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  1. Alum ground on branch ckt

    Started by Matt Fellman, 12-16-2010 12:32 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
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    Matt Fellman
    12-16-2010, 11:09 AM Go to last post

  2. Red face Panel Box

    Started by mark ferrell, 02-11-2011 06:24 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,354
    James Duffin
    02-11-2011, 02:11 PM Go to last post

  3. Wiring over fiberglass insulation

    Started by Jon mackay, 02-15-2011 02:32 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
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    William Kievit
    02-16-2011, 07:01 AM Go to last post

  4. Pot lights at suspended ceiling

    Started by Jon mackay, 03-06-2011 07:28 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
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    Jerry Peck
    03-07-2011, 06:31 PM Go to last post

  5. Not tightly bounded

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 11-06-2007 06:58 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,939
    Jerry Peck
    11-06-2007, 07:24 PM Go to last post

  6. Exterior JB

    Started by Warren Alderman, 04-12-2007 10:29 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,351
    Jerry Peck
    04-12-2007, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  7. 1976 Slyvania panel

    Started by Warren Alderman, 04-12-2007 02:07 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,689
    Joseph P. Hagarty
    04-12-2007, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  8. Flex Conduit

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 04-15-2007 07:51 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,524
    K Robertson
    04-15-2007, 11:36 AM Go to last post

  9. Discoloration on Insualtion of wires

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 04-15-2007 03:49 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,781
    Tim Moreira
    04-15-2007, 10:06 PM Go to last post

  10. Psychedelic FP breaker

    Started by BARRY ADAIR, 04-26-2007 02:42 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,832
    Bruce Breedlove
    04-27-2007, 01:10 PM Go to last post

  11. Clearances for Panel

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 05-02-2007 01:55 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,027
    Jerry Peck
    05-02-2007, 02:53 PM Go to last post

  12. What are these?

    Started by wayne soper, 05-06-2007 07:49 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,085
    wayne soper
    05-07-2007, 05:06 AM Go to last post

  13. Multi wire circuit?

    Started by Eric Shuman, 05-12-2007 03:13 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,659
    Joe Nernberg
    05-12-2007, 09:53 PM Go to last post

  14. electrical support

    Started by John Arnold, 05-21-2007 10:29 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    Nick Ostrowski
    05-25-2007, 10:13 PM Go to last post

  15. Who needs a plug on the wire at the outlet??

    Started by Erby Crofutt, 05-24-2007 03:45 PM
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    • Replies: 3
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    Scott Patterson
    05-24-2007, 09:11 PM Go to last post

  16. Outlets under soffits

    Started by John Stephenson, 06-02-2007 10:11 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,149
    Scott Patterson
    06-02-2007, 03:08 PM Go to last post

  17. Metal conduit grounding

    Started by Mark Muehleisen, 06-09-2007 11:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    Jerry Peck
    06-09-2007, 03:28 PM Go to last post

  18. Aluminum Wiring

    Started by allen elliott, 06-13-2007 07:11 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    Bruce Breedlove
    06-14-2007, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  19. Breakers upside down?

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

  20. Security lights via a rain gutter

    Started by Scott Patterson, 06-18-2007 07:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    Bronson Beisel
    07-06-2007, 02:02 PM Go to last post

  21. Water meter jumper

    Started by Jon mackay, 07-03-2007 03:37 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,202
    John Arnold
    07-06-2007, 01:11 PM Go to last post

  22. Receptacle Outlet Location

    Started by dan orourke, 07-14-2007 01:26 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,448
    John Arnold
    07-15-2007, 05:38 AM Go to last post

  23. Clearances for A/C disconnect box.

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 07-14-2007 05:02 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,030
    Richard Rushing
    07-15-2007, 08:22 AM Go to last post

  24. Oversized wiring

    Started by Doug Mossing, 07-30-2007 06:27 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 11,969
    Richard Rushing
    07-30-2007, 08:16 PM Go to last post

  25. Electrical cable inside of chimney chase

    Started by dan orourke, 07-18-2007 08:18 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,954
    Bob Harper
    07-18-2007, 08:29 PM Go to last post

