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  1. Main panel clearance in finished basement

    Started by Matt Kearney, 03-21-2014 12:28 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,737
    Rick Cantrell
    03-26-2014, 08:43 AM Go to last post

  2. extended wire in box?

    Started by cory nystul, 03-14-2014 04:53 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 3,837
    Daniel Rogers
    03-17-2014, 07:04 AM Go to last post

  3. Then comes the invasive inspection.

    Started by Glenn R Cummings, 03-12-2014 07:48 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,835
    Don Hester
    03-17-2014, 07:00 AM Go to last post

  4. Tandem breakers

    Started by Daniel Robinson, 03-10-2014 05:48 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,933
    Jim Port
    03-13-2014, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  5. Multi stranc copper?

    Started by cory nystul, 03-07-2014 11:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,187
    Jerry Peck
    03-09-2014, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  6. Help with this mess

    Started by Daniel DeCamp, 02-27-2014 09:06 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,068
    Jack Feldmann
    03-08-2014, 04:28 PM Go to last post

  7. Pain Panel Rating and Main Breaker

    Started by Phillip Joyner, Jr., 02-27-2014 08:07 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 5,902
    Tim Fuller
    03-05-2014, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  8. Warranty date and lifespan expectancies

    Started by Marshall Brown, 02-28-2014 08:20 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,587
    Dan Harris
    03-05-2014, 07:32 AM Go to last post

  9. never seen one of these

    Started by wayne soper, 02-27-2014 04:31 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,932
    Tom Rees
    03-03-2014, 05:51 PM Go to last post

  10. Radon testing agreements

    Started by Marshall Brown, 03-02-2014 09:51 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,627
    Ken Amelin
    03-03-2014, 05:42 AM Go to last post

  11. over fusing of electrical outlets

    Started by Stephen DeCosta, 02-24-2014 10:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 8,775
    Donald Farrell
    02-28-2014, 08:45 AM Go to last post

  12. Unexpected tripping of AFCI

    Started by Gene South, 02-22-2014 03:00 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 10,110
    John Kogel
    02-24-2014, 04:47 PM Go to last post

  13. How to Indentify Neutral Conductors? Survey Says?

    Started by Mike Kleisch, 02-19-2014 08:55 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,231
    Jim Port
    02-19-2014, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  14. copper clad aluminum branch circuits

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 02-17-2014 07:12 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,674
    Mbrooke
    02-19-2014, 01:09 PM Go to last post

  15. Electrical at RV sites

    Started by Jeff Zehnder, 02-17-2014 05:20 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,942
    Jerry Peck
    02-17-2014, 11:50 AM Go to last post

  16. A Challenge.....

    Started by Matt Fellman, 02-12-2014 06:15 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,545
    Speedy Petey
    02-16-2014, 05:51 AM Go to last post

  17. Electrical baseboard breakers got me confused.

    Started by Eli Smith, 02-09-2014 12:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,647
    Rollie Meyers
    02-15-2014, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  18. generator wiring with switch

    Started by patrice conklin, 02-07-2014 09:51 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 7,431
    jack davenport
    02-12-2014, 03:15 PM Go to last post

  19. Double GFCI's still not right

    Started by John Kogel, 02-01-2014 07:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 3,917
    John Kogel
    02-06-2014, 10:26 PM Go to last post

  20. Electrical Panel At Pool

    Started by Raymond Wand, 01-17-2014 05:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 2,964
    jakson
    02-05-2014, 06:09 AM Go to last post

  21. Cables Stapled To Bottom Edge Of Roof Rafters

    Started by David Tontarski, 02-03-2014 08:53 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,502
    Jerry Peck
    02-03-2014, 05:09 PM Go to last post

  22. Amazing Electrical Tricks!

    Started by Gary Burnett, 02-03-2014 11:37 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,400
    Jerry Peck
    02-03-2014, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  23. Question ITE (Gould) Pushmatic ?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 08-16-2013 02:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 8,065
    Rollie Meyers
    01-26-2014, 09:38 PM Go to last post

  24. Outlet on floor of kitchen cabinet

    Started by Terry Beck, 01-14-2014 11:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 6,478
    Jerry Peck
    01-26-2014, 08:40 PM Go to last post

  25. Feed From Service Panel to Sub Panel

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 11-15-2012 05:04 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 15,434
    Ken Amelin
    01-22-2014, 04:32 AM Go to last post

