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  1. Improper breaker size?

    Started by Tom King, 07-31-2011 04:29 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 8,655
    Jerry Peck
    08-09-2011, 07:11 PM Go to last post

  2. How many main panels can one condo have?

    Started by Tom King, 07-06-2016 09:20 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 6,694
    Jack Feldmann
    07-09-2016, 01:20 PM Go to last post

  3. Electrical Receptacle Spacing

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 07-17-2007 09:25 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 53,343
    Jerry Peck
    05-25-2009, 01:49 PM Go to last post

  4. Smile Vacuum Trips Breakers. Two homes Same Bldr?

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 06-29-2008 06:08 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,679
    Matthew Skowron
    07-01-2008, 05:44 AM Go to last post

  5. Arrow Results! Ah Ha! Re: El

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 07-10-2008 05:37 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,873
    Daniel Stone
    07-11-2008, 11:20 AM Go to last post

  6. Ceiling fan speed control switch question

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 03-12-2009 10:16 AM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 15,074
    ken horak
    03-16-2009, 03:34 PM Go to last post

  7. Old House-No ARC faults

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 09-25-2009 12:49 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,297
    Jerry Peck
    10-02-2009, 03:53 PM Go to last post

  8. Unused wire and splices in panel boards

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 06-03-2009 01:37 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 9,541
    Jerry Peck
    06-04-2009, 07:44 PM Go to last post

  9. Sylvania-Zinsco Panels

    Started by Tom McDonnell, 09-09-2009 03:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 15,946
    Michael P. O'Handley
    09-14-2009, 02:38 PM Go to last post

  10. PANEL LOCATION

    Started by TOM PAGLIA, 09-01-2009 11:32 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,829
    John Kogel
    09-02-2009, 04:59 PM Go to last post

  11. Main Service Entrance Panel

    Started by Tom Payne, 09-17-2007 02:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,635
    Tom Payne
    09-17-2007, 05:29 PM Go to last post

  12. A/C wiring

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-24-2008 02:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 7,060
    Brandon Chew
    03-29-2008, 08:15 AM Go to last post

  13. Main disconnect breakers

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-26-2008 09:25 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,681
    Tom Rees
    04-26-2008, 07:47 PM Go to last post

  14. knob and tube

    Started by Tom Rees, 07-28-2008 09:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 47
    • Views: 11,190
    Kirk Hersee
    08-02-2008, 02:57 PM Go to last post

  15. Sub panel wiring

    Started by Tom Rees, 08-15-2008 08:08 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 9,811
    Brandon Chew
    08-17-2008, 10:09 AM Go to last post

  16. Service Equipment

    Started by Tom Rees, 05-11-2009 02:17 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,631
    Bill Kriegh
    05-11-2009, 09:04 PM Go to last post

  17. SEC Amperage

    Started by Tom Rees, 06-05-2009 05:21 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,363
    Bill Kriegh
    06-05-2009, 08:46 PM Go to last post

  18. Service Amperage Rating

    Started by Tom Rees, 06-04-2009 03:27 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,101
    Tom Rees
    06-04-2009, 03:43 PM Go to last post

  19. Lugs at service entrance

    Started by Tom Rees, 06-13-2009 01:10 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,706
    Terry Beck
    06-15-2009, 07:55 AM Go to last post

  20. Light switches

    Started by Tom Rees, 07-09-2009 12:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,669
    Tom Rees
    07-09-2009, 12:39 PM Go to last post

  21. Square D AFCI

    Started by Tom Rees, 08-19-2009 05:50 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,853
    David Argabright
    08-20-2009, 05:11 PM Go to last post

  22. Panels

    Started by Tom Rees, 08-27-2009 02:03 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,046
    Tom Rees
    08-27-2009, 02:59 PM Go to last post

  23. Outlet

    Started by Tom Rees, 09-11-2009 08:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,211
    Bill Kriegh
    09-12-2009, 06:28 AM Go to last post

  24. Breaker wiring

    Started by Tom Rees, 10-12-2009 02:25 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,188
    Robert Mattison
    10-13-2009, 07:06 PM Go to last post

  25. Funny outlet

    Started by Tom Rees, 10-29-2009 07:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,815
    Andrew Christel
    10-30-2009, 08:32 PM Go to last post

