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  1. PVC conduit and outlet installed at service panel

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 07-01-2009 06:55 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 8,977
    Darrel Hood
    07-06-2009, 05:08 AM Go to last post

  2. New Kids in Town: OFCI, SFCI, PFCI

    Started by A.D. Miller, 06-30-2009 02:37 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,722
    John Steinke
    07-02-2009, 11:25 PM Go to last post

  3. How is this circuit working?

    Started by Rob Colecchi, 06-30-2009 07:39 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,017
    Jerry Peck
    07-02-2009, 06:38 PM Go to last post

  4. Distribution Panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-30-2009 06:26 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    Jerry Peck
    06-30-2009, 08:05 PM Go to last post

  5. Guess the gauge?

    Started by Peter Wigle, 06-28-2009 12:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 6,380
    John Kogel
    06-29-2009, 10:15 PM Go to last post

  6. Tin coated copper.

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 02-08-2008 05:35 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 6,045
    Jerry Peck
    06-29-2009, 06:10 PM Go to last post

  7. GFCI receptacle on GFCI breaker

    Started by Peter Wigle, 06-28-2009 07:26 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 7,125
    Jerry Peck
    06-28-2009, 07:28 AM Go to last post

  8. Question 14-3 (red wire on neutral bus bar)

    Started by Trent Tarter, 06-11-2009 09:10 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 9,967
    Jerry Peck
    06-28-2009, 06:33 AM Go to last post

  9. Help with verbiage

    Started by Jim Adams, 06-27-2009 08:27 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 5,424
    wayne soper
    06-27-2009, 06:45 PM Go to last post

  10. Reason?

    Started by wayne soper, 06-23-2009 06:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,908
    wayne soper
    06-27-2009, 04:56 PM Go to last post

  11. Service box

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-23-2009 07:38 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,996
    Fred Warner
    06-27-2009, 03:36 AM Go to last post

  12. fused main

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 06-22-2009 05:23 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,194
    Jim Katen
    06-26-2009, 08:21 AM Go to last post

  13. securing water heater conductor

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 06-23-2009 05:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,097
    Jerry Peck
    06-26-2009, 07:45 AM Go to last post

  14. Question Meters

    Started by K Robertson, 06-21-2009 04:45 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 6,829
    Jerry Peck
    06-24-2009, 06:39 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Mike Glazer, 06-20-2009 08:01 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 9,720
    Mike Glazer
    06-23-2009, 03:18 PM Go to last post

  16. Ground at 1986 SF Home In Buffalo Grove IL

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-11-2009 11:39 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,905
    Thomas Kessel
    06-22-2009, 06:41 PM Go to last post

  17. how many neutral wires

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 03-03-2008 11:40 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,963
    CHARLIE VAN FLEET
    06-22-2009, 11:36 AM Go to last post

  18. Distribution panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-19-2009 11:52 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,569
    Jerry Peck
    06-21-2009, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  19. Non-isolated grounds and neutrals

    Started by Michael Schirmer, 06-17-2009 06:54 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 47
    • Views: 10,186
    Ted Menelly
    06-20-2009, 09:29 AM Go to last post

  20. Question GE Kitchen Center

    Started by Marc Robin, 06-19-2009 03:33 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,677
    Rick Hurst
    06-20-2009, 06:03 AM Go to last post

  21. Receptacle?

    Started by BARRY ADAIR, 06-14-2009 07:10 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,959
    John Steinke
    06-19-2009, 05:22 PM Go to last post

  22. Heat Pump Demand

    Started by Shawn Willy, 06-18-2009 01:39 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,962
    ken horak
    06-18-2009, 04:23 PM Go to last post

  23. Question about service drop and window

    Started by Tony Dziabuda, 06-18-2009 08:55 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,586
    Jerry Peck
    06-18-2009, 01:20 PM Go to last post

  24. Minimum Sub Panel Height?

    Started by Leo Leidlein, 06-17-2009 02:11 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 30,089
    A.D. Miller
    06-18-2009, 08:51 AM Go to last post

  25. Main Panel

    Started by Jody Humbert, 06-16-2009 08:02 AM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,935
    Jerry Peck
    06-17-2009, 09:23 PM Go to last post

  26. what was this guy thinking?

