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Service Conductors, Panels, Overcurrent Protection Devices, Wiring Types and Methods, Switches, Receptacles, Light Fixtures ... For Home Inspections & Commercial Inspections

  1. CSST

    Started by Jim Robinson, 07-28-2018 06:49 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 7,248
    John Dirks Jr
    08-31-2018, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  2. Secondary panel -Bonded

    Started by Sam Morris, 08-13-2018 07:17 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 8,364
    Gunnar Alquist
    08-18-2018, 11:57 AM Go to last post

  3. Grounding in a secondary panel

    Started by chris vis, 07-29-2018 04:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 9,037
    John Kogel
    08-08-2018, 02:59 PM Go to last post

  4. Meter box - mounting height.

    Started by Ken Amelin, 07-19-2018 11:40 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 11,138
    Jerry Peck
    07-25-2018, 08:43 AM Go to last post

  5. Three phase residential supply

    Started by Bob Ozbirn, 06-21-2018 06:33 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,649
    Brad Rodgers
    07-20-2018, 07:51 PM Go to last post

  6. Service Entrance Wires only 6 foot off ground -!!

    Started by chris vis, 05-03-2015 07:09 AM
    drip, entrance, glass, ground, loop 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 8,520
    Gunnar Alquist
    07-12-2018, 06:39 PM Go to last post

  7. Ground strap jumper

    Started by Daniel Rogers, 06-21-2011 07:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 28,407
    ROBERT YOUNG
    07-05-2018, 04:18 AM Go to last post

  8. Aluminum wiring thru house

    Started by Rick Beeman, 06-28-2018 04:18 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 7,693
    John Kogel
    07-02-2018, 08:10 PM Go to last post

  9. Separating neutral and grounds in a secondary panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 06-18-2018 04:37 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,171
    Jerry Peck
    06-20-2018, 01:20 PM Go to last post

  10. 10KW Standby Generator for home w/ 200A service - Service entrance & load shedding

    Started by Christopher Loiacono, 06-14-2018 08:29 AM
    generator, service disconnect, transfer switch generator
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,100
    Jerry Peck
    06-15-2018, 04:09 PM Go to last post

  11. NM Cable degradation - and an interesting, and brief, history of wiring methods

    Started by Jerry Peck, 06-15-2018 11:46 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,890
    Gunnar Alquist
    06-15-2018, 12:55 PM Go to last post

  12. Exposed height of ground rod

    Started by Scott Laird, 06-01-2018 01:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 25,398
    Bill Kriegh
    06-06-2018, 04:47 PM Go to last post

  13. Wiring hanging from joists

    Started by Richard Roshak, 04-08-2018 04:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 14,653
    Jerry Peck
    04-09-2018, 04:39 AM Go to last post

  14. terminology

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 04-03-2018 06:33 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,389
    John Dirks Jr
    04-03-2018, 07:45 PM Go to last post

  15. Is it LIVE?

    Started by Elizabeth Chambers, 03-31-2018 12:03 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 6,940
    Bill Kriegh
    04-03-2018, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  16. Non-GFCI outlet on bar cabinet

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-20-2018 07:13 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 7,618
    Elizabeth Chambers
    03-22-2018, 08:54 PM Go to last post

  17. Tub light!

    Started by Jeff Zehnder, 03-22-2018 01:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,474
    Jim Luttrall
    03-22-2018, 06:44 PM Go to last post

  18. Combustibles in cabinet Looking for the code plz

    Started by Marc M, 02-22-2018 10:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 9,347
    Jerry Peck
    02-24-2018, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  19. Copper core with aluminum clad ??

    Started by Sam Morris, 02-02-2018 08:42 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 8,596
    Rollie Meyers
    02-22-2018, 01:03 AM Go to last post

  20. A good Zinsco???

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 08-26-2017 02:58 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 15,363
    Bill Kriegh
    01-26-2018, 10:38 AM Go to last post

  21. For our Canadian neighbors and FPE (Federal Pioneer) panels and breakers

    Started by Jerry Peck, 01-24-2018 09:04 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,700
    John Kogel
    01-24-2018, 12:48 PM Go to last post

  22. CSST direct to meter

    Started by Don Hawley, 01-16-2018 04:55 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 6,259
    Don Hawley
    01-16-2018, 04:55 PM Go to last post

  23. 3-wire vs 4-wire

    Started by Chris Weekly, 01-10-2018 11:45 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 6,742
    Chris Weekly
    01-15-2018, 10:49 AM Go to last post

  24. GAS RANGE IGNITER ON COMMON KITCHEN GFCI BREAKER

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 12-31-2017 12:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,188
    Jim Port
    12-31-2017, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  25. How do you write this up

    Started by Don Hawley, 12-29-2017 08:13 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,104
    jack davenport
    12-30-2017, 05:34 PM Go to last post

  26. SERVICE QUESTION

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 12-21-2017 05:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,514
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-21-2017, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  27. 60 amp breaker in Main panel feeding panel in garage with 100 amp main.

