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  1. Advice needed

    Started by Charles McCracken, 08-04-2013 02:32 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 3,151
    Terry Scroggin
    08-06-2013, 03:50 PM Go to last post

  2. 3 pronged outlets that are ungrounded

    Started by Steve C., 08-06-2013 12:34 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,676
    Jim Port
    08-06-2013, 01:25 PM Go to last post

  3. House with no electricity

    Started by mark petty, 07-17-2013 04:42 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,073
    Jack Feldmann
    08-04-2013, 05:48 AM Go to last post

  4. Double Tap Off Main Lugs

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-18-2013 11:57 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 13,580
    Roland Miller
    07-24-2013, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  5. Commercial Zinsco switchboards

    Started by Michael Choffin, 07-22-2013 01:48 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,774
    Rollie Meyers
    07-23-2013, 07:05 AM Go to last post

  6. Circuit Issue

    Started by fidel gonzales, 07-17-2013 04:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,112
    fidel gonzales
    07-23-2013, 05:03 AM Go to last post

  7. Arc fault breaker temperature

    Started by ren ramsey, 07-17-2013 02:32 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,475
    ren ramsey
    07-17-2013, 02:32 PM Go to last post

  8. Distance from Exterior Light Bulbs to Combustibles?

    Started by Al Roden, 07-09-2013 01:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,957
    Marc M
    07-17-2013, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  9. Siemens breakers in Sqare D panel ill fitting

    Started by mark petty, 07-10-2013 11:59 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,089
    Roland Miller
    07-14-2013, 08:51 AM Go to last post

  10. Disposal Switch

    Started by Mike Boeger, 07-09-2013 10:19 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,808
    Jim Luttrall
    07-10-2013, 03:15 PM Go to last post

  11. Charred Copper wires in Main Panels

    Started by John Tullous, 04-05-2007 03:54 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 7,125
    Mark Reinmiller
    07-09-2013, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  12. GEC routing out of panel

    Started by brianmiller, 06-30-2013 12:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 3,231
    Roland Miller
    07-09-2013, 05:54 PM Go to last post

  13. Breaker trips when using a vacuum cleaner

    Started by Sam Morris, 07-02-2013 12:56 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 18,732
    Garry Sorrells
    07-04-2013, 04:04 AM Go to last post

  14. Question Denver area Res Main Disconnect Location

    Started by barry madden, 06-28-2013 10:34 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,808
    John Kogel
    06-29-2013, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  15. When is enough, enough?

    Started by Ian Page, 06-20-2013 01:37 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,831
    Jeff Zehnder
    06-27-2013, 10:02 AM Go to last post

  16. Connecting 17 stranded CO to AL circuit

    Started by Bob Michaels007, 06-25-2013 04:05 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,410
    Bob Michaels007
    06-25-2013, 04:05 PM Go to last post

  17. Q: Garbage disposer and subpanel

    Started by Terry Beck, 06-23-2013 08:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,786
    Jerry Peck
    06-24-2013, 03:49 PM Go to last post

  18. Old School Panels....help

    Started by Roni Litmanovic, 06-24-2013 12:22 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,670
    Brad Richter
    06-24-2013, 03:46 PM Go to last post

  19. Exterior Plug for Residential Sewage Treatment System.

    Started by David Caldwell, 06-12-2013 08:06 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,741
    Roland Miller
    06-24-2013, 06:31 AM Go to last post

  20. Ground rod thru slab? Thoughts?

    Started by brianmiller, 06-12-2013 03:26 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 3,084
    bob smit
    06-18-2013, 04:13 PM Go to last post

  21. Understair Closet light requirement?

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 06-06-2013 05:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 6,035
    Jim Port
    06-18-2013, 01:30 PM Go to last post

  22. No of over current devices and circuits

    Started by Ken Amelin, 06-12-2013 03:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,579
    Mbrooke
    06-16-2013, 08:46 PM Go to last post

  23. # of breakers allowed in a panel box

    Started by william siegel, 05-31-2013 06:04 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 16,205
    David Caldwell
    06-12-2013, 07:54 PM Go to last post

  24. Wadsworth panel?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 05-31-2013 10:00 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 10,267
    Corey Friedman
    06-05-2013, 06:42 AM Go to last post

  25. Question Main panels in bedrooms?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 05-28-2013 07:52 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,214
    bob smit
    06-01-2013, 08:41 AM Go to last post

