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  1. House with no electricity

    Started by mark petty, 07-17-2013 05:42 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,048
    Jack Feldmann
    08-04-2013, 06:48 AM Go to last post

  2. Double Tap Off Main Lugs

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-18-2013 12:57 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 13,261
    Roland Miller
    07-24-2013, 11:00 AM Go to last post

  3. Commercial Zinsco switchboards

    Started by Michael Choffin, 07-22-2013 02:48 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,740
    Rollie Meyers
    07-23-2013, 08:05 AM Go to last post

  4. Circuit Issue

    Started by fidel gonzales, 07-17-2013 05:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,096
    fidel gonzales
    07-23-2013, 06:03 AM Go to last post

  5. Arc fault breaker temperature

    Started by ren ramsey, 07-17-2013 03:32 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,457
    ren ramsey
    07-17-2013, 03:32 PM Go to last post

  6. Distance from Exterior Light Bulbs to Combustibles?

    Started by Al Roden, 07-09-2013 02:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,920
    Marc M
    07-17-2013, 08:44 AM Go to last post

  7. Siemens breakers in Sqare D panel ill fitting

    Started by mark petty, 07-10-2013 12:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,004
    Roland Miller
    07-14-2013, 09:51 AM Go to last post

  8. Disposal Switch

    Started by Mike Boeger, 07-09-2013 11:19 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,794
    Jim Luttrall
    07-10-2013, 04:15 PM Go to last post

  9. Charred Copper wires in Main Panels

    Started by John Tullous, 04-05-2007 04:54 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 7,026
    Mark Reinmiller
    07-09-2013, 08:30 PM Go to last post

  10. GEC routing out of panel

    Started by brianmiller, 06-30-2013 01:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 3,187
    Roland Miller
    07-09-2013, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  11. Breaker trips when using a vacuum cleaner

    Started by Sam Morris, 07-02-2013 01:56 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 18,311
    Garry Sorrells
    07-04-2013, 05:04 AM Go to last post

  12. Question Denver area Res Main Disconnect Location

    Started by barry madden, 06-28-2013 11:34 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,786
    John Kogel
    06-29-2013, 08:35 PM Go to last post

  13. When is enough, enough?

    Started by Ian Page, 06-20-2013 02:37 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,791
    Jeff Zehnder
    06-27-2013, 11:02 AM Go to last post

  14. Connecting 17 stranded CO to AL circuit

    Started by Bob Michaels007, 06-25-2013 05:05 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,392
    Bob Michaels007
    06-25-2013, 05:05 PM Go to last post

  15. Q: Garbage disposer and subpanel

    Started by Terry Beck, 06-23-2013 09:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,764
    Jerry Peck
    06-24-2013, 04:49 PM Go to last post

  16. Old School Panels....help

    Started by Roni Litmanovic, 06-24-2013 01:22 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,641
    Brad Richter
    06-24-2013, 04:46 PM Go to last post

  17. Exterior Plug for Residential Sewage Treatment System.

    Started by David Caldwell, 06-12-2013 09:06 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,704
    Roland Miller
    06-24-2013, 07:31 AM Go to last post

  18. Ground rod thru slab? Thoughts?

    Started by brianmiller, 06-12-2013 04:26 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 3,057
    bob smit
    06-18-2013, 05:13 PM Go to last post

  19. Understair Closet light requirement?

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 06-06-2013 06:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 5,902
    Jim Port
    06-18-2013, 02:30 PM Go to last post

  20. No of over current devices and circuits

    Started by Ken Amelin, 06-12-2013 04:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,550
    Mbrooke
    06-16-2013, 09:46 PM Go to last post

  21. # of breakers allowed in a panel box

    Started by william siegel, 05-31-2013 07:04 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 15,805
    David Caldwell
    06-12-2013, 08:54 PM Go to last post

  22. Wadsworth panel?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 05-31-2013 11:00 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 10,103
    Corey Friedman
    06-05-2013, 07:42 AM Go to last post

  23. Question Main panels in bedrooms?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 05-28-2013 08:52 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,191
    bob smit
    06-01-2013, 09:41 AM Go to last post

  24. Lengths of conductor leads

    Started by brianmiller, 05-25-2013 08:52 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 3,843
    Roland Miller
    05-31-2013, 09:56 AM Go to last post

