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  1. Bunching Romex

    Started by Lawrence Thomas, 11-04-2011 05:22 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 128
    • Views: 41,652
    Roland Miller
    10-10-2013, 05:59 PM Go to last post

  2. Derating wire

    Started by Erik Pendleton, 10-06-2013 02:18 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,331
    Roland Miller
    10-08-2013, 08:13 AM Go to last post

  3. Bundling?

    Started by Marc M, 05-15-2012 10:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,292
    Roland Miller
    10-08-2013, 08:12 AM Go to last post

  4. ? for electrical experts-Class NI

    Started by Mark Reinmiller, 09-30-2013 05:05 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,505
    Mark Reinmiller
    10-02-2013, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  5. Strange switches in 1958 home

    Started by John Arnold, 09-27-2013 12:03 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,749
    Billy Stephens
    09-27-2013, 04:32 PM Go to last post

  6. Square D panel

    Started by Russell Melville, 09-04-2013 06:21 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 7,806
    Trent Tarter
    09-23-2013, 05:46 PM Go to last post

  7. Question Outdated wiring in condo unit

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 09-17-2013 12:48 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 7,441
    Mark Reinmiller
    09-23-2013, 06:01 AM Go to last post

  8. Double Tap and Bundling Madness

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 09-17-2013 06:46 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 5,379
    Mike Clarke
    09-21-2013, 09:48 AM Go to last post

  9. Electric Panel Service Amps, Was my inspector wrong?

    Started by Jimmy Hoffa, 09-10-2013 06:32 PM
    breaker panel, electrical, electrical panel 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 20,233
    Tom Rees
    09-21-2013, 07:12 AM Go to last post

  10. Monitoring usage through circuits, "metering"

    Started by Matt Fellman, 09-15-2013 10:19 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,141
    Jim Port
    09-16-2013, 02:49 PM Go to last post

  11. Jim Port's generator wiring explanation vs. single phase transformer connection

    Started by Roland Miller, 09-12-2013 06:11 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,730
    John Kogel
    09-15-2013, 06:06 PM Go to last post

  12. Service drop and disconnect (pull tab)

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-23-2013 09:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,946
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-14-2013, 09:48 AM Go to last post

  13. Determining the amperage mat a main disconnect fuse block

    Started by Scott Bray, 08-01-2013 10:02 AM
    5 Pages •
    1 2 3 4 5
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 265
    • Views: 33,903
    Jim Port
    09-11-2013, 07:10 PM Go to last post

  14. Question on two main disconnects and distribution panel

    Started by Ernie Simpson, 09-03-2013 07:42 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,283
    John Kogel
    09-03-2013, 08:03 PM Go to last post

  15. Separate building

    Started by Tripp Bailey, 08-31-2013 05:28 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 7,363
    Chris McIntyre
    09-02-2013, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  16. Thumbs up Failures in Outlet Testing Exposed

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 08-12-2013 08:24 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,543
    Jim Luttrall
    09-01-2013, 05:54 PM Go to last post

  17. Damaged panel

    Started by Marc M, 08-29-2013 06:30 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,821
    Billy Stephens
    08-30-2013, 04:57 AM Go to last post

  18. What is this tap under the breaker?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-27-2013 09:12 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,497
    Roland Miller
    08-29-2013, 06:06 AM Go to last post

  19. Read much?

    Started by John Arnold, 08-22-2013 06:24 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,125
    John Arnold
    08-22-2013, 06:24 AM Go to last post

  20. Service Entrance Conductors

    Started by brianmiller, 08-20-2013 08:59 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,720
    jack davenport
    08-21-2013, 05:17 PM Go to last post

  21. Megger testing of residential circuits

    Started by Don Hester, 08-17-2013 04:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 12,510
    Roland Miller
    08-21-2013, 12:35 PM Go to last post

  22. Electrical cable routing

    Started by brianmiller, 08-17-2013 04:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,894
    Roland Miller
    08-20-2013, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  23. Conduit out of foundation

    Started by DavidSmith, 08-17-2013 05:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,792
    Roland Miller
    08-20-2013, 06:47 AM Go to last post

  24. Ceiling Fan Wobble

    Started by Mike Kleisch, 08-05-2013 07:38 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,523
    Frank Adame
    08-19-2013, 01:44 PM Go to last post

  25. Location of Main Panel

    Started by Mike Tracy, 08-13-2013 03:45 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,223
    Frank Adame
    08-19-2013, 01:18 PM Go to last post

