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  1. Breaker Box all GFCI Breakers????

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 01-26-2008 05:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 9,510
    Jerry Peck
    02-20-2008, 06:38 AM Go to last post

  2. 120 volt line-to-line dwelling wiring system

    Started by Fred Warner, 02-14-2009 09:59 AM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 10,372
    John Kogel
    04-15-2011, 08:14 PM Go to last post

  3. Electrical panel full?

    Started by Ron Bishop, 04-02-2009 09:51 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 9,529
    Matt Fellman
    04-05-2009, 09:31 AM Go to last post

  4. Guess the gauge?

    Started by Peter Wigle, 06-28-2009 12:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 6,417
    John Kogel
    06-29-2009, 10:15 PM Go to last post

  5. Knob and Tube Splice

    Started by Jon mackay, 11-30-2009 03:25 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 12,226
    Brandon Whitmore
    09-18-2010, 06:21 PM Go to last post

  6. Distribution panel rating

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-26-2011 07:17 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 7,117
    Roger Frazee
    08-29-2011, 09:50 PM Go to last post

  7. Anyone know of any inherent issues with this panel?

    Started by Gene South, 11-29-2012 06:56 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 10,513
    Nolan Kienitz
    12-07-2012, 12:40 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-10-2012 03:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 5,666
    Matt Kiefer
    06-20-2012, 08:04 PM Go to last post

  9. Contaminated panel

    Started by Ian Page, 07-26-2014 12:27 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 4,936
    Dirk Jeanis
    07-31-2014, 04:16 PM Go to last post

  10. Spacers matter?

    Started by M Kelekci, 07-30-2007 06:44 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 5,890
    Jerry Peck
    09-08-2007, 07:07 PM Go to last post

  11. How often should smoke detectors be replaced?

    Started by Jerry Peck, 08-14-2007 08:11 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 89,773
    Jim Robinson
    11-08-2014, 08:14 AM Go to last post

  12. Bryant Breakers in Sylvania panel

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 08-22-2007 06:40 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 14,917
    Jerry Peck
    08-24-2007, 12:32 PM Go to last post

  13. Panel clearances

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 09-07-2007 11:48 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 6,266
    Richard Rushing
    09-12-2007, 07:50 PM Go to last post

  14. Loose neutral.

    Started by David Banks, 04-12-2008 10:22 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 7,068
    Robert Mattison
    08-08-2009, 06:34 PM Go to last post

  15. Proper wording

    Started by Zibby Swieca, 03-16-2008 09:31 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 7,200
    Ted Menelly
    06-14-2008, 12:14 PM Go to last post

  16. Combustion Air Source

    Started by David Block, 03-17-2008 07:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 6,648
    David Block
    03-18-2008, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  17. 120V outlet required in a laundry room?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 12-10-2008 03:44 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 16,593
    Russel Ray
    12-12-2008, 12:22 PM Go to last post

  18. Box fill variable per inspector

    Started by Jeff Remas, 01-27-2009 10:00 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 5,876
    Fred Warner
    01-28-2009, 01:05 PM Go to last post

  19. Question Strange Outlet Location

    Started by Robert Dalga, 06-30-2009 07:43 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 7,831
    bob smit
    08-07-2010, 05:32 PM Go to last post

  20. Another fuse question.

    Started by John Kogel, 07-09-2009 08:55 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 6,520
    John Kogel
    07-11-2009, 09:52 PM Go to last post

  21. Generator wiring

    Started by william siegel, 07-28-2009 07:22 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 6,833
    Jerry Peck
    07-30-2009, 01:50 PM Go to last post

  22. ZINSCO MAIN BREAKER TRIPPED

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 08-29-2009 07:06 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 9,608
    Robert Mattison
    09-02-2009, 01:26 PM Go to last post

  23. Cool Losing my hear over the NEC 2008 code

    Started by Robert Mattison, 10-31-2009 11:52 AM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 7,211
    Robert Mattison
    11-07-2009, 03:42 PM Go to last post

  24. Grounding electrode conductor

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-08-2009 07:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 7,371
    Jerry Peck
    10-12-2009, 07:39 PM Go to last post

  25. Light fixtures in showers

    Started by Richard Roshak, 12-05-2009 01:47 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 12,763
    A.D. Miller
    12-07-2009, 07:11 AM Go to last post

