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  1. No of over current devices and circuits

    Started by Ken Amelin, 06-12-2013 03:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,465
    Mbrooke
    06-16-2013, 08:46 PM Go to last post

  2. # of breakers allowed in a panel box

    Started by william siegel, 05-31-2013 06:04 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 14,060
    David Caldwell
    06-12-2013, 07:54 PM Go to last post

  3. Wadsworth panel?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 05-31-2013 10:00 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 9,372
    Corey Friedman
    06-05-2013, 06:42 AM Go to last post

  4. Question Main panels in bedrooms?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 05-28-2013 07:52 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,125
    bob smit
    06-01-2013, 08:41 AM Go to last post

  5. Lengths of conductor leads

    Started by brianmiller, 05-25-2013 07:52 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 3,625
    Roland Miller
    05-31-2013, 08:56 AM Go to last post

  6. Check out this drop

    Started by Marc M, 05-22-2013 10:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,867
    Lon Henderson
    05-30-2013, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  7. wiring in a/c disconnect box

    Started by brianmiller, 05-27-2013 07:26 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,010
    bob smit
    05-28-2013, 09:01 PM Go to last post

  8. Can Lights

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 05-16-2013 06:36 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,455
    bob smit
    05-27-2013, 12:20 AM Go to last post

  9. Remote panel - Grounding-Bonding

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-12-2013 05:39 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 3,582
    Jerry Peck
    05-20-2013, 07:11 AM Go to last post

  10. Behold, The Mystery Sphere!

    Started by John Arnold, 05-14-2013 12:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,183
    Michael Larson
    05-17-2013, 03:50 PM Go to last post

  11. Electrical Box & Drain pipe close together

    Started by fidel gonzales, 05-15-2013 10:52 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,189
    Rich Goeken
    05-17-2013, 06:41 AM Go to last post

  12. Bad Wiring, just bad

    Started by Mike Clarke, 05-05-2013 09:01 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,418
    Mike Clarke
    05-13-2013, 04:21 PM Go to last post

  13. distribution panel serving HVAC system

    Started by Robert Foster, 04-30-2013 10:57 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,795
    jack davenport
    05-12-2013, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  14. Voltage Sniffer

    Started by Jim Robinson, 04-25-2013 04:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,773
    Jim Robinson
    05-04-2013, 09:07 AM Go to last post

  15. 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: 8,099
    Marc M
    05-03-2013, 09:32 PM Go to last post

  16. Question Are receptacles in bathrooms required?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 03-30-2013 08:59 AM
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 13,000
    John Kogel
    04-29-2013, 01:48 PM Go to last post

  17. WIRE NUT DOUBLE TAPPING BREAKERS

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-17-2013 01:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 3,623
    Jim Port
    04-27-2013, 09:57 AM Go to last post

  18. 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: 20,115
    Jerry Peck
    04-26-2013, 06:53 PM Go to last post

  19. Reversed polarity

    Started by Gary Mohel, 11-14-2012 06:20 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 5,632
    Rick Cantrell
    04-26-2013, 03:06 PM Go to last post

  20. Mysterious electrical problems

    Started by Ian Page, 04-21-2013 12:58 AM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,017
    Mbrooke
    04-23-2013, 07:26 PM Go to last post

  21. Square D *PLASTIC* electrical panel

    Started by Terry Beck, 04-18-2013 11:05 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,989
    Lon Henderson
    04-19-2013, 07:31 AM Go to last post

  22. Insulation over standard fluorescent lights?

    Started by mark petty, 04-11-2013 07:08 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 13,029
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-17-2013, 05:29 PM Go to last post

  23. What is this?

    Started by Terry A. Tucker, 03-23-2013 08:41 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 2,878
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-17-2013, 09:57 AM Go to last post

  24. Bad Eaton AFCI Breaker

    Started by Chris Skoczylas, 04-10-2013 05:30 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,144
    Mbrooke
    04-17-2013, 05:34 AM Go to last post

  25. neutral jumped to ground @ outlet

    Started by Matt Fellman, 02-11-2013 08:06 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 5,918
    Matt Fellman
    04-15-2013, 11:12 AM Go to last post

  26. Receptacle height above grade?

    Started by Vern Heiler, 04-09-2013 07:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,289
    Mike Clarke
    04-15-2013, 07:54 AM Go to last post

