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  1. Any idea what gauge these are?

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 09-08-2010 11:24 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
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    Andy Jarchow
    09-08-2010, 04:31 PM Go to last post

  2. 2,100 Sq Ft, 13 Rooms, and 9 Circuit Breakers

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 09-19-2014 03:00 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,973
    Nick Ostrowski
    09-21-2014, 07:10 AM Go to last post

  3. Equipment ground

    Started by dan orourke, 11-18-2007 07:10 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,971
    Jerry Peck
    11-18-2007, 01:40 PM Go to last post

  4. NM cable

    Started by Roland Miller, 02-09-2009 12:56 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,971
    Roland Miller
    02-09-2009, 02:34 PM Go to last post

  5. Pushmatic questons

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-13-2008 07:52 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
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    Michael Thomas
    05-14-2008, 03:08 AM Go to last post

  6. Improvised and unconventional

    Started by Duane Nelson, 12-07-2012 09:55 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,965
    Duane Nelson
    12-08-2012, 09:21 PM Go to last post

  7. Tidbits

    Started by Bill Kriegh, 03-26-2011 03:42 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,963
    Bill Kriegh
    03-26-2011, 09:04 AM Go to last post

  8. Anyone know what these looked like ?

    Started by Gene South, 05-12-2009 04:07 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
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    Matt Fellman
    05-12-2009, 08:11 PM Go to last post

  9. Volume of JB vs # of conductors

    Started by Wendell Swedberg, 04-17-2008 07:28 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,957
    Dom D'Agostino
    04-17-2008, 10:28 PM Go to last post

  10. What happened to this lightning arrestor?

    Started by Chris Stichter, 05-14-2008 02:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,956
    Jim Luttrall
    05-14-2008, 02:53 PM Go to last post

  11. Permanent?

    Started by Jim Port, 11-30-2009 08:34 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,955
    Bill Kriegh
    11-30-2009, 03:48 PM Go to last post

  12. Lights flicker

    Started by Stephen Houmard, 03-27-2008 10:05 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,949
    Matt Fellman
    03-27-2008, 11:33 AM Go to last post

  13. White substance bottomeof electric panel

    Started by ed ferraioli, 04-16-2010 03:36 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
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    Rick Hurst
    04-16-2010, 06:46 AM Go to last post

  14. Not tightly bounded

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

  15. Mama!

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

  16. What would you write?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 12-10-2012 01:32 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    Gunnar Alquist
    12-10-2012, 11:10 PM Go to last post

  17. Seen this switch before?

    Started by Jim Robinson, 02-03-2009 05:00 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
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    Jim Robinson
    02-03-2009, 08:56 PM Go to last post

  18. Wire size question

    Started by Marc M, 04-14-2009 08:01 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,932
    Marc M
    04-15-2009, 07:20 AM Go to last post

  19. DIY distribution panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-17-2010 07:35 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,931
    James Duffin
    06-17-2010, 08:01 AM Go to last post

  20. service wire at gutter

    Started by wayne soper, 07-09-2010 06:54 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,930
    Lou Romano
    07-10-2010, 05:55 AM Go to last post

  21. Question Hot AFCI'S?

    Started by Michael Sierra, 02-04-2008 12:14 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,929
    Rick Hurst
    02-04-2008, 12:21 PM Go to last post

  22. Double Tapped - Stranded vs Solid

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 03-15-2011 07:08 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,928
    Jerry Peck
    03-15-2011, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  23. another "what is this?"

    Started by Chris Stichter, 06-13-2008 03:42 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,927
    Richard Abrams
    06-13-2008, 04:38 PM Go to last post

  24. conductor under screw of the breaker

    Started by Bert de Haan, 02-25-2011 03:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,926
    Bob Jack
    03-05-2011, 06:45 AM Go to last post

  25. Just looking for the name of this wire type.

    Started by Marc M, 05-08-2009 10:25 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,924
    Fred Warner
    05-09-2009, 07:49 AM Go to last post

  26. Overcrowded JB?

    Started by RobertSmith, 11-02-2007 03:53 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,923
    Billy Stephens
    11-02-2007, 05:32 PM Go to last post

