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  1. Main and submarine panels bolted together

    Started by John Kogel, 05-13-2012 09:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,013
    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2012, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  2. I know electric meters are designed for outside weather....but...

    Started by Gene South, 05-10-2012 04:49 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 5,918
    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2012, 06:44 PM Go to last post

  3. Worker electrocuted

    Started by Gene South, 05-14-2012 03:32 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,239
    Gene South
    05-14-2012, 03:32 PM Go to last post

  4. New House Panel - Potential Issues

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-09-2012 03:43 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 5,037
    Speedy Petey
    05-14-2012, 12:59 PM Go to last post

  5. Is Splice in Main Neutral wire OK?

    Started by chris vis, 05-06-2012 02:17 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 8,798
    Jim Port
    05-14-2012, 09:16 AM Go to last post

  6. 3 neutral wires in one breaker

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-10-2012 06:26 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,227
    cuba_pete
    05-14-2012, 08:15 AM Go to last post

  7. One guess what's wrong with this main and subpanel?

    Started by chris vis, 05-07-2012 06:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,619
    Bill Kriegh
    05-13-2012, 09:45 AM Go to last post

  8. why double lugged neutrals may not be so good

    Started by Don Hester, 05-10-2012 02:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,388
    Don Hester
    05-12-2012, 06:40 PM Go to last post

  9. ITE Standard Breakers OK?

    Started by Rich Sumen, 05-08-2012 10:16 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,477
    Garry Blankenship
    05-11-2012, 09:09 AM Go to last post

  10. Scorched grounding lug

    Started by John Kogel, 05-08-2012 10:11 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,896
    Jim Port
    05-08-2012, 07:49 PM Go to last post

  11. Its grounded or not

    Started by Bill Wieczorek, 05-07-2012 04:24 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,250
    Garry Blankenship
    05-08-2012, 09:23 AM Go to last post

  12. CFU's in closets

    Started by Mike Lamb, 05-06-2012 07:53 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,940
    Bob Elliott
    05-08-2012, 08:26 AM Go to last post

  13. Thumbs up Electrical Section - New Sponsor!

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 05-07-2012 12:38 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,120
    Nathan Thornberry
    05-07-2012, 08:23 PM Go to last post

  14. An interesting electrical problem

    Started by John Naehring, 07-22-2009 03:49 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 7,216
    Robert Pike
    05-07-2012, 06:38 AM Go to last post

  15. Routing of Neutral wires in panel

    Started by Fidel Gonzales, 05-04-2012 07:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,355
    Egbert Jager
    05-05-2012, 09:12 AM Go to last post

  16. Cyclemizer

    Started by Jim Robinson, 05-02-2012 03:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,956
    Larry Morrison
    05-05-2012, 06:15 AM Go to last post

  17. Jumper in panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-02-2012 06:09 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,943
    Jim Port
    05-02-2012, 03:36 PM Go to last post

  18. Sun Nuclear CRM-1027 To Purchase

    Started by Joel Storchan, 04-26-2012 01:22 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,274
    Jack Feldmann
    04-30-2012, 02:24 PM Go to last post

  19. Black service entrance cable conduit

    Started by Scott Latosky, 04-26-2012 04:14 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,561
    matt faust
    04-29-2012, 04:58 PM Go to last post

  20. Multi-Wire Branch circuit on same leg

    Started by Don Hester, 04-26-2012 07:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 10,131
    Jerry Peck
    04-28-2012, 05:50 PM Go to last post

  21. What are these?

    Started by Ray Thornburg, 04-27-2012 03:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,324
    Stephen G
    04-28-2012, 11:53 AM Go to last post

  22. Hot Tub Disconnect

    Started by brianmiller, 04-27-2012 12:18 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,068
    Robert Meier
    04-27-2012, 06:06 PM Go to last post

  23. Knob & Tube in a Remodeled House

    Started by Don Martin, 04-18-2012 11:50 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,342
    Richard D. Fornataro
    04-27-2012, 12:29 PM Go to last post

  24. Question Sub Panel in Attic

    Started by Len Couey, 04-25-2012 01:03 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,502
    Jerry Peck
    04-25-2012, 01:34 PM Go to last post

  25. Aluminum Wire Re-termination

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 04-24-2012 06:09 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,624
    Bill Kriegh
    04-25-2012, 12:33 PM Go to last post

  26. dedicated space

    Started by wayne soper, 04-24-2012 05:13 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,806
    wayne soper
    04-25-2012, 04:54 AM Go to last post

