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  1. Question on Main Line/Mast head and drip loop height

    Started by chris vis, 12-10-2014 11:06 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,867
    Jerry Peck
    12-22-2014, 10:27 AM Go to last post

  2. Disposal Switch

    Started by Mike Boeger, 07-09-2013 10:19 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,629
    Barrett Butler
    04-23-2020, 01:41 PM Go to last post

  3. Bonding to enclosure ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-12-2015 02:07 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,019
    Jerry Peck
    03-23-2015, 03:32 AM Go to last post

  4. Ceiling installation on aluminum porch ceiling

    Started by mark petty, 11-18-2014 08:42 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 9,861
    Jerry Peck
    11-27-2014, 08:01 PM Go to last post

  5. CA Electrical Code source?

    Started by Connor Akally, 05-09-2016 07:00 AM
    code, copy, electrical, electronic, pdf
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,998
    Jerry Peck
    05-09-2016, 02:42 PM Go to last post

  6. Why Electrical Inspections are Essential

    Started by Mbrooke, 02-27-2015 12:32 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,215
    Mbrooke
    03-15-2015, 08:01 PM Go to last post

  7. Split Bus Wiring

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 11-03-2015 01:21 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,021
    Nick Ostrowski
    11-04-2015, 10:44 AM Go to last post

  8. Client asked, "Is that a bad place for the panel?"

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 09-30-2015 05:37 PM
    client, mess;, panel, saved, wall 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,186
    Welmoed Sisson
    10-07-2015, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  9. green nm cable

    Started by sidney alstad, 08-03-2015 07:03 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,133
    sidney alstad
    08-04-2015, 01:08 PM Go to last post

  10. Metal raceway as support for pool J box

    Started by Marc M, 11-07-2015 05:16 PM
    devices, enclosure, entries, supported, threaded 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,176
    Marc M
    11-08-2015, 07:54 PM Go to last post

  11. 60 or 90 - choose

    Started by Chris Weekly, 04-06-2016 01:42 PM
    2-pole, 2-pole breaker, amp, breaker, sub-feed 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,198
    david shapiro
    04-08-2016, 10:58 PM Go to last post

  12. AKA Sub-Panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 05-21-2015 05:58 PM
    aka, back, panel, service, sub-panel 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,605
    david shapiro
    05-30-2015, 08:17 AM Go to last post

  13. New GFCI

    Started by Jim Robinson, 05-28-2016 05:51 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,490
    Garry Sorrells
    03-07-2017, 09:49 AM Go to last post

  14. 320A Meter Base -> 400A Fused Disconnect -> 400A Transfer Switch for 3 200A subpanels

    Started by Peter Clausen, 09-10-2016 01:58 AM
    400a, disconnect, mcm, shop, solar
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,513
    Marcel Gratton
    09-17-2016, 05:48 PM Go to last post

  15. 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: 14,806
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-26-2017, 05:16 AM Go to last post

  16. Question Tester Tripping AFCI's

    Started by Michael Chambers, 11-03-2016 10:01 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,167
    Jerry Peck
    11-04-2016, 09:27 PM Go to last post

  17. Just so you don’t get too confident in your equipment. See video

    Started by Gene South, 10-17-2016 05:35 PM
    confident, don’t, equipment, man, video 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,228
    Patrick Hartshorn
    10-23-2016, 09:42 AM Go to last post

  18. 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: 4,530
    Garry Sorrells
    06-08-2017, 11:35 AM Go to last post

  19. Double taped breakers

    Started by Don Hawley, 05-07-2017 11:32 AM
    agent, breakers, double, provide, reference;
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,229
    John Kogel
    06-02-2017, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  20. Unknown Gizmo?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 07-30-2017 11:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,066
    jack davenport
    07-31-2017, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  21. Combustibles in cabinet Looking for the code plz

    Started by Marc M, 02-22-2018 10:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 8,242
    Jerry Peck
    02-24-2018, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  22. Secondary Panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 01-23-2019 06:51 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,396
    Rollie Meyers
    01-29-2019, 12:35 AM Go to last post

  23. Secondary Electrical panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 02-05-2020 01:56 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,670
    Mitch Frazier
    02-06-2020, 10:43 AM Go to last post

  24. 4 wires to a 20 amp double pole breaker

    Started by David A. Smith, 06-07-2020 07:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,768
    Gunnar Alquist
    06-12-2020, 09:01 AM Go to last post