  26. Disconnect switch - hot tub

    Started by dan orourke, 07-18-2007 09:01 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 9,733
    Rick Hurst
    07-18-2007, 09:01 PM Go to last post

  27. Load side panel close to service equipment

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

  28. Receptacle-cook top clearence requirement.

    Started by M Kelekci, 07-23-2007 06:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,684
    Trent Tarter
    07-28-2007, 10:26 PM Go to last post

  29. Overheat?

    Started by Clay E White, 07-26-2007 03:57 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,185
    John Steinke
    07-28-2007, 09:26 AM Go to last post

  30. GFCI Requirements

    Started by Erol Kartal, 08-01-2007 02:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,466
    Scott Patterson
    08-01-2007, 02:33 PM Go to last post

  31. AFCIs???

    Started by Tim Moreira, 08-02-2007 11:12 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,597
    Jerry Peck
    08-03-2007, 08:51 AM Go to last post

  32. Rainbow effect in a newer panel

    Started by Matt Fellman, 08-07-2007 06:20 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    Matt Fellman
    08-07-2007, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  33. Outside light post ?

    Started by David Edens, 11-06-2007 12:45 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,027
    Billy Stephens
    11-06-2007, 03:43 PM Go to last post

  34. A/c piping in electrical chase

    Started by allen elliott, 08-16-2007 05:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 7,104
    Jerry Peck
    08-22-2007, 12:11 PM Go to last post

  35. Service Disconnect question

    Started by william siegel, 08-27-2007 02:00 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,016
    Jerry Peck
    08-27-2007, 04:56 PM Go to last post

  36. Elec box questions

    Started by Rick Maday, 09-07-2007 03:42 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,008
    Jimmy Bacco
    09-08-2007, 10:30 AM Go to last post

  37. Stairway light switch location

    Started by Clay E White, 09-23-2007 01:45 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 18,459
    Jerry Peck
    09-23-2007, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  38. outlets next to sink

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 09-29-2007 07:48 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,166
    John Steinke
    10-05-2007, 03:40 PM Go to last post

  39. bathrooom light switch location

    Started by dan orourke, 10-19-2007 10:06 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,227
    Jerry Peck
    10-20-2007, 07:53 AM Go to last post

  40. SE panel - breakers

    Started by Eric Shuman, 10-30-2007 09:37 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,113
    Jerry Peck
    10-31-2007, 07:23 PM Go to last post

  41. Service Entrance questions and terminology

    Started by Dave Hahn, 10-10-2007 04:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,762
    Jerry Peck
    10-11-2007, 06:10 PM Go to last post

  42. Mama!

    Started by Scott Patterson, 10-10-2007 06:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,934
    Scott Patterson
    10-11-2007, 12:34 PM Go to last post

  43. disconnect box needed?

    Started by Clay White, 10-11-2007 11:55 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,750
    Shannon Guinn
    10-12-2007, 04:09 AM Go to last post

  44. Conductor bundles

    Started by dan orourke, 10-17-2007 07:32 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,227
    Jerry Peck
    10-19-2007, 11:37 AM Go to last post

  45. Smile Another ground question

    Started by Jim McClendon, 10-20-2007 04:36 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,126
    Gunnar Alquist
    10-22-2007, 09:14 AM Go to last post

  46. Mobile Home SEC

    Started by Jim Robinson, 10-21-2007 08:51 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,657
    Gunnar Alquist
    10-21-2007, 05:44 PM Go to last post

  47. Neutral SEC

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 12-03-2007 04:23 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,740
    Billy Stephens
    12-03-2007, 10:21 PM Go to last post

  48. Canned Heat

    Started by David Banks, 11-13-2007 12:22 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,631
    Michael Larson
    11-13-2007, 12:35 PM Go to last post

  49. Hot wire to screw

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 11-14-2007 10:09 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,092
    Jerry Peck
    11-14-2007, 04:47 PM Go to last post

  50. Lighting in Attic

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 12-17-2007 04:44 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,056
    Jerry Peck
    12-17-2007, 06:07 PM Go to last post

  51. half breakers not allowed?