  26. Double Tap

    Started by Tom Rees, 01-11-2010 11:06 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,757
    John Kogel
    01-12-2010, 08:25 PM Go to last post

  27. Double Tap

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-01-2010 09:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,149
    Roger Frazee
    03-03-2010, 08:35 AM Go to last post

  28. Main Panel

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-19-2010 01:44 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,805
    Jerry Peck
    03-19-2010, 06:26 PM Go to last post

  29. Double Taps

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-19-2010 06:15 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,185
    Chap Fichera
    03-22-2010, 03:52 AM Go to last post

  30. Panel on ceiling

    Started by Tom Rees, 03-25-2010 06:44 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,242
    Jerry Peck
    03-28-2010, 01:19 PM Go to last post

  31. Electrical messes

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-05-2010 06:58 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,612
    Ron Bibler
    04-05-2010, 07:35 AM Go to last post

  32. Breaker

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-15-2010 03:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,988
    Rollie Meyers
    04-15-2010, 05:10 PM Go to last post

  33. Amperage

    Started by Tom Rees, 05-10-2010 12:35 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 6,672
    Philip
    05-14-2010, 08:57 AM Go to last post

  34. 20 Amp plug

    Started by Tom Rees, 05-29-2010 02:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,954
    Jerry Peck
    05-31-2010, 07:41 PM Go to last post

  35. Tinned copper or aluminum

    Started by Tom Rees, 06-22-2010 11:40 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 8,720
    Trent Tarter
    06-22-2010, 11:39 PM Go to last post

  36. Panel in bathroom?

    Started by Tom Rees, 07-08-2010 02:34 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 73
    • Views: 30,567
    Phil Houck
    04-23-2011, 02:38 PM Go to last post

  37. Splice to A/C

    Started by Tom Rees, 08-28-2010 01:47 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 7,880
    bob smit
    09-03-2010, 10:23 PM Go to last post

  38. Breaker

    Started by Tom Rees, 05-11-2011 03:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,855
    Rollie Meyers
    05-12-2011, 05:15 AM Go to last post

  39. 8x3 shower zone

    Started by Tom Rees, 07-21-2011 09:50 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,764
    Jerry Peck
    07-22-2011, 05:51 PM Go to last post

  40. Junction Box

    Started by Tom Rees, 02-21-2012 05:21 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,199
    ken horak
    02-22-2012, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  41. Split bus panel

    Started by Tom Rees, 10-15-2012 09:55 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,511
    Tom Rees
    10-16-2012, 06:19 PM Go to last post

  42. Powder on breakers

    Started by Tom Rees, 02-05-2013 10:11 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 15,512
    Tom Rees
    08-17-2019, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  43. GFCI wiring

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-09-2013 01:37 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,373
    Rollie Meyers
    04-14-2013, 08:53 PM Go to last post

  44. Meter and hose bibb

    Started by Tom Rees, 10-28-2014 07:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 11,098
    gargalaxy
    11-03-2014, 08:08 PM Go to last post

  45. Amp Rating

    Started by Tom Rees, 07-15-2015 06:20 AM
    breakers, panel, quad, rating, tied 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,480
    Jerry Peck
    07-16-2015, 06:52 PM Go to last post

  46. Surge protector

    Started by Tom Rees, 04-20-2015 07:50 PM
    allowed, double, protector, surge, tap 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,632
    Rick Cantrell
    04-24-2015, 09:32 AM Go to last post

  47. Opening service panels

    Started by Tony Coelho, 10-24-2009 08:18 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 50
    • Views: 8,813
    Tony Coelho
    10-28-2009, 07:54 PM Go to last post

  48. Question about service drop and window

    Started by Tony Dziabuda, 06-18-2009 08:55 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,638
    Jerry Peck
    06-18-2009, 01:20 PM Go to last post

  49. SE Neutral to Mast?

    Started by Tony Escamilla, 02-23-2010 11:22 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,462
    Tony Escamilla
    02-23-2010, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  50. Amalgamated Electric Corporation Limited panel accessories

    Started by Tony Miller, 09-11-2023 04:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 531
    Dom D'Agostino
    09-12-2023, 04:46 PM Go to last post

  51. Question 50 amp 3 pole 4 wire service?

    Started by Tony Stanek, 09-25-2012 03:52 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 11,673
    Speedy Petey
    09-27-2012, 08:19 PM Go to last post

