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  1. 20 amp duplex receptacle on 15 amp circuit?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-19-2008 09:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 39,008
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-30-2010, 04:23 PM Go to last post

  2. Knob and Tube... or... ???

    Started by Michael Thomas, 10-06-2008 08:02 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 47
    • Views: 9,384
    Jerry Peck
    03-28-2012, 03:28 PM Go to last post

  3. Using a "standard" breaker as a "main" breaker

    Started by Michael Thomas, 02-24-2009 07:10 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,685
    Robert Rolleston
    10-31-2013, 09:40 AM Go to last post

  4. Non-continuous feeders to load side panel

    Started by Michael Thomas, 08-24-2009 10:28 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,382
    Jerry Peck
    08-24-2009, 11:56 AM Go to last post

  5. Split bus (?) Zinsco service equipment.

    Started by Michael Thomas, 09-02-2009 10:24 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,097
    ken horak
    09-02-2009, 01:05 PM Go to last post

  6. Conflicting Suretest results

    Started by Michael Thomas, 09-24-2009 06:50 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,896
    Jerry Peck
    09-24-2009, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  7. Ungrounded exterior receptacle outlet on a circuit protected by a GFCI breaker OK?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 10-18-2009 03:49 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,258
    Rick Cantrell
    10-28-2009, 04:01 AM Go to last post

  8. Stove's power cord trns through cabinet behind dishwasher

    Started by Michael Thomas, 10-12-2009 05:58 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,633
    Robert Mattison
    10-14-2009, 07:38 PM Go to last post

  9. Size of a single service drop and SECs serving multiple service disconnects

    Started by Michael Thomas, 02-05-2010 05:25 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 8,641
    Jerry Peck
    04-22-2016, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  10. Sizing bonding jumper at water meter

    Started by Michael Thomas, 02-27-2010 09:32 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 14,095
    Michael Thomas
    04-26-2010, 06:47 PM Go to last post

  11. Energized foil faced insulation

    Started by Michael Thomas, 02-11-2010 08:09 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 6,899
    bob smit
    02-15-2010, 10:18 AM Go to last post

  12. 2X tap at FPE panel

    Started by Michael Thomas, 10-21-2010 02:45 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 6,179
    Michael Thomas
    10-29-2010, 03:59 AM Go to last post

  13. Inspecting in Photoshop

    Started by Michael Thomas, 07-11-2010 10:22 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,895
    Jerry Peck
    07-11-2010, 08:44 PM Go to last post

  14. The 2011 NEC

    Started by Michael Thomas, 01-16-2011 04:29 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,432
    Speedy Petey
    01-17-2011, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  15. Peninsula outlet too low... does it still need GFCI protection?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 03-02-2011 02:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 11,067
    Mark T. Denton
    03-08-2011, 11:35 AM Go to last post

  16. CPSC releases clarification of its position on FTP

    Started by Michael Thomas, 03-03-2011 07:46 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 6,526
    Rollie Meyers
    03-05-2011, 02:19 PM Go to last post

  17. Identification of fluorescent fixture/bulb type

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-24-2011 12:34 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,231
    Garry Sorrells
    05-25-2011, 07:35 AM Go to last post

  18. Pushmatic Spilt Buss?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 03-15-2011 04:21 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,495
    Michael Thomas
    03-16-2011, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  19. "Scorched" breaker handles

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-13-2011 07:24 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,752
    Michael Thomas
    06-14-2011, 07:23 PM Go to last post

  20. Bonding at panel attached to generator transfers switch

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-24-2011 02:33 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,959
    Michael Thomas
    05-25-2011, 03:59 PM Go to last post

  21. Deadfront Terminology Question

    Started by Michael Thomas, 02-20-2012 08:48 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 12,297
    Michael Thomas
    02-22-2012, 11:14 AM Go to last post

  22. Bonding jumper location on Pushmatic Bulldog panel

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

  23. 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: 5,223
    Robert Meier
    04-23-2012, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  24. 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: 5,284
    Rollie Meyers
    04-23-2012, 05:14 PM Go to last post

  25. Which way did you say was "UP"?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-10-2012 03:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 5,692
    Matt Kiefer
    06-20-2012, 08:04 PM Go to last post

  26. Double wired breaker

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 04-23-2007 05:38 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 10,408
    Jerry Peck
    04-27-2007, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  27. Bonding

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 04-23-2007 03:37 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,710
    Michael Vasquez
    04-23-2007, 03:47 PM Go to last post