  26. Main Breaker Panel Service lead inlet

    Started by harold, 08-17-2013 04:26 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,232
    jack davenport
    01-21-2014, 12:54 PM Go to last post

  27. What is the wire?

    Started by Peter Louis, 04-22-2013 03:38 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 4,514
    Jerry Peck
    01-21-2014, 12:44 PM Go to last post

  28. Number of Wires allowed in Wire Nut?

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 06-12-2013 06:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 51
    • Views: 30,792
    jakson
    01-21-2014, 03:33 AM Go to last post

  29. SIS Wiring

    Started by Bob Burke, 01-16-2014 10:34 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,791
    Jim Port
    01-20-2014, 09:45 AM Go to last post

  30. Can anyone identify these items?

    Started by Dave Rose, 09-07-2013 06:24 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,661
    Mbrooke
    01-18-2014, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  31. How does this fuse panel work?

    Started by John Chung, 10-01-2013 04:16 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,773
    Garry Sorrells
    01-18-2014, 06:33 AM Go to last post

  32. GFCI Installations

    Started by Drew Thacik, 01-16-2014 01:34 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,949
    Jerry Peck
    01-17-2014, 08:27 PM Go to last post

  33. Chandelier in bathroom?

    Started by Lisa Austin, 01-06-2014 07:03 PM
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 10,541
    Marshall Brown
    01-17-2014, 02:38 PM Go to last post

  34. Water Heater Clearance Question

    Started by Greg Subick, 04-16-2008 04:49 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 25,578
    Jerry Peck
    01-15-2014, 04:42 PM Go to last post

  35. Double pole breaker being used for 110 circuits

    Started by Trent Tarter, 03-06-2013 06:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 39,495
    Rick Cantrell
    01-14-2014, 03:50 PM Go to last post

  36. Stupid Elecrtical inspector

    Started by john stone, 01-14-2014 03:27 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,935
    john stone
    01-14-2014, 03:27 PM Go to last post

  37. Lights dim when A\C is running

    Started by Blain Plantz, 07-17-2007 07:36 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 12,617
    Jerry Peck
    01-14-2014, 07:18 AM Go to last post

  38. Light in the closet

    Started by Joe Torres Jr, 01-12-2014 05:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,911
    Vern Heiler
    01-14-2014, 05:38 AM Go to last post

  39. GEC splice in panel

    Started by brianmiller, 12-04-2013 08:40 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,027
    jakson
    01-14-2014, 03:59 AM Go to last post

  40. Nasty surprise

    Started by john stone, 01-13-2014 01:42 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,063
    john stone
    01-13-2014, 07:27 PM Go to last post

  41. Frankenstein's electrical panel?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 08-20-2012 04:53 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    17 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 112
    • Views: 18,232
    Robert Rolleston
    01-08-2014, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  42. Old panel?

    Started by Josh Drake, 12-11-2013 03:11 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,045
    Jerry Peck
    12-29-2013, 03:57 PM Go to last post

  43. Combining two 120v circuits

    Started by John Kogel, 12-13-2013 08:40 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,124
    Jerry Peck
    12-14-2013, 09:40 PM Go to last post

  44. House wiring in Florida.

    Started by Stephen Silva, 12-03-2013 09:21 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 5,064
    Jerry Peck
    12-14-2013, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  45. Conduit Sizing

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 12-04-2013 06:55 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,003
    Rollie Meyers
    12-08-2013, 03:22 PM Go to last post

  46. AFCI Question

    Started by Chris Stichter, 12-03-2013 07:11 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,508
    Robert Foster
    12-04-2013, 12:41 PM Go to last post

  47. Number of Spares in New Service Installation

    Started by Rich Goeken, 12-01-2013 07:36 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,139
    Jim Port
    12-01-2013, 12:33 PM Go to last post

  48. 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: 11,645
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    11-28-2013, 01:48 AM Go to last post

  49. Smoke detectors on AFB protected circuit

    Started by Ernie Simpson, 11-25-2013 09:08 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,970
    Jim Port
    11-26-2013, 06:30 AM Go to last post

  50. Bootlegged power?

    Started by Oni Shaw, 11-24-2013 12:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,786
    Billy Stephens
    11-25-2013, 07:32 AM Go to last post