  52. flicking lights 1988 home

    Started by Tony Vargas, 06-24-2011 09:43 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,553
    Scott Patterson
    06-27-2011, 08:37 AM Go to last post

  53. ground

    Started by Tony Vargas, 04-12-2011 07:11 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,991
    Roger Frazee
    04-12-2011, 10:12 PM Go to last post

  54. hot tub panel

    Started by Tony Vargas, 04-27-2011 07:42 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,113
    Tony Vargas
    04-29-2011, 03:00 PM Go to last post

  55. junction boxes

    Started by tony voss, 12-15-2010 04:22 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,550
    Tony Cole
    12-15-2010, 07:27 PM Go to last post

  56. Electrical Fire lingering results...

    Started by Tracy Echols, 12-03-2012 06:43 PM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 8,630
    Tracy Echols
    12-05-2012, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  57. Residential Main Breaker Tap

    Started by Trent Posner, 11-02-2010 05:59 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,632
    ken horak
    11-03-2010, 04:29 PM Go to last post

  58. Question Service panel conversion

    Started by Trent Tarter, 07-24-2007 07:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,525
    Trent Tarter
    07-24-2007, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  59. Low voltage lighting.

    Started by Trent Tarter, 08-07-2007 07:27 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,448
    John Steinke
    08-10-2007, 04:01 PM Go to last post

  60. Question Open ground outlets

    Started by Trent Tarter, 05-16-2008 08:47 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,793
    Matthew Barnicle
    05-19-2008, 10:13 PM Go to last post

  61. Question Minimum height for garage receptacles

    Started by Trent Tarter, 06-11-2008 09:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 32,490
    Jerry Peck
    06-17-2008, 06:55 AM Go to last post

  62. Smile Aluminum wiring

    Started by Trent Tarter, 07-09-2008 10:01 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,870
    James Duffin
    07-10-2008, 07:45 PM Go to last post

  63. Question 240 volt double pole breakers

    Started by Trent Tarter, 09-18-2008 10:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,934
    Eugene Cameline 3rd
    09-19-2008, 12:44 PM Go to last post

  64. Question Bulb to ceiling clearance

    Started by Trent Tarter, 11-02-2008 09:33 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 13,838
    Jeff Remas
    11-17-2008, 06:09 PM Go to last post

  65. Question Double pole 220 volt breaker used for 110 circuit

    Started by Trent Tarter, 12-19-2008 11:09 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 29,244
    Mike Schulz
    01-14-2009, 10:18 AM Go to last post

  66. Post 6 gal water heater wiring?

    Started by Trent Tarter, 01-19-2009 06:02 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,925
    Trent Tarter
    01-19-2009, 07:57 PM Go to last post

  67. Question Main service panel height

    Started by Trent Tarter, 02-11-2009 08:59 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 50
    • Views: 40,983
    Ted Menelly
    02-17-2009, 11:36 AM Go to last post

  68. Post Single strand aluminum wiring

    Started by Trent Tarter, 04-09-2009 08:31 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,046
    Mike Schulz
    04-11-2009, 01:56 PM Go to last post

  69. 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: 10,040
    Jerry Peck
    06-28-2009, 06:33 AM Go to last post

  70. Exclamation GFCI directly above kitchen sink

    Started by Trent Tarter, 06-11-2009 09:58 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 14,604
    A.D. Miller
    06-11-2009, 12:44 PM Go to last post

  71. Exclamation Snap,Crackle and Pop GFCI receptacles

    Started by Trent Tarter, 08-11-2009 09:11 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,465
    Glenn Curtis
    08-22-2009, 11:18 PM Go to last post

  72. Question Substance on breakers?

    Started by Trent Tarter, 03-28-2010 06:35 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,622
    William Galbraith
    03-29-2010, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  73. Question Neutrals and Grounds combined at floating bus.

    Started by Trent Tarter, 04-12-2010 06:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,238
    Rick Cantrell
    04-12-2010, 07:11 PM Go to last post

  74. Panel question?

    Started by Trent Tarter, 08-20-2010 11:06 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,290
    Robert Mattison
    08-24-2010, 05:50 AM Go to last post

  75. Exclamation How is this working!

    Started by Trent Tarter, 02-27-2011 08:29 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,081
    bruce audretsch
    03-01-2011, 08:33 PM Go to last post

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