  26. Lengths of conductor leads

    Started by brianmiller, 05-25-2013 07:52 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 3,899
    Roland Miller
    05-31-2013, 08:56 AM Go to last post

  27. Check out this drop

    Started by Marc M, 05-22-2013 10:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,971
    Lon Henderson
    05-30-2013, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  28. wiring in a/c disconnect box

    Started by brianmiller, 05-27-2013 07:26 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,078
    bob smit
    05-28-2013, 09:01 PM Go to last post

  29. Can Lights

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 05-16-2013 06:36 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,557
    bob smit
    05-27-2013, 12:20 AM Go to last post

  30. Remote panel - Grounding-Bonding

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-12-2013 05:39 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 3,798
    Jerry Peck
    05-20-2013, 07:11 AM Go to last post

  31. Behold, The Mystery Sphere!

    Started by John Arnold, 05-14-2013 12:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,274
    Michael Larson
    05-17-2013, 03:50 PM Go to last post

  32. Electrical Box & Drain pipe close together

    Started by fidel gonzales, 05-15-2013 10:52 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,871
    Rich Goeken
    05-17-2013, 06:41 AM Go to last post

  33. Bad Wiring, just bad

    Started by Mike Clarke, 05-05-2013 09:01 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,505
    Mike Clarke
    05-13-2013, 04:21 PM Go to last post

  34. distribution panel serving HVAC system

    Started by Robert Foster, 04-30-2013 10:57 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,928
    jack davenport
    05-12-2013, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  35. Voltage Sniffer

    Started by Jim Robinson, 04-25-2013 04:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,335
    Jim Robinson
    05-04-2013, 09:07 AM Go to last post

  36. Smile Breaker panel inspection.

    Started by Matt Neary, 04-19-2013 07:01 AM
    aluminum wiring, breaker panel, double tap, electrical panel, home inspection
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 9,757
    Marc M
    05-03-2013, 09:32 PM Go to last post

  37. Question Are receptacles in bathrooms required?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 03-30-2013 08:59 AM
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 14,832
    John Kogel
    04-29-2013, 01:48 PM Go to last post

  38. WIRE NUT DOUBLE TAPPING BREAKERS

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-17-2013 01:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 3,825
    Jim Port
    04-27-2013, 09:57 AM Go to last post

  39. Ground wire from cold to hot water lines then to gas line

    Started by Loren Sanders Sr., 04-21-2013 06:58 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 21,557
    Jerry Peck
    04-26-2013, 06:53 PM Go to last post

  40. Reversed polarity

    Started by Gary Mohel, 11-14-2012 06:20 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 5,992
    Rick Cantrell
    04-26-2013, 03:06 PM Go to last post

  41. Mysterious electrical problems

    Started by Ian Page, 04-21-2013 12:58 AM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,136
    Mbrooke
    04-23-2013, 07:26 PM Go to last post

  42. Square D *PLASTIC* electrical panel

    Started by Terry Beck, 04-18-2013 11:05 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,260
    Lon Henderson
    04-19-2013, 07:31 AM Go to last post

  43. Insulation over standard fluorescent lights?

    Started by mark petty, 04-11-2013 07:08 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 14,054
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-17-2013, 05:29 PM Go to last post

  44. What is this?

    Started by Terry A. Tucker, 03-23-2013 08:41 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 2,992
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-17-2013, 09:57 AM Go to last post

  45. Bad Eaton AFCI Breaker

    Started by Chris Skoczylas, 04-10-2013 05:30 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,558
    Mbrooke
    04-17-2013, 05:34 AM Go to last post

  46. neutral jumped to ground @ outlet

    Started by Matt Fellman, 02-11-2013 08:06 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 6,113
    Matt Fellman
    04-15-2013, 11:12 AM Go to last post

  47. Receptacle height above grade?

    Started by Vern Heiler, 04-09-2013 07:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,464
    Mike Clarke
    04-15-2013, 07:54 AM Go to last post

  48. GFCI wiring

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-09-2013 01:37 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,149
    Rollie Meyers
    04-14-2013, 08:53 PM Go to last post

  49. Effluent Pump - GFCI Outlet

    Started by Kristian Keesling, 04-05-2013 11:16 AM
    effluent pump, gfci
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 12,688
    Gratton Williams
    04-14-2013, 09:41 AM Go to last post

  50. Non GFIC next to toilet

    Started by John A Duncan, 04-11-2013 05:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 4,022
    Speedy Petey
    04-14-2013, 06:37 AM Go to last post

