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  1. Tempered glass

    Started by Gerald May, 04-15-2014 01:27 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,162
    Steve Lottatore
    04-30-2014, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  2. Smoke detectors

    Started by Wayne Edwards, 04-24-2014 02:49 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,595
    Bob Wisnewski
    04-30-2014, 06:05 AM Go to last post

  3. Service Panel De-Rated ?

    Started by Dan Harris, 04-29-2014 05:35 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,356
    Jerry Peck
    04-29-2014, 06:30 PM Go to last post

  4. Jumpers across circuit breakers

    Started by Walt Roze, 04-28-2014 01:17 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,892
    Garry Sorrells
    04-29-2014, 05:39 AM Go to last post

  5. Proper Wiring for Wall A/C Unit

    Started by Brian Harwood, 04-28-2014 03:41 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,475
    Brian Harwood
    04-29-2014, 02:35 AM Go to last post

  6. Electricians Terminology

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 02-03-2014 05:41 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 85
    • Views: 13,321
    Robert Mattison
    04-24-2014, 05:34 AM Go to last post

  7. 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: 22,000
    Raymond Wand
    04-23-2014, 02:14 PM Go to last post

  8. Pool bonding

    Started by Marc M, 11-21-2012 04:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,147
    Jerry Peck
    04-21-2014, 03:15 PM Go to last post

  9. Having a duh moment

    Started by ren ramsey, 04-17-2014 12:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,390
    Felix Lechner
    04-21-2014, 11:12 AM Go to last post

  10. Twisted Aluminum Neutrals

    Started by Lon Henderson, 04-16-2014 10:49 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,626
    Lon Henderson
    04-19-2014, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  11. Redneck roof job

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 04-17-2014 04:29 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,235
    Jerry Peck
    04-18-2014, 06:21 PM Go to last post

  12. Thanks for the note.

    Started by Ken Rowe, 04-10-2014 05:08 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,577
    Mike Clarke
    04-17-2014, 06:56 PM Go to last post

  13. Transformer panel for electric baseboard heat

    Started by Melvin Esh, 04-12-2014 02:40 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 4,963
    Gerry Bennett
    04-16-2014, 05:08 PM Go to last post

  14. 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: 53,873
    bob smit
    04-16-2014, 02:10 PM Go to last post

  15. Dual application recessed lights......

    Started by TcDuhon, 04-15-2014 10:18 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,698
    Mark Reinmiller
    04-15-2014, 06:30 PM Go to last post

  16. Electric Water Heater Clearance (Illinois)

    Started by Fred Rutherford, 04-14-2014 12:26 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,139
    John Kogel
    04-14-2014, 07:57 PM Go to last post

  17. Zinsco with copper bus bars

    Started by Matt Fellman, 04-08-2014 04:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 9,205
    Jerry Peck
    04-14-2014, 09:58 AM Go to last post

  18. Another fuse panel to kick around

    Started by John Kogel, 04-11-2014 08:07 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 4,337
    Bob Wisnewski
    04-14-2014, 05:04 AM Go to last post

  19. Lighting distance to pool water

    Started by Marc M, 04-11-2014 07:45 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,196
    Gunnar Alquist
    04-12-2014, 11:02 AM Go to last post

  20. Buried cable

    Started by manuel casares, 03-26-2014 06:03 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,470
    William Cline
    04-11-2014, 07:21 AM Go to last post

  21. 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: 8,955
    Jerry Peck
    04-09-2014, 05:32 PM Go to last post

  22. 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: 4,041
    Jerry Peck
    04-08-2014, 06:34 PM Go to last post

  23. Saw on Face Book ?????

    Started by Randy White, 04-02-2014 09:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,970
    Glenn R Cummings
    04-05-2014, 03:11 PM Go to last post

  24. Would you call it out?

    Started by cory nystul, 03-29-2014 09:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,327
    Billy Stephens
    03-30-2014, 08:35 PM Go to last post

  25. Electric Water Heater Installation - Plug-In

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 03-26-2014 03:09 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,973
    Mbrooke
    03-27-2014, 04:36 PM Go to last post

  26. Panel contamination pictures?

    Started by ren ramsey, 03-20-2014 05:54 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 69
    • Views: 13,085
    Jerry Peck
    03-27-2014, 05:10 AM Go to last post

  27. Main panel clearance in finished basement

    Started by Matt Kearney, 03-21-2014 12:28 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,202
    Rick Cantrell
    03-26-2014, 08:43 AM Go to last post

  28. extended wire in box?

