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  1. Emerg Gen - Service equipment or not?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 03-11-2013 06:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,114
    allcircuitselectrical
    03-29-2013, 02:06 PM Go to last post

  2. odd electrical tester configuration

    Started by Barry Sigler, 03-29-2013 06:52 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,730
    John Kogel
    03-29-2013, 07:53 AM Go to last post

  3. house bonding to water pipes

    Started by brianmiller, 03-26-2013 10:39 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,763
    Lon Henderson
    03-26-2013, 02:02 PM Go to last post

  4. Electrical Panel Expansion

    Started by Nathan Lanni, 03-24-2013 08:23 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,001
    Nathan Lanni
    03-26-2013, 10:45 AM Go to last post

  5. this old main panel has double & triple tap

    Started by Ben Im, 03-23-2013 01:08 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,296
    Daniel Mack
    03-25-2013, 10:07 AM Go to last post

  6. Raychem control?

    Started by John Arnold, 03-22-2013 01:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,785
    John Arnold
    03-23-2013, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  7. Mixed circuits and voltage in common gang box

    Started by Don Hester, 03-17-2013 12:08 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,595
    Don Hester
    03-22-2013, 06:26 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Alton Darty, 03-21-2013 02:47 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,615
    Daniel Mack
    03-22-2013, 09:37 AM Go to last post

  9. Strange Outlet ID Needed.

    Started by Michael Chambers, 03-11-2013 10:55 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 3,943
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-21-2013, 08:57 AM Go to last post

  10. No main disconnect

    Started by fidel gonzales, 03-20-2013 05:19 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,518
    fidel gonzales
    03-21-2013, 05:22 AM Go to last post

  11. Blackened Copper Wire In Service Panel

    Started by Don Martin, 03-15-2013 05:13 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,988
    Matt Fletcher
    03-19-2013, 06:26 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-07-2013 06:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 3,730
    Jerry Peck
    03-16-2013, 01:36 PM Go to last post

  13. AFCI and GFCI downstream in same circuit??

    Started by John Bernard, 03-12-2013 06:44 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,671
    jack davenport
    03-16-2013, 10:07 AM Go to last post

  14. Main line behind electrical system

    Started by Christian Tag, 03-14-2013 05:39 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,318
    bob smit
    03-15-2013, 05:23 PM Go to last post

  15. Mismatched Main Disconnect Breaker(s)

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 03-09-2013 09:00 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 3,888
    Jerry Peck
    03-12-2013, 03:33 PM Go to last post

  16. Objectionable Currents vs. Electrical Interference

    Started by Aaron Miller, 03-07-2013 07:41 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,471
    Aaron Miller
    03-11-2013, 04:16 AM Go to last post

  17. Large conductor taps

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 03-05-2013 01:29 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,068
    bob smit
    03-10-2013, 09:29 PM Go to last post

  18. Stop by tonight and watch the fireworks!

    Started by Gary Burnett, 03-03-2013 09:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,611
    Lon Henderson
    03-09-2013, 03:48 PM Go to last post

  19. Transformer & Low Volt Wiring in Main Panel

    Started by Shane Pouch, 04-10-2007 07:42 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 6,779
    Jerry Peck
    03-02-2013, 12:45 PM Go to last post

  20. Buried dimmer switch

    Started by Vern Heiler, 03-01-2013 04:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,901
    Rollie Meyers
    03-01-2013, 09:23 PM Go to last post

  21. Seperating and isolating the neutrals in a sub panel.

    Started by George Hallaron, 02-22-2013 05:46 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 3,794
    Jerry Peck
    02-26-2013, 05:34 PM Go to last post

  22. Distance from meter to panel box

    Started by Bob Hunt, 10-28-2009 01:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 16,225
    Jerry Peck
    02-21-2013, 07:03 PM Go to last post

  23. Aluminum wiring and non rated outlets

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 02-20-2013 07:18 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,696
    Jack Feldmann
    02-21-2013, 06:18 PM Go to last post

  24. 200 amp service disconnect for 9-100 amp panels

    Started by Daniel Rogers, 02-15-2013 09:28 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,856
    Jerry Peck
    02-20-2013, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  25. Interesting electrical problem related to circuit wired smoke detectors

    Started by Gene South, 02-19-2013 04:51 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,164
    Gary Burnett
    02-20-2013, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  26. A little help on ARC fault wiring.

