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  1. Smoke detectors on AFB protected circuit

    Started by Ernie Simpson, 11-25-2013 09:08 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,568
    Jim Port
    11-26-2013, 06:30 AM Go to last post

  2. Bootlegged power?

    Started by Oni Shaw, 11-24-2013 12:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,490
    Billy Stephens
    11-25-2013, 07:32 AM Go to last post

  3. This can't be right

    Started by Richard Roshak, 11-24-2013 01:03 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,642
    Eric Barker
    11-24-2013, 04:27 PM Go to last post

  4. Seeing is believing

    Started by Richard Roshak, 11-24-2013 01:05 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,757
    Jerry Peck
    11-24-2013, 03:05 PM Go to last post

  5. Very Curious about the mechanics of an electrical inspection

    Started by Donald Farrell, 11-18-2013 02:47 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,581
    Rick Cantrell
    11-23-2013, 12:20 PM Go to last post

  6. Min/Max receptacle height above floor?

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 11-16-2013 05:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 46,168
    Jim Port
    11-19-2013, 10:07 AM Go to last post

  7. neutral terminal

    Started by Jim Robinson, 11-09-2013 10:36 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 5,033
    Jim Port
    11-18-2013, 07:06 PM Go to last post

  8. Wet or Damp?

    Started by Jerry McCarthy, 01-07-2008 02:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 18,211
    Gunnar Alquist
    11-12-2013, 08:29 PM Go to last post

  9. Soldered Romex

    Started by Ken Rowe, 10-18-2013 09:59 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 52
    • Views: 14,794
    Jerry Peck
    11-07-2013, 06:38 PM Go to last post

  10. Checking for ground (GES) Can't visually see ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 09-10-2013 02:23 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,169
    Jerry Peck
    11-06-2013, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  11. BOTH OUTLETS CONTROLLED BY ENTRY SWITCH

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 11-05-2013 12:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,283
    jack davenport
    11-06-2013, 11:25 AM Go to last post

  12. Conflict with a licensed electrician

    Started by Ken Amelin, 09-16-2013 02:07 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 8,342
    Robert Rolleston
    11-01-2013, 08:39 AM Go to last post

  13. Using a "standard" breaker as a "main" breaker

    Started by Michael Thomas, 02-24-2009 07:10 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,644
    Robert Rolleston
    10-31-2013, 09:40 AM Go to last post

  14. #2 copper and 4/0 aluminum double tapped at main breaker.

    Started by Don Horn, 10-29-2013 09:34 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,542
    Don Horn
    10-30-2013, 05:07 AM Go to last post

  15. Do breaker shackles prevent breaker from tripping

    Started by ren ramsey, 10-28-2013 01:09 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,206
    Steven Turetsky
    10-28-2013, 06:05 PM Go to last post

  16. Condo panel question

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 10-25-2013 05:41 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,960
    don agel
    10-27-2013, 10:16 AM Go to last post

  17. My place passed an electrical inspection????

    Started by Donald Farrell, 10-24-2013 05:45 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,285
    Lon Henderson
    10-25-2013, 06:12 PM Go to last post

  18. More than one GFI on the same circuit

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 04-30-2010 05:55 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 58
    • Views: 71,948
    Mbrooke
    10-22-2013, 07:29 AM Go to last post

  19. Neutral Bus in Separate J-Box

    Started by Mike Lamb, 10-12-2013 02:41 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,709
    Jim Port
    10-17-2013, 02:56 PM Go to last post

  20. "Sub Panel" Connections

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-16-2013 06:12 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,369
    Mike Kleisch
    10-17-2013, 07:37 AM Go to last post

  21. Breaker Link Material

    Started by Ken Amelin, 10-13-2013 05:33 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,785
    Mbrooke
    10-17-2013, 01:12 AM Go to last post

  22. Bunching Romex

    Started by Lawrence Thomas, 11-04-2011 05:22 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 128
    • Views: 45,770
    Roland Miller
    10-10-2013, 05:59 PM Go to last post

  23. Derating wire

    Started by Erik Pendleton, 10-06-2013 02:18 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,917
    Roland Miller
    10-08-2013, 08:13 AM Go to last post

  24. Bundling?

    Started by Marc M, 05-15-2012 10:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,799
    Roland Miller
    10-08-2013, 08:12 AM Go to last post

  25. ? for electrical experts-Class NI

    Started by Mark Reinmiller, 09-30-2013 05:05 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,527
    Mark Reinmiller
    10-02-2013, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  26. Strange switches in 1958 home