  26. Question Arc Fault code interpetation

    Started by Mike Schulz, 08-17-2013 05:49 AM
    afci, electrical
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,360
    Mike Schulz
    08-19-2013, 05:33 AM Go to last post

  27. Light switches in bedroom trip AFCI breaker

    Started by Nick McBurney, 03-25-2010 04:46 PM
    • Replies: 48
    • Views: 47,369
    Stuart Brooks
    08-18-2013, 07:33 AM Go to last post

  28. pool electrical panel / gas regulator

    Started by brianmiller, 08-17-2013 01:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,170
    Roland Miller
    08-18-2013, 07:03 AM Go to last post

  29. Plugged In Double Wide Manufactured Home

    Started by Chris Skoczylas, 08-08-2013 03:19 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 7,629
    Gregory Booth
    08-18-2013, 06:59 AM Go to last post

  30. Sub-panels

    Started by Richard Roshak, 08-17-2013 05:40 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,477
    John Kogel
    08-17-2013, 07:18 PM Go to last post

  31. Can second (non-service) panel GEC be the second GEC?

    Started by Tan Da, 08-09-2013 11:58 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,797
    Rich Goeken
    08-17-2013, 05:15 AM Go to last post

  32. Phone in Tub Area

    Started by Jim Robinson, 08-03-2013 03:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 3,544
    Mike Clarke
    08-16-2013, 05:18 PM Go to last post

  33. NM Liquid Tight Question

    Started by brianmiller, 08-16-2013 12:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,159
    brianmiller
    08-16-2013, 12:59 PM Go to last post

  34. Outdoor Receptacles first required for dwellings?

    Started by Don Hester, 08-14-2013 06:15 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,095
    Don Hester
    08-15-2013, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  35. Enclosed panel manufacturer???

    Started by Edward Sloan, 08-03-2013 07:58 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 6,931
    Don Hester
    08-13-2013, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  36. Stranded Aluminum conductors in service equipment panel

    Started by brianmiller, 08-02-2013 03:54 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,563
    Don Hester
    08-12-2013, 08:30 AM Go to last post

  37. GFCI required in outbuilding?

    Started by Steve C., 08-03-2013 08:02 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 6,947
    Don Hester
    08-12-2013, 08:03 AM Go to last post

  38. Service Equipment Panel Question (Main Disconnect)

    Started by brianmiller, 08-02-2013 06:21 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 7,650
    bob smit
    08-08-2013, 03:35 PM Go to last post

  39. Hydromassage Tub GFCI

    Started by brianmiller, 08-01-2013 05:36 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,841
    bob smit
    08-06-2013, 04:11 PM Go to last post

  40. Advice needed

    Started by Charles McCracken, 08-04-2013 02:32 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 5,793
    Terry Scroggin
    08-06-2013, 03:50 PM Go to last post

  41. 3 pronged outlets that are ungrounded

    Started by Steve C., 08-06-2013 12:34 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,712
    Jim Port
    08-06-2013, 01:25 PM Go to last post

  42. House with no electricity

    Started by mark petty, 07-17-2013 04:42 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,177
    Jack Feldmann
    08-04-2013, 05:48 AM Go to last post

  43. Double Tap Off Main Lugs

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-18-2013 11:57 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 19,765
    Roland Miller
    07-24-2013, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  44. Commercial Zinsco switchboards

    Started by Michael Choffin, 07-22-2013 01:48 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,071
    Rollie Meyers
    07-23-2013, 07:05 AM Go to last post

  45. Circuit Issue

    Started by Fidel Gonzales, 07-17-2013 04:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,879
    Fidel Gonzales
    07-23-2013, 05:03 AM Go to last post

  46. Arc fault breaker temperature

    Started by ren ramsey, 07-17-2013 02:32 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,444
    ren ramsey
    07-17-2013, 02:32 PM Go to last post

  47. Distance from Exterior Light Bulbs to Combustibles?

    Started by Al Roden, 07-09-2013 01:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,578
    Marc M
    07-17-2013, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  48. Siemens breakers in Sqare D panel ill fitting

    Started by mark petty, 07-10-2013 11:59 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 8,131
    Roland Miller
    07-14-2013, 08:51 AM Go to last post

  49. Charred Copper wires in Main Panels

    Started by John Tullous, 04-05-2007 03:54 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 10,590
    Mark Reinmiller
    07-09-2013, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  50. GEC routing out of panel

    Started by brianmiller, 06-30-2013 12:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 6,365
    Roland Miller
    07-09-2013, 05:54 PM Go to last post

  51. Breaker trips when using a vacuum cleaner

    Started by Sam Morris, 07-02-2013 12:56 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 25,874
    Garry Sorrells
    07-04-2013, 04:04 AM Go to last post

  52. Question Denver area Res Main Disconnect Location

    Started by barry madden, 06-28-2013 10:34 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,273
    John Kogel
    06-29-2013, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  53. When is enough, enough?

