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  1. Read much?

    Started by John Arnold, 08-22-2013 06:24 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,681
    John Arnold
    08-22-2013, 06:24 AM Go to last post

  2. Service Entrance Conductors

    Started by brianmiller, 08-20-2013 08:59 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,068
    jack davenport
    08-21-2013, 05:17 PM Go to last post

  3. Megger testing of residential circuits

    Started by Don Hester, 08-17-2013 04:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 11,607
    Roland Miller
    08-21-2013, 12:35 PM Go to last post

  4. Electrical cable routing

    Started by brianmiller, 08-17-2013 04:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,465
    Roland Miller
    08-20-2013, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  5. Conduit out of foundation

    Started by DavidSmith, 08-17-2013 05:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,323
    Roland Miller
    08-20-2013, 06:47 AM Go to last post

  6. Ceiling Fan Wobble

    Started by Mike Kleisch, 08-05-2013 07:38 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,873
    Frank Adame
    08-19-2013, 01:44 PM Go to last post

  7. Location of Main Panel

    Started by Mike Tracy, 08-13-2013 03:45 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,720
    Frank Adame
    08-19-2013, 01:18 PM Go to last post

  8. Question Arc Fault code interpetation

    Started by Mike Schulz, 08-17-2013 05:49 AM
    afci, electrical
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,911
    Mike Schulz
    08-19-2013, 05:33 AM Go to last post

  9. Light switches in bedroom trip AFCI breaker

    Started by Nick McBurney, 03-25-2010 04:46 PM
    • Replies: 48
    • Views: 45,081
    Stuart Brooks
    08-18-2013, 07:33 AM Go to last post

  10. pool electrical panel / gas regulator

    Started by brianmiller, 08-17-2013 01:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,757
    Roland Miller
    08-18-2013, 07:03 AM Go to last post

  11. Plugged In Double Wide Manufactured Home

    Started by Chris Skoczylas, 08-08-2013 03:19 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 6,373
    Gregory Booth
    08-18-2013, 06:59 AM Go to last post

  12. Sub-panels

    Started by Richard Roshak, 08-17-2013 05:40 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,855
    John Kogel
    08-17-2013, 07:18 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Tan Da, 08-09-2013 11:58 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,357
    Rich Goeken
    08-17-2013, 05:15 AM Go to last post

  14. Phone in Tub Area

    Started by Jim Robinson, 08-03-2013 03:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 2,945
    Mike Clarke
    08-16-2013, 05:18 PM Go to last post

  15. NM Liquid Tight Question

    Started by brianmiller, 08-16-2013 12:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,650
    brianmiller
    08-16-2013, 12:59 PM Go to last post

  16. Outdoor Receptacles first required for dwellings?

    Started by Don Hester, 08-14-2013 06:15 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,616
    Don Hester
    08-15-2013, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  17. Enclosed panel manufacturer???

    Started by Edward Sloan, 08-03-2013 07:58 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 6,108
    Don Hester
    08-13-2013, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  18. Stranded Aluminum conductors in service equipment panel

    Started by brianmiller, 08-02-2013 03:54 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,877
    Don Hester
    08-12-2013, 08:30 AM Go to last post

  19. GFCI required in outbuilding?

    Started by Steve C., 08-03-2013 08:02 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 6,161
    Don Hester
    08-12-2013, 08:03 AM Go to last post

  20. Service Equipment Panel Question (Main Disconnect)

    Started by brianmiller, 08-02-2013 06:21 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 6,386
    bob smit
    08-08-2013, 03:35 PM Go to last post

  21. Hydromassage Tub GFCI

    Started by brianmiller, 08-01-2013 05:36 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,260
    bob smit
    08-06-2013, 04:11 PM Go to last post

  22. Advice needed

    Started by Charles McCracken, 08-04-2013 02:32 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 4,637
    Terry Scroggin
    08-06-2013, 03:50 PM Go to last post

  23. 3 pronged outlets that are ungrounded

    Started by Steve C., 08-06-2013 12:34 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,969
    Jim Port
    08-06-2013, 01:25 PM Go to last post

  24. House with no electricity

    Started by mark petty, 07-17-2013 04:42 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,686
    Jack Feldmann
    08-04-2013, 05:48 AM Go to last post