    Started by John Binder, 12-14-2017 06:59 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,594
    Jerry Peck
    12-15-2017, 07:51 PM Go to last post

  28. GFCI Protected?

    Started by Donald Stauffer, 12-05-2017 10:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 7,772
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-09-2017, 01:18 PM Go to last post

  29. Secondary Panel Issue ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-29-2017 03:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,993
    Garry Sorrells
    11-30-2017, 12:37 PM Go to last post

  30. AL cable/wire history

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 11-27-2017 05:26 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,716
    ROBERT YOUNG
    11-27-2017, 05:26 AM Go to last post

  31. electric shock on dishwasher

    Started by Ben Im, 09-07-2017 09:17 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,020
    Glenn Curtis
    11-11-2017, 03:20 PM Go to last post

  32. What's up with this panel? Amp? No disco?

    Started by Crosseyes, 11-05-2017 10:22 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,285
    Jerry Peck
    11-06-2017, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  33. Guy is saying a licensed electrician installed service panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 10-27-2017 06:02 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 7,801
    Jerry Peck
    11-06-2017, 05:41 AM Go to last post

  34. Condo panel and transfer switch question

    Started by HJ Gallego, 10-30-2017 09:42 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 8,271
    HJ Gallego
    11-03-2017, 11:18 AM Go to last post

  35. Bonding of metal piping systems

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-22-2017 07:14 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,198
    Jerry Peck
    10-22-2017, 02:32 PM Go to last post

  36. Question Hanging Bulbs Code

    Started by Stuart S, 10-09-2017 02:29 PM
    fixtures, lighting
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,414
    Jerry Peck
    10-11-2017, 06:02 AM Go to last post

  37. 4 MAINs (to 4 meters) in rusted out conduit in a condominium garage

    Started by chris vis, 10-04-2017 04:00 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 6,028
    chris vis
    10-08-2017, 05:32 AM Go to last post

  38. Equipment grounds are bundled together

    Started by Sam Morris, 09-18-2017 03:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,011
    Jerry Peck
    09-18-2017, 03:41 PM Go to last post

  39. GEC question

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 09-14-2017 05:05 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,306
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-15-2017, 09:21 AM Go to last post

  40. Outlet "Tester" sampler panel

    Started by Bob Sisson, 09-12-2017 12:52 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,930
    John Kogel
    09-12-2017, 08:22 PM Go to last post

  41. One Main/Meter, 200AMP service, 2 seperate 100Amp disconnects, two breaker boxes

    Started by Ray Hunter, 09-05-2017 07:37 AM
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 10,608
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-10-2017, 10:47 AM Go to last post

  42. Canada gets this right, too bad the US doesn't

    Started by Jerry Peck, 08-25-2017 07:53 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,687
    Claude Lawrenson
    08-26-2017, 12:40 PM Go to last post

  43. Bonding question

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 08-24-2017 04:00 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,952
    ROBERT YOUNG
    08-26-2017, 05:01 AM Go to last post

  44. HI training

    Started by Brad Richter, 08-22-2017 03:00 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,180
    Brad Richter
    08-23-2017, 05:17 PM Go to last post

  45. Main Lug labeled 2-250

    Started by Sam Morris, 07-27-2017 07:20 PM
    acceptable, advance, bell, lug, reported 7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 8,257
    Jerry Peck
    07-31-2017, 06:02 PM Go to last post

  46. Unknown Gizmo?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 07-30-2017 11:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,165
    jack davenport
    07-31-2017, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  47. TWO prong outlet indicating 'correct' / not indicating an 'open ground'??

    Started by Ryan Murphy, 07-24-2017 04:24 PM
    2 prong outlet, ground, indicating, prong, receptacle tester 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,473
    Jerry Peck
    07-26-2017, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  48. Service equipment height.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 07-17-2017 10:22 AM
    box, equipment, junction, loose, service 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 7,312
    John Kogel
    07-19-2017, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  49. 240 volt breakers

    Started by Richard Roshak, 06-26-2017 03:45 PM
    breaker, breakers, month, sides, trip 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 10,073
    Frank Norman
    07-08-2017, 12:17 PM Go to last post

  50. Point of attachment for service-drop conductors

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 05-18-2017 04:28 AM
    article, clearance, issues, looked, roof 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,740
    ROBERT YOUNG
    07-08-2017, 01:26 AM Go to last post

  51. 12-10 compression connectors (butt end) in primary panelboard

    Started by chris vis, 06-12-2017 08:51 AM
    12-10, buyer, electrician, main, service 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 11,134
    Scott Turner
    07-05-2017, 05:43 PM Go to last post

  52. Bundled conductors

    Started by Ken Amelin, 06-13-2017 12:57 PM
    articles, breaking, code, conductors, photo 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 9,668
    Jerry Peck
    06-27-2017, 12:49 PM Go to last post

