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  1. 8 GFCI's in series

    Started by David Edens, 03-27-2008 11:08 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,566
    John Arnold
    03-27-2008, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  2. Then comes the invasive inspection.

    Started by Glenn R Cummings, 03-12-2014 07:48 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
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    Don Hester
    03-17-2014, 07:00 AM Go to last post

  3. Warm GFIs

    Started by Marc M, 02-23-2009 07:12 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
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    J Bowman
    02-24-2009, 03:18 AM Go to last post

  4. Acceptable Tie?

    Started by Rick Burkman, 04-14-2009 11:21 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
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    Jerry Peck
    04-15-2009, 06:18 AM Go to last post

  5. Grounding to Galvanized water lines in bathroom

    Started by Tim Lorenson, 11-04-2016 07:43 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,562
    Don Hawley
    11-07-2016, 07:25 PM Go to last post

  6. No room for new breaker? no problem!

    Started by Terry Beck, 04-21-2008 05:41 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
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    Terry Beck
    04-21-2008, 06:11 PM Go to last post

  7. Raychem control?

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

  8. GFCI table page revised for clarity

    Started by Jerry Peck, 05-06-2015 08:21 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,558
    Scott Patterson
    05-19-2015, 05:53 AM Go to last post

  9. #2 copper and 4/0 aluminum double tapped at main breaker.

    Started by Don Horn, 10-29-2013 09:34 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,557
    Don Horn
    10-30-2013, 05:07 AM Go to last post

  10. House with no electricity

    Started by mark petty, 07-17-2013 04:42 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,555
    Jack Feldmann
    08-04-2013, 05:48 AM Go to last post

  11. sub panel

    Started by Russell Melville, 02-27-2015 05:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,555
    Russell Melville
    03-07-2015, 05:00 PM Go to last post

  12. Testing Ground Fault Breakers

    Started by Jon Errickson, 02-20-2012 01:16 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,550
    John Kogel
    02-22-2012, 09:07 PM Go to last post

  13. Ground connection in panel

    Started by Ken Amelin, 04-30-2020 05:14 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,550
    Don Hawley
    05-01-2020, 06:57 PM Go to last post

  14. Load side panel close to service equipment

    Started by Michael Thomas, 07-23-2007 05:51 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,549
    Phillip Stojanik
    07-23-2007, 08:39 PM Go to last post

  15. Best knob and tube trick yet

    Started by Michael Thomas, 09-22-2008 03:46 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
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    Jim Luttrall
    09-22-2008, 04:13 PM Go to last post

  16. Question What is this?

    Started by Robert Dalga, 03-22-2008 03:56 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,545
    Robert Dalga
    03-25-2008, 05:41 AM Go to last post

  17. Bored holes for "home runs"

    Started by James Savage, 04-14-2009 05:58 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,544
    Bill Kriegh
    04-14-2009, 10:55 PM Go to last post

  18. nice panel location

    Started by John Arnold, 10-23-2009 05:49 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,544
    Jerry Peck
    10-23-2009, 07:04 PM Go to last post

  19. Separate receptacle for GDO

    Started by Ross Neag, 04-18-2008 09:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,543
    Jon Randolph
    04-19-2008, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  20. Ready to Switch?

    Started by Aaron Miller, 01-17-2013 05:27 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,542
    Aaron Miller
    01-20-2013, 05:44 AM Go to last post

  21. Panel wire corrosion

    Started by DENNIS OMARA, 08-02-2010 05:16 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    Randy Aldering
    08-02-2010, 07:21 AM Go to last post

  22. Arrow 230-Volt 30-amp Conductors Coming Directly Off - Main Conductor Lugs

    Started by Darrell Udelhoven, 03-05-2010 06:40 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,540
    dana1028
    03-06-2010, 01:01 PM Go to last post

  23. Jacuzzi Tub Protection

    Started by Greg Subick, 04-20-2009 07:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
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    Greg Subick
    04-20-2009, 07:27 PM Go to last post

  24. What is this

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 09-03-2009 03:12 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,539
    Jerry Peck
    09-04-2009, 08:06 AM Go to last post

  25. flicking lights 1988 home

    Started by Tony Vargas, 06-24-2011 09:43 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,539
    Scott Patterson
    06-27-2011, 08:37 AM Go to last post