  25. Double Tap Off Main Lugs

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-18-2013 11:57 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 18,349
    Roland Miller
    07-24-2013, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  26. Commercial Zinsco switchboards

    Started by Michael Choffin, 07-22-2013 01:48 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,568
    Rollie Meyers
    07-23-2013, 07:05 AM Go to last post

  27. Circuit Issue

    Started by Fidel Gonzales, 07-17-2013 04:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,041
    Fidel Gonzales
    07-23-2013, 05:03 AM Go to last post

  28. Arc fault breaker temperature

    Started by ren ramsey, 07-17-2013 02:32 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,993
    ren ramsey
    07-17-2013, 02:32 PM Go to last post

  29. Distance from Exterior Light Bulbs to Combustibles?

    Started by Al Roden, 07-09-2013 01:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,905
    Marc M
    07-17-2013, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  30. Siemens breakers in Sqare D panel ill fitting

    Started by mark petty, 07-10-2013 11:59 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,222
    Roland Miller
    07-14-2013, 08:51 AM Go to last post

  31. Charred Copper wires in Main Panels

    Started by John Tullous, 04-05-2007 03:54 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 9,475
    Mark Reinmiller
    07-09-2013, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  32. GEC routing out of panel

    Started by brianmiller, 06-30-2013 12:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 5,196
    Roland Miller
    07-09-2013, 05:54 PM Go to last post

  33. Breaker trips when using a vacuum cleaner

    Started by Sam Morris, 07-02-2013 12:56 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 24,761
    Garry Sorrells
    07-04-2013, 04:04 AM Go to last post

  34. Question Denver area Res Main Disconnect Location

    Started by barry madden, 06-28-2013 10:34 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,639
    John Kogel
    06-29-2013, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  35. When is enough, enough?

    Started by Ian Page, 06-20-2013 01:37 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,794
    Jeff Zehnder
    06-27-2013, 10:02 AM Go to last post

  36. Connecting 17 stranded CO to AL circuit

    Started by Bob Michaels007, 06-25-2013 04:05 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,937
    Bob Michaels007
    06-25-2013, 04:05 PM Go to last post

  37. Q: Garbage disposer and subpanel

    Started by Terry Beck, 06-23-2013 08:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,376
    Jerry Peck
    06-24-2013, 03:49 PM Go to last post

  38. Old School Panels....help

    Started by Roni Litmanovic, 06-24-2013 12:22 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,489
    Brad Richter
    06-24-2013, 03:46 PM Go to last post

  39. Exterior Plug for Residential Sewage Treatment System.

    Started by David Caldwell, 06-12-2013 08:06 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 3,862
    Roland Miller
    06-24-2013, 06:31 AM Go to last post

  40. Ground rod thru slab? Thoughts?

    Started by brianmiller, 06-12-2013 03:26 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 4,231
    bob smit
    06-18-2013, 04:13 PM Go to last post

  41. Understair Closet light requirement?

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 06-06-2013 05:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 9,255
    Jim Port
    06-18-2013, 01:30 PM Go to last post

  42. No of over current devices and circuits

    Started by Ken Amelin, 06-12-2013 03:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,443
    Mbrooke
    06-16-2013, 08:46 PM Go to last post

  43. # of breakers allowed in a panel box

    Started by william siegel, 05-31-2013 06:04 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 22,295
    David Caldwell
    06-12-2013, 07:54 PM Go to last post

  44. Wadsworth panel?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 05-31-2013 10:00 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 13,895
    Corey Friedman
    06-05-2013, 06:42 AM Go to last post

  45. Question Main panels in bedrooms?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 05-28-2013 07:52 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,909
    bob smit
    06-01-2013, 08:41 AM Go to last post

  46. Lengths of conductor leads

    Started by brianmiller, 05-25-2013 07:52 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 6,027
    Roland Miller
    05-31-2013, 08:56 AM Go to last post

  47. Check out this drop

    Started by Marc M, 05-22-2013 10:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 3,892
    Lon Henderson
    05-30-2013, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  48. wiring in a/c disconnect box

    Started by brianmiller, 05-27-2013 07:26 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,558
    bob smit
    05-28-2013, 09:01 PM Go to last post

  49. Can Lights

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 05-16-2013 06:36 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,442
    bob smit
    05-27-2013, 12:20 AM Go to last post

  50. Remote panel - Grounding-Bonding

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-12-2013 05:39 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,971
    Jerry Peck
    05-20-2013, 07:11 AM Go to last post

