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  1. New adventures in panel stupidity

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 05-27-2014 07:55 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,378
    Bob Wisnewski
    06-07-2014, 06:16 AM Go to last post

  2. Are you ready for this one

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-31-2014 06:45 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 51
    • Views: 3,743
    Jerry Peck
    06-06-2014, 11:25 AM Go to last post

  3. New Depth in inaccessible panels

    Started by Bob Sisson, 05-17-2014 07:21 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 2,511
    Jerry Peck
    05-27-2014, 08:11 PM Go to last post

  4. service neutral splice

    Started by John Arnold, 05-13-2014 11:15 AM
    neutral, service, splice 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,937
    bob smit
    05-26-2014, 07:59 PM Go to last post

  5. MWBC Three circuit breakers?

    Started by Vern Heiler, 05-20-2014 07:19 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 1,557
    Vern Heiler
    05-22-2014, 05:44 AM Go to last post

  6. Older Home with 2 wires and no Ground

    Started by Rose Hallman, 05-16-2014 11:45 AM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 1,748
    Jerry Peck
    05-20-2014, 09:12 PM Go to last post

  7. Replace service panel if equipment label is missing?

    Started by Bruce Leininger, 05-20-2014 05:18 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,392
    Scott Patterson
    05-20-2014, 06:37 PM Go to last post

  8. Frank Adams Electric fuse panel

    Started by Rose Hallman, 05-15-2014 12:12 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,073
    Dirk Jeanis
    05-19-2014, 10:38 AM Go to last post

  9. Blocked service panel

    Started by Brandon Adams, 03-08-2014 03:27 PM
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 2,428
    Don Hester
    05-16-2014, 07:23 AM Go to last post

  10. FPE Panels News Story

    Started by Billy Stephens, 04-27-2014 11:49 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 84
    • Views: 5,865
    Garry Sorrells
    05-14-2014, 07:15 AM Go to last post

  11. Have You Ever Seen This???

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-05-2014 01:56 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,074
    Jim Robinson
    05-13-2014, 01:39 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by mark petty, 05-08-2014 05:14 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,514
    Tom Rees
    05-12-2014, 07:28 AM Go to last post

  13. Panel meltdown mystery

    Started by Bill Miller, 04-21-2014 09:02 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,453
    Mbrooke
    05-11-2014, 12:46 PM Go to last post

  14. Tempered glass

    Started by Gerald May, 04-15-2014 02:27 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,058
    Steve Lottatore
    04-30-2014, 07:33 PM Go to last post

  15. Smoke detectors

    Started by Wayne Edwards, 04-24-2014 03:49 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,271
    Bob Wisnewski
    04-30-2014, 07:05 AM Go to last post

  16. Service Panel De-Rated ?

    Started by Dan Harris, 04-29-2014 06:35 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,262
    Jerry Peck
    04-29-2014, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  17. Jumpers across circuit breakers

    Started by Walt Roze, 04-28-2014 02:17 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,363
    Garry Sorrells
    04-29-2014, 06:39 AM Go to last post

  18. Proper Wiring for Wall A/C Unit

    Started by Brian Harwood, 04-28-2014 04:41 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,133
    Brian Harwood
    04-29-2014, 03:35 AM Go to last post

  19. Electricians Terminology

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 02-03-2014 05:41 PM
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    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 85
    • Views: 6,157
    Robert Mattison
    04-24-2014, 06:34 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by ren ramsey, 03-25-2014 06:14 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 92
    • Views: 10,694
    Raymond Wand
    04-23-2014, 03:14 PM Go to last post

  21. Pool bonding

    Started by Marc M, 11-21-2012 04:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,810
    Jerry Peck
    04-21-2014, 04:15 PM Go to last post

  22. Having a duh moment

    Started by ren ramsey, 04-17-2014 01:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,645
    Felix Lechner
    04-21-2014, 12:12 PM Go to last post

  23. Twisted Aluminum Neutrals

    Started by Lon Henderson, 04-16-2014 11:49 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,137
    Lon Henderson
    04-19-2014, 02:39 PM Go to last post

  24. Redneck roof job

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 04-17-2014 05:29 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,827
    Jerry Peck
    04-18-2014, 07:21 PM Go to last post

  25. Thanks for the note.

    Started by Ken Rowe, 04-10-2014 06:08 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,218
    Mike Clarke
    04-17-2014, 07:56 PM Go to last post