  27. GFCI wiring

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-09-2013 01:37 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,035
    Rollie Meyers
    04-14-2013, 08:53 PM Go to last post

  28. Effluent Pump - GFCI Outlet

    Started by Kristian Keesling, 04-05-2013 11:16 AM
    effluent pump, gfci
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 11,438
    Gratton Williams
    04-14-2013, 09:41 AM Go to last post

  29. Non GFIC next to toilet

    Started by John A Duncan, 04-11-2013 05:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 3,677
    Speedy Petey
    04-14-2013, 06:37 AM Go to last post

  30. Device Rigged to Fan Cord

    Started by Mike Lamb, 04-06-2013 01:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,125
    Jim Warters
    04-12-2013, 03:00 PM Go to last post

  31. A first for me

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 04-07-2013 02:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 2,998
    Rick Cantrell
    04-10-2013, 10:00 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by mark petty, 04-05-2013 06:16 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,733
    Bill Kriegh
    04-09-2013, 04:39 PM Go to last post

  33. New FPE Article

    Started by Douglas Hansen, 11-29-2012 09:18 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 3,907
    Scott Patterson
    04-07-2013, 06:03 PM Go to last post

  34. What's wrong with this picture?

    Started by Terry Beck, 04-04-2013 08:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,147
    Jerry Peck
    04-07-2013, 05:12 PM Go to last post

  35. three hots, two neutrals

    Started by John Arnold, 04-03-2013 09:19 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,638
    Jerry Peck
    04-05-2013, 06:35 PM Go to last post

  36. Main Breaker - 4 pole

    Started by Ken Amelin, 03-27-2012 12:14 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 11,338
    Bill Kriegh
    04-02-2013, 08:47 AM Go to last post

  37. Bathroom Receptacles & minimum requirements.

    Started by RyanDon, 03-23-2013 05:39 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,512
    Speedy Petey
    03-31-2013, 10:03 AM Go to last post

  38. Emerg Gen - Service equipment or not?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 03-11-2013 06:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,341
    allcircuitselectrical
    03-29-2013, 02:06 PM Go to last post

  39. odd electrical tester configuration

    Started by Barry Sigler, 03-29-2013 06:52 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,780
    John Kogel
    03-29-2013, 07:53 AM Go to last post

  40. house bonding to water pipes

    Started by brianmiller, 03-26-2013 10:39 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,853
    Lon Henderson
    03-26-2013, 02:02 PM Go to last post

  41. Electrical Panel Expansion

    Started by Nathan Lanni, 03-24-2013 08:23 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,184
    Nathan Lanni
    03-26-2013, 10:45 AM Go to last post

  42. this old main panel has double & triple tap

    Started by Ben Im, 03-23-2013 01:08 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,442
    Daniel Mack
    03-25-2013, 10:07 AM Go to last post

  43. Raychem control?

    Started by John Arnold, 03-22-2013 01:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,884
    John Arnold
    03-23-2013, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  44. Mixed circuits and voltage in common gang box

    Started by Don Hester, 03-17-2013 12:08 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,855
    Don Hester
    03-22-2013, 06:26 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Alton Darty, 03-21-2013 02:47 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,874
    Daniel Mack
    03-22-2013, 09:37 AM Go to last post

  46. Strange Outlet ID Needed.

    Started by Michael Chambers, 03-11-2013 10:55 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,124
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-21-2013, 08:57 AM Go to last post

  47. No main disconnect

    Started by fidel gonzales, 03-20-2013 05:19 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,649
    fidel gonzales
    03-21-2013, 05:22 AM Go to last post

  48. Blackened Copper Wire In Service Panel

    Started by Don Martin, 03-15-2013 05:13 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,199
    Matt Fletcher
    03-19-2013, 06:26 AM Go to last post

  49. 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: 3,861
    Jerry Peck
    03-16-2013, 01:36 PM Go to last post

  50. AFCI and GFCI downstream in same circuit??

    Started by John Bernard, 03-12-2013 06:44 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,109
    jack davenport
    03-16-2013, 10:07 AM Go to last post

  51. Main line behind electrical system

    Started by Christian Tag, 03-14-2013 05:39 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,421
    bob smit
    03-15-2013, 05:23 PM Go to last post