  28. Stranded conductor split under two terminal screws?

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 03-27-2008 01:36 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,619
    John Arnold
    03-27-2008, 02:41 PM Go to last post

  29. Aluminum wiring with AFCI breakers

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 05-08-2008 06:50 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 12,450
    Jerry Peck
    05-09-2008, 08:25 PM Go to last post

  30. GFCI protected outlets

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 06-04-2008 06:27 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,912
    Gunnar Alquist
    06-04-2008, 09:01 PM Go to last post

  31. 14 AWG and 12 AWG wire splicing

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 12-15-2008 03:22 PM
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 34,367
    Jeff Remas
    12-17-2008, 06:31 PM Go to last post

  32. two service meters; one property

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 05-26-2009 01:17 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,135
    M.Pondo
    05-29-2009, 08:34 AM Go to last post

  33. Switch at exterior door

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 09-01-2009 06:43 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,287
    Bill Kriegh
    09-02-2009, 09:20 PM Go to last post

  34. Service drop clearance

    Started by Mike Birenbaum, 08-08-2009 09:08 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,933
    Rick Cantrell
    08-08-2009, 12:28 PM Go to last post

  35. Question IRC applicable to Mobile Homes

    Started by Mike Birenbaum, 01-29-2010 09:36 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 8,052
    erika krieger
    02-01-2010, 02:17 AM Go to last post

  36. Question Low Voltage Wiring concerns

    Started by Mike Birenbaum, 11-10-2010 12:56 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,592
    Ricky Wells
    11-10-2010, 03:51 PM Go to last post

  37. Service Entrance @ Patio Cover

    Started by Mike Birenbaum, 02-16-2012 08:49 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,561
    Rod Butler
    02-16-2012, 03:29 PM Go to last post

  38. Disposal Switch

    Started by Mike Boeger, 07-09-2013 10:19 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,631
    Barrett Butler
    04-23-2020, 01:41 PM Go to last post

  39. Shocking surprise

    Started by Mike Borchardt, 08-19-2012 06:10 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 9,479
    bob smit
    08-26-2012, 09:38 PM Go to last post

  40. Question WIRE NUTS / SPLICES IN CIRCUIT PANEL

    Started by Mike Brewer, 08-06-2007 08:58 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 17,012
    Jerry Peck
    08-07-2007, 05:13 AM Go to last post

  41. Bad Wiring, just bad

    Started by Mike Clarke, 05-05-2013 09:01 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,195
    Mike Clarke
    05-13-2013, 04:21 PM Go to last post

  42. FIRE! Electrical fires cuased by backstab outlets

    Started by Mike Clarke, 06-16-2013 06:08 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 16,953
    Richard Novicki
    01-26-2017, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  43. Dangerous DYI Electrical

    Started by Mike Clarke, 10-21-2020 05:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,116
    Mike Clarke
    10-21-2020, 05:55 PM Go to last post

  44. Flashing lights on dimmer switches

    Started by Mike Cudahy, 08-04-2008 05:12 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 51,233
    Joe Klampfer
    08-11-2008, 10:23 PM Go to last post

  45. FPE - Fire Hazard or not! What the Home Owner thought

    Started by Mike Gault, 10-02-2009 04:01 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,299
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-30-2010, 04:26 PM Go to last post

  46. Unhappy Electrician said the Double Lugged Neutrals are Okay per panel directions?

    Started by Mike Gault, 01-28-2014 05:25 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 53
    • Views: 9,813
    Jerry Peck
    04-09-2014, 05:32 PM Go to last post

  47. This is new... An electrical heat pump question

    Started by Mike Glazer, 06-20-2009 08:01 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 9,793
    Mike Glazer
    06-23-2009, 03:18 PM Go to last post

  48. "Hot" wall switch

    Started by Mike Hunger, 06-24-2009 05:15 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 63
    • Views: 13,004
    Ron Bibler
    07-27-2009, 07:46 PM Go to last post

  49. How fry up some wires

    Started by mike huntzinger, 10-16-2008 06:07 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,365
    mike huntzinger
    10-17-2008, 08:03 AM Go to last post

  50. Sewage ejection pump-GFCI?

    Started by Mike Huppi, 04-05-2007 03:24 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 15,386
    Mike Huppi
    06-23-2007, 10:50 PM Go to last post