  26. Long term overvoltage protection

    Started by Ed Bliss, 01-04-2010 10:19 AM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 6,935
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-04-2010, 01:12 PM Go to last post

  27. Easy electrical question?? Branch circuits from living room to bathroom

    Started by kenny martin, 11-03-2010 05:27 AM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 8,141
    Roger Frazee
    11-09-2010, 07:09 PM Go to last post

  28. Workshop vs Garage

    Started by Greg Subick, 09-30-2010 05:18 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 7,101
    Bruce Ramsey
    10-05-2010, 07:14 AM Go to last post

  29. What problems would you call out if any (as a hi)?

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 08-06-2010 05:17 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 7,459
    ken horak
    08-15-2010, 04:35 PM Go to last post

  30. Service Entry Exposed NM Cable

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 02-27-2012 09:35 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 8,156
    bob smit
    08-01-2012, 09:30 PM Go to last post

  31. new home - full panel

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 09-10-2011 07:45 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 5,546
    Jerry Peck
    09-12-2011, 02:59 PM Go to last post

  32. See any issues with Electrical Panel ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-29-2012 06:14 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 5,518
    Dennis Webber
    12-11-2012, 08:59 AM Go to last post

  33. Wierd Outlet

    Started by John Thompson, 12-06-2011 09:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 6,115
    Rollie Meyers
    12-25-2011, 09:02 AM Go to last post

  34. Homeowner added lights close to sink

    Started by Brian Harwood, 04-06-2012 03:41 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 10,504
    Garry Blankenship
    04-12-2012, 02:37 PM Go to last post

  35. Dryer outlet

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 05-02-2012 03:48 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 9,269
    Rick Cantrell
    05-16-2012, 01:15 PM Go to last post

  36. Why "3-way" if only 2 switches?

    Started by John Kogel, 11-02-2012 08:49 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 13,612
    Bruce King
    11-10-2012, 08:13 PM Go to last post

  37. No disconnect at the meter

    Started by Jeffrey L. Mathis, 07-19-2012 05:26 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 9,310
    Jerry Peck
    09-16-2012, 04:54 PM Go to last post

  38. Electric lines in contact with coated gas line in attic

    Started by John Bernard, 09-06-2012 09:11 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 18,320
    Jerry Peck
    09-16-2012, 06:32 PM Go to last post

  39. Solar Sub-Panel

    Started by Don Martin, 02-03-2013 08:52 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 12,254
    Gunnar Alquist
    06-08-2015, 06:39 PM Go to last post

  40. Non GFIC next to toilet

    Started by John A Duncan, 04-11-2013 05:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 8,391
    Speedy Petey
    04-14-2013, 06:37 AM Go to last post

  41. Insulation over standard fluorescent lights?

    Started by mark petty, 04-11-2013 07:08 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 21,542
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-17-2013, 05:29 PM Go to last post

  42. A first for me

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 04-07-2013 02:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 5,714
    Rick Cantrell
    04-10-2013, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  43. FIRE! Electrical fires cuased by backstab outlets

    Started by Mike Clarke, 06-16-2013 06:08 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 16,903
    Richard Novicki
    01-26-2017, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  44. Double GFCI's still not right

    Started by John Kogel, 02-01-2014 07:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 4,833
    John Kogel
    02-06-2014, 10:26 PM Go to last post

  45. AKA sub-panel

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-09-2017 06:49 PM
    floor, outlets, panel, sub-panel, wrong 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 6,027
    Jerry Peck
    03-13-2017, 08:18 PM Go to last post

  46. is this improper grounding/bonding

    Started by Don Hawley, 01-26-2017 08:44 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 6,316
    Don Hawley
    01-27-2017, 07:43 PM Go to last post

  47. A good Zinsco???

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 08-26-2017 02:58 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 13,416
    Bill Kriegh
    01-26-2018, 10:38 AM Go to last post

  48. NM cable and food disposer

    Started by dan orourke, 11-06-2007 07:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 6,232
    Jerry Peck
    11-14-2007, 02:50 PM Go to last post

  49. Help....Ground on gas meter

    Started by Anthony Alderman, 09-21-2007 09:57 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 17,464
    Fred Herndon
    09-24-2007, 03:00 PM Go to last post

  50. 3 Conductor 240v range outlet wiring?