  52. Mismatched Main Disconnect Breaker(s)

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 03-09-2013 10:00 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 4,222
    Jerry Peck
    03-12-2013, 03:33 PM Go to last post

  53. Objectionable Currents vs. Electrical Interference

    Started by Aaron Miller, 03-07-2013 08:41 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,702
    Aaron Miller
    03-11-2013, 04:16 AM Go to last post

  54. Large conductor taps

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 03-05-2013 02:29 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,170
    bob smit
    03-10-2013, 09:29 PM Go to last post

  55. Stop by tonight and watch the fireworks!

    Started by Gary Burnett, 03-03-2013 10:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,722
    Lon Henderson
    03-09-2013, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  56. Transformer & Low Volt Wiring in Main Panel

    Started by Shane Pouch, 04-10-2007 07:42 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 7,435
    Jerry Peck
    03-02-2013, 01:45 PM Go to last post

  57. Buried dimmer switch

    Started by Vern Heiler, 03-01-2013 05:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,998
    Rollie Meyers
    03-01-2013, 10:23 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by George Hallaron, 02-22-2013 06:46 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 4,057
    Jerry Peck
    02-26-2013, 06:34 PM Go to last post

  59. Distance from meter to panel box

    Started by Bob Hunt, 10-28-2009 01:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 19,296
    Jerry Peck
    02-21-2013, 08:03 PM Go to last post

  60. Aluminum wiring and non rated outlets

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 02-20-2013 08:18 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,764
    Jack Feldmann
    02-21-2013, 07:18 PM Go to last post

  61. 200 amp service disconnect for 9-100 amp panels

    Started by Daniel Rogers, 02-15-2013 10:28 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,224
    Jerry Peck
    02-20-2013, 08:35 PM Go to last post

  62. Interesting electrical problem related to circuit wired smoke detectors

    Started by Gene South, 02-19-2013 05:51 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,409
    Gary Burnett
    02-20-2013, 08:13 PM Go to last post

  63. A little help on ARC fault wiring.

    Started by Gary Burnett, 02-18-2013 05:26 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,314
    Gary Burnett
    02-20-2013, 07:05 PM Go to last post

  64. telephone outlet transformer

    Started by S. Centel, 02-17-2013 11:25 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,393
    Billy Stephens
    02-17-2013, 08:23 PM Go to last post

  65. Interesting Main/Sub Panel Combo

    Started by mikefowler, 02-16-2013 11:22 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,299
    Jim Port
    02-17-2013, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  66. Speaker Wire Used in Service Panel

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 02-16-2013 11:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,233
    Nick Ostrowski
    02-17-2013, 02:50 PM Go to last post

  67. Bonding to HVAC duct

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-15-2013 09:28 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,514
    Speedy Petey
    02-17-2013, 09:02 AM Go to last post

  68. Spares at Top of Panel

    Started by Rich Goeken, 02-13-2013 11:46 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,240
    Rollie Meyers
    02-17-2013, 08:32 AM Go to last post

  69. Disposal & Dishwasher tied toghether?

    Started by Jeff Zehnder, 12-13-2012 06:37 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 7,316
    Don Hester
    02-17-2013, 08:31 AM Go to last post

  70. Electrical entrence on roof

    Started by Eli Smith, 02-15-2013 09:22 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 1,589
    Jerry Peck
    02-16-2013, 08:42 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Sam Morris, 02-15-2013 06:53 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,783
    Jerry Peck
    02-16-2013, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  72. RED LIGHT AND GREEN LIGHT ON GFCI BREAKER

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-15-2013 01:07 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 41,488
    Bruce Ramsey
    02-16-2013, 06:37 PM Go to last post

  73. LIGHT FIXTURE UNDER SINK

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-10-2013 01:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 3,413
    CHRIS KRUSE
    02-16-2013, 12:08 AM Go to last post

  74. exterior lighting on sensors

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 02-15-2013 05:51 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,050
    Jim Luttrall
    02-15-2013, 08:49 PM Go to last post

  75. Powder on breakers

    Started by Tom Rees, 02-05-2013 10:11 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,404
    Benjamin Thompson
    02-11-2013, 05:50 PM Go to last post

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