  51. Device Rigged to Fan Cord

    Started by Mike Lamb, 04-06-2013 01:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,188
    Jim Warters
    04-12-2013, 03:00 PM Go to last post

  52. A first for me

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 04-07-2013 02:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 3,145
    Rick Cantrell
    04-10-2013, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  53. Dim open neutral reading on 3 light testor on half hot

    Started by mark petty, 04-05-2013 06:16 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 8,141
    Bill Kriegh
    04-09-2013, 04:39 PM Go to last post

  54. New FPE Article

    Started by Douglas Hansen, 11-29-2012 09:18 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 4,128
    Scott Patterson
    04-07-2013, 06:03 PM Go to last post

  55. What's wrong with this picture?

    Started by Terry Beck, 04-04-2013 08:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,240
    Jerry Peck
    04-07-2013, 05:12 PM Go to last post

  56. three hots, two neutrals

    Started by John Arnold, 04-03-2013 09:19 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,768
    Jerry Peck
    04-05-2013, 06:35 PM Go to last post

  57. Main Breaker - 4 pole

    Started by Ken Amelin, 03-27-2012 12:14 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 12,045
    Bill Kriegh
    04-02-2013, 08:47 AM Go to last post

  58. Bathroom Receptacles & minimum requirements.

    Started by RyanDon, 03-23-2013 05:39 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,691
    Speedy Petey
    03-31-2013, 10:03 AM Go to last post

  59. Emerg Gen - Service equipment or not?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 03-11-2013 06:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,495
    allcircuitselectrical
    03-29-2013, 02:06 PM Go to last post

  60. odd electrical tester configuration

    Started by Barry Sigler, 03-29-2013 06:52 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,837
    John Kogel
    03-29-2013, 07:53 AM Go to last post

  61. house bonding to water pipes

    Started by brianmiller, 03-26-2013 10:39 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,916
    Lon Henderson
    03-26-2013, 02:02 PM Go to last post

  62. Electrical Panel Expansion

    Started by Nathan Lanni, 03-24-2013 08:23 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,295
    Nathan Lanni
    03-26-2013, 10:45 AM Go to last post

  63. this old main panel has double & triple tap

    Started by Ben Im, 03-23-2013 01:08 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,559
    Daniel Mack
    03-25-2013, 10:07 AM Go to last post

  64. Raychem control?

    Started by John Arnold, 03-22-2013 01:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,970
    John Arnold
    03-23-2013, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  65. Mixed circuits and voltage in common gang box

    Started by Don Hester, 03-17-2013 12:08 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,069
    Don Hester
    03-22-2013, 06:26 PM Go to last post

  66. An "interesting" article on three phase residential power

    Started by Alton Darty, 03-21-2013 02:47 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,020
    Daniel Mack
    03-22-2013, 09:37 AM Go to last post

  67. Strange Outlet ID Needed.

    Started by Michael Chambers, 03-11-2013 10:55 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,306
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-21-2013, 08:57 AM Go to last post

  68. No main disconnect

    Started by fidel gonzales, 03-20-2013 05:19 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,745
    fidel gonzales
    03-21-2013, 05:22 AM Go to last post

  69. Blackened Copper Wire In Service Panel

    Started by Don Martin, 03-15-2013 05:13 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,326
    Matt Fletcher
    03-19-2013, 06:26 AM Go to last post

  70. Tapped beside main lug with no overload protection on either side

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-07-2013 07:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 4,051
    Jerry Peck
    03-16-2013, 01:36 PM Go to last post

  71. AFCI and GFCI downstream in same circuit??

    Started by John Bernard, 03-12-2013 06:44 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,443
    jack davenport
    03-16-2013, 10:07 AM Go to last post

  72. Main line behind electrical system

    Started by Christian Tag, 03-14-2013 05:39 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,496
    bob smit
    03-15-2013, 05:23 PM Go to last post

  73. Mismatched Main Disconnect Breaker(s)

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 03-09-2013 10:00 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 4,540
    Jerry Peck
    03-12-2013, 03:33 PM Go to last post

  74. Objectionable Currents vs. Electrical Interference

    Started by Aaron Miller, 03-07-2013 08:41 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,817
    Aaron Miller
    03-11-2013, 04:16 AM Go to last post

  75. Large conductor taps

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 03-05-2013 02:29 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,220
    bob smit
    03-10-2013, 09:29 PM Go to last post

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