  26. Transformer panel for electric baseboard heat

    Started by Melvin Esh, 04-12-2014 03:40 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,277
    Gerry Bennett
    04-16-2014, 06:08 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Jody Humbert, 04-10-2014 03:43 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 22,006
    bob smit
    04-16-2014, 03:10 PM Go to last post

  28. Dual application recessed lights......

    Started by TcDuhon, 04-15-2014 11:18 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,045
    Mark Reinmiller
    04-15-2014, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  29. Electric Water Heater Clearance (Illinois)

    Started by Fred Rutherford, 04-14-2014 01:26 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 933
    John Kogel
    04-14-2014, 08:57 PM Go to last post

  30. Zinsco with copper bus bars

    Started by Matt Fellman, 04-08-2014 05:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 5,226
    Jerry Peck
    04-14-2014, 10:58 AM Go to last post

  31. Another fuse panel to kick around

    Started by John Kogel, 04-11-2014 09:07 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 2,182
    Bob Wisnewski
    04-14-2014, 06:04 AM Go to last post

  32. Lighting distance to pool water

    Started by Marc M, 04-11-2014 08:45 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,255
    Gunnar Alquist
    04-12-2014, 12:02 PM Go to last post

  33. Buried cable

    Started by manuel casares, 03-26-2014 07:03 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,526
    William Cline
    04-11-2014, 08:21 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Mike Gault, 01-28-2014 05:25 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 53
    • Views: 3,708
    Jerry Peck
    04-09-2014, 06:32 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Melvin Esh, 04-07-2014 02:56 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,725
    Jerry Peck
    04-08-2014, 07:34 PM Go to last post

  36. Saw on Face Book ?????

    Started by Randy White, 04-02-2014 10:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,690
    Glenn R Cummings
    04-05-2014, 04:11 PM Go to last post

  37. Would you call it out?

    Started by cory nystul, 03-29-2014 10:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 718
    Billy Stephens
    03-30-2014, 09:35 PM Go to last post

  38. Electric Water Heater Installation - Plug-In

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 03-26-2014 04:09 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,506
    Mbrooke
    03-27-2014, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  39. Panel contamination pictures?

    Started by ren ramsey, 03-20-2014 06:54 AM
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    1 2
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 69
    • Views: 4,483
    Jerry Peck
    03-27-2014, 06:10 AM Go to last post

  40. Main panel clearance in finished basement

    Started by Matt Kearney, 03-21-2014 01:28 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,526
    Rick Cantrell
    03-26-2014, 09:43 AM Go to last post

  41. extended wire in box?

    Started by cory nystul, 03-14-2014 05:53 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 2,262
    Daniel Rogers
    03-17-2014, 08:04 AM Go to last post

  42. Then comes the invasive inspection.

    Started by Glenn R Cummings, 03-12-2014 08:48 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,616
    Don Hester
    03-17-2014, 08:00 AM Go to last post

  43. Tandem breakers

    Started by Daniel Robinson, 03-10-2014 06:48 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,045
    Jim Port
    03-13-2014, 06:19 PM Go to last post

  44. Electrical Panel in Bathroom

    Started by Sam Morris, 12-10-2013 05:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 16,230
    Jerry Peck
    03-11-2014, 06:35 PM Go to last post

  45. Multi stranc copper?

    Started by cory nystul, 03-07-2014 11:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,184
    Jerry Peck
    03-09-2014, 09:29 AM Go to last post

  46. Help with this mess

    Started by Daniel DeCamp, 02-27-2014 09:06 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,900
    Jack Feldmann
    03-08-2014, 04:28 PM Go to last post

  47. Pain Panel Rating and Main Breaker

    Started by Phillip Joyner, Jr., 02-27-2014 08:07 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 3,324
    Tim Fuller
    03-05-2014, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  48. Warranty date and lifespan expectancies

    Started by Marshall Brown, 02-28-2014 08:20 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,181
    Dan Harris
    03-05-2014, 07:32 AM Go to last post

  49. never seen one of these

    Started by wayne soper, 02-27-2014 04:31 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,662
    Tom Rees
    03-03-2014, 05:51 PM Go to last post

  50. Radon testing agreements

    Started by Marshall Brown, 03-02-2014 09:51 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 892
    Ken Amelin
    03-03-2014, 05:42 AM Go to last post