  25. A dangerous patent for "self-grounding" receptacle outlet

    Started by Jerry Peck, 09-28-2020 08:53 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,800
    Gunnar Alquist
    12-13-2020, 09:09 PM Go to last post

  26. sub panel ground issue

    Started by Don Hawley, 12-20-2020 04:39 PM
    sub panel ground issue 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,607
    Gunnar Alquist
    12-22-2020, 05:30 PM Go to last post

  27. Feeder laying on crawl space floor

    Started by Sam Morris, 04-19-2021 06:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,533
    John Kogel
    05-04-2021, 06:11 PM Go to last post

  28. Hot breaker in a panel

    Started by Robert Huffman, 06-15-2022 02:21 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,350
    david shapiro
    06-17-2022, 05:53 AM Go to last post

  29. Roof HVAC miswiring

    Started by david shapiro, 02-06-2023 09:55 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 972
    Jerry Peck
    02-07-2023, 10:16 AM Go to last post

  30. Service Panel in bathroom closet

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 11-21-2011 06:05 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,893
    Jim Port
    11-22-2011, 06:18 AM Go to last post

  31. Main disconnect rating

    Started by Bob Bassett, 06-29-2011 06:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,780
    Bob Bassett
    06-30-2011, 12:35 PM Go to last post

  32. sec protection?

    Started by John Arnold, 05-27-2011 01:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,533
    Corn Walker
    05-28-2011, 05:59 AM Go to last post

  33. CCAW

    Started by Tim Ganey, 08-05-2011 10:53 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,362
    Lou Romano
    08-06-2011, 04:38 PM Go to last post

  34. Identification of fluorescent fixture/bulb type

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-24-2011 12:34 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,229
    Garry Sorrells
    05-25-2011, 07:35 AM Go to last post

  35. 220 outlet in bedroom

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-11-2011 06:58 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,356
    Donald Farrell
    05-11-2011, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  36. Single Phase Panel in 3 Phase building

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 03-10-2011 01:04 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 9,390
    James Duffin
    03-12-2011, 07:18 PM Go to last post

  37. Remote panel board feed from main panel buss bar

    Started by Gerald Wilcox, 08-19-2011 02:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,379
    Roger Frazee
    08-20-2011, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  38. No power & looking for an answer why

    Started by Bill Wieczorek, 05-16-2011 07:47 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,227
    Rick Hurst
    05-16-2011, 06:23 PM Go to last post

  39. new home bathroom branch circuit

    Started by Mike Picarello, 03-27-2011 12:35 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 12,937
    Frank Norman
    03-28-2011, 10:01 AM Go to last post

  40. open ground reporting

    Started by Rick Tackett, 07-05-2011 08:54 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,665
    Roger Frazee
    07-08-2011, 07:59 AM Go to last post

  41. branch circuit in detached shop

    Started by John Kogel, 01-15-2012 06:56 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,095
    Robert Meier
    01-16-2012, 09:45 PM Go to last post

  42. Cool Worn out 2-wire duplex receptacles

    Started by Robert Mattison, 04-18-2011 07:42 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,049
    Corey Friedman
    04-20-2011, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  43. Hot Tub Disconnect, jumper

    Started by mathew stouffer, 12-09-2011 01:41 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,477
    mathew stouffer
    12-10-2011, 03:59 PM Go to last post

  44. three wire to storage shed

    Started by Eric Smith, 12-11-2011 07:41 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,078
    Jerry Peck
    12-15-2011, 04:05 PM Go to last post

  45. Outlet along countertop

    Started by mathew stouffer, 01-31-2012 07:02 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,421
    Jerry McCarthy
    02-01-2012, 07:32 PM Go to last post

  46. Question RE: Grounding

    Started by Marc M, 12-20-2011 12:14 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,602
    Marc M
    12-20-2011, 03:13 PM Go to last post

  47. ITE Standard Breakers OK?

    Started by Rich Sumen, 05-08-2012 10:16 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,534
    Garry Blankenship
    05-11-2012, 09:09 AM Go to last post

  48. Who knows something about this panel

    Started by Michael Bronner, 04-20-2012 02:46 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,512
    Speedy Petey
    04-22-2012, 05:37 AM Go to last post

  49. Electrical wires on soffits.

    Started by Eli Smith, 04-20-2012 11:27 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,987
    Eli Smith
    04-23-2012, 07:31 PM Go to last post

