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  1. Question Denver area Res Main Disconnect Location

    Started by barry madden, 06-28-2013 10:34 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,876
    John Kogel
    06-29-2013, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  2. When is enough, enough?

    Started by Ian Page, 06-20-2013 01:37 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,902
    Jeff Zehnder
    06-27-2013, 10:02 AM Go to last post

  3. Connecting 17 stranded CO to AL circuit

    Started by Bob Michaels007, 06-25-2013 04:05 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,549
    Bob Michaels007
    06-25-2013, 04:05 PM Go to last post

  4. Q: Garbage disposer and subpanel

    Started by Terry Beck, 06-23-2013 08:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,284
    Jerry Peck
    06-24-2013, 03:49 PM Go to last post

  5. Old School Panels....help

    Started by Roni Litmanovic, 06-24-2013 12:22 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,501
    Brad Richter
    06-24-2013, 03:46 PM Go to last post

  6. Exterior Plug for Residential Sewage Treatment System.

    Started by David Caldwell, 06-12-2013 08:06 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 6,950
    Roland Miller
    06-24-2013, 06:31 AM Go to last post

  7. Ground rod thru slab? Thoughts?

    Started by brianmiller, 06-12-2013 03:26 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 7,739
    bob smit
    06-18-2013, 04:13 PM Go to last post

  8. Understair Closet light requirement?

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 06-06-2013 05:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 14,981
    Jim Port
    06-18-2013, 01:30 PM Go to last post

  9. No of over current devices and circuits

    Started by Ken Amelin, 06-12-2013 03:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,819
    Mbrooke
    06-16-2013, 08:46 PM Go to last post

  10. # of breakers allowed in a panel box

    Started by william siegel, 05-31-2013 06:04 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 26,304
    David Caldwell
    06-12-2013, 07:54 PM Go to last post

  11. Wadsworth panel?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 05-31-2013 10:00 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 17,792
    Corey Friedman
    06-05-2013, 06:42 AM Go to last post

  12. Question Main panels in bedrooms?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 05-28-2013 07:52 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,250
    bob smit
    06-01-2013, 08:41 AM Go to last post

  13. Lengths of conductor leads

    Started by brianmiller, 05-25-2013 07:52 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 10,664
    Roland Miller
    05-31-2013, 08:56 AM Go to last post

  14. Check out this drop

    Started by Marc M, 05-22-2013 10:28 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 6,474
    Lon Henderson
    05-30-2013, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  15. wiring in a/c disconnect box

    Started by brianmiller, 05-27-2013 07:26 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,137
    bob smit
    05-28-2013, 09:01 PM Go to last post

  16. Can Lights

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 05-16-2013 06:36 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 5,831
    bob smit
    05-27-2013, 12:20 AM Go to last post

  17. Remote panel - Grounding-Bonding

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-12-2013 05:39 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 8,479
    Jerry Peck
    05-20-2013, 07:11 AM Go to last post

  18. Behold, The Mystery Sphere!

    Started by John Arnold, 05-14-2013 12:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,933
    Michael Larson
    05-17-2013, 03:50 PM Go to last post

  19. Electrical Box & Drain pipe close together

    Started by Fidel Gonzales, 05-15-2013 10:52 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 15,218
    Rich Goeken
    05-17-2013, 06:41 AM Go to last post

  20. Bad Wiring, just bad

    Started by Mike Clarke, 05-05-2013 09:01 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,136
    Mike Clarke
    05-13-2013, 04:21 PM Go to last post

  21. distribution panel serving HVAC system

    Started by Robert Foster, 04-30-2013 10:57 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 6,620
    jack davenport
    05-12-2013, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  22. Voltage Sniffer

    Started by Jim Robinson, 04-25-2013 04:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 9,573
    Jim Robinson
    05-04-2013, 09:07 AM Go to last post

  23. 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: 17,115
    Marc M
    05-03-2013, 09:32 PM Go to last post

  24. Question Are receptacles in bathrooms required?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 03-30-2013 08:59 AM
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 26,640
    John Kogel
    04-29-2013, 01:48 PM Go to last post

  25. WIRE NUT DOUBLE TAPPING BREAKERS

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-17-2013 01:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 7,666
    Jim Port
    04-27-2013, 09:57 AM Go to last post

  26. 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: 33,180
    Jerry Peck
    04-26-2013, 06:53 PM Go to last post