    Started by Gary Burnett, 02-18-2013 04:26 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,773
    Gary Burnett
    02-20-2013, 06:05 PM Go to last post

  27. telephone outlet transformer

    Started by S. Centel, 02-17-2013 10:25 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,293
    Billy Stephens
    02-17-2013, 07:23 PM Go to last post

  28. Interesting Main/Sub Panel Combo

    Started by mikefowler, 02-16-2013 10:22 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,179
    Jim Port
    02-17-2013, 04:25 PM Go to last post

  29. Speaker Wire Used in Service Panel

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 02-16-2013 10:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,116
    Nick Ostrowski
    02-17-2013, 01:50 PM Go to last post

  30. Bonding to HVAC duct

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-15-2013 08:28 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,909
    Speedy Petey
    02-17-2013, 08:02 AM Go to last post

  31. Spares at Top of Panel

    Started by Rich Goeken, 02-13-2013 10:46 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,143
    Rollie Meyers
    02-17-2013, 07:32 AM Go to last post

  32. Disposal & Dishwasher tied toghether?

    Started by Jeff Zehnder, 12-13-2012 05:37 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 6,217
    Don Hester
    02-17-2013, 07:31 AM Go to last post

  33. Electrical entrence on roof

    Started by Eli Smith, 02-15-2013 08:22 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,448
    Jerry Peck
    02-16-2013, 07:42 PM Go to last post

  34. Sub-Panel power off main lug on service panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 02-15-2013 05:53 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,593
    Jerry Peck
    02-16-2013, 07:39 PM Go to last post

  35. RED LIGHT AND GREEN LIGHT ON GFCI BREAKER

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-15-2013 12:07 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 35,856
    Bruce Ramsey
    02-16-2013, 05:37 PM Go to last post

  36. LIGHT FIXTURE UNDER SINK

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-10-2013 12:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 3,085
    CHRIS KRUSE
    02-15-2013, 11:08 PM Go to last post

  37. exterior lighting on sensors

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 02-15-2013 04:51 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 960
    Jim Luttrall
    02-15-2013, 07:49 PM Go to last post

  38. Powder on breakers

    Started by Tom Rees, 02-05-2013 09:11 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,677
    Benjamin Thompson
    02-11-2013, 04:50 PM Go to last post

  39. Bundling Above Panel ?

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 02-11-2013 06:30 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,611
    Jerry Peck
    02-11-2013, 03:57 PM Go to last post

  40. Zinsco Arcing

    Started by Rory Hernandez, 02-10-2013 05:23 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,447
    Carl Morello
    02-11-2013, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  41. Remote Control Instead of Wall Switch for Lighting

    Started by Mike Lamb, 02-08-2013 09:58 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,095
    Jerry Peck
    02-09-2013, 10:43 AM Go to last post

  42. Is floor outlet required?

    Started by Ben Im, 01-31-2013 08:08 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 2,616
    Sandie Hastings
    02-06-2013, 06:37 PM Go to last post

  43. Help on this older panel

    Started by Roni Litmanovic, 02-05-2013 10:07 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,030
    CHRIS KRUSE
    02-05-2013, 07:21 PM Go to last post

  44. Ingenious way to reduce fire hazard at this Zinsco panel

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 02-04-2013 01:20 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,419
    Jerry Peck
    02-05-2013, 03:04 PM Go to last post

  45. Service entry neutral was 1/0 , 1 Hot was 3/0 other 2/0

    Started by Sam Morris, 02-04-2013 03:16 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 840
    Sam Morris
    02-05-2013, 02:20 PM Go to last post

  46. Please educate me on Bulldog ITE Pushmatic

    Started by Tom Cissell, 01-31-2013 07:51 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,232
    Mark Reinmiller
    02-05-2013, 12:11 PM Go to last post

  47. Unhappy Hornet's Nest

    Started by Don Sweet, 02-04-2013 09:38 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,157
    Chris Weekly
    02-04-2013, 01:43 PM Go to last post

  48. Photo of the day

    Started by Marc M, 01-28-2013 09:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 969
    Robert Rolleston
    01-29-2013, 05:42 AM Go to last post

  49. SEC replacement needed?

    Started by John Arnold, 12-21-2012 04:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 4,349
    Jerry Peck
    01-28-2013, 04:15 PM Go to last post

  50. Service or Distribution panel?

    Started by Vern Heiler, 01-21-2013 06:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,994
    Jimmy Roberts
    01-28-2013, 05:06 AM Go to last post

