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  1. Light switch proximity to entry door

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-03-2014 05:27 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 26,370
    Jim Port
    11-06-2014, 10:48 AM Go to last post

  2. QO Plug-on Neutral CAFI Circuit Breakers - Know before you go.

    Started by Garry Sorrells, 11-03-2014 11:40 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,882
    Jim Port
    11-04-2014, 01:41 PM Go to last post

  3. Meter and hose bibb

    Started by Tom Rees, 10-28-2014 07:28 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 13,893
    gargalaxy
    11-03-2014, 08:08 PM Go to last post

  4. Wiring in Service Panel Question

    Started by Lon Henderson, 10-23-2014 05:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,817
    Greg Madden
    11-02-2014, 12:56 PM Go to last post

  5. Old school night light?????

    Started by cory nystul, 10-27-2014 08:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,191
    Facilities
    11-01-2014, 06:32 PM Go to last post

  6. sinlge wire in double pull breaker

    Started by cory nystul, 10-22-2014 08:01 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,644
    Vern Heiler
    10-23-2014, 03:25 PM Go to last post

  7. Underground Service Settling.

    Started by Michael Chambers, 10-18-2014 10:34 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 6,189
    tj glenn
    10-23-2014, 09:38 AM Go to last post

  8. What is the code requirement for San Diego CA for AFCI and GFCIs

    Started by Loren Sanders Sr., 10-13-2014 07:36 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 8,816
    Rollie Meyers
    10-19-2014, 01:32 PM Go to last post

  9. Pool lights and GFCI protection

    Started by mark petty, 10-09-2014 11:09 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 8,187
    Jerry Peck
    10-19-2014, 08:36 AM Go to last post

  10. Attic splice Snap connector

    Started by Eric Delio, 10-06-2014 02:39 PM
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    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 69
    • Views: 20,516
    Mike Pagozalski
    10-18-2014, 04:03 PM Go to last post

  11. maximum nubmer of wires in a junction box

    Started by Sky Jones, 10-16-2014 10:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,697
    Jim Port
    10-17-2014, 11:51 AM Go to last post

  12. Breaker Tripping

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 10-15-2014 07:54 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,863
    Mark Reinmiller
    10-15-2014, 06:02 PM Go to last post

  13. On my electric panel I have 220 breakers that I do not use

    Started by Loren Sanders Sr., 10-13-2014 09:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 7,462
    Jerry Peck
    10-15-2014, 10:48 AM Go to last post

  14. Newbie Introduction

    Started by david shapiro, 10-15-2014 07:38 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,284
    david shapiro
    10-15-2014, 07:38 AM Go to last post

  15. No ground?

    Started by Dave Rose, 09-30-2014 10:28 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 6,741
    Dave Rose
    10-06-2014, 10:20 AM Go to last post

  16. Cutler Hammer Panel

    Started by Donald Hobson, 10-02-2014 03:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,167
    Jim Port
    10-04-2014, 07:39 PM Go to last post

  17. electrical ground question

    Started by Tom Iovanne, 10-01-2014 11:15 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,352
    Joe Klampfer
    10-04-2014, 10:11 AM Go to last post

  18. AFCI receptacles

    Started by Marc M, 09-26-2014 09:12 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,098
    Marc M
    10-04-2014, 08:58 AM Go to last post

  19. 200.7 Using white wire as ungrounded conductor

    Started by Marc M, 10-03-2014 11:35 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,032
    Marc M
    10-04-2014, 07:18 AM Go to last post

  20. Service wires in contact with metal downspout

    Started by Ken Amelin, 09-30-2014 10:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,142
    Ian Page
    10-02-2014, 01:14 PM Go to last post

  21. will a DIY light fixture pass electrical inspection?

    Started by Mark Villalobos, 02-17-2014 01:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 18,787
    Mark Harris
    09-26-2014, 09:53 AM Go to last post

  22. Kitchen Counter Top Receptacle requirements

    Started by Mathew Keith Stouffer, 09-16-2014 07:21 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 9,038
    Rick Cantrell
    09-24-2014, 12:15 PM Go to last post

  23. 2,100 Sq Ft, 13 Rooms, and 9 Circuit Breakers

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 09-19-2014 03:00 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,993
    Nick Ostrowski
    09-21-2014, 07:10 AM Go to last post

  24. Need help identifying this thing

    Started by Steve Payson, 09-13-2014 01:41 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,402
    Steve Payson
    09-19-2014, 05:16 PM Go to last post

