 03-06-2013 05:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 20,048
    Rick Cantrell
    01-14-2014, 02:50 PM Go to last post

  19. Stupid Elecrtical inspector

    Started by john stone, 01-14-2014 02:27 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,019
    john stone
    01-14-2014, 02:27 PM Go to last post

  20. Lights dim when A\C is running

    Started by Blain Plantz, 07-17-2007 07:36 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 6,301
    Jerry Peck
    01-14-2014, 06:18 AM Go to last post

  21. Light in the closet

    Started by Joe Torres Jr, 01-12-2014 04:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,121
    Vern Heiler
    01-14-2014, 04:38 AM Go to last post

  22. GEC splice in panel

    Started by brianmiller, 12-04-2013 07:40 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,027
    jakson
    01-14-2014, 02:59 AM Go to last post

  23. Nasty surprise

    Started by john stone, 01-13-2014 12:42 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 955
    john stone
    01-13-2014, 06:27 PM Go to last post

  24. Frankenstein's electrical panel?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 08-20-2012 04:53 PM
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    1 2
    17 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 112
    • Views: 9,752
    Robert Rolleston
    01-08-2014, 10:13 AM Go to last post

  25. Old panel?

    Started by Josh Drake, 12-11-2013 02:11 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,018
    Jerry Peck
    12-29-2013, 02:57 PM Go to last post

  26. Combining two 120v circuits

    Started by John Kogel, 12-13-2013 07:40 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,025
    Jerry Peck
    12-14-2013, 08:40 PM Go to last post

  27. House wiring in Florida.

    Started by Stephen Silva, 12-03-2013 08:21 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 2,170
    Jerry Peck
    12-14-2013, 11:22 AM Go to last post

  28. Conduit Sizing

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 12-04-2013 05:55 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,544
    Rollie Meyers
    12-08-2013, 02:22 PM Go to last post

  29. AFCI Question

    Started by Chris Stichter, 12-03-2013 06:11 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,187
    Robert Foster
    12-04-2013, 11:41 AM Go to last post

  30. Number of Spares in New Service Installation

    Started by Rich Goeken, 12-01-2013 06:36 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 891
    Jim Port
    12-01-2013, 11:33 AM Go to last post

  31. Gfci trips on test but reset button is frozen?

    Started by JP Lomeo, 11-19-2013 03:56 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 6,341
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    11-28-2013, 12:48 AM Go to last post

  32. Smoke detectors on AFB protected circuit

    Started by Ernie Simpson, 11-25-2013 08:08 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 818
    Jim Port
    11-26-2013, 05:30 AM Go to last post

  33. Bootlegged power?

    Started by Oni Shaw, 11-24-2013 11:25 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,398
    Billy Stephens
    11-25-2013, 06:32 AM Go to last post

  34. This can't be right

    Started by Richard Roshak, 11-24-2013 12:03 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 987
    Eric Barker
    11-24-2013, 03:27 PM Go to last post

  35. Seeing is believing

    Started by Richard Roshak, 11-24-2013 12:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,004
    Jerry Peck
    11-24-2013, 02:05 PM Go to last post

  36. Very Curious about the mechanics of an electrical inspection

    Started by Donald Farrell, 11-18-2013 01:47 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,509
    Rick Cantrell
    11-23-2013, 11:20 AM Go to last post

  37. Min/Max receptacle height above floor?

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 11-16-2013 04:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 23,096
    Jim Port
    11-19-2013, 09:07 AM Go to last post

  38. neutral terminal

    Started by Jim Robinson, 11-09-2013 09:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 1,869
    Jim Port
    11-18-2013, 06:06 PM Go to last post

  39. Wet or Damp?

    Started by Jerry McCarthy, 01-07-2008 01:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 10,597
    Gunnar Alquist
    11-12-2013, 07:29 PM Go to last post

  40. Soldered Romex

    Started by Ken Rowe, 10-18-2013 09:59 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 52
    • Views: 5,508
    Jerry Peck
    11-07-2013, 05:38 PM Go to last post

  41. Checking for ground (GES) Can't visually see ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 09-10-2013 02:23 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,049
    Jerry Peck
    11-06-2013, 06:40 PM Go to last post

  42. BOTH OUTLETS CONTROLLED BY ENTRY SWITCH

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 11-05-2013 11:58 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,068
    jack davenport
    11-06-2013, 10:25 AM Go to last post

  43. Conflict with a licensed electrician

    Started by Ken Amelin, 09-16-2013 02:07 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 3,636
    Robert Rolleston
    11-01-2013, 08:39 AM Go to last post

  44. Using a "standard" breaker as a "main" breaker

    Started by Michael Thomas, 02-24-2009 06:10 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,621
    Robert Rolleston
    10-31-2013, 09:40 AM Go to last post

  45. #2 copper and 4/0 aluminum double tapped at main breaker.