  25. Check out this drop

    Started by Marc M, 05-22-2013 11:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 2,939
    Lon Henderson
    05-30-2013, 07:07 AM Go to last post

  26. wiring in a/c disconnect box

    Started by brianmiller, 05-27-2013 08:26 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,056
    bob smit
    05-28-2013, 10:01 PM Go to last post

  27. Can Lights

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 05-16-2013 07:36 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,529
    bob smit
    05-27-2013, 01:20 AM Go to last post

  28. Remote panel - Grounding-Bonding

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-12-2013 06:39 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 3,767
    Jerry Peck
    05-20-2013, 08:11 AM Go to last post

  29. Behold, The Mystery Sphere!

    Started by John Arnold, 05-14-2013 01:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,255
    Michael Larson
    05-17-2013, 04:50 PM Go to last post

  30. Electrical Box & Drain pipe close together

    Started by fidel gonzales, 05-15-2013 11:52 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,735
    Rich Goeken
    05-17-2013, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  31. Bad Wiring, just bad

    Started by Mike Clarke, 05-05-2013 10:01 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,488
    Mike Clarke
    05-13-2013, 05:21 PM Go to last post

  32. distribution panel serving HVAC system

    Started by Robert Foster, 04-30-2013 11:57 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,894
    jack davenport
    05-12-2013, 06:25 PM Go to last post

  33. Voltage Sniffer

    Started by Jim Robinson, 04-25-2013 05:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,249
    Jim Robinson
    05-04-2013, 10:07 AM Go to last post

  34. Smile Breaker panel inspection.

    Started by Matt Neary, 04-19-2013 08:01 AM
    aluminum wiring, breaker panel, double tap, electrical panel, home inspection
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 9,616
    Marc M
    05-03-2013, 10:32 PM Go to last post

  35. Question Are receptacles in bathrooms required?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 03-30-2013 09:59 AM
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 14,488
    John Kogel
    04-29-2013, 02:48 PM Go to last post

  36. WIRE NUT DOUBLE TAPPING BREAKERS

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-17-2013 02:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 3,753
    Jim Port
    04-27-2013, 10:57 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Loren Sanders Sr., 04-21-2013 07:58 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 21,258
    Jerry Peck
    04-26-2013, 07:53 PM Go to last post

  38. Reversed polarity

    Started by Gary Mohel, 11-14-2012 06:20 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 5,925
    Rick Cantrell
    04-26-2013, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  39. Mysterious electrical problems

    Started by Ian Page, 04-21-2013 01:58 AM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 3,107
    Mbrooke
    04-23-2013, 08:26 PM Go to last post

  40. Square D *PLASTIC* electrical panel

    Started by Terry Beck, 04-19-2013 12:05 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,205
    Lon Henderson
    04-19-2013, 08:31 AM Go to last post

  41. Insulation over standard fluorescent lights?

    Started by mark petty, 04-11-2013 08:08 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 13,813
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-17-2013, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  42. What is this?

    Started by Terry A. Tucker, 03-23-2013 09:41 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 2,971
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-17-2013, 10:57 AM Go to last post

  43. Bad Eaton AFCI Breaker

    Started by Chris Skoczylas, 04-10-2013 06:30 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,472
    Mbrooke
    04-17-2013, 06:34 AM Go to last post

  44. neutral jumped to ground @ outlet

    Started by Matt Fellman, 02-11-2013 08:06 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 6,050
    Matt Fellman
    04-15-2013, 12:12 PM Go to last post

  45. Receptacle height above grade?

    Started by Vern Heiler, 04-09-2013 08:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,421
    Mike Clarke
    04-15-2013, 08:54 AM Go to last post

  46. GFCI wiring

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-09-2013 02:37 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,122
    Rollie Meyers
    04-14-2013, 09:53 PM Go to last post

  47. Effluent Pump - GFCI Outlet

    Started by Kristian Keesling, 04-05-2013 12:16 PM
    effluent pump, gfci
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 12,497
    Gratton Williams
    04-14-2013, 10:41 AM Go to last post

  48. Non GFIC next to toilet

    Started by John A Duncan, 04-11-2013 06:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 3,924
    Speedy Petey
    04-14-2013, 07:37 AM Go to last post

  49. Device Rigged to Fan Cord

    Started by Mike Lamb, 04-06-2013 02:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,171
    Jim Warters
    04-12-2013, 04:00 PM Go to last post