    Started by Ian Page, 06-20-2013 01:37 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,400
    Jeff Zehnder
    06-27-2013, 10:02 AM Go to last post

  54. Connecting 17 stranded CO to AL circuit

    Started by Bob Michaels007, 06-25-2013 04:05 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,357
    Bob Michaels007
    06-25-2013, 04:05 PM Go to last post

  55. Q: Garbage disposer and subpanel

    Started by Terry Beck, 06-23-2013 08:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,898
    Jerry Peck
    06-24-2013, 03:49 PM Go to last post

  56. Old School Panels....help

    Started by Roni Litmanovic, 06-24-2013 12:22 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,116
    Brad Richter
    06-24-2013, 03:46 PM Go to last post

  57. Exterior Plug for Residential Sewage Treatment System.

    Started by David Caldwell, 06-12-2013 08:06 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,563
    Roland Miller
    06-24-2013, 06:31 AM Go to last post

  58. Ground rod thru slab? Thoughts?

    Started by brianmiller, 06-12-2013 03:26 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 5,096
    bob smit
    06-18-2013, 04:13 PM Go to last post

  59. Understair Closet light requirement?

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 06-06-2013 05:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 10,878
    Jim Port
    06-18-2013, 01:30 PM Go to last post

  60. No of over current devices and circuits

    Started by Ken Amelin, 06-12-2013 03:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,235
    Mbrooke
    06-16-2013, 08:46 PM Go to last post

  61. # of breakers allowed in a panel box

    Started by william siegel, 05-31-2013 06:04 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 23,471
    David Caldwell
    06-12-2013, 07:54 PM Go to last post

  62. Wadsworth panel?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 05-31-2013 10:00 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 14,979
    Corey Friedman
    06-05-2013, 06:42 AM Go to last post

  63. Question Main panels in bedrooms?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 05-28-2013 07:52 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,721
    bob smit
    06-01-2013, 08:41 AM Go to last post

  64. Lengths of conductor leads

    Started by brianmiller, 05-25-2013 07:52 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 7,438
    Roland Miller
    05-31-2013, 08:56 AM Go to last post

  65. Check out this drop

    Started by Marc M, 05-22-2013 10:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 4,628
    Lon Henderson
    05-30-2013, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  66. wiring in a/c disconnect box

    Started by brianmiller, 05-27-2013 07:26 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,943
    bob smit
    05-28-2013, 09:01 PM Go to last post

  67. Can Lights

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 05-16-2013 06:36 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,289
    bob smit
    05-27-2013, 12:20 AM Go to last post

  68. Remote panel - Grounding-Bonding

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-12-2013 05:39 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,750
    Jerry Peck
    05-20-2013, 07:11 AM Go to last post

  69. Behold, The Mystery Sphere!

    Started by John Arnold, 05-14-2013 12:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,540
    Michael Larson
    05-17-2013, 03:50 PM Go to last post

  70. Electrical Box & Drain pipe close together

    Started by Fidel Gonzales, 05-15-2013 10:52 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 11,992
    Rich Goeken
    05-17-2013, 06:41 AM Go to last post

  71. Bad Wiring, just bad

    Started by Mike Clarke, 05-05-2013 09:01 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,734
    Mike Clarke
    05-13-2013, 04:21 PM Go to last post

  72. distribution panel serving HVAC system

    Started by Robert Foster, 04-30-2013 10:57 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,748
    jack davenport
    05-12-2013, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  73. Voltage Sniffer

    Started by Jim Robinson, 04-25-2013 04:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 7,377
    Jim Robinson
    05-04-2013, 09:07 AM Go to last post

  74. 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: 13,818
    Marc M
    05-03-2013, 09:32 PM Go to last post

  75. Question Are receptacles in bathrooms required?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 03-30-2013 08:59 AM
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 22,131
    John Kogel
    04-29-2013, 01:48 PM Go to last post

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