  53. Question Garage shop lights plugged into adapters for light sockets

    Started by Bob Hucker, 06-11-2017 08:47 AM
    adapter, garage, garage light, light, shop 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 12,005
    Jerry Peck
    06-27-2017, 05:14 AM Go to last post

  54. Tap for subpanel into main lug

    Started by Ernie Simpson, 06-08-2017 05:04 PM
    conductor, lug, panel, service, subpanel 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 11,123
    Scott Turner
    06-26-2017, 08:37 PM Go to last post

  55. Does buildup of fireproof resin require new panels in commercial warehouse?

    Started by chris vis, 05-27-2017 05:26 PM
    buildup, main, panels, resin, warehouse 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,781
    David Bertrams
    06-25-2017, 05:22 PM Go to last post

  56. Sub-panel wiring

    Started by Richard Roshak, 06-08-2017 04:16 PM
    additional, neutral, sub-panel, turning, wire 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,911
    david shapiro
    06-25-2017, 02:48 PM Go to last post

  57. Stairway lights and hallway lights are tied.

    Started by Ben Im, 06-06-2017 09:45 PM
    end, hallway, light, lights, stairway
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,797
    Garry Sorrells
    06-08-2017, 11:35 AM Go to last post

  58. Double taped breakers

    Started by Don Hawley, 05-07-2017 11:32 AM
    agent, breakers, double, provide, reference;
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 8,476
    John Kogel
    06-02-2017, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  59. Generator lock out switch.

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-11-2017 07:49 AM
    approved, connection, generator, lock, switch 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,756
    Jim Luttrall
    05-26-2017, 12:50 PM Go to last post

  60. Green Oxidation in Service Panel

    Started by Lon Henderson, 05-01-2017 04:15 PM
    electrician, evaluate, oxidation, panel, wiring 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,672
    Chris Roth
    05-04-2017, 07:18 AM Go to last post

  61. separating grounds and neutrals in service panel

    Started by Don Hawley, 04-26-2017 06:45 PM
    grounds, nec, neutrals, panel, service
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 8,595
    R Andre Klein
    05-04-2017, 05:04 AM Go to last post

  62. Transfer Switch

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 04-14-2017 01:03 PM
    transfer switch generator 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 8,668
    david shapiro
    04-25-2017, 05:59 AM Go to last post

  63. Transfer switch

    Started by Scott Turner, 04-21-2017 07:11 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,728
    Scott Turner
    04-21-2017, 07:11 PM Go to last post

  64. GFCI BREAKER RED TRIP LIGHT

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-08-2017 04:21 PM
    breaker, gfci, light, red, trip
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 10,143
    david shapiro
    04-14-2017, 07:19 PM Go to last post

  65. NEC Bonding Article

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 03-29-2017 09:46 AM
    bonding, disconnecting, equipment, means, service
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 6,691
    Jerry Peck
    04-02-2017, 06:47 PM Go to last post

  66. GFCI for sump pump or sewage ejectors

    Started by Don Hawley, 03-22-2017 05:30 AM
    gfci, portion, pumps, sump, unfinished 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 16,538
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-26-2017, 05:16 AM Go to last post

  67. Electrical Service Rating - HELP!

    Started by Tom Cissell, 11-02-2012 02:04 PM
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 16,432
    Jerry Peck
    03-19-2017, 05:04 PM Go to last post

  68. AKA sub-panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-09-2017 06:49 PM
    floor, outlets, panel, sub-panel, wrong 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 7,479
    Jerry Peck
    03-13-2017, 08:18 PM Go to last post

  69. New GFCI

    Started by Jim Robinson, 05-28-2016 05:51 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,564
    Garry Sorrells
    03-07-2017, 09:49 AM Go to last post

  70. Breaker Securement

    Started by Raymond Wand, 10-11-2016 05:48 PM
    approved, breaker, enclosure, furnace, reported 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 7,162
    Rollie Meyers
    03-06-2017, 11:27 PM Go to last post

  71. Panel manufacturer required

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 06-09-2016 08:52 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,797
    Rollie Meyers
    03-06-2017, 11:06 PM Go to last post

  72. Kentucky Home Inspectors and FPE panels

    Started by Scott Patterson, 12-04-2007 03:42 PM
    14 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 61
    • Views: 22,376
    BARRY ADAIR
    03-02-2017, 11:07 AM Go to last post

  73. Use your camera as a step ladder.

    Started by Garry Sorrells, 02-22-2017 07:22 PM
    atimes, camera, missed, pick, view 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,708
    Garry Sorrells
    02-23-2017, 09:44 AM Go to last post

  74. are wago connectors code compliant 2009 IRC

    Started by Jim Bunton, 02-20-2017 02:23 PM
    code, compliant, connectors, irc, wago
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,329
    Jim Bunton
    02-21-2017, 04:39 AM Go to last post

  75. six throws to shut off power ?

    Started by George Eberle, 02-13-2017 10:22 AM
    breaker, determined, power, shut, throws 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,989
    Garry Sorrells
    02-16-2017, 05:33 PM Go to last post

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