  51. Smoke detector --AFCI?

    Started by Mike Huppi, 04-10-2007 05:53 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 25,808
    Richard D. Fornataro
    08-15-2011, 07:17 AM Go to last post

  52. Talking Some of these things amaze me

    Started by Mike Huppi, 04-11-2007 10:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,154
    Brandon Whitmore
    09-14-2009, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  53. Wink AFCI in conversion to condo

    Started by Mike Huppi, 05-22-2007 07:50 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,552
    brian schmitt
    05-23-2007, 01:34 PM Go to last post

  54. Breakers upside down?

    Started by Mike Huppi, 06-18-2007 06:13 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,638
    Mike Huppi
    06-18-2007, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  55. Lights on GFCI for bathroom

    Started by Mike Huppi, 06-19-2007 10:43 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 13,295
    cliff kornegay
    06-29-2010, 11:47 PM Go to last post

  56. Smoke alarm on GFCI?

    Started by Mike Huppi, 07-10-2007 05:34 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 15,344
    Jerry Peck
    04-23-2009, 07:38 AM Go to last post

  57. Ceiling Fan Wobble

    Started by Mike Kleisch, 08-05-2013 07:38 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,994
    Frank Adame
    08-19-2013, 01:44 PM Go to last post

  58. How to Indentify Neutral Conductors? Survey Says?

    Started by Mike Kleisch, 02-19-2014 08:55 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,647
    Jim Port
    02-19-2014, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  59. CFU's in closets

    Started by Mike Lamb, 05-06-2012 07:53 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,993
    Bob Elliott
    05-08-2012, 08:26 AM Go to last post

  60. Remote Control Instead of Wall Switch for Lighting

    Started by Mike Lamb, 02-08-2013 10:58 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,909
    Jerry Peck
    02-09-2013, 11:43 AM Go to last post

  61. Device Rigged to Fan Cord

    Started by Mike Lamb, 04-06-2013 01:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,694
    Jim Warters
    04-12-2013, 03:00 PM Go to last post

  62. Neutral Bus in Separate J-Box

    Started by Mike Lamb, 10-12-2013 02:41 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,749
    Jim Port
    10-17-2013, 02:56 PM Go to last post

  63. No main handle

    Started by Mike Locurcio, 04-29-2010 05:01 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,770
    Bill Kriegh
    04-29-2010, 05:10 PM Go to last post

  64. Understanding GFCI's---- from the Expert

    Started by Mike Parks, 08-16-2010 09:05 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,696
    Elliot Franson
    08-17-2010, 09:32 AM Go to last post

  65. new home bathroom branch circuit

    Started by Mike Picarello, 03-27-2011 12:35 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 12,939
    Frank Norman
    03-28-2011, 10:01 AM Go to last post

  66. Question Voltage Drop

    Started by Mike Schulz, 11-12-2007 04:39 PM
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 8,674
    bob smit
    10-10-2012, 10:35 PM Go to last post

  67. Question Switched receptacle neutral bleed

    Started by Mike Schulz, 11-12-2007 04:52 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 9,396
    Jerry Peck
    11-23-2007, 07:34 PM Go to last post

  68. Conductor protection

    Started by Mike Schulz, 02-18-2008 10:31 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,042
    Jerry Peck
    02-19-2008, 03:13 PM Go to last post

  69. #10 single strand Aluminum

    Started by Mike Schulz, 07-03-2008 03:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,457
    Jim Luttrall
    07-03-2008, 10:39 PM Go to last post

  70. Lights and receptacles on same circuit

    Started by Mike Schulz, 07-17-2008 10:35 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,494
    Ted Menelly
    07-17-2008, 01:16 PM Go to last post

  71. GFCI in Kitchen

    Started by Mike Schulz, 05-06-2009 09:30 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 5,935
    Jerry Peck
    05-08-2009, 05:08 PM Go to last post

  72. Question De-rating conductor

    Started by Mike Schulz, 05-25-2009 10:49 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 9,117
    Mike Schulz
    05-28-2009, 10:02 AM Go to last post

  73. Encroachment on panel.

    Started by Mike Schulz, 07-06-2009 08:00 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,231
    Jerry Peck
    07-06-2009, 01:22 PM 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: 4,754
    Mike Schulz
    08-19-2013, 05:33 AM Go to last post

  75. Fuse Question

    Started by mike smith, 03-12-2009 06:52 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,428
    Jerry Peck
    03-12-2009, 12:04 PM Go to last post

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