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  1. Bonding issue

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 03-22-2011 12:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 7,476
    Jerry Peck
    03-25-2011, 07:03 PM Go to last post

  2. neutral jumped to ground @ outlet

    Started by Matt Fellman, 02-11-2013 08:06 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 9,571
    Matt Fellman
    04-15-2013, 11:12 AM Go to last post

  3. Todays Inspection

    Started by Raymond Wand, 12-13-2014 02:57 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 5,670
    gary carroll
    12-18-2014, 11:19 AM Go to last post

  4. Outlets above baseboard convectors

    Started by Michael Thomas, 10-20-2007 06:45 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 17,590
    Jerry Peck
    10-26-2007, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  5. This is 3 phase service, right?

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 12-15-2007 08:31 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 11,449
    Jesse R Reyes
    12-18-2007, 06:17 PM Go to last post

  6. Service Equipment Question

    Started by Rick Hurst, 04-28-2009 04:47 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 7,587
    Jerry Peck
    04-30-2009, 06:49 PM Go to last post

  7. copalum verses purple wire nut

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-29-2008 03:49 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 21,178
    James Duffin
    05-06-2008, 05:58 PM Go to last post

  8. double pole breaker shunted?

    Started by Peter Wigle, 07-07-2008 05:17 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 7,915
    Jack Feldmann
    12-26-2008, 05:21 AM Go to last post

  9. An Electrician created this mess, why?

    Started by John Kogel, 07-01-2009 08:23 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 8,134
    Mike Locurcio
    07-06-2009, 08:10 PM Go to last post

  10. Spaghetti Bowl

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-21-2009 06:40 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 6,145
    max Ng
    08-28-2009, 06:56 PM Go to last post

  11. Subpanel in bathroom

    Started by STEVEN CHUNG, 03-27-2010 05:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 16,837
    ken horak
    03-30-2010, 10:27 AM Go to last post

  12. Rating of split buss panel.

    Started by Roger Kautz, 01-27-2011 06:41 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 14,198
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    01-31-2011, 05:44 PM Go to last post

  13. Too many wafer breakers in panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 11-06-2010 08:35 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 14,222
    bob smit
    11-11-2010, 09:48 AM Go to last post

  14. Two Ground Wires Under One Screw (not lug)

    Started by Ian Currie, 08-20-2010 03:59 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 32,454
    Roger Frazee
    08-22-2010, 11:50 AM Go to last post

  15. I know electric meters are designed for outside weather....but...

    Started by Gene South, 05-10-2012 04:49 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 5,995
    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2012, 06:44 PM Go to last post

  16. Kitchen Island receptacle requirements

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-28-2012 07:20 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 45,245
    Robert Meier
    03-02-2012, 02:51 AM Go to last post

  17. FPE panel in good shape

    Started by John Kogel, 06-15-2011 08:56 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 6,266
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-18-2011, 04:52 PM Go to last post

  18. Old electrical Panels

    Started by Eric Farjoo, 02-21-2012 12:04 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 10,775
    Robert Meier
    02-25-2012, 05:41 AM Go to last post

  19. Messy crowded panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-18-2011 08:46 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 10,114
    Jerry Peck
    04-20-2011, 03:45 PM Go to last post

  20. Tapped beside main lug with no overload protection on either side

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-07-2013 07:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 7,453
    Jerry Peck
    03-16-2013, 01:36 PM Go to last post

  21. Outlet on floor of kitchen cabinet

    Started by Terry Beck, 01-14-2014 11:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 8,238
    Jerry Peck
    01-26-2014, 08:40 PM Go to last post

  22. Ground wire from meter can to main panel box

    Started by mark petty, 07-30-2014 06:33 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 5,625
    Rick Cantrell
    08-01-2014, 11:11 AM Go to last post

  23. Electrical Roof Mast

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 06-26-2014 01:16 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 7,764
    Billy Stephens
    07-19-2014, 08:21 AM Go to last post

  24. Can a service panel be considered grounded with only metalli conduit

    Started by Don Hawley, 08-26-2016 08:37 PM
    grounding
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 7,768
    Jim Port
    09-02-2016, 02:12 PM Go to last post

  25. Aging electrical equipment

    Started by Jerry Peck, 09-06-2019 07:20 AM
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 12,704
    Don Hawley
    09-15-2019, 06:24 AM Go to last post

  26. dan orourke

    Started by dan orourke, 04-15-2007 06:05 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 6,683
    Rick Cantrell
    04-19-2007, 10:46 AM Go to last post