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 06-15-2009 05:12 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 5,773
    Ted Menelly
    06-16-2009, 05:37 PM Go to last post

  27. Lugs at service entrance

    Started by Tom Rees, 06-13-2009 01:10 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,666
    Terry Beck
    06-15-2009, 07:55 AM Go to last post

  28. IECC 2006 505

    Started by Corey Friedman, 01-12-2009 11:59 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 6,835
    John Steinke
    06-12-2009, 06:19 AM Go to last post

  29. Exclamation GFCI directly above kitchen sink

    Started by Trent Tarter, 06-11-2009 09:58 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 14,551
    A.D. Miller
    06-11-2009, 12:44 PM Go to last post

  30. What is this?

    Started by Kent Keith, 06-11-2009 05:05 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,587
    A.D. Miller
    06-11-2009, 09:33 AM Go to last post

  31. Furnace grounded to water line

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-11-2009 08:01 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,040
    Michael Thomas
    06-11-2009, 09:22 AM Go to last post

  32. Using Wiring Up a Set of Lights To Work With My Security System

    Started by Matt Wilson, 06-11-2009 06:39 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,405
    Jerry Peck
    06-11-2009, 06:50 AM Go to last post

  33. Multiple conductors at GE THQL Breaker?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-09-2009 06:00 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,440
    Jerry Peck
    06-11-2009, 06:46 AM Go to last post

  34. Main Disconnect(s) vs Main Service Panel

    Started by Michael Chambers, 06-10-2009 03:33 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 36,822
    Bill Kriegh
    06-11-2009, 06:15 AM Go to last post

  35. Splicing Wires in Electrical Breaker Box

    Started by Matt Wilson, 06-10-2009 06:53 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,714
    Jerry Peck
    06-10-2009, 07:05 PM Go to last post

  36. Overhead feed to outbuilding

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 06-10-2009 06:39 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,321
    Jerry Peck
    06-10-2009, 05:10 PM Go to last post

  37. Location Pushmatic bonding jumper/screw

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-06-2009 05:11 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,730
    Jerry Peck
    06-10-2009, 09:03 AM Go to last post

  38. non gfci protected outlet

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 06-09-2009 04:31 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,518
    Rick Hurst
    06-09-2009, 07:06 PM Go to last post

  39. AC disconnect

    Started by emmy mendoza, 06-06-2009 10:11 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,846
    Mike Schulz
    06-09-2009, 05:06 PM Go to last post

  40. I always get nervous

    Started by Norm Peery, 05-30-2009 06:09 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,840
    rpurchases
    06-09-2009, 01:25 PM Go to last post

  41. Incasedent bulb in closets

    Started by daniel nantell, 06-04-2009 08:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 12,709
    Jim Port
    06-09-2009, 08:45 AM Go to last post

  42. Distribution Panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-09-2009 06:57 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,850
    mathew stouffer
    06-09-2009, 07:27 AM Go to last post

  43. new construction follies

    Started by John Arnold, 06-08-2009 01:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,485
    John Arnold
    06-08-2009, 05:12 PM Go to last post

  44. vehicle door opener needs GFCI?

    Started by John Arnold, 06-08-2009 01:22 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,279
    Jerry Peck
    06-08-2009, 04:53 PM Go to last post

  45. Multiple Distribution Wires into panel sides

    Started by Greg Subick, 06-03-2009 04:12 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 7,955
    Robert Mattison
    06-08-2009, 04:29 PM Go to last post

  46. 1982 Panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-29-2009 02:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 6,357
    John Steinke
    06-08-2009, 06:47 AM Go to last post

  47. Whats this breaker called and its purpose please.

    Started by Marc M, 06-06-2009 08:59 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,329
    Rollie Meyers
    06-07-2009, 11:03 PM Go to last post

  48. any code exemption for this...