  51. This can't be right

    Started by Richard Roshak, 11-24-2013 01:03 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,044
    Eric Barker
    11-24-2013, 04:27 PM Go to last post

  52. Seeing is believing

    Started by Richard Roshak, 11-24-2013 01:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,158
    Jerry Peck
    11-24-2013, 03:05 PM Go to last post

  53. Very Curious about the mechanics of an electrical inspection

    Started by Donald Farrell, 11-18-2013 02:47 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,912
    Rick Cantrell
    11-23-2013, 12:20 PM Go to last post

  54. Min/Max receptacle height above floor?

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 11-16-2013 05:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 42,604
    Jim Port
    11-19-2013, 10:07 AM Go to last post

  55. neutral terminal

    Started by Jim Robinson, 11-09-2013 10:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,031
    Jim Port
    11-18-2013, 07:06 PM Go to last post

  56. Wet or Damp?

    Started by Jerry McCarthy, 01-07-2008 02:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 16,328
    Gunnar Alquist
    11-12-2013, 08:29 PM Go to last post

  57. Soldered Romex

    Started by Ken Rowe, 10-18-2013 09:59 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 52
    • Views: 12,382
    Jerry Peck
    11-07-2013, 06:38 PM Go to last post

  58. Checking for ground (GES) Can't visually see ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 09-10-2013 02:23 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,263
    Jerry Peck
    11-06-2013, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  59. BOTH OUTLETS CONTROLLED BY ENTRY SWITCH

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 11-05-2013 12:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,499
    jack davenport
    11-06-2013, 11:25 AM Go to last post

  60. Conflict with a licensed electrician

    Started by Ken Amelin, 09-16-2013 02:07 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 6,523
    Robert Rolleston
    11-01-2013, 08:39 AM Go to last post

  61. Using a "standard" breaker as a "main" breaker

    Started by Michael Thomas, 02-24-2009 07:10 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,964
    Robert Rolleston
    10-31-2013, 09:40 AM Go to last post

  62. #2 copper and 4/0 aluminum double tapped at main breaker.

    Started by Don Horn, 10-29-2013 09:34 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,885
    Don Horn
    10-30-2013, 05:07 AM Go to last post

  63. Do breaker shackles prevent breaker from tripping

    Started by ren ramsey, 10-28-2013 01:09 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,630
    Steven Turetsky
    10-28-2013, 06:05 PM Go to last post

  64. Condo panel question

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 10-25-2013 05:41 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,097
    don agel
    10-27-2013, 10:16 AM Go to last post

  65. My place passed an electrical inspection????

    Started by Donald Farrell, 10-24-2013 05:45 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,653
    Lon Henderson
    10-25-2013, 06:12 PM Go to last post

  66. More than one GFI on the same circuit

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 04-30-2010 05:55 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 58
    • Views: 68,024
    Mbrooke
    10-22-2013, 07:29 AM Go to last post

  67. Neutral Bus in Separate J-Box

    Started by Mike Lamb, 10-12-2013 02:41 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,252
    Jim Port
    10-17-2013, 02:56 PM Go to last post

  68. "Sub Panel" Connections

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-16-2013 06:12 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,738
    Mike Kleisch
    10-17-2013, 07:37 AM Go to last post

  69. Breaker Link Material

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-13-2013 05:33 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,110
    Mbrooke
    10-17-2013, 01:12 AM Go to last post

  70. Bunching Romex

    Started by Lawrence Thomas, 11-04-2011 05:22 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 128
    • Views: 40,361
    Roland Miller
    10-10-2013, 05:59 PM Go to last post

  71. Derating wire

    Started by Erik Pendleton, 10-06-2013 02:18 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,117
    Roland Miller
    10-08-2013, 08:13 AM Go to last post

  72. Bundling?

    Started by Marc M, 05-15-2012 10:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,041
    Roland Miller
    10-08-2013, 08:12 AM Go to last post

  73. ? for electrical experts-Class NI

    Started by Mark Reinmiller, 09-30-2013 05:05 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,169
    Mark Reinmiller
    10-02-2013, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  74. Strange switches in 1958 home

    Started by John Arnold, 09-27-2013 12:03 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,580
    Billy Stephens
    09-27-2013, 04:32 PM Go to last post

  75. Square D panel

    Started by Russell Melville, 09-04-2013 06:21 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 7,404
    Trent Tarter
    09-23-2013, 05:46 PM Go to last post

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