  27. TV above jet tub

    Started by Dave Hill, 10-14-2008 02:34 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 12,747
    John Steinke
    10-15-2008, 09:44 AM Go to last post

  28. Can someone explain the 6 swipes of a hand in turning off a panel

    Started by MaMa Mount, 11-21-2008 02:26 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 18,061
    charles bolden
    03-02-2009, 03:20 PM Go to last post

  29. NEC info

    Started by Richard Roshak, 03-01-2009 02:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 5,626
    Roland Miller
    03-05-2009, 03:26 PM Go to last post

  30. Dyslexia and electrical panels...

    Started by Ron Bishop, 01-25-2009 06:34 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 7,120
    Bill Thacker
    01-26-2009, 02:24 PM Go to last post

  31. Ground, Where Foreart Thou?

    Started by A.D. Miller, 02-23-2009 09:33 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 5,660
    Jim Luttrall
    02-24-2009, 05:32 PM Go to last post

  32. Five Pole Double Throw Light Switch

    Started by William Galbraith, 05-15-2009 04:41 PM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 7,625
    William Galbraith
    05-16-2009, 07:34 PM Go to last post

  33. Electrical bond

    Started by brianmiller, 08-12-2009 11:15 AM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 7,350
    Robert Mattison
    08-14-2009, 02:23 PM Go to last post

  34. grounding bar installed with New Service

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-19-2009 02:26 PM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 7,296
    Jerry Peck
    08-22-2009, 05:06 PM Go to last post

  35. Less expensive?: 120 or 240

    Started by Terry Fitzgerald, 09-29-2009 05:34 AM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 10,505
    Rollie Meyers
    10-02-2009, 07:42 PM Go to last post

  36. Tamper Resistant Receptacles

    Started by ken horak, 11-17-2009 07:07 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 18,749
    Michael Chambers
    11-26-2009, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  37. GFCI question

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 03-25-2010 03:53 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 6,196
    Roger Frazee
    03-30-2010, 10:45 AM Go to last post

  38. Would you consider this a problem by definition

    Started by Gene South, 12-15-2010 08:15 PM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 6,579
    Garrett Tan
    12-22-2010, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  39. Extra cables entering panel

    Started by Ian Currie, 09-19-2010 09:41 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 7,059
    Jim Port
    09-20-2010, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  40. Odd Device - GFCI ? ?

    Started by Don Martin, 01-08-2013 09:30 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 7,600
    Garry Sorrells
    01-14-2013, 06:02 PM Go to last post

  41. GE Powermark Gold Bonding concern

    Started by Adam Proud, 01-14-2012 10:23 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 17,603
    Jerry Peck
    01-16-2012, 03:48 PM Go to last post

  42. Dilemma

    Started by Ralph Schade, 04-07-2011 05:09 AM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 5,806
    Brandon Whitmore
    04-12-2011, 11:03 PM Go to last post

  43. Question Aren't Grounds to be Permanantly Bonded?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 09-03-2011 07:25 AM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 6,524
    Jerry Peck
    07-11-2012, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  44. Outlets under kitchen sink

    Started by Charles Wilson, 08-26-2012 06:29 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 46,148
    ken horak
    08-31-2012, 05:14 PM Go to last post

  45. How To Report No Permits?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 09-16-2012 01:47 PM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 9,789
    Chris Weekly
    09-19-2012, 10:33 PM Go to last post

  46. Another sub panel question

    Started by Ken Rowe, 09-18-2012 05:16 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 6,576
    Greg Weaver
    09-21-2012, 07:46 PM Go to last post

  47. Enclosed panel manufacturer???

    Started by Edward Sloan, 08-03-2013 07:58 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 8,061
    Don Hester
    08-13-2013, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  48. Two panels from the meter

    Started by Russell Melville, 06-05-2019 04:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 13,579
    Richard Bushong
    08-09-2019, 05:44 AM Go to last post

  49. Correct size wires

    Started by Sam Morris, 10-08-2019 04:03 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 5,342
    Jerry Peck
    10-09-2019, 04:39 PM Go to last post

  50. Service panel questions

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-16-2021 03:06 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 3,299
    david shapiro
    11-29-2021, 11:07 AM Go to last post

  51. Double wired breaker

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 04-23-2007 05:38 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 10,360
    Jerry Peck
    04-27-2007, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  52. Question Ground/Neutral Bonding