  27. Electrical wires on soffits.

    Started by Eli Smith, 04-20-2012 11:27 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,919
    Eli Smith
    04-23-2012, 07:31 PM Go to last post

  28. What am I looking at? (Electrical component identification question)

    Started by Michael Thomas, 04-21-2012 10:50 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,193
    Rollie Meyers
    04-23-2012, 05:14 PM Go to last post

  29. Diagran for 4 wire 240 V circuit at load-side panel ("sub panel").

    Started by Michael Thomas, 04-23-2012 09:03 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,175
    Robert Meier
    04-23-2012, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  30. Sub panel or second main disconnect?

    Started by Brian Harwood, 04-20-2012 06:28 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 11,948
    bob smit
    04-23-2012, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  31. Confused By Main Disconnect In This Panel

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 04-22-2012 07:04 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,487
    Garry Blankenship
    04-22-2012, 12:38 PM Go to last post

  32. Who knows something about this panel

    Started by Michael Bronner, 04-20-2012 02:46 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,479
    Speedy Petey
    04-22-2012, 05:37 AM Go to last post

  33. Murray Main Breaker Issue Recall?

    Started by Don Hester, 04-19-2012 09:45 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 8,976
    Garry Blankenship
    04-20-2012, 05:16 PM Go to last post

  34. Bare Wire

    Started by Don Martin, 04-18-2012 01:42 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,200
    Don Martin
    04-18-2012, 10:51 PM Go to last post

  35. Heat Pump/ AC unit breakers

    Started by Luc V. L., 10-03-2011 03:34 PM
    • Replies: 47
    • Views: 17,866
    Robert Meier
    04-18-2012, 01:25 PM Go to last post

  36. Aluminum branch wiring?

    Started by Gerald Wilcox, 04-15-2012 12:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,814
    Don Hester
    04-16-2012, 09:11 AM Go to last post

  37. Legal Disconnect ?

    Started by Garry Blankenship, 04-13-2012 02:10 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,092
    Rollie Meyers
    04-15-2012, 09:30 PM Go to last post

  38. Distribution panel upgrade with lots-o-wire nuts

    Started by Brian Harwood, 04-12-2012 11:38 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,986
    Rick Cantrell
    04-13-2012, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  39. Power for AC condensers

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-27-2010 09:20 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 10,248
    Jerry Peck
    04-12-2012, 03:40 PM Go to last post

  40. Homeowner added lights close to sink

    Started by Brian Harwood, 04-06-2012 03:41 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 10,438
    Garry Blankenship
    04-12-2012, 02:37 PM Go to last post

  41. ac circuit breakers

    Started by Ray Thornburg, 03-10-2011 12:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,203
    Bob Harper
    04-12-2012, 11:24 AM Go to last post

  42. ISLAND NON GFCI OUTLET

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-10-2012 01:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,235
    Jerry Peck
    04-10-2012, 07:25 PM Go to last post

  43. smoke detector/sprinkler question

    Started by Robert Foster, 04-10-2012 06:13 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,622
    Robert Foster
    04-10-2012, 06:28 PM Go to last post

  44. Main panel question

    Started by Gerald Wilcox, 04-09-2012 06:13 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,898
    Jerry Peck
    04-10-2012, 03:54 PM Go to last post

  45. Service equipment or not?

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 04-09-2012 07:08 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,155
    Robert Meier
    04-10-2012, 01:27 PM Go to last post

  46. Bonding jumper location on Pushmatic Bulldog panel

    Started by Michael Thomas, 04-09-2012 07:35 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,504
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-10-2012, 11:03 AM Go to last post

  47. Romex cable

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-19-2008 06:22 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 62
    • Views: 17,310
    Robert Rolleston
    04-09-2012, 01:20 PM Go to last post

  48. New backyard swing.

    Started by Gene South, 03-22-2012 06:33 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 7,262
    Robert Rolleston
    04-09-2012, 09:11 AM Go to last post

  49. Missing Breaker?

    Started by Jerry Harcek, 04-03-2012 10:45 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 7,109
    Robert Rolleston
    04-09-2012, 08:26 AM Go to last post

  50. A few missing twist-outs, that's all

    Started by John Kogel, 08-03-2009 06:16 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,339
    Raymond Wand
    04-09-2012, 08:15 AM Go to last post