    Started by Vern Heiler, 02-12-2009 07:19 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 9,859
    Jerry Peck
    02-13-2009, 05:45 PM Go to last post

  51. Little Puff of Smoke

    Started by Rick Hurst, 01-31-2009 08:28 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 5,936
    Jerry Peck
    02-02-2009, 07:19 PM Go to last post

  52. FPE Pull-out subpanel

    Started by David J. Edens, 03-05-2009 01:29 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 7,942
    Ross Morgan
    03-16-2009, 08:05 AM Go to last post

  53. Rurual TX inspections: 2008 NEC

    Started by Darin Ginther, 03-18-2009 11:39 AM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 6,258
    Fred Warner
    03-23-2009, 04:27 PM Go to last post

  54. 100 amp panel with a lot of problems

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 08-18-2009 07:23 AM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 6,438
    Jerry Peck
    08-31-2009, 01:58 PM Go to last post

  55. Scorched neutral question

    Started by John Kogel, 09-03-2009 08:01 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 7,426
    John Kogel
    09-14-2009, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  56. Am I losing my mind?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 10-13-2009 10:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 6,178
    Speedy Petey
    10-15-2009, 12:39 PM Go to last post

  57. switch leg ?

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 02-01-2010 08:42 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 20,637
    chris mcintyre
    02-03-2010, 07:57 PM Go to last post

  58. Bonded remote panel

    Started by Marc M, 02-17-2010 10:37 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 7,016
    Bob Winchester
    02-21-2010, 11:55 PM Go to last post

  59. Question New main breaker under old main breaker

    Started by mitch buchanan, 03-17-2010 09:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 14,386
    Jerry Peck
    03-26-2010, 04:11 PM Go to last post

  60. Electical Panel/Sub Panel Question

    Started by Michael Musgrave, 04-17-2010 04:40 PM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 8,003
    Bill Kriegh
    04-26-2010, 08:50 PM Go to last post

  61. Power to garage

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-28-2010 03:58 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 5,914
    Jerry Peck
    06-03-2010, 03:11 PM Go to last post

  62. sub panel grounding

    Started by sam sanders, 06-04-2010 01:17 PM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 13,577
    Jerry Peck
    06-10-2010, 06:02 PM Go to last post

  63. Smile Panel Puzzle

    Started by Bob Ozbirn, 08-26-2010 03:18 PM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 5,028
    Rich Goeken
    08-30-2010, 03:36 AM Go to last post

  64. Recalled breakers

    Started by Sean Thornton, 05-24-2012 09:08 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 11,197
    cuba_pete
    05-29-2012, 08:58 AM Go to last post

  65. Light fixture in shower ceiling

    Started by John Kogel, 03-06-2011 10:08 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 16,866
    Michael Thomas
    04-01-2011, 09:54 AM Go to last post

  66. Waste line above panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-05-2011 07:30 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 11,219
    mathew stouffer
    04-10-2011, 07:13 AM Go to last post

  67. Cool House Electrical Panel Directory

    Started by Robert Mattison, 05-01-2011 12:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 7,911
    Lou Romano
    05-07-2011, 05:53 AM Go to last post

  68. Pretty funny pic..

    Started by Marc M, 11-11-2012 11:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 5,540
    Speedy Petey
    11-21-2012, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  69. Full New Home Panel

    Started by Jeff Zehnder, 11-20-2012 08:35 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 5,341
    Lon Henderson
    11-22-2012, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  70. WIRE NUT DOUBLE TAPPING BREAKERS

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 04-17-2013 01:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 6,452
    Jim Port
    04-27-2013, 09:57 AM Go to last post

  71. Powder on breakers

    Started by Tom Rees, 02-05-2013 10:11 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 15,500
    Tom Rees
    08-17-2019, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  72. neutral terminal

    Started by Jim Robinson, 11-09-2013 10:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 5,074
    Jim Port
    11-18-2013, 07:06 PM Go to last post

  73. extended wire in box?

    Started by cory nystul, 03-14-2014 04:53 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 4,731
    Daniel Rogers
    03-17-2014, 07:04 AM Go to last post

  74. kitchen island outlet

    Started by John Goad, 07-15-2014 01:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 6,214
    Don Hester
    07-26-2014, 05:30 PM Go to last post

  75. 30 amp single pole breaker for 240v water heater

    Started by mark petty, 07-15-2019 10:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 7,008
    ROBERT YOUNG
    07-17-2019, 10:24 AM Go to last post

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