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  1. New Depth in inaccessible panels

    Started by Bob Sisson, 05-17-2014 06:21 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 2,455
    Jerry Peck
    05-27-2014, 07:11 PM Go to last post

  2. service neutral splice

    Started by John Arnold, 05-13-2014 10:15 AM
    neutral, service, splice 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,920
    bob smit
    05-26-2014, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  3. MWBC Three circuit breakers?

    Started by Vern Heiler, 05-20-2014 06:19 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 1,533
    Vern Heiler
    05-22-2014, 04:44 AM Go to last post

  4. Older Home with 2 wires and no Ground

    Started by Rose Hallman, 05-16-2014 10:45 AM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 1,715
    Jerry Peck
    05-20-2014, 08:12 PM Go to last post

  5. Replace service panel if equipment label is missing?

    Started by Bruce Leininger, 05-20-2014 04:18 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,365
    Scott Patterson
    05-20-2014, 05:37 PM Go to last post

  6. Frank Adams Electric fuse panel

    Started by Rose Hallman, 05-15-2014 11:12 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,981
    Dirk Jeanis
    05-19-2014, 09:38 AM Go to last post

  7. Blocked service panel

    Started by Brandon Adams, 03-08-2014 02:27 PM
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 2,402
    Don Hester
    05-16-2014, 06:23 AM Go to last post

  8. FPE Panels News Story

    Started by Billy Stephens, 04-27-2014 10:49 AM
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    1 2
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 84
    • Views: 5,793
    Garry Sorrells
    05-14-2014, 06:15 AM Go to last post

  9. Have You Ever Seen This???

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-05-2014 12:56 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,055
    Jim Robinson
    05-13-2014, 12:39 PM Go to last post

  10. White ceramic type substance on breakers, what could it be?

    Started by mark petty, 05-08-2014 04:14 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,497
    Tom Rees
    05-12-2014, 06:28 AM Go to last post

  11. Panel meltdown mystery

    Started by Bill Miller, 04-21-2014 08:02 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,430
    Mbrooke
    05-11-2014, 11:46 AM Go to last post

  12. Tempered glass

    Started by Gerald May, 04-15-2014 01:27 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,040
    Steve Lottatore
    04-30-2014, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  13. Smoke detectors

    Started by Wayne Edwards, 04-24-2014 02:49 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,245
    Bob Wisnewski
    04-30-2014, 06:05 AM Go to last post

  14. Service Panel De-Rated ?

    Started by Dan Harris, 04-29-2014 05:35 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,238
    Jerry Peck
    04-29-2014, 06:30 PM Go to last post

  15. Jumpers across circuit breakers

    Started by Walt Roze, 04-28-2014 01:17 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,341
    Garry Sorrells
    04-29-2014, 05:39 AM Go to last post

  16. Proper Wiring for Wall A/C Unit

    Started by Brian Harwood, 04-28-2014 03:41 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,106
    Brian Harwood
    04-29-2014, 02:35 AM Go to last post

  17. Electricians Terminology

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 02-03-2014 04:41 PM
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    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 85
    • Views: 6,118
    Robert Mattison
    04-24-2014, 05:34 AM Go to last post

  18. Anyone know about the reliabiltiy of these mini-breakers that replaced fuses?

    Started by ren ramsey, 03-25-2014 05:14 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 92
    • Views: 10,452
    Raymond Wand
    04-23-2014, 02:14 PM Go to last post

  19. Pool bonding

    Started by Marc M, 11-21-2012 03:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,794
    Jerry Peck
    04-21-2014, 03:15 PM Go to last post

  20. Having a duh moment

    Started by ren ramsey, 04-17-2014 12:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,626
    Felix Lechner
    04-21-2014, 11:12 AM Go to last post

  21. Twisted Aluminum Neutrals

    Started by Lon Henderson, 04-16-2014 10:49 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,116
    Lon Henderson
    04-19-2014, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  22. Redneck roof job

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 04-17-2014 04:29 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,815
    Jerry Peck
    04-18-2014, 06:21 PM Go to last post

  23. Thanks for the note.

    Started by Ken Rowe, 04-10-2014 05:08 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,201
    Mike Clarke
    04-17-2014, 06:56 PM Go to last post

  24. Transformer panel for electric baseboard heat

    Started by Melvin Esh, 04-12-2014 02:40 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,247
    Gerry Bennett
    04-16-2014, 05:08 PM Go to last post

  25. Electrical wiring in contact with gas pipe, metal water pipe, and HVAC runs

    Started by Jody Humbert, 04-10-2014 02:43 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 21,160
    bob smit
    04-16-2014, 02:10 PM Go to last post