  51. Bonding A/C equipment

    Started by Rick Yerger, 04-09-2012 06:52 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,494
    Jim Port
    04-09-2012, 07:47 AM Go to last post

  52. Just seems something is missing......

    Started by Gary Burnett, 09-25-2009 09:30 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 10,403
    Garry Blankenship
    04-08-2012, 10:55 AM Go to last post

  53. Illustrated Diagrams

    Started by Garry Blankenship, 04-05-2012 12:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 7,348
    Kristi Silber
    04-07-2012, 02:22 PM Go to last post

  54. De-rate this?

    Started by Stephen G, 04-03-2012 02:59 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,961
    Jerry Peck
    04-05-2012, 03:04 PM Go to last post

  55. Exterior outlet

    Started by Jody Humbert, 04-03-2012 05:49 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,773
    Jody Humbert
    04-03-2012, 05:49 PM Go to last post

  56. White paint in electric panel ?

    Started by Christian Tag, 03-17-2012 09:47 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 12,135
    Dennis Webber
    04-03-2012, 01:13 PM Go to last post

  57. distribution panel - main breaker question

    Started by brianmiller, 03-16-2012 06:50 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 21,135
    Jerry Peck
    04-02-2012, 04:41 PM Go to last post

  58. Odd outlet in mobile home.

    Started by Tobias Lowder, 03-31-2012 04:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 6,562
    Rich Goeken
    04-02-2012, 11:57 AM Go to last post

  59. Bonding and grounding on gas line

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-30-2012 08:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 10,009
    Doctor Haus
    03-31-2012, 04:53 PM Go to last post

  60. Input please

    Started by Bill Anglin, 03-16-2012 11:48 PM
    • Replies: 53
    • Views: 18,615
    Ian Page
    03-31-2012, 02:13 PM Go to last post

  61. Clothes Dryer Receptacle Question

    Started by Robert Foster, 03-27-2012 05:06 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 10,111
    neal lewis
    03-31-2012, 05:59 AM Go to last post

  62. #2 Aluminium 100amps?

    Started by James Norman, 03-30-2012 01:13 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,141
    Robert Meier
    03-30-2012, 03:01 PM Go to last post

  63. Electrical Wiring in Return Chases

    Started by brianmiller, 03-28-2012 03:34 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 8,216
    Garry Blankenship
    03-29-2012, 09:59 PM Go to last post

  64. Romex strapping

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-26-2012 07:54 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 14,939
    Garry Blankenship
    03-28-2012, 09:11 PM Go to last post

  65. Knob and Tube... or... ???

    Started by Michael Thomas, 10-06-2008 08:02 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 47
    • Views: 9,245
    Jerry Peck
    03-28-2012, 03:28 PM Go to last post

  66. Can lighting added to Furnace branch circuit...

    Started by Jeff Weber, 03-26-2012 09:37 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,865
    Robert Meier
    03-26-2012, 06:46 PM Go to last post

  67. Breakers in incorrect location?

    Started by Marc M, 03-24-2012 11:09 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,275
    Jim Port
    03-25-2012, 07:27 PM Go to last post

  68. Main breaker dissconect

    Started by Martin Holtmeyer, 03-22-2012 03:18 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 3,812
    Bob Elliott
    03-23-2012, 08:26 PM Go to last post

  69. First time for this

    Started by Richard Roshak, 03-23-2012 01:47 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,615
    Jim Port
    03-23-2012, 04:51 PM Go to last post

  70. Very old Federal panel

    Started by Gene South, 03-23-2012 07:11 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,784
    Gene South
    03-23-2012, 04:03 PM Go to last post

  71. commercial disconect

    Started by Russell Melville, 03-11-2012 05:18 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 6,605
    Garry Blankenship
    03-23-2012, 08:35 AM Go to last post

  72. What is this old outlet ? See photo

    Started by Gene South, 03-22-2012 05:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,148
    Jim Luttrall
    03-23-2012, 07:27 AM Go to last post

  73. Gap Between Deadfront Cover and Breakers

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 03-22-2012 04:07 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 9,552
    Nick Ostrowski
    03-22-2012, 04:54 PM Go to last post

  74. Just wondering

    Started by Edward Rodriguez, 03-18-2012 07:19 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,829
    Mike Schulz
    03-22-2012, 11:25 AM Go to last post

  75. Torn in Sheatrhing on Service Cable

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 03-21-2012 09:28 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,832
    Gunnar Alquist
    03-21-2012, 05:12 PM Go to last post

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