  25. Need picture of Painted & Scorched outlet

    Started by Bob Sisson, 09-19-2014 09:08 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,660
    Mark Reinmiller
    09-19-2014, 05:01 PM Go to last post

  26. Wet Walls

    Started by Sherrill Jeffcoat, 09-09-2014 03:09 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,115
    John Dirks Jr
    09-15-2014, 05:39 AM Go to last post

  27. grounding of panel

    Started by cory nystul, 08-29-2014 11:57 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 7,911
    Jerry Peck
    09-09-2014, 01:48 PM Go to last post

  28. PVC VS Conduit

    Started by Cory Bates, 08-29-2014 11:22 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,132
    Dirk Jeanis
    09-09-2014, 10:15 AM Go to last post

  29. Breaker Feeding Subpanel

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 08-28-2014 03:23 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,699
    Nick Ostrowski
    08-28-2014, 10:26 AM Go to last post

  30. Neutral bonding in multiple units

    Started by John Kogel, 08-03-2014 11:24 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,469
    John Kogel
    08-27-2014, 10:08 AM Go to last post

  31. 2nd re-inspect and still appears wrong.

    Started by cory nystul, 08-06-2014 06:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 6,373
    Jerry Peck
    08-25-2014, 02:45 PM Go to last post

  32. Doubling up breakers in subpanel

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 08-19-2014 06:40 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,560
    Mark Reinmiller
    08-25-2014, 10:53 AM Go to last post

  33. Branch wire - grounding conductor

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-20-2014 04:56 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,909
    John Kogel
    08-25-2014, 07:30 AM Go to last post

  34. GE A Series II 400 Amp Panel Bond Location

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 08-12-2014 07:03 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,946
    Rollie Meyers
    08-24-2014, 11:14 PM Go to last post

  35. Electrical room egress

    Started by Donald Farrell, 08-19-2014 10:39 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 13,434
    Donald Farrell
    08-20-2014, 08:02 AM Go to last post

  36. how many spliced circuits should be in one junction box?

    Started by Sherrie Lyle, 08-09-2014 10:40 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 13,965
    Dirk Jeanis
    08-18-2014, 06:47 PM Go to last post

  37. Scorched bus - 1990s Sylvania Panel

    Started by Matt Fellman, 08-11-2014 12:58 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,693
    Don Hester
    08-18-2014, 06:46 AM Go to last post

  38. Deteriorated cloth sheathing

    Started by Raymond Wand, 07-30-2014 06:02 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,614
    Raymond Wand
    08-07-2014, 04:03 AM Go to last post

  39. Multiple spices in main panel on 2007 home (over 45)

    Started by mark petty, 07-31-2014 03:00 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,983
    Dan Scherlis
    08-06-2014, 10:53 AM Go to last post

  40. Habitable space lighting requirements, switched lights.

    Started by Don Hester, 08-04-2014 10:08 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,215
    Don Hester
    08-05-2014, 04:52 PM Go to last post

  41. 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: 7,066
    Rick Cantrell
    08-01-2014, 11:11 AM Go to last post

  42. what is this?

    Started by Dave Hill, 07-23-2014 03:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 5,829
    David Dolch
    08-01-2014, 09:26 AM Go to last post

  43. Ufer rebar

    Started by mark petty, 07-25-2014 05:07 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 10,642
    Jerry Peck
    07-31-2014, 04:23 PM Go to last post

  44. Contaminated panel

    Started by Ian Page, 07-26-2014 12:27 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 6,421
    Dirk Jeanis
    07-31-2014, 04:16 PM Go to last post

  45. kitchen island outlet

    Started by John Goad, 07-15-2014 01:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 7,489
    Don Hester
    07-26-2014, 05:30 PM Go to last post

  46. Grounding/bonding in sub-panels

    Started by Dave Rose, 07-16-2014 02:41 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 14,467
    Jerry Peck
    07-25-2014, 03:39 PM Go to last post

  47. Double Tapped Main Lugs

    Started by Tom Cissell, 07-15-2014 04:48 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 6,128
    Jim Hintz
    07-25-2014, 11:34 AM Go to last post

  48. Grounding to water supply from feeder panel

    Started by Mark Reinmiller, 07-23-2014 01:22 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,568
    Jerry Peck
    07-25-2014, 09:14 AM Go to last post

  49. Copper supply bonding

    Started by mark petty, 07-22-2014 04:22 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,055
    Jim Port
    07-23-2014, 01:57 PM Go to last post

  50. Electrical Roof Mast

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 06-26-2014 01:16 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 9,684
    Billy Stephens
    07-19-2014, 08:21 AM Go to last post