  27. Reversed polarity

    Started by Gary Mohel, 11-14-2012 06:20 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 12,525
    Rick Cantrell
    04-26-2013, 03:06 PM Go to last post

  28. Mysterious electrical problems

    Started by Ian Page, 04-21-2013 12:58 AM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 6,871
    Mbrooke
    04-23-2013, 07:26 PM Go to last post

  29. Square D *PLASTIC* electrical panel

    Started by Terry Beck, 04-18-2013 11:05 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 8,355
    Lon Henderson
    04-19-2013, 07:31 AM Go to last post

  30. Insulation over standard fluorescent lights?

    Started by mark petty, 04-11-2013 07:08 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 23,502
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-17-2013, 05:29 PM Go to last post

  31. What is this?

    Started by Terry A. Tucker, 03-23-2013 08:41 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 6,616
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-17-2013, 09:57 AM Go to last post

  32. Bad Eaton AFCI Breaker

    Started by Chris Skoczylas, 04-10-2013 05:30 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 10,537
    Mbrooke
    04-17-2013, 05:34 AM Go to last post

  33. neutral jumped to ground @ outlet

    Started by Matt Fellman, 02-11-2013 08:06 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 11,308
    Matt Fellman
    04-15-2013, 11:12 AM Go to last post

  34. Receptacle height above grade?

    Started by Vern Heiler, 04-09-2013 07:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,439
    Mike Clarke
    04-15-2013, 07:54 AM Go to last post

  35. GFCI wiring

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-09-2013 01:37 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 6,319
    Rollie Meyers
    04-14-2013, 08:53 PM Go to last post

  36. Effluent Pump - GFCI Outlet

    Started by Kristian Keesling, 04-05-2013 11:16 AM
    effluent pump, gfci
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 22,024
    Gratton Williams
    04-14-2013, 09:41 AM Go to last post

  37. Non GFIC next to toilet

    Started by John A Duncan, 04-11-2013 05:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 9,623
    Speedy Petey
    04-14-2013, 06:37 AM Go to last post

  38. Device Rigged to Fan Cord

    Started by Mike Lamb, 04-06-2013 01:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,587
    Jim Warters
    04-12-2013, 03:00 PM Go to last post

  39. A first for me

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 04-07-2013 02:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 7,010
    Rick Cantrell
    04-10-2013, 10:00 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by mark petty, 04-05-2013 06:16 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 18,863
    Bill Kriegh
    04-09-2013, 04:39 PM Go to last post

  41. New FPE Article

    Started by Douglas Hansen, 11-29-2012 09:18 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 10,833
    Scott Patterson
    04-07-2013, 06:03 PM Go to last post

  42. What's wrong with this picture?

    Started by Terry Beck, 04-04-2013 08:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 6,346
    Jerry Peck
    04-07-2013, 05:12 PM Go to last post

  43. three hots, two neutrals

    Started by John Arnold, 04-03-2013 09:19 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 6,172
    Jerry Peck
    04-05-2013, 06:35 PM Go to last post

  44. Main Breaker - 4 pole

    Started by Ken Amelin, 03-27-2012 12:14 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 22,227
    Bill Kriegh
    04-02-2013, 08:47 AM Go to last post

  45. Bathroom Receptacles & minimum requirements.

    Started by RyanDon, 03-23-2013 05:39 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 7,491
    Speedy Petey
    03-31-2013, 10:03 AM Go to last post

  46. Emerg Gen - Service equipment or not?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 03-11-2013 06:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 7,255
    allcircuitselectrical
    03-29-2013, 02:06 PM Go to last post

  47. odd electrical tester configuration

    Started by Barry Sigler, 03-29-2013 06:52 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,650
    John Kogel
    03-29-2013, 07:53 AM Go to last post

  48. house bonding to water pipes

    Started by brianmiller, 03-26-2013 10:39 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,990
    Lon Henderson
    03-26-2013, 02:02 PM Go to last post

  49. Electrical Panel Expansion

    Started by Nathan Lanni, 03-24-2013 08:23 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,601
    Nathan Lanni
    03-26-2013, 10:45 AM Go to last post

  50. this old main panel has double & triple tap

    Started by Ben Im, 03-23-2013 01:08 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,601
    Daniel Mack
    03-25-2013, 10:07 AM Go to last post