  26. Dual application recessed lights......

    Started by TcDuhon, 04-15-2014 10:18 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,033
    Mark Reinmiller
    04-15-2014, 06:30 PM Go to last post

  27. Electric Water Heater Clearance (Illinois)

    Started by Fred Rutherford, 04-14-2014 12:26 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 922
    John Kogel
    04-14-2014, 07:57 PM Go to last post

  28. Zinsco with copper bus bars

    Started by Matt Fellman, 04-08-2014 04:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 5,147
    Jerry Peck
    04-14-2014, 09:58 AM Go to last post

  29. Another fuse panel to kick around

    Started by John Kogel, 04-11-2014 08:07 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 2,156
    Bob Wisnewski
    04-14-2014, 05:04 AM Go to last post

  30. Lighting distance to pool water

    Started by Marc M, 04-11-2014 07:45 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,195
    Gunnar Alquist
    04-12-2014, 11:02 AM Go to last post

  31. Buried cable

    Started by manuel casares, 03-26-2014 06:03 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,497
    William Cline
    04-11-2014, 07:21 AM Go to last post

  32. Unhappy Electrician said the Double Lugged Neutrals are Okay per panel directions?

    Started by Mike Gault, 01-28-2014 04:25 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 53
    • Views: 3,590
    Jerry Peck
    04-09-2014, 05:32 PM Go to last post

  33. Main Panel or Subpanel in unit where main disconnect is in basement

    Started by Melvin Esh, 04-07-2014 01:56 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,693
    Jerry Peck
    04-08-2014, 06:34 PM Go to last post

  34. Saw on Face Book ?????

    Started by Randy White, 04-02-2014 09:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,664
    Glenn R Cummings
    04-05-2014, 03:11 PM Go to last post

  35. Would you call it out?

    Started by cory nystul, 03-29-2014 09:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 705
    Billy Stephens
    03-30-2014, 08:35 PM Go to last post

  36. Electric Water Heater Installation - Plug-In

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 03-26-2014 03:09 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,490
    Mbrooke
    03-27-2014, 04:36 PM Go to last post

  37. Panel contamination pictures?

    Started by ren ramsey, 03-20-2014 05:54 AM
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    1 2
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 69
    • Views: 4,412
    Jerry Peck
    03-27-2014, 05:10 AM Go to last post

  38. Main panel clearance in finished basement

    Started by Matt Kearney, 03-21-2014 12:28 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,494
    Rick Cantrell
    03-26-2014, 08:43 AM Go to last post

  39. extended wire in box?

    Started by cory nystul, 03-14-2014 04:53 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 2,243
    Daniel Rogers
    03-17-2014, 07:04 AM Go to last post

  40. Then comes the invasive inspection.

    Started by Glenn R Cummings, 03-12-2014 07:48 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,596
    Don Hester
    03-17-2014, 07:00 AM Go to last post

  41. Tandem breakers

    Started by Daniel Robinson, 03-10-2014 05:48 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,031
    Jim Port
    03-13-2014, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  42. Electrical Panel in Bathroom

    Started by Sam Morris, 12-10-2013 04:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 15,961
    Jerry Peck
    03-11-2014, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  43. Multi stranc copper?

    Started by cory nystul, 03-07-2014 10:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,160
    Jerry Peck
    03-09-2014, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  44. Help with this mess

    Started by Daniel DeCamp, 02-27-2014 08:06 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,868
    Jack Feldmann
    03-08-2014, 03:28 PM Go to last post

  45. Pain Panel Rating and Main Breaker

    Started by Phillip Joyner, Jr., 02-27-2014 07:07 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 3,301
    Tim Fuller
    03-05-2014, 09:00 AM Go to last post

  46. Warranty date and lifespan expectancies

    Started by Marshall Brown, 02-28-2014 07:20 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,143
    Dan Harris
    03-05-2014, 06:32 AM Go to last post

  47. never seen one of these

    Started by wayne soper, 02-27-2014 03:31 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,637
    Tom Rees
    03-03-2014, 04:51 PM Go to last post

  48. Radon testing agreements

    Started by Marshall Brown, 03-02-2014 08:51 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 881
    Ken Amelin
    03-03-2014, 04:42 AM Go to last post

  49. over fusing of electrical outlets

    Started by Stephen DeCosta, 02-24-2014 09:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 5,104
    Donald Farrell
    02-28-2014, 07:45 AM Go to last post

  50. Unexpected tripping of AFCI

    Started by Gene South, 02-22-2014 02:00 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 6,704
    John Kogel
    02-24-2014, 03:47 PM Go to last post