  51. More strange stuff..

    Started by Marc M, 06-24-2014 12:06 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,796
    john stone
    07-16-2014, 07:17 AM Go to last post

  52. BREAKER INSULATION ON WIRES

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 06-21-2014 03:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 9,555
    Dirk Jeanis
    07-15-2014, 06:19 PM Go to last post

  53. GFCI protected circuit

    Started by Ian Page, 06-29-2014 08:56 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 6,533
    bob smit
    07-13-2014, 04:16 PM Go to last post

  54. non grounded conductor color(s)

    Started by Marc M, 07-06-2014 09:08 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,789
    Marc M
    07-06-2014, 09:03 PM Go to last post

  55. AC close to panel

    Started by Marc M, 06-29-2014 03:33 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,659
    Jim Port
    07-01-2014, 08:40 AM Go to last post

  56. Wall switch on/off diection

    Started by Marc M, 06-23-2014 09:32 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,176
    Stuart Brooks
    06-30-2014, 09:03 AM Go to last post

  57. wall sconce height

    Started by Chris McIntyre, 06-24-2014 03:05 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 12,622
    Rich Goeken
    06-30-2014, 06:00 AM Go to last post

  58. Grounded conductor split between two terminals

    Started by Marc M, 06-09-2014 07:22 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,608
    Marc M
    06-24-2014, 12:02 AM Go to last post

  59. Neighbor house burned 6AM

    Started by Dirk Jeanis, 06-04-2014 05:31 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,300
    Eric Barker
    06-21-2014, 04:04 PM Go to last post

  60. Stove wiring

    Started by Rose Hallman, 05-23-2014 10:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 9,597
    Phil brody
    06-21-2014, 08:01 AM Go to last post

  61. Older Cloth Braid wire in older homes

    Started by Rose Hallman, 05-17-2014 04:11 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 9,803
    bob smit
    06-18-2014, 05:50 AM Go to last post

  62. Panel concealed within cabinet

    Started by Ken Amelin, 06-07-2014 04:53 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 67
    • Views: 15,916
    Billy Stephens
    06-15-2014, 10:33 AM Go to last post

  63. "the Codes" in reference to another thread

    Started by Dirk Jeanis, 06-06-2014 01:02 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,604
    Jerry Peck
    06-12-2014, 12:12 PM Go to last post

  64. What kind of over current or main shutoff is this?

    Started by Ryan Castillo, 06-05-2014 07:19 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,594
    Terry Beck
    06-09-2014, 09:22 AM Go to last post

  65. Improper main electric panel installation

    Started by Charlie Crouthamel, 06-07-2014 08:45 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,541
    Jerry Peck
    06-07-2014, 11:39 AM Go to last post

  66. G.F.C.I outlet over edge of tub

    Started by Charlie Crouthamel, 06-04-2014 04:11 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,041
    Jerry Peck
    06-07-2014, 11:21 AM Go to last post

  67. New adventures in panel stupidity

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 05-27-2014 06:55 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,052
    Bob Wisnewski
    06-07-2014, 05:16 AM Go to last post

  68. Are you ready for this one

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-31-2014 05:45 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 51
    • Views: 10,554
    Jerry Peck
    06-06-2014, 10:25 AM Go to last post

  69. New Depth in inaccessible panels

    Started by Bob Sisson, 05-17-2014 06:21 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 8,166
    Jerry Peck
    05-27-2014, 07:11 PM Go to last post

  70. service neutral splice

    Started by John Arnold, 05-13-2014 10:15 AM
    neutral, service, splice 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,842
    bob smit
    05-26-2014, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  71. MWBC Three circuit breakers?

    Started by Vern Heiler, 05-20-2014 06:19 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 5,812
    Vern Heiler
    05-22-2014, 04:44 AM Go to last post

  72. Older Home with 2 wires and no Ground

    Started by Rose Hallman, 05-16-2014 10:45 AM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 5,616
    Jerry Peck
    05-20-2014, 08:12 PM Go to last post

  73. Replace service panel if equipment label is missing?

    Started by Bruce Leininger, 05-20-2014 04:18 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,032
    Scott Patterson
    05-20-2014, 05:37 PM Go to last post

  74. Frank Adams Electric fuse panel

    Started by Rose Hallman, 05-15-2014 11:12 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 10,610
    Dirk Jeanis
    05-19-2014, 09:38 AM Go to last post

  75. Blocked service panel

    Started by Brandon Adams, 03-08-2014 03:27 PM
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 6,431
    Don Hester
    05-16-2014, 06:23 AM Go to last post

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