  50. A first for me

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 04-07-2013 03:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 3,126
    Rick Cantrell
    04-10-2013, 11:00 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by mark petty, 04-05-2013 07:16 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,797
    Bill Kriegh
    04-09-2013, 05:39 PM Go to last post

  52. New FPE Article

    Started by Douglas Hansen, 11-29-2012 09:18 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 4,073
    Scott Patterson
    04-07-2013, 07:03 PM Go to last post

  53. What's wrong with this picture?

    Started by Terry Beck, 04-04-2013 09:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,222
    Jerry Peck
    04-07-2013, 06:12 PM Go to last post

  54. three hots, two neutrals

    Started by John Arnold, 04-03-2013 10:19 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 2,742
    Jerry Peck
    04-05-2013, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  55. Main Breaker - 4 pole

    Started by Ken Amelin, 03-27-2012 01:14 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 11,876
    Bill Kriegh
    04-02-2013, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  56. Bathroom Receptacles & minimum requirements.

    Started by RyanDon, 03-23-2013 06:39 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,644
    Speedy Petey
    03-31-2013, 11:03 AM Go to last post

  57. Emerg Gen - Service equipment or not?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 03-11-2013 07:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,445
    allcircuitselectrical
    03-29-2013, 03:06 PM Go to last post

  58. odd electrical tester configuration

    Started by Barry Sigler, 03-29-2013 07:52 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,822
    John Kogel
    03-29-2013, 08:53 AM Go to last post

  59. house bonding to water pipes

    Started by brianmiller, 03-26-2013 11:39 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,897
    Lon Henderson
    03-26-2013, 03:02 PM Go to last post

  60. Electrical Panel Expansion

    Started by Nathan Lanni, 03-24-2013 09:23 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,268
    Nathan Lanni
    03-26-2013, 11:45 AM Go to last post

  61. this old main panel has double & triple tap

    Started by Ben Im, 03-23-2013 02:08 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,520
    Daniel Mack
    03-25-2013, 11:07 AM Go to last post

  62. Raychem control?

    Started by John Arnold, 03-22-2013 02:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,943
    John Arnold
    03-23-2013, 08:44 AM Go to last post

  63. Mixed circuits and voltage in common gang box

    Started by Don Hester, 03-17-2013 01:08 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,010
    Don Hester
    03-22-2013, 07:26 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Alton Darty, 03-21-2013 03:47 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,981
    Daniel Mack
    03-22-2013, 10:37 AM Go to last post

  65. Strange Outlet ID Needed.

    Started by Michael Chambers, 03-11-2013 11:55 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,255
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-21-2013, 09:57 AM Go to last post

  66. No main disconnect

    Started by fidel gonzales, 03-20-2013 06:19 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,720
    fidel gonzales
    03-21-2013, 06:22 AM Go to last post

  67. Blackened Copper Wire In Service Panel

    Started by Don Martin, 03-15-2013 06:13 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,285
    Matt Fletcher
    03-19-2013, 07:26 AM Go to last post

  68. 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: 3,992
    Jerry Peck
    03-16-2013, 02:36 PM Go to last post

  69. AFCI and GFCI downstream in same circuit??

    Started by John Bernard, 03-12-2013 07:44 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,386
    jack davenport
    03-16-2013, 11:07 AM Go to last post

  70. Main line behind electrical system

    Started by Christian Tag, 03-14-2013 06:39 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,474
    bob smit
    03-15-2013, 06:23 PM Go to last post

  71. Mismatched Main Disconnect Breaker(s)

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 03-09-2013 10:00 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 4,487
    Jerry Peck
    03-12-2013, 04:33 PM Go to last post

  72. Objectionable Currents vs. Electrical Interference

    Started by Aaron Miller, 03-07-2013 08:41 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 2,780
    Aaron Miller
    03-11-2013, 05:16 AM Go to last post

  73. Large conductor taps

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 03-05-2013 02:29 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,198
    bob smit
    03-10-2013, 10:29 PM Go to last post

  74. Stop by tonight and watch the fireworks!

    Started by Gary Burnett, 03-03-2013 10:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,762
    Lon Henderson
    03-09-2013, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  75. Transformer & Low Volt Wiring in Main Panel

    Started by Shane Pouch, 04-10-2007 08:42 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 7,790
    Jerry Peck
    03-02-2013, 01:45 PM Go to last post

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