    Started by Lanny Freng, 06-19-2007 06:53 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 12,056
    M Kelekci
    06-20-2007, 03:41 PM Go to last post

  53. Bundled wires...

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 11-15-2007 12:11 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 10,702
    Jerry Peck
    12-04-2007, 06:21 AM Go to last post

  54. condo - grounds / neutrals

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 02-12-2008 03:28 PM
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 5,657
    Michael Thomas
    02-13-2008, 07:28 PM Go to last post

  55. Breaker Box all GFCI Breakers????

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 01-26-2008 05:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 9,518
    Jerry Peck
    02-20-2008, 06:38 AM Go to last post

  56. federal pacific stab-lok

    Started by Brian Thomas, 08-03-2008 04:43 PM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 10,976
    Nolan Kienitz
    08-05-2008, 08:31 PM Go to last post

  57. 12 awg and 15 amp breaker-is this just overkill?

    Started by Marc M, 09-19-2008 07:28 PM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 23,144
    Jerry Peck
    09-26-2008, 04:49 PM Go to last post

  58. Service Connection

    Started by Stephen G Sheldon, 12-11-2008 10:05 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 6,944
    John Steinke
    12-14-2008, 10:45 PM Go to last post

  59. NM Electrical Wiring Question

    Started by MaMa Mount, 12-26-2008 01:00 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 9,436
    Rick Hurst
    03-13-2009, 10:12 AM Go to last post

  60. 120 volt line-to-line dwelling wiring system

    Started by Fred Warner, 02-14-2009 09:59 AM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 10,376
    John Kogel
    04-15-2011, 08:14 PM Go to last post

  61. Electrical panel full?

    Started by Ron Bishop, 04-02-2009 09:51 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 9,537
    Matt Fellman
    04-05-2009, 09:31 AM Go to last post

  62. Guess the gauge?

    Started by Peter Wigle, 06-28-2009 12:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 6,419
    John Kogel
    06-29-2009, 10:15 PM Go to last post

  63. Grounding question

    Started by John Naehring, 10-24-2009 12:44 PM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 7,403
    bob smit
    11-10-2009, 01:54 PM Go to last post

  64. Knob and Tube Splice

    Started by Jon mackay, 11-30-2009 03:25 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 12,229
    Brandon Whitmore
    09-18-2010, 06:21 PM Go to last post

  65. Multi-wire circuits

    Started by Terry Beck, 03-08-2011 06:14 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 10,611
    Roger Frazee
    03-11-2011, 08:32 PM Go to last post

  66. Distribution panel rating

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-26-2011 07:17 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 7,123
    Roger Frazee
    08-29-2011, 09:50 PM Go to last post

  67. Conductor Radius

    Started by Marc M, 02-13-2012 11:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 9,350
    Jim Port
    02-21-2012, 09:44 AM Go to last post

  68. Multi-Wire Branch circuit on same leg

    Started by Don Hester, 04-26-2012 07:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 10,214
    Jerry Peck
    04-28-2012, 05:50 PM Go to last post

  69. Which way did you say was "UP"?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-10-2012 03:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 5,673
    Matt Kiefer
    06-20-2012, 08:04 PM Go to last post

  70. over fusing of electrical outlets

    Started by Stephen DeCosta, 02-24-2014 10:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 10,214
    Donald Farrell
    02-28-2014, 08:45 AM Go to last post

  71. Contaminated panel

    Started by Ian Page, 07-26-2014 12:27 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 4,944
    Dirk Jeanis
    07-31-2014, 04:16 PM Go to last post

  72. Grounding/bonding in sub-panels

    Started by Dave Rose, 07-16-2014 02:41 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 12,757
    Jerry Peck
    07-25-2014, 03:39 PM Go to last post

  73. Service entrance proximity to pergola

    Started by Lon Henderson, 04-30-2015 07:57 PM
    agent, pergola, prevent, roof, service
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 8,606
    Jerry Peck
    05-11-2015, 07:45 PM Go to last post

  74. 12-10 compression connectors (butt end) in primary panelboard

    Started by chris vis, 06-12-2017 08:51 AM
    12-10, buyer, electrician, main, service 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 9,299
    Scott Turner
    07-05-2017, 05:43 PM Go to last post

  75. Question Garage shop lights plugged into adapters for light sockets

    Started by Bob Hucker, 06-11-2017 08:47 AM
    adapter, garage, garage light, light, shop 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 10,326
    Jerry Peck
    06-27-2017, 05:14 AM Go to last post

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