  51. over fusing of electrical outlets

    Started by Stephen DeCosta, 02-24-2014 10:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 5,243
    Donald Farrell
    02-28-2014, 08:45 AM Go to last post

  52. Unexpected tripping of AFCI

    Started by Gene South, 02-22-2014 03:00 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 6,813
    John Kogel
    02-24-2014, 04:47 PM Go to last post

  53. How to Indentify Neutral Conductors? Survey Says?

    Started by Mike Kleisch, 02-19-2014 08:55 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,431
    Jim Port
    02-19-2014, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  54. copper clad aluminum branch circuits

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 02-17-2014 07:12 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,359
    Mbrooke
    02-19-2014, 01:09 PM Go to last post

  55. Electrical at RV sites

    Started by Jeff Zehnder, 02-17-2014 05:20 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,101
    Jerry Peck
    02-17-2014, 11:50 AM Go to last post

  56. A Challenge.....

    Started by Matt Fellman, 02-12-2014 06:15 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,550
    Speedy Petey
    02-16-2014, 05:51 AM Go to last post

  57. Electrical baseboard breakers got me confused.

    Started by Eli Smith, 02-09-2014 12:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,526
    Rollie Meyers
    02-15-2014, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  58. generator wiring with switch

    Started by patrice conklin, 02-07-2014 09:51 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 3,637
    jack davenport
    02-12-2014, 03:15 PM Go to last post

  59. Double GFCI's still not right

    Started by John Kogel, 02-01-2014 07:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 2,196
    John Kogel
    02-06-2014, 10:26 PM Go to last post

  60. Electrical Panel At Pool

    Started by Raymond Wand, 01-17-2014 05:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,703
    jakson
    02-05-2014, 06:09 AM Go to last post

  61. Cables Stapled To Bottom Edge Of Roof Rafters

    Started by David Tontarski, 02-03-2014 08:53 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,851
    Jerry Peck
    02-03-2014, 05:09 PM Go to last post

  62. Amazing Electrical Tricks!

    Started by Gary Burnett, 02-03-2014 11:37 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,382
    Jerry Peck
    02-03-2014, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  63. Question ITE (Gould) Pushmatic ?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 08-16-2013 03:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
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    Rollie Meyers
    01-26-2014, 09:38 PM Go to last post

  64. Outlet on floor of kitchen cabinet

    Started by Terry Beck, 01-14-2014 11:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 3,122
    Jerry Peck
    01-26-2014, 08:40 PM Go to last post

  65. Feed From Service Panel to Sub Panel

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 11-15-2012 05:04 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 11,277
    Ken Amelin
    01-22-2014, 04:32 AM Go to last post

  66. Main Breaker Panel Service lead inlet

    Started by harold, 08-17-2013 05:26 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,364
    jack davenport
    01-21-2014, 12:54 PM Go to last post

  67. What is the wire?

    Started by Peter Louis, 04-22-2013 04:38 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 2,830
    Jerry Peck
    01-21-2014, 12:44 PM Go to last post

  68. Number of Wires allowed in Wire Nut?

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 06-12-2013 07:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 51
    • Views: 15,874
    jakson
    01-21-2014, 03:33 AM Go to last post

  69. SIS Wiring

    Started by Bob Burke, 01-16-2014 10:34 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,514
    Jim Port
    01-20-2014, 09:45 AM Go to last post

  70. Can anyone identify these items?

    Started by Dave Rose, 09-07-2013 07:24 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,258
    Mbrooke
    01-18-2014, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  71. How does this fuse panel work?

    Started by John Chung, 10-01-2013 05:16 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,676
    Garry Sorrells
    01-18-2014, 06:33 AM Go to last post

  72. GFCI Installations

    Started by Drew Thacik, 01-16-2014 01:34 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 1,655
    Jerry Peck
    01-17-2014, 08:27 PM Go to last post

  73. Chandelier in bathroom?

    Started by Lisa Austin, 01-06-2014 07:03 PM
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 7,068
    Marshall Brown
    01-17-2014, 02:38 PM Go to last post

  74. Water Heater Clearance Question

    Started by Greg Subick, 04-16-2008 05:49 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 15,672
    Jerry Peck
    01-15-2014, 04:42 PM Go to last post

  75. Double pole breaker being used for 110 circuits

    Started by Trent Tarter, 03-06-2013 06:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 25,377
    Rick Cantrell
    01-14-2014, 03:50 PM Go to last post

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