  26. Receptacle serving kitchen counter top

    Started by Gary Mohel, 09-04-2012 07:52 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,535
    Bruce Ramsey
    09-28-2012, 06:01 PM Go to last post

  27. Remote panel in remote building

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-25-2016 05:39 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,533
    John Kogel
    05-27-2016, 09:16 PM Go to last post

  28. non gfci protected outlet

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 06-09-2009 04:31 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,532
    Rick Hurst
    06-09-2009, 07:06 PM Go to last post

  29. Any help on this.

    Started by Randy White, 06-08-2010 09:46 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,532
    Jim Luttrall
    06-09-2010, 11:44 AM Go to last post

  30. White Conductors used as "Hot"

    Started by Scott Lynch, 06-02-2007 02:38 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,531
    Victor DaGraca
    06-02-2007, 03:49 PM Go to last post

  31. junction boxes

    Started by tony voss, 12-15-2010 04:22 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,531
    Tony Cole
    12-15-2010, 07:27 PM Go to last post

  32. Question Sub Panel in Attic

    Started by Len Couey, 04-25-2012 01:03 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,531
    Jerry Peck
    04-25-2012, 01:34 PM Go to last post

  33. Jackpot - Zinsco and FPE

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 05-05-2009 03:09 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,530
    Ted Menelly
    05-06-2009, 03:35 PM Go to last post

  34. Stray Voltage or Fish Story?

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 10-14-2011 07:08 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,529
    Bill Kriegh
    10-15-2011, 12:56 PM Go to last post

  35. Who needs inspections?

    Started by Samuel Landis, 11-10-2009 05:48 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,528
    Samuel Landis
    11-11-2009, 07:06 AM Go to last post

  36. ground rod

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 03-19-2009 03:59 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,527
    Jerry Peck
    03-19-2009, 06:57 AM Go to last post

  37. Deteriorated cloth sheathing

    Started by Raymond Wand, 07-30-2014 06:02 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,523
    Raymond Wand
    08-07-2014, 04:03 AM Go to last post

  38. Smurf on the Wall?

    Started by A.D. Miller, 05-08-2009 08:46 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,521
    A.D. Miller
    05-09-2009, 07:17 AM Go to last post

  39. Question Service panel conversion

    Started by Trent Tarter, 07-24-2007 07:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,519
    Trent Tarter
    07-24-2007, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  40. Opening in service panel enclosure

    Started by Eric Shuman, 01-09-2008 06:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
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    Jerry Peck
    01-11-2008, 06:34 PM Go to last post

  41. sec protection?

    Started by John Arnold, 05-27-2011 01:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,518
    Corn Walker
    05-28-2011, 05:59 AM Go to last post

  42. Cool Theater lighting

    Started by Thomas Tadd, 01-17-2011 08:42 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,516
    Ted Menelly
    01-18-2011, 08:33 PM Go to last post

  43. copper clad aluminum branch circuits

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 02-17-2014 07:12 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,516
    Mbrooke
    02-19-2014, 01:09 PM Go to last post

  44. Grounding conductor size

    Started by Ken Amelin, 11-21-2019 06:49 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,516
    david shapiro
    11-27-2019, 06:38 AM Go to last post

  45. Electrical quandry.....

    Started by Matt Fellman, 03-03-2008 08:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,515
    Aaron Miller
    03-04-2008, 09:31 AM Go to last post

  46. Wiring in Attic Space

    Started by Michael Schirmer, 03-17-2010 05:51 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,515
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-18-2010, 01:34 PM Go to last post

  47. Panel setup

    Started by Jody Humbert, 05-13-2010 07:20 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,515
    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2010, 06:01 PM Go to last post

  48. Missing ground?

    Started by sidney alstad, 01-07-2011 03:33 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,515
    Jerry Peck
    01-08-2011, 07:04 AM Go to last post

  49. Bonding on Metal Entry Pipe with PEX Supply

    Started by Bob Hunt, 05-24-2010 11:30 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,513
    paul hardy
    05-24-2010, 12:28 PM Go to last post

  50. Square D - 3 grounds under one terminal

    Started by Phillip Stojanik, 03-31-2015 09:51 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,513
    paul hardy
    04-05-2015, 09:03 AM Go to last post