    Started by Bruce King, 05-27-2009 04:41 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,623
    Robert Mattison
    06-06-2009, 02:17 PM Go to last post

  49. Unknown Service Panel

    Started by phil kaznowski, 06-05-2009 08:31 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,434
    ken horak
    06-06-2009, 06:06 AM Go to last post

  50. SEC Amperage

    Started by Tom Rees, 06-05-2009 05:21 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,335
    Bill Kriegh
    06-05-2009, 08:46 PM Go to last post

  51. Federal service panel

    Started by Steve Reilly, 06-04-2009 01:04 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,774
    Steve Reilly
    06-05-2009, 01:00 PM Go to last post

  52. receptacle outlet mounted in ceiling

    Started by Jerry Peck, 06-01-2009 11:22 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 26,985
    Jerry Peck
    06-05-2009, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  53. Even Better than FPE

    Started by Jim Robinson, 06-04-2009 12:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 2,994
    Rick Hurst
    06-04-2009, 11:11 PM Go to last post

  54. Unused wire and splices in panel boards

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 06-03-2009 01:37 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 9,484
    Jerry Peck
    06-04-2009, 07:44 PM Go to last post

  55. Have you seen one?

    Started by wayne soper, 06-04-2009 05:13 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,135
    Billy Stephens
    06-04-2009, 07:26 PM Go to last post

  56. Service Amperage Rating

    Started by Tom Rees, 06-04-2009 03:27 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,081
    Tom Rees
    06-04-2009, 03:43 PM Go to last post

  57. Question Reverse Polarity and Funny Reading from my Voltage Sniffer

    Started by Reggie Russell, 06-02-2009 03:05 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 7,287
    Wayne Carlisle
    06-04-2009, 07:38 AM Go to last post

  58. Distribution panel in bathroom

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-04-2009 06:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,000
    mathew stouffer
    06-04-2009, 07:19 AM Go to last post

  59. WARNING: graphic video of an electrocution on roof of a train

    Started by Jerry Peck, 06-03-2009 06:32 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 14,919
    Ron Bibler
    06-04-2009, 01:20 AM Go to last post

  60. GFCI's required with upgrade?

    Started by Greg Subick, 05-22-2009 08:56 AM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 10,201
    archivoyeur
    06-03-2009, 10:16 AM Go to last post

  61. Almost didnt get in this panel to see this...

    Started by Marc M, 05-30-2009 10:30 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,370
    Jerry Peck
    06-02-2009, 06:34 AM Go to last post

  62. Jerry Peck, I tried it.

    Started by Kevin Luce, 05-31-2009 04:27 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,704
    Dan Harris
    06-01-2009, 04:45 PM Go to last post

  63. two service meters; one property

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 05-26-2009 01:17 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,066
    M.Pondo
    05-29-2009, 08:34 AM Go to last post

  64. Question De-rating conductor

    Started by Mike Schulz, 05-25-2009 10:49 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 8,949
    Mike Schulz
    05-28-2009, 10:02 AM Go to last post

  65. Post Zinsco-type service equipment

    Started by Tom Edwards, 04-21-2008 04:45 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 8,672
    Tom Edwards
    05-26-2009, 02:38 PM Go to last post

  66. Electrical Receptacle Spacing

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 07-17-2007 09:25 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 53,256
    Jerry Peck
    05-25-2009, 01:49 PM Go to last post

  67. Load Miser - good or bad?

    Started by John Kogel, 05-06-2009 09:17 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 12,573
    John Kogel
    05-24-2009, 05:31 PM Go to last post

  68. Tons of rust

    Started by Anthony Alderman, 05-19-2009 04:16 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,209
    Mike Schulz
    05-24-2009, 03:43 PM Go to last post

  69. Neutral bond at Siemens panel

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-17-2009 01:45 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 16,581
    Jerry Peck
    05-23-2009, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  70. Maximum height for main disconeect

    Started by Jody Humbert, 05-22-2009 11:13 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,925
    Jody Humbert
    05-22-2009, 12:40 PM Go to last post

  71. Yellow Romex Outside?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 06-02-2008 02:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 15,192
    Rob Ferguson
    05-21-2009, 10:31 PM Go to last post

  72. Another Electrician Arguing

    Started by A.D. Miller, 05-19-2009 10:25 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 5,517
    A.D. Miller
    05-20-2009, 12:26 PM Go to last post

  73. Old Trio Manufacturing Co. Fuse Panel - 3W2W - Info / Safety Issues?

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 05-20-2009 06:48 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,832
    Jerry Peck
    05-20-2009, 11:14 AM Go to last post

  74. Romex protection - New construction

    Started by Bob Spermo, 05-19-2009 04:51 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 10,692
    Jerry Peck
    05-20-2009, 08:28 AM Go to last post

  75. Aluminum 110v Wiring

    Started by Jon mackay, 05-18-2009 05:57 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,821
    Bruce Ramsey
    05-19-2009, 09:28 AM Go to last post

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