    Started by John Arnold, 12-21-2007 03:35 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,685
    Jerry Peck
    12-21-2007, 06:45 PM Go to last post

  52. Copper/Aluminum connections

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 12-28-2007 01:33 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,070
    Jerry Peck
    12-28-2007, 03:17 PM Go to last post

  53. Water pipe above electric panel.

    Started by Ken Amelin, 01-27-2008 08:34 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    Ken Amelin
    01-27-2008, 11:08 AM Go to last post

  54. A/C shout Off

    Started by Zibby Swieca, 01-06-2008 11:11 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,109
    Jerry Peck
    01-06-2008, 04:39 PM Go to last post

  55. what are these devices?

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 01-17-2008 06:02 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,094
    Jerry Peck
    01-17-2008, 05:40 PM Go to last post

  56. Seperate service to outbuilding serves circuits in main building with own service ...

    Started by Michael Thomas, 02-14-2008 03:16 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,033
    Jeff Remas
    02-17-2008, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  57. No visible ground 40 unit bldg

    Started by Ross Neag, 02-27-2008 08:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    Jerry Peck
    02-28-2008, 06:44 AM Go to last post

  58. Ground wires

    Started by william siegel, 04-08-2008 09:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,456
    Richard Abrams
    04-09-2008, 09:16 AM Go to last post

  59. It passed permitting, inspections, and was given a CO too

    Started by Jerry Peck, 03-03-2008 02:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    Jerry Peck
    03-03-2008, 05:48 PM Go to last post

  60. Common neutral and ground connection?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 03-17-2008 01:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,937
    Richard Moore
    03-18-2008, 04:12 AM Go to last post

  61. improper handle tie on different amp breakers

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 04-02-2008 07:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,384
    Richard Abrams
    04-03-2008, 04:49 PM Go to last post

  62. pop goes the inspector

    Started by John Arnold, 04-23-2008 01:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,649
    Michael Larson
    04-23-2008, 02:51 PM Go to last post

  63. Non Insulated Neutral

    Started by Jim Robinson, 04-22-2008 03:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    Jerry Peck
    04-22-2008, 04:44 PM Go to last post

  64. Service Clearance

    Started by allen elliott, 03-20-2008 02:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,351
    allen elliott
    03-20-2008, 03:26 PM Go to last post

  65. Dimmer switches

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 05-17-2008 06:22 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,650
    Brandon Chew
    05-18-2008, 11:41 AM Go to last post

  66. Exterior switch height requirement?

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 03-24-2008 08:26 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,270
    David Banks
    03-24-2008, 03:49 PM Go to last post

  67. Fine specimen

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 03-25-2008 12:54 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    Frank Bombardiere
    03-25-2008, 06:40 PM Go to last post

  68. Undersized wire !

    Started by j.Peter Buss, 03-26-2008 06:16 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,362
    Gunnar Alquist
    03-26-2008, 07:48 AM Go to last post

  69. Stranded conductor split under two terminal screws?

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 03-27-2008 01:36 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,595
    John Arnold
    03-27-2008, 02:41 PM Go to last post

  70. Lights flicker

    Started by Stephen Houmard, 03-27-2008 10:05 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,936
    Matt Fellman
    03-27-2008, 11:33 AM Go to last post

  71. Maximum fill for conductors in a panel board

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 04-30-2008 04:20 PM
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    • Replies: 3
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    Jerry Peck
    04-30-2008, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  72. old main /fuse

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 05-05-2008 01:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    Markus Keller
    05-06-2008, 07:37 AM Go to last post

  73. multiple taps at main

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 05-13-2008 06:26 PM
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    • Replies: 3
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    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2008, 01:02 PM Go to last post

  74. Breakers for air conditioner?

    Started by Charles Smith, 05-07-2008 10:07 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    John Steinke
    05-09-2008, 05:55 PM Go to last post

  75. Minimum conductor size

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 05-17-2008 02:36 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,400
    Jerry Peck
    05-18-2008, 05:14 PM Go to last post

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