  51. Behold, The Mystery Sphere!

    Started by John Arnold, 05-14-2013 12:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,947
    Michael Larson
    05-17-2013, 03:50 PM Go to last post

  52. Electrical Box & Drain pipe close together

    Started by Fidel Gonzales, 05-15-2013 10:52 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 11,037
    Rich Goeken
    05-17-2013, 06:41 AM Go to last post

  53. Bad Wiring, just bad

    Started by Mike Clarke, 05-05-2013 09:01 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,199
    Mike Clarke
    05-13-2013, 04:21 PM Go to last post

  54. distribution panel serving HVAC system

    Started by Robert Foster, 04-30-2013 10:57 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,855
    jack davenport
    05-12-2013, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  55. Voltage Sniffer

    Started by Jim Robinson, 04-25-2013 04:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 6,642
    Jim Robinson
    05-04-2013, 09:07 AM Go to last post

  56. 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: 12,428
    Marc M
    05-03-2013, 09:32 PM Go to last post

  57. Question Are receptacles in bathrooms required?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 03-30-2013 08:59 AM
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 20,458
    John Kogel
    04-29-2013, 01:48 PM Go to last post

  58. WIRE NUT DOUBLE TAPPING BREAKERS

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-17-2013 01:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,978
    Jim Port
    04-27-2013, 09:57 AM Go to last post

  59. 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: 27,131
    Jerry Peck
    04-26-2013, 06:53 PM Go to last post

  60. Reversed polarity

    Started by Gary Mohel, 11-14-2012 06:20 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 8,125
    Rick Cantrell
    04-26-2013, 03:06 PM Go to last post

  61. Mysterious electrical problems

    Started by Ian Page, 04-21-2013 12:58 AM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 4,203
    Mbrooke
    04-23-2013, 07:26 PM Go to last post

  62. Square D *PLASTIC* electrical panel

    Started by Terry Beck, 04-18-2013 11:05 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,870
    Lon Henderson
    04-19-2013, 07:31 AM Go to last post

  63. Insulation over standard fluorescent lights?

    Started by mark petty, 04-11-2013 07:08 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 18,342
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-17-2013, 05:29 PM Go to last post

  64. What is this?

    Started by Terry A. Tucker, 03-23-2013 08:41 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 4,001
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-17-2013, 09:57 AM Go to last post

  65. Bad Eaton AFCI Breaker

    Started by Chris Skoczylas, 04-10-2013 05:30 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,922
    Mbrooke
    04-17-2013, 05:34 AM Go to last post

  66. neutral jumped to ground @ outlet

    Started by Matt Fellman, 02-11-2013 08:06 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 7,536
    Matt Fellman
    04-15-2013, 11:12 AM Go to last post

  67. Receptacle height above grade?

    Started by Vern Heiler, 04-09-2013 07:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,348
    Mike Clarke
    04-15-2013, 07:54 AM Go to last post

  68. GFCI wiring

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-09-2013 01:37 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,099
    Rollie Meyers
    04-14-2013, 08:53 PM Go to last post

  69. Effluent Pump - GFCI Outlet

    Started by Kristian Keesling, 04-05-2013 11:16 AM
    effluent pump, gfci
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 16,850
    Gratton Williams
    04-14-2013, 09:41 AM Go to last post

  70. Non GFIC next to toilet

    Started by John A Duncan, 04-11-2013 05:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 6,319
    Speedy Petey
    04-14-2013, 06:37 AM Go to last post

  71. Device Rigged to Fan Cord

    Started by Mike Lamb, 04-06-2013 01:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,751
    Jim Warters
    04-12-2013, 03:00 PM Go to last post

  72. A first for me

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 04-07-2013 02:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 4,181
    Rick Cantrell
    04-10-2013, 10:00 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by mark petty, 04-05-2013 06:16 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 13,557
    Bill Kriegh
    04-09-2013, 04:39 PM Go to last post

  74. New FPE Article

    Started by Douglas Hansen, 11-29-2012 09:18 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 6,031
    Scott Patterson
    04-07-2013, 06:03 PM Go to last post

  75. What's wrong with this picture?

    Started by Terry Beck, 04-04-2013 08:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,110
    Jerry Peck
    04-07-2013, 05:12 PM Go to last post

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