    Started by cory nystul, 03-14-2014 04:53 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,474
    Daniel Rogers
    03-17-2014, 07:04 AM Go to last post

  29. Then comes the invasive inspection.

    Started by Glenn R Cummings, 03-12-2014 07:48 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,354
    Don Hester
    03-17-2014, 07:00 AM Go to last post

  30. Tandem breakers

    Started by Daniel Robinson, 03-10-2014 05:48 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,297
    Jim Port
    03-13-2014, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  31. Multi stranc copper?

    Started by cory nystul, 03-07-2014 11:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,542
    Jerry Peck
    03-09-2014, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  32. Help with this mess

    Started by Daniel DeCamp, 02-27-2014 09:06 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,546
    Jack Feldmann
    03-08-2014, 04:28 PM Go to last post

  33. Pain Panel Rating and Main Breaker

    Started by Phillip Joyner, Jr., 02-27-2014 08:07 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 6,957
    Tim Fuller
    03-05-2014, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  34. Warranty date and lifespan expectancies

    Started by Marshall Brown, 02-28-2014 08:20 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,075
    Dan Harris
    03-05-2014, 07:32 AM Go to last post

  35. never seen one of these

    Started by wayne soper, 02-27-2014 04:31 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,468
    Tom Rees
    03-03-2014, 05:51 PM Go to last post

  36. Radon testing agreements

    Started by Marshall Brown, 03-02-2014 09:51 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,934
    Ken Amelin
    03-03-2014, 05:42 AM Go to last post

  37. over fusing of electrical outlets

    Started by Stephen DeCosta, 02-24-2014 10:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 9,687
    Donald Farrell
    02-28-2014, 08:45 AM Go to last post

  38. Unexpected tripping of AFCI

    Started by Gene South, 02-22-2014 03:00 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 10,765
    John Kogel
    02-24-2014, 04:47 PM Go to last post

  39. How to Indentify Neutral Conductors? Survey Says?

    Started by Mike Kleisch, 02-19-2014 08:55 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,481
    Jim Port
    02-19-2014, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  40. copper clad aluminum branch circuits

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 02-17-2014 07:12 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,247
    Mbrooke
    02-19-2014, 01:09 PM Go to last post

  41. Electrical at RV sites

    Started by Jeff Zehnder, 02-17-2014 05:20 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,232
    Jerry Peck
    02-17-2014, 11:50 AM Go to last post

  42. A Challenge.....

    Started by Matt Fellman, 02-12-2014 06:15 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,861
    Speedy Petey
    02-16-2014, 05:51 AM Go to last post

  43. Electrical baseboard breakers got me confused.

    Started by Eli Smith, 02-09-2014 12:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,044
    Rollie Meyers
    02-15-2014, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  44. generator wiring with switch

    Started by patrice conklin, 02-07-2014 09:51 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 8,656
    jack davenport
    02-12-2014, 03:15 PM Go to last post

  45. Double GFCI's still not right

    Started by John Kogel, 02-01-2014 07:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 4,564
    John Kogel
    02-06-2014, 10:26 PM Go to last post

  46. Electrical Panel At Pool

    Started by Raymond Wand, 01-17-2014 05:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,438
    jakson
    02-05-2014, 06:09 AM Go to last post

  47. Cables Stapled To Bottom Edge Of Roof Rafters

    Started by David Tontarski, 02-03-2014 08:53 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,118
    Jerry Peck
    02-03-2014, 05:09 PM Go to last post

  48. Amazing Electrical Tricks!

    Started by Gary Burnett, 02-03-2014 11:37 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,832
    Jerry Peck
    02-03-2014, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  49. Question ITE (Gould) Pushmatic ?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 08-16-2013 02:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 8,771
    Rollie Meyers
    01-26-2014, 09:38 PM Go to last post

  50. Outlet on floor of kitchen cabinet

    Started by Terry Beck, 01-14-2014 11:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 7,606
    Jerry Peck
    01-26-2014, 08:40 PM Go to last post