  51. Raychem control?

    Started by John Arnold, 03-22-2013 01:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,444
    John Arnold
    03-23-2013, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  52. Mixed circuits and voltage in common gang box

    Started by Don Hester, 03-17-2013 12:08 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,447
    Don Hester
    03-22-2013, 06:26 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Alton Darty, 03-21-2013 02:47 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 9,523
    Daniel Mack
    03-22-2013, 09:37 AM Go to last post

  54. Strange Outlet ID Needed.

    Started by Michael Chambers, 03-11-2013 10:55 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 8,228
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-21-2013, 08:57 AM Go to last post

  55. No main disconnect

    Started by Fidel Gonzales, 03-20-2013 05:19 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,355
    Fidel Gonzales
    03-21-2013, 05:22 AM Go to last post

  56. Blackened Copper Wire In Service Panel

    Started by Don Martin, 03-15-2013 05:13 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,928
    Matt Fletcher
    03-19-2013, 06:26 AM Go to last post

  57. 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: 8,864
    Jerry Peck
    03-16-2013, 01:36 PM Go to last post

  58. AFCI and GFCI downstream in same circuit??

    Started by John Bernard, 03-12-2013 06:44 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 8,744
    jack davenport
    03-16-2013, 10:07 AM Go to last post

  59. Main line behind electrical system

    Started by Christian Tag, 03-14-2013 05:39 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,930
    bob smit
    03-15-2013, 05:23 PM Go to last post

  60. Mismatched Main Disconnect Breaker(s)

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 03-09-2013 10:00 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 9,234
    Jerry Peck
    03-12-2013, 03:33 PM Go to last post

  61. Objectionable Currents vs. Electrical Interference

    Started by Aaron Miller, 03-07-2013 08:41 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 7,103
    Aaron Miller
    03-11-2013, 04:16 AM Go to last post

  62. Large conductor taps

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 03-05-2013 02:29 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,587
    bob smit
    03-10-2013, 09:29 PM Go to last post

  63. Stop by tonight and watch the fireworks!

    Started by Gary Burnett, 03-03-2013 10:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,553
    Lon Henderson
    03-09-2013, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  64. Transformer & Low Volt Wiring in Main Panel

    Started by Shane Pouch, 04-10-2007 07:42 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 16,687
    Jerry Peck
    03-02-2013, 01:45 PM Go to last post

  65. Buried dimmer switch

    Started by Vern Heiler, 03-01-2013 05:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,665
    Rollie Meyers
    03-01-2013, 10:23 PM Go to last post

  66. Seperating and isolating the neutrals in a sub panel.

    Started by George Hallaron, 02-22-2013 06:46 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 9,180
    Jerry Peck
    02-26-2013, 06:34 PM Go to last post

  67. Distance from meter to panel box

    Started by Bob Hunt, 10-28-2009 01:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 43,292
    Jerry Peck
    02-21-2013, 08:03 PM Go to last post

  68. Aluminum wiring and non rated outlets

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 02-20-2013 08:18 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,252
    Jack Feldmann
    02-21-2013, 07:18 PM Go to last post

  69. 200 amp service disconnect for 9-100 amp panels

    Started by Daniel Rogers, 02-15-2013 10:28 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 6,979
    Jerry Peck
    02-20-2013, 08:35 PM Go to last post

  70. Interesting electrical problem related to circuit wired smoke detectors

    Started by Gene South, 02-19-2013 05:51 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 5,889
    Gary Burnett
    02-20-2013, 08:13 PM Go to last post

  71. A little help on ARC fault wiring.

    Started by Gary Burnett, 02-18-2013 05:26 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 8,923
    Gary Burnett
    02-20-2013, 07:05 PM Go to last post

  72. telephone outlet transformer

    Started by S. Centel, 02-17-2013 11:25 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,909
    Billy Stephens
    02-17-2013, 08:23 PM Go to last post

  73. Interesting Main/Sub Panel Combo

    Started by mikefowler, 02-16-2013 11:22 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,347
    Jim Port
    02-17-2013, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  74. Speaker Wire Used in Service Panel

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 02-16-2013 11:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,871
    Nick Ostrowski
    02-17-2013, 02:50 PM Go to last post

  75. Bonding to HVAC duct

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-15-2013 09:28 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 11,391
    Speedy Petey
    02-17-2013, 09:02 AM Go to last post

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