    Started by John Arnold, 09-27-2013 12:03 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,185
    Billy Stephens
    09-27-2013, 04:32 PM Go to last post

  27. Square D panel

    Started by Russell Melville, 09-04-2013 06:21 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 9,207
    Trent Tarter
    09-23-2013, 05:46 PM Go to last post

  28. Question Outdated wiring in condo unit

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 09-17-2013 12:48 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 8,246
    Mark Reinmiller
    09-23-2013, 06:01 AM Go to last post

  29. Double Tap and Bundling Madness

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 09-17-2013 06:46 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 5,836
    Mike Clarke
    09-21-2013, 09:48 AM Go to last post

  30. Electric Panel Service Amps, Was my inspector wrong?

    Started by Jimmy Hoffa, 09-10-2013 06:32 PM
    breaker panel, electrical, electrical panel 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 22,083
    Tom Rees
    09-21-2013, 07:12 AM Go to last post

  31. Monitoring usage through circuits, "metering"

    Started by Matt Fellman, 09-15-2013 10:19 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,572
    Jim Port
    09-16-2013, 02:49 PM Go to last post

  32. Jim Port's generator wiring explanation vs. single phase transformer connection

    Started by Roland Miller, 09-12-2013 06:11 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,305
    John Kogel
    09-15-2013, 06:06 PM Go to last post

  33. Service drop and disconnect (pull tab)

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-23-2013 09:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,336
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    09-14-2013, 09:48 AM Go to last post

  34. Determining the amperage mat a main disconnect fuse block

    Started by Scott Bray, 08-01-2013 10:02 AM
    5 Pages •
    1 2 3 4 5
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 265
    • Views: 39,578
    Jim Port
    09-11-2013, 07:10 PM Go to last post

  35. Question on two main disconnects and distribution panel

    Started by Ernie Simpson, 09-03-2013 07:42 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,684
    John Kogel
    09-03-2013, 08:03 PM Go to last post

  36. Separate building

    Started by Tripp Bailey, 08-31-2013 05:28 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 7,909
    Chris McIntyre
    09-02-2013, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  37. Thumbs up Failures in Outlet Testing Exposed

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 08-12-2013 08:24 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 5,460
    Jim Luttrall
    09-01-2013, 05:54 PM Go to last post

  38. Damaged panel

    Started by Marc M, 08-29-2013 06:30 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,261
    Billy Stephens
    08-30-2013, 04:57 AM Go to last post

  39. What is this tap under the breaker?

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-27-2013 09:12 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,928
    Roland Miller
    08-29-2013, 06:06 AM Go to last post

  40. Read much?

    Started by John Arnold, 08-22-2013 06:24 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,489
    John Arnold
    08-22-2013, 06:24 AM Go to last post

  41. Service Entrance Conductors

    Started by brianmiller, 08-20-2013 08:59 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,171
    jack davenport
    08-21-2013, 05:17 PM Go to last post

  42. Megger testing of residential circuits

    Started by Don Hester, 08-17-2013 04:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 13,475
    Roland Miller
    08-21-2013, 12:35 PM Go to last post

  43. Electrical cable routing

    Started by brianmiller, 08-17-2013 04:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,190
    Roland Miller
    08-20-2013, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  44. Conduit out of foundation

    Started by DavidSmith, 08-17-2013 05:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,104
    Roland Miller
    08-20-2013, 06:47 AM Go to last post

  45. Ceiling Fan Wobble

    Started by Mike Kleisch, 08-05-2013 07:38 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,962
    Frank Adame
    08-19-2013, 01:44 PM Go to last post

  46. Location of Main Panel

    Started by Mike Tracy, 08-13-2013 03:45 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,563
    Frank Adame
    08-19-2013, 01:18 PM Go to last post

  47. Question Arc Fault code interpetation

    Started by Mike Schulz, 08-17-2013 05:49 AM
    afci, electrical
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,721
    Mike Schulz
    08-19-2013, 05:33 AM Go to last post

  48. Light switches in bedroom trip AFCI breaker

    Started by Nick McBurney, 03-25-2010 04:46 PM
    • Replies: 48
    • Views: 49,755
    Stuart Brooks
    08-18-2013, 07:33 AM Go to last post

  49. pool electrical panel / gas regulator

    Started by brianmiller, 08-17-2013 01:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,505
    Roland Miller
    08-18-2013, 07:03 AM Go to last post

  50. Plugged In Double Wide Manufactured Home

    Started by Chris Skoczylas, 08-08-2013 03:19 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 8,667
    Gregory Booth
    08-18-2013, 06:59 AM Go to last post