  51. Stealing power?

    Started by Marc M, 09-04-2012 10:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,750
    Robert Rolleston
    01-21-2013, 06:03 PM Go to last post

  52. Split Bus Bar

    Started by mathew stouffer, 01-21-2013 04:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,233
    mathew stouffer
    01-21-2013, 05:43 PM Go to last post

  53. Hot neutral bar

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 01-08-2013 08:28 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 2,951
    Robert Rolleston
    01-21-2013, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  54. Service entry neutral was #2 & Hot was 3/0

    Started by Sam Morris, 01-18-2013 03:35 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,417
    Jim Port
    01-20-2013, 04:28 PM Go to last post

  55. Ready to Switch?

    Started by Aaron Miller, 01-17-2013 04:27 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,623
    Aaron Miller
    01-20-2013, 04:44 AM Go to last post

  56. Requirments for 2004 GFCI outlets in garage

    Started by Sam Morris, 01-16-2013 05:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,842
    Jerry Peck
    01-19-2013, 07:38 AM Go to last post

  57. CFL Issue

    Started by Aaron Miller, 01-17-2013 08:21 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,223
    Aaron Miller
    01-18-2013, 03:49 AM Go to last post

  58. Main panel located inside

    Started by stanley frost, 01-09-2013 09:56 PM
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 2,606
    Jim Port
    01-15-2013, 06:31 PM Go to last post

  59. Odd Device - GFCI ? ?

    Started by Don Martin, 01-08-2013 08:30 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 2,874
    Garry Sorrells
    01-14-2013, 05:02 PM Go to last post

  60. Pointed screws no bueno

    Started by Marc M, 12-31-2012 07:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,839
    Marc M
    01-04-2013, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  61. Surge Protector Wiring In Service Panel

    Started by Brian Harwood, 01-01-2013 05:47 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,697
    Rick Cantrell
    01-01-2013, 08:08 AM Go to last post

  62. electricial tape wrap around wire nuts

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-02-2009 09:55 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 89
    • Views: 29,893
    William A. Grant
    12-24-2012, 04:56 PM Go to last post

  63. Report writing question

    Started by John Arnold, 12-20-2012 06:31 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,523
    JB Thompson
    12-21-2012, 08:14 PM Go to last post

  64. Generators anyone?

    Started by Terry Griffin, 12-13-2012 12:11 PM
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 4,072
    Gunnar Alquist
    12-21-2012, 05:04 PM Go to last post

  65. who says i cant add more circuits

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 12-18-2012 02:49 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 1,733
    Darrel Hood
    12-21-2012, 03:13 AM Go to last post

  66. 6ga Wire for 60A Sub-Panel?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 12-19-2012 02:43 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,455
    ken horak
    12-20-2012, 05:45 PM Go to last post

  67. No main electrical disconnect located outside!

    Started by Royce Moore, 12-19-2012 02:21 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,106
    Royce Moore
    12-19-2012, 07:12 PM Go to last post

  68. Just a Chuckle!

    Started by Donald Farrell, 12-19-2012 03:24 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 713
    Donald Farrell
    12-19-2012, 03:24 PM Go to last post

  69. ELECTRICAL GROUND FOR ELECTRIC HOUSE PANEL

    Started by NICK TUSA, 03-24-2009 11:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 16,324
    Garry Blankenship
    12-19-2012, 09:36 AM Go to last post

  70. Unknown electrical devise

    Started by fidel gonzales, 12-17-2012 08:27 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,049
    fidel gonzales
    12-18-2012, 06:45 AM Go to last post

  71. Its wrong, Why?

    Started by Stephen G, 12-11-2012 11:32 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 1,620
    Dale Trach
    12-17-2012, 08:25 PM Go to last post

  72. Old house electrical system

    Started by Robert Mattison, 12-17-2012 01:38 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,387
    Robert Mattison
    12-17-2012, 07:07 PM Go to last post

  73. Sat Dish Bond

    Started by Jim Robinson, 12-15-2012 04:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,097
    Vern Heiler
    12-16-2012, 07:49 AM Go to last post

  74. Tankless WH Receptacle Cover Plate

    Started by Aaron Miller, 12-13-2012 09:38 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 2,305
    Jerry Peck
    12-15-2012, 07:53 AM Go to last post

  75. Bonding the vibration damper

    Started by Reis Pearson, 12-10-2012 01:26 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,144
    Eric Barker
    12-15-2012, 07:09 AM Go to last post

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