  50. Confused By Main Disconnect In This Panel

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 04-22-2012 07:04 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,541
    Garry Blankenship
    04-22-2012, 12:38 PM Go to last post

  51. Separate circuit for gas dryer?

    Started by Chris McIntyre, 11-12-2012 03:27 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 8,892
    Rollie Meyers
    11-13-2012, 07:24 AM Go to last post

  52. Report writing question

    Started by John Arnold, 12-20-2012 07:31 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,522
    JB Thompson
    12-21-2012, 09:14 PM Go to last post

  53. USB Receptacles

    Started by Aaron Miller, 08-26-2012 11:08 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,620
    Scott Patterson
    08-28-2012, 05:41 PM Go to last post

  54. CFU's in closets

    Started by Mike Lamb, 05-06-2012 07:53 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,990
    Bob Elliott
    05-08-2012, 08:26 AM Go to last post

  55. Illustrations Data Bases

    Started by Garry Blankenship, 06-07-2012 12:38 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,882
    Dana Bostick
    06-08-2012, 07:23 AM Go to last post

  56. How many conductors can we get in one box?

    Started by Michael Bronner, 11-21-2012 09:03 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,675
    Garry Blankenship
    11-22-2012, 09:56 AM Go to last post

  57. Lost in translation

    Started by John Arnold, 08-01-2012 10:08 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,593
    Billy Stephens
    08-02-2012, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  58. Main water line next to service panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 10-31-2012 03:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,506
    Speedy Petey
    11-02-2012, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  59. Receptacle serving kitchen counter top

    Started by Gary Mohel, 09-04-2012 07:52 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,555
    Bruce Ramsey
    09-28-2012, 06:01 PM Go to last post

  60. A/C disconnect location question

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 11-21-2012 01:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,302
    Garry Blankenship
    11-23-2012, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  61. RED LIGHT AND GREEN LIGHT ON GFCI BREAKER

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-15-2013 01:07 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 61,120
    Bruce Ramsey
    02-16-2013, 06:37 PM Go to last post

  62. Old house electrical system

    Started by Robert Mattison, 12-17-2012 02:38 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,116
    Robert Mattison
    12-17-2012, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  63. Aluminum wiring and non rated outlets

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 02-20-2013 08:18 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,215
    Jack Feldmann
    02-21-2013, 07:18 PM Go to last post

  64. Blackened Copper Wire In Service Panel

    Started by Don Martin, 03-15-2013 05:13 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,765
    Matt Fletcher
    03-19-2013, 06:26 AM Go to last post

  65. Bad Eaton AFCI Breaker

    Started by Chris Skoczylas, 04-10-2013 05:30 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 9,360
    Mbrooke
    04-17-2013, 05:34 AM Go to last post

  66. Behold, The Mystery Sphere!

    Started by John Arnold, 05-14-2013 12:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,018
    Michael Larson
    05-17-2013, 03:50 PM Go to last post

  67. Service drop and disconnect (pull tab)

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-23-2013 09:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,371
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-14-2013, 09:48 AM Go to last post

  68. Question Main panels in bedrooms?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 05-28-2013 07:52 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,243
    bob smit
    06-01-2013, 08:41 AM Go to last post

  69. No of over current devices and circuits

    Started by Ken Amelin, 06-12-2013 03:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,821
    Mbrooke
    06-16-2013, 08:46 PM Go to last post

  70. House with no electricity

    Started by mark petty, 07-17-2013 04:42 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,565
    Jack Feldmann
    08-04-2013, 05:48 AM Go to last post

  71. Siemens breakers in Sqare D panel ill fitting

    Started by mark petty, 07-10-2013 11:59 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 8,838
    Roland Miller
    07-14-2013, 08:51 AM Go to last post

  72. Monitoring usage through circuits, "metering"

    Started by Matt Fellman, 09-15-2013 10:19 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,603
    Jim Port
    09-16-2013, 02:49 PM Go to last post

  73. Conduit out of foundation

    Started by DavidSmith, 08-17-2013 05:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,136
    Roland Miller
    08-20-2013, 06:47 AM Go to last post

  74. Question Arc Fault code interpetation

    Started by Mike Schulz, 08-17-2013 05:49 AM
    afci, electrical
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,752
    Mike Schulz
    08-19-2013, 05:33 AM Go to last post

  75. "Sub Panel" Connections

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-16-2013 06:12 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,437
    Mike Kleisch
    10-17-2013, 07:37 AM Go to last post

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