    Started by Don Horn, 10-29-2013 09:34 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,459
    Don Horn
    10-30-2013, 05:07 AM Go to last post

  46. Do breaker shackles prevent breaker from tripping

    Started by ren ramsey, 10-28-2013 01:09 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,918
    Steven Turetsky
    10-28-2013, 06:05 PM Go to last post

  47. Condo panel question

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 10-25-2013 05:41 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,723
    don agel
    10-27-2013, 10:16 AM Go to last post

  48. My place passed an electrical inspection????

    Started by Donald Farrell, 10-24-2013 05:45 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,338
    Lon Henderson
    10-25-2013, 06:12 PM Go to last post

  49. More than one GFI on the same circuit

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 04-30-2010 05:55 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 58
    • Views: 43,353
    Mbrooke
    10-22-2013, 07:29 AM Go to last post

  50. Neutral Bus in Separate J-Box

    Started by Mike Lamb, 10-12-2013 02:41 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,288
    Jim Port
    10-17-2013, 02:56 PM Go to last post

  51. "Sub Panel" Connections

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-16-2013 06:12 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,401
    Mike Kleisch
    10-17-2013, 07:37 AM Go to last post

  52. Breaker Link Material

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-13-2013 05:33 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,502
    Mbrooke
    10-17-2013, 01:12 AM Go to last post

  53. Bunching Romex

    Started by Lawrence Thomas, 11-04-2011 05:22 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 128
    • Views: 25,113
    Roland Miller
    10-10-2013, 05:59 PM Go to last post

  54. Derating wire

    Started by Erik Pendleton, 10-06-2013 02:18 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,177
    Roland Miller
    10-08-2013, 08:13 AM Go to last post

  55. Bundling?

    Started by Marc M, 05-15-2012 10:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,161
    Roland Miller
    10-08-2013, 08:12 AM Go to last post

  56. ? for electrical experts-Class NI

    Started by Mark Reinmiller, 09-30-2013 05:05 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,914
    Mark Reinmiller
    10-02-2013, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  57. Strange switches in 1958 home

    Started by John Arnold, 09-27-2013 12:03 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,302
    Billy Stephens
    09-27-2013, 04:32 PM Go to last post

  58. Square D panel

    Started by Russell Melville, 09-04-2013 06:21 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 3,844
    Trent Tarter
    09-23-2013, 05:46 PM Go to last post

  59. Question Outdated wiring in condo unit

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 09-17-2013 12:48 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 3,298
    Mark Reinmiller
    09-23-2013, 06:01 AM Go to last post

  60. Double Tap and Bundling Madness

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 09-17-2013 06:46 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,557
    Mike Clarke
    09-21-2013, 09:48 AM Go to last post

  61. Electric Panel Service Amps, Was my inspector wrong?

    Started by Jimmy Hoffa, 09-10-2013 06:32 PM
    breaker panel, electrical, electrical panel 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 12,786
    Tom Rees
    09-21-2013, 07:12 AM Go to last post

  62. Monitoring usage through circuits, "metering"

    Started by Matt Fellman, 09-15-2013 10:19 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,459
    Jim Port
    09-16-2013, 02:49 PM Go to last post

  63. Jim Port's generator wiring explanation vs. single phase transformer connection

    Started by Roland Miller, 09-12-2013 06:11 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,805
    John Kogel
    09-15-2013, 06:06 PM Go to last post

  64. Service drop and disconnect (pull tab)

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-23-2013 09:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,519
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-14-2013, 09:48 AM Go to last post

  65. Determining the amperage mat a main disconnect fuse block

    Started by Scott Bray, 08-01-2013 10:02 AM
    5 Pages •
    1 2 3 4 5
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 265
    • Views: 12,778
    Jim Port
    09-11-2013, 07:10 PM Go to last post

  66. Question on two main disconnects and distribution panel

    Started by Ernie Simpson, 09-03-2013 07:42 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,061
    John Kogel
    09-03-2013, 08:03 PM Go to last post

  67. Separate building

    Started by Tripp Bailey, 08-31-2013 05:28 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,453
    Chris McIntyre
    09-02-2013, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  68. Thumbs up Failures in Outlet Testing Exposed

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 08-12-2013 08:24 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 2,539
    Jim Luttrall
    09-01-2013, 05:54 PM Go to last post

  69. Damaged panel

    Started by Marc M, 08-29-2013 06:30 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,181
    Billy Stephens
    08-30-2013, 04:57 AM Go to last post

  70. What is this tap under the breaker?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-27-2013 09:12 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,711
    Roland Miller
    08-29-2013, 06:06 AM Go to last post

  71. Read much?

    Started by John Arnold, 08-22-2013 06:24 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,088
    John Arnold
    08-22-2013, 06:24 AM Go to last post

  72. Service Entrance Conductors

    Started by brianmiller, 08-20-2013 08:59 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,189
    jack davenport
    08-21-2013, 05:17 PM Go to last post

  73. Megger testing of residential circuits

    Started by Don Hester, 08-17-2013 04:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 6,842
    Roland Miller
    08-21-2013, 12:35 PM Go to last post

  74. Electrical cable routing

    Started by brianmiller, 08-17-2013 04:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,202
    Roland Miller
    08-20-2013, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  75. Conduit out of foundation

    Started by DavidSmith, 08-17-2013 05:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,528
    Roland Miller
    08-20-2013, 06:47 AM Go to last post

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