  51. Sub-panels

    Started by Richard Roshak, 08-17-2013 05:40 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,873
    John Kogel
    08-17-2013, 07:18 PM Go to last post

  52. Can second (non-service) panel GEC be the second GEC?

    Started by Tan Da, 08-09-2013 11:58 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,158
    Rich Goeken
    08-17-2013, 05:15 AM Go to last post

  53. Phone in Tub Area

    Started by Jim Robinson, 08-03-2013 03:01 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,023
    Mike Clarke
    08-16-2013, 05:18 PM Go to last post

  54. NM Liquid Tight Question

    Started by brianmiller, 08-16-2013 12:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,497
    brianmiller
    08-16-2013, 12:59 PM Go to last post

  55. Outdoor Receptacles first required for dwellings?

    Started by Don Hester, 08-14-2013 06:15 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,451
    Don Hester
    08-15-2013, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  56. Enclosed panel manufacturer???

    Started by Edward Sloan, 08-03-2013 07:58 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 7,991
    Don Hester
    08-13-2013, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  57. Stranded Aluminum conductors in service equipment panel

    Started by brianmiller, 08-02-2013 03:54 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,002
    Don Hester
    08-12-2013, 08:30 AM Go to last post

  58. GFCI required in outbuilding?

    Started by Steve C., 08-03-2013 08:02 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 7,518
    Don Hester
    08-12-2013, 08:03 AM Go to last post

  59. Service Equipment Panel Question (Main Disconnect)

    Started by brianmiller, 08-02-2013 06:21 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 8,491
    bob smit
    08-08-2013, 03:35 PM Go to last post

  60. Hydromassage Tub GFCI

    Started by brianmiller, 08-01-2013 05:36 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,409
    bob smit
    08-06-2013, 04:11 PM Go to last post

  61. Advice needed

    Started by Charles McCracken, 08-04-2013 02:32 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 6,589
    Terry Scroggin
    08-06-2013, 03:50 PM Go to last post

  62. 3 pronged outlets that are ungrounded

    Started by Steve C., 08-06-2013 12:34 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,337
    Jim Port
    08-06-2013, 01:25 PM Go to last post

  63. House with no electricity

    Started by mark petty, 07-17-2013 04:42 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,537
    Jack Feldmann
    08-04-2013, 05:48 AM Go to last post

  64. Double Tap Off Main Lugs

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-18-2013 11:57 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 21,144
    Roland Miller
    07-24-2013, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  65. Commercial Zinsco switchboards

    Started by Michael Choffin, 07-22-2013 01:48 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,452
    Rollie Meyers
    07-23-2013, 07:05 AM Go to last post

  66. Circuit Issue

    Started by Fidel Gonzales, 07-17-2013 04:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 4,431
    Fidel Gonzales
    07-23-2013, 05:03 AM Go to last post

  67. Arc fault breaker temperature

    Started by ren ramsey, 07-17-2013 02:32 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,748
    ren ramsey
    07-17-2013, 02:32 PM Go to last post

  68. Distance from Exterior Light Bulbs to Combustibles?

    Started by Al Roden, 07-09-2013 01:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,362
    Marc M
    07-17-2013, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  69. Siemens breakers in Sqare D panel ill fitting

    Started by mark petty, 07-10-2013 11:59 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 8,794
    Roland Miller
    07-14-2013, 08:51 AM Go to last post

  70. Charred Copper wires in Main Panels

    Started by John Tullous, 04-05-2007 03:54 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 11,811
    Mark Reinmiller
    07-09-2013, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  71. GEC routing out of panel

    Started by brianmiller, 06-30-2013 12:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 7,662
    Roland Miller
    07-09-2013, 05:54 PM Go to last post

  72. Breaker trips when using a vacuum cleaner

    Started by Sam Morris, 07-02-2013 12:56 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 26,840
    Garry Sorrells
    07-04-2013, 04:04 AM Go to last post

  73. Question Denver area Res Main Disconnect Location

    Started by barry madden, 06-28-2013 10:34 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,863
    John Kogel
    06-29-2013, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  74. When is enough, enough?

    Started by Ian Page, 06-20-2013 01:37 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,898
    Jeff Zehnder
    06-27-2013, 10:02 AM Go to last post

  75. Connecting 17 stranded CO to AL circuit

    Started by Bob Michaels007, 06-25-2013 04:05 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,696
    Bob Michaels007
    06-25-2013, 04:05 PM Go to last post

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