  51. Feed From Service Panel to Sub Panel

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 11-15-2012 05:04 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 16,416
    Ken Amelin
    01-22-2014, 04:32 AM Go to last post

  52. Main Breaker Panel Service lead inlet

    Started by harold, 08-17-2013 04:26 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,519
    jack davenport
    01-21-2014, 12:54 PM Go to last post

  53. What is the wire?

    Started by Peter Louis, 04-22-2013 03:38 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 5,194
    Jerry Peck
    01-21-2014, 12:44 PM Go to last post

  54. Number of Wires allowed in Wire Nut?

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 06-12-2013 06:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 51
    • Views: 33,227
    jakson
    01-21-2014, 03:33 AM Go to last post

  55. SIS Wiring

    Started by Bob Burke, 01-16-2014 10:34 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,256
    Jim Port
    01-20-2014, 09:45 AM Go to last post

  56. Can anyone identify these items?

    Started by Dave Rose, 09-07-2013 06:24 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,256
    Mbrooke
    01-18-2014, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  57. How does this fuse panel work?

    Started by John Chung, 10-01-2013 04:16 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,156
    Garry Sorrells
    01-18-2014, 06:33 AM Go to last post

  58. GFCI Installations

    Started by Drew Thacik, 01-16-2014 01:34 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,438
    Jerry Peck
    01-17-2014, 08:27 PM Go to last post

  59. Chandelier in bathroom?

    Started by Lisa Austin, 01-06-2014 07:03 PM
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 11,635
    Marshall Brown
    01-17-2014, 02:38 PM Go to last post

  60. Water Heater Clearance Question

    Started by Greg Subick, 04-16-2008 04:49 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 33,488
    Jerry Peck
    01-15-2014, 04:42 PM Go to last post

  61. Double pole breaker being used for 110 circuits

    Started by Trent Tarter, 03-06-2013 06:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 41,645
    Rick Cantrell
    01-14-2014, 03:50 PM Go to last post

  62. Stupid Elecrtical inspector

    Started by john stone, 01-14-2014 03:27 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,261
    john stone
    01-14-2014, 03:27 PM Go to last post

  63. Lights dim when A\C is running

    Started by Blain Plantz, 07-17-2007 07:36 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 14,039
    Jerry Peck
    01-14-2014, 07:18 AM Go to last post

  64. Light in the closet

    Started by Joe Torres Jr, 01-12-2014 05:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,470
    Vern Heiler
    01-14-2014, 05:38 AM Go to last post

  65. GEC splice in panel

    Started by brianmiller, 12-04-2013 08:40 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,340
    jakson
    01-14-2014, 03:59 AM Go to last post

  66. Nasty surprise

    Started by john stone, 01-13-2014 01:42 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,480
    john stone
    01-13-2014, 07:27 PM Go to last post

  67. Frankenstein's electrical panel?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 08-20-2012 04:53 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    17 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 112
    • Views: 21,403
    Robert Rolleston
    01-08-2014, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  68. Old panel?

    Started by Josh Drake, 12-11-2013 03:11 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,447
    Jerry Peck
    12-29-2013, 03:57 PM Go to last post

  69. Combining two 120v circuits

    Started by John Kogel, 12-13-2013 08:40 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,750
    Jerry Peck
    12-14-2013, 09:40 PM Go to last post

  70. House wiring in Florida.

    Started by Stephen Silva, 12-03-2013 09:21 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 6,012
    Jerry Peck
    12-14-2013, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  71. Conduit Sizing

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 12-04-2013 06:55 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,571
    Rollie Meyers
    12-08-2013, 03:22 PM Go to last post

  72. AFCI Question

    Started by Chris Stichter, 12-03-2013 07:11 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,950
    Robert Foster
    12-04-2013, 12:41 PM Go to last post

  73. Number of Spares in New Service Installation

    Started by Rich Goeken, 12-01-2013 07:36 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,645
    Jim Port
    12-01-2013, 12:33 PM Go to last post

  74. Gfci trips on test but reset button is frozen?

    Started by JP Lomeo, 11-19-2013 04:56 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 12,410
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    11-28-2013, 01:48 AM Go to last post

  75. Smoke detectors on AFB protected circuit

    Started by Ernie Simpson, 11-25-2013 09:08 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,384
    Jim Port
    11-26-2013, 06:30 AM Go to last post

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