  27. Breaker Arrangement

    Started by Paul Johnston, 03-18-2011 01:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,923
    Rick Cantrell
    03-18-2011, 02:24 PM Go to last post

  28. Electrical Work Comment

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 04-07-2011 03:27 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,923
    Joseph Peake
    04-14-2011, 01:52 AM Go to last post

  29. Number of Spares in New Service Installation

    Started by Rich Goeken, 12-01-2013 07:36 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,922
    Jim Port
    12-01-2013, 12:33 PM Go to last post

  30. Commericial Panel - Fuses

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 09-30-2007 06:01 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,920
    Bruce Breedlove
    09-30-2007, 10:18 AM Go to last post

  31. Speaker Wire Used in Service Panel

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 02-16-2013 11:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,920
    Nick Ostrowski
    02-17-2013, 02:50 PM Go to last post

  32. Dual application recessed lights......

    Started by TcDuhon, 04-15-2014 10:18 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,919
    Mark Reinmiller
    04-15-2014, 06:30 PM Go to last post

  33. Flattened beer can holds up ceiling fan

    Started by gary carroll, 09-04-2012 10:28 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,918
    John Kogel
    09-05-2012, 07:17 AM Go to last post

  34. Nasty surprise

    Started by john stone, 01-13-2014 01:42 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,914
    john stone
    01-13-2014, 07:27 PM Go to last post

  35. Bonding on manufactured home

    Started by mark petty, 03-05-2020 08:26 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,912
    mark petty
    03-05-2020, 10:49 AM Go to last post

  36. plastic switch boxes

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-14-2009 08:13 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,911
    Robert Mattison
    09-14-2009, 08:40 AM Go to last post

  37. Service panel

    Started by Wade Johnson, 07-19-2011 03:46 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,911
    Wade Johnson
    07-19-2011, 07:58 PM Go to last post

  38. tug of war and service entrance cable

    Started by Randall Clark, 08-16-2010 07:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,909
    Rollie Meyers
    08-16-2010, 07:36 PM Go to last post

  39. Wiring done by unknown persons!

    Started by Joe Tedesco, 09-25-2009 07:25 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,905
    John Kogel
    09-25-2009, 09:18 PM Go to last post

  40. Open Apology

    Started by Donald Farrell, 12-05-2012 06:25 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,902
    Jim Port
    12-05-2012, 06:40 PM Go to last post

  41. Counterfit Square D Breakers

    Started by Paul Kondzich, 08-04-2010 08:58 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,901
    Galen L. Beasley
    08-05-2010, 05:44 AM Go to last post

  42. An other Generator

    Started by Roland Miller, 02-09-2009 02:21 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,900
    Roland Miller
    02-17-2009, 07:58 AM Go to last post

  43. Check out this beauty:)

    Started by mathew stouffer, 01-18-2010 05:11 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,899
    Corn Walker
    01-19-2010, 01:11 PM Go to last post

  44. Question metal 4"Sq. box

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-11-2009 11:35 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,896
    Robert Mattison
    09-11-2009, 01:03 PM Go to last post

  45. wire to garage feed from from pump circuit

    Started by Robert Mattison, 10-07-2009 08:42 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,896
    Robert Mattison
    10-13-2009, 06:58 PM Go to last post

  46. Height of light fixtures

    Started by brianmiller, 03-14-2010 05:12 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,893
    Jerry Peck
    03-15-2010, 06:12 PM Go to last post

  47. Sub-panels

    Started by Richard Roshak, 08-17-2013 05:40 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,893
    John Kogel
    08-17-2013, 07:18 PM Go to last post

  48. Question Wiring & Sprayed On Insulation

    Started by David J. Smith, 03-30-2010 12:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
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    David Bell
    03-30-2010, 04:10 PM Go to last post

  49. Conflicting Suretest results

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

  50. What panel is this!

    Started by adamjohn, 11-30-2016 02:26 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,890
    ROBERT YOUNG
    11-30-2016, 02:46 AM Go to last post