  51. How to Indentify Neutral Conductors? Survey Says?

    Started by Mike Kleisch, 02-19-2014 07:55 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,417
    Jim Port
    02-19-2014, 05:24 PM Go to last post

  52. copper clad aluminum branch circuits

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 02-17-2014 06:12 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,349
    Mbrooke
    02-19-2014, 12:09 PM Go to last post

  53. Electrical at RV sites

    Started by Jeff Zehnder, 02-17-2014 04:20 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,088
    Jerry Peck
    02-17-2014, 10:50 AM Go to last post

  54. A Challenge.....

    Started by Matt Fellman, 02-12-2014 05:15 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,538
    Speedy Petey
    02-16-2014, 04:51 AM Go to last post

  55. Electrical baseboard breakers got me confused.

    Started by Eli Smith, 02-09-2014 11:52 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,510
    Rollie Meyers
    02-15-2014, 06:40 PM Go to last post

  56. generator wiring with switch

    Started by patrice conklin, 02-07-2014 08:51 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 3,516
    jack davenport
    02-12-2014, 02:15 PM Go to last post

  57. Double GFCI's still not right

    Started by John Kogel, 02-01-2014 06:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 2,182
    John Kogel
    02-06-2014, 09:26 PM Go to last post

  58. Electrical Panel At Pool

    Started by Raymond Wand, 01-17-2014 04:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,688
    jakson
    02-05-2014, 05:09 AM Go to last post

  59. Cables Stapled To Bottom Edge Of Roof Rafters

    Started by David Tontarski, 02-03-2014 07:53 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,757
    Jerry Peck
    02-03-2014, 04:09 PM Go to last post

  60. Amazing Electrical Tricks!

    Started by Gary Burnett, 02-03-2014 10:37 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,372
    Jerry Peck
    02-03-2014, 11:07 AM Go to last post

  61. Question ITE (Gould) Pushmatic ?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 08-16-2013 02:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,563
    Rollie Meyers
    01-26-2014, 08:38 PM Go to last post

  62. Outlet on floor of kitchen cabinet

    Started by Terry Beck, 01-14-2014 10:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 3,074
    Jerry Peck
    01-26-2014, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  63. Feed From Service Panel to Sub Panel

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 11-15-2012 04:04 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 11,156
    Ken Amelin
    01-22-2014, 03:32 AM Go to last post

  64. Main Breaker Panel Service lead inlet

    Started by harold, 08-17-2013 04:26 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,349
    jack davenport
    01-21-2014, 11:54 AM Go to last post

  65. What is the wire?

    Started by Peter Louis, 04-22-2013 03:38 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 2,815
    Jerry Peck
    01-21-2014, 11:44 AM Go to last post

  66. Number of Wires allowed in Wire Nut?

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 06-12-2013 06:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 51
    • Views: 15,439
    jakson
    01-21-2014, 02:33 AM Go to last post

  67. SIS Wiring

    Started by Bob Burke, 01-16-2014 09:34 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,493
    Jim Port
    01-20-2014, 08:45 AM Go to last post

  68. Can anyone identify these items?

    Started by Dave Rose, 09-07-2013 06:24 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,241
    Mbrooke
    01-18-2014, 03:08 PM Go to last post

  69. How does this fuse panel work?

    Started by John Chung, 10-01-2013 04:16 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,647
    Garry Sorrells
    01-18-2014, 05:33 AM Go to last post

  70. GFCI Installations

    Started by Drew Thacik, 01-16-2014 12:34 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 1,636
    Jerry Peck
    01-17-2014, 07:27 PM Go to last post

  71. Chandelier in bathroom?

    Started by Lisa Austin, 01-06-2014 06:03 PM
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 6,950
    Marshall Brown
    01-17-2014, 01:38 PM Go to last post

  72. Water Heater Clearance Question

    Started by Greg Subick, 04-16-2008 04:49 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 15,411
    Jerry Peck
    01-15-2014, 03:42 PM Go to last post

  73. Double pole breaker being used for 110 circuits

    Started by Trent Tarter, 03-06-2013 05:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 24,924
    Rick Cantrell
    01-14-2014, 02:50 PM Go to last post

  74. Stupid Elecrtical inspector

    Started by john stone, 01-14-2014 02:27 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,101
    john stone
    01-14-2014, 02:27 PM Go to last post

  75. Lights dim when A\C is running

    Started by Blain Plantz, 07-17-2007 07:36 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 6,938
    Jerry Peck
    01-14-2014, 06:18 AM Go to last post

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