  51. AL to CU wire splice box

    Started by Charles Smith, 05-14-2010 07:30 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,512
    Jim Port
    05-14-2010, 07:39 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: 3,509
    JB Thompson
    12-21-2012, 09:14 PM Go to last post

  53. Bootlegged power?

    Started by Oni Shaw, 11-24-2013 12:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,507
    Billy Stephens
    11-25-2013, 07:32 AM Go to last post

  54. Service entrance neutrals

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 10-02-2009 12:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,504
    Jerry Peck
    10-02-2009, 04:37 PM Go to last post

  55. Is this Aluminum wire?

    Started by Robert Foster, 03-09-2012 06:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,504
    Jerry Peck
    03-09-2012, 04:53 PM Go to last post

  56. Awesome Electrical "Improvement"

    Started by Bruce Breedlove, 03-10-2011 08:54 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,502
    Jerry Peck
    03-11-2011, 05:27 PM Go to last post

  57. SIS Wiring

    Started by Bob Burke, 01-16-2014 10:34 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,500
    Jim Port
    01-20-2014, 09:45 AM Go to last post

  58. new construction follies

    Started by John Arnold, 06-08-2009 01:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,498
    John Arnold
    06-08-2009, 05:12 PM Go to last post

  59. Grounding electrode

    Started by Steven Turetsky, 07-08-2012 09:19 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,498
    Jerry Peck
    07-10-2012, 07:21 PM Go to last post

  60. Commander breaker in a Sylvania panel

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 02-14-2016 04:34 AM
    breaker, commander, panel, sylvania, yada 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,498
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-17-2016, 05:35 AM Go to last post

  61. Who knows something about this panel

    Started by Michael Bronner, 04-20-2012 02:46 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,496
    Speedy Petey
    04-22-2012, 05:37 AM Go to last post

  62. A Half updated two family Main Panels question

    Started by chris vis, 11-25-2014 08:10 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,496
    jack davenport
    11-27-2014, 07:59 AM Go to last post

  63. Turnbull fused disconnect

    Started by Jeffrey L. Mathis, 04-15-2009 04:41 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,491
    Jerry Peck
    04-17-2009, 09:35 AM Go to last post

  64. Need help identifying this thing

    Started by Steve Payson, 09-13-2014 01:41 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 3,491
    Steve Payson
    09-19-2014, 05:16 PM Go to last post

  65. Electrical cable location

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-22-2007 03:57 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,488
    Jeff Eastman
    06-22-2007, 03:57 PM Go to last post

  66. Cord/plug connection in the attic

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 06-10-2010 10:16 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,487
    Roger Hankey
    06-11-2010, 07:01 AM Go to last post

  67. Main water line next to service panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 10-31-2012 03:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,487
    Speedy Petey
    11-02-2012, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  68. exposed cable run

    Started by Jon mackay, 03-31-2010 07:53 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,485
    Robert Hronek
    04-13-2010, 08:50 AM Go to last post

  69. Distribution Panel

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 06-30-2010 01:20 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,485
    Jerry Peck
    06-30-2010, 03:12 PM Go to last post

  70. ID this breaker config

    Started by Kevin Chiu, 08-25-2008 02:36 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,483
    Jerry Peck
    08-26-2008, 04:17 PM Go to last post

  71. Cool Arcing Condition

    Started by Joe Nernberg, 08-20-2007 10:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,482
    Don Matthews
    08-21-2007, 12:55 PM Go to last post

  72. Device Identification?

    Started by Robert Foster, 12-01-2010 03:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,480
    Rick Cantrell
    12-02-2010, 05:15 AM Go to last post

  73. GFCI puzzle

    Started by Ken Meyer, 04-24-2008 10:58 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,478
    Randy Clayton
    04-26-2008, 05:30 PM Go to last post

  74. Lights and receptacles on same circuit

    Started by Mike Schulz, 07-17-2008 10:35 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,477
    Ted Menelly
    07-17-2008, 01:16 PM Go to last post

  75. Cutler Hammer

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-07-2010 09:00 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,473
    Bill Kriegh
    05-09-2010, 06:36 AM Go to last post

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