  51. Inspecting in Photoshop

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

  52. laundry sink zapper

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 05-18-2012 05:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
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    John Kogel
    05-18-2012, 07:01 PM Go to last post

  53. any suggestions for this exposed feeder

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 05-07-2008 04:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,886
    Jerry Peck
    05-07-2008, 04:39 PM Go to last post

  54. Feeder cables, penetration through box

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-16-2011 05:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,886
    Jim Port
    03-17-2011, 11:12 AM Go to last post

  55. UL & IAEI Section meeting info

    Started by Jeff Remas, 03-09-2009 04:45 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,883
    Jeff Remas
    03-09-2009, 04:45 PM Go to last post

  56. Ghose in the Machine

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 07-12-2010 04:16 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,883
    Rollie Meyers
    07-12-2010, 10:11 PM Go to last post

  57. ITE Panel (not pushmatic)

    Started by Rich Sumen, 09-01-2012 01:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,883
    John Kogel
    09-02-2012, 07:19 AM Go to last post

  58. Cabin Generator

    Started by Roland Miller, 02-09-2009 01:00 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,880
    Roland Miller
    02-09-2009, 01:00 PM Go to last post

  59. Distribution Panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-09-2009 06:57 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,878
    mathew stouffer
    06-09-2009, 07:27 AM Go to last post

  60. panel

    Started by Russell Melville, 04-27-2015 05:15 PM
    breakers, panel, pull, side, tied 7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
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    Russell Melville
    04-28-2015, 08:53 AM Go to last post

  61. Exclamation Counterfeit Square D Circuit Breakers Due

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 10-30-2007 01:34 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,877
    Brian Hannigan
    10-30-2007, 01:34 PM Go to last post

  62. 240 volt breaker

    Started by Paul Johnston, 08-03-2009 06:14 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,875
    ken horak
    08-03-2009, 01:19 PM Go to last post

  63. On Today's Episode of Cheaters.....

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-07-2010 03:50 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
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    Nick Ostrowski
    05-07-2010, 03:50 AM Go to last post

  64. Post NC building code panel to re-examine breaker rule - Statesville Record & Landmark

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 12-05-2008 04:23 AM
    • Replies: 0
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    Brian Hannigan
    12-05-2008, 04:23 AM Go to last post

  65. free course at UL University

    Started by Roland Miller, 03-11-2009 08:29 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,873
    Jerry Peck
    03-11-2009, 09:52 AM Go to last post

  66. Equipment Disconnect Location

    Started by James Hudson, 02-17-2015 06:41 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,872
    Jerry Peck
    02-17-2015, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  67. Bonding of the copper supply piping

    Started by mark petty, 03-17-2020 11:36 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,866
    mark petty
    03-17-2020, 03:32 PM Go to last post

  68. Moisture in main panel

    Started by sidney alstad, 08-17-2010 05:07 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,865
    James Duffin
    08-17-2010, 07:14 PM Go to last post

  69. AFCI neutral

    Started by John Arnold, 03-16-2010 09:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,864
    Roger Frazee
    03-17-2010, 07:28 AM Go to last post

  70. spliced feeder

    Started by jim baird, 09-19-2011 07:25 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,863
    jim baird
    09-19-2011, 08:54 AM Go to last post

  71. Outlet "Tester" sampler panel

    Started by Bob Sisson, 09-12-2017 12:52 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,860
    John Kogel
    09-12-2017, 08:22 PM Go to last post

  72. Question FPE Heat Pump Circuit Breaker Box.....Bad?

    Started by Reggie Russell, 03-16-2010 04:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,859
    Reggie Russell
    03-16-2010, 04:38 PM Go to last post

  73. Distribution Sub-panel

    Started by Don Horn, 02-06-2020 11:31 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 2,856
    Jerry Peck
    02-13-2020, 04:40 PM Go to last post

  74. Interesting DIY Electrical

    Started by Garry Blankenship, 07-31-2012 10:20 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,853
    Rollie Meyers
    08-01-2012, 10:37 PM Go to last post

  75. dedicated space

    Started by wayne soper, 04-24-2012 05:13 PM
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    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,853
    wayne soper
    04-25-2012, 04:54 AM Go to last post

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