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  1. Determining the amperage mat a main disconnect fuse block

    Started by Scott Bray, 08-01-2013 10:02 AM
    5 Pages •
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    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 265
    • Views: 39,641
    Jim Port
    09-11-2013, 07:10 PM Go to last post

  2. Too much for 200A

    Started by Matt Fellman, 03-26-2008 10:38 PM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 188
    • Views: 31,359
    James Duffin
    04-15-2008, 07:14 PM Go to last post

  3. Electrical Boxes & Switches for finished basement

    Started by shatan, 12-22-2008 07:59 PM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    24 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 156
    • Views: 31,407
    Jim Zborowski
    01-14-2009, 06:40 AM Go to last post

  4. Bunching Romex

    Started by Lawrence Thomas, 11-04-2011 05:22 PM
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    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 128
    • Views: 45,794
    Roland Miller
    10-10-2013, 05:59 PM Go to last post

  5. Frequently seen electrical defect....

    Started by Joseph Farsetta, 09-28-2009 07:20 PM
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    • Replies: 121
    • Views: 22,709
    Fred Warner
    10-22-2009, 09:51 AM Go to last post

  6. Would you change this panel?

    Started by John Kogel, 07-24-2009 09:59 PM
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    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 119
    • Views: 18,854
    Robert Dalga
    07-27-2009, 04:50 PM Go to last post

  7. Condo 50 Amp Main

    Started by David Banks, 04-12-2008 11:37 AM
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    • Replies: 115
    • Views: 25,526
    Russel Ray
    04-23-2008, 09:06 PM Go to last post

  8. Door blocks Light Switch

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 03-15-2010 06:31 PM
    2 Pages •
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    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 112
    • Views: 38,870
    bob smit
    03-30-2010, 10:04 AM Go to last post

  9. Frankenstein's electrical panel?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 08-20-2012 04:53 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    17 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 112
    • Views: 22,725
    Robert Rolleston
    01-08-2014, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  10. ISLAND OUTLET NON GFCI

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 11-25-2011 07:08 PM
    2 Pages •
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    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 111
    • Views: 21,831
    Roger Frazee
    12-07-2011, 12:28 AM Go to last post

  11. Single Strand Copper as Service Cable

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 11-14-2010 05:33 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 111
    • Views: 20,463
    brian schmitt
    12-10-2010, 09:30 AM Go to last post

  12. GFI Wiring Question

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-29-2011 09:05 AM
    2 Pages •
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    • Replies: 109
    • Views: 26,534
    Norman Ellis
    07-07-2011, 07:52 AM Go to last post

  13. Romex running under joist

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-13-2009 08:01 AM
    2 Pages •
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    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 104
    • Views: 50,295
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    04-06-2009, 11:18 PM Go to last post

  14. Water Heater BX Quiz

    Started by John Kogel, 02-03-2010 10:26 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    18 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 96
    • Views: 25,193
    Roger Frazee
    02-11-2010, 10:17 PM Go to last post

  15. Sub panel question

    Started by Bill Anglin, 03-25-2011 11:05 AM
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    • Replies: 93
    • Views: 23,490
    Guy W Opie
    04-12-2011, 01:46 PM Go to last post

  16. Anyone know about the reliabiltiy of these mini-breakers that replaced fuses?

    Started by ren ramsey, 03-25-2014 05:14 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 92
    • Views: 22,842
    Raymond Wand
    04-23-2014, 02:14 PM Go to last post

  17. Home inspections & Code Inspections

    Started by Roland Miller, 01-27-2009 11:17 AM
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    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 90
    • Views: 17,117
    RANDY NICHOLAS
    02-01-2009, 01:58 PM Go to last post

  18. Service Panel Location

    Started by Dylan Whitehead, 02-12-2009 03:23 PM
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    1 2
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 90
    • Views: 17,590
    Markus Keller
    02-23-2009, 08:27 AM Go to last post

  19. wire size

    Started by daniel nantell, 11-22-2009 03:16 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 90
    • Views: 18,575
    bob smit
    01-22-2010, 07:59 PM Go to last post

  20. electricial tape wrap around wire nuts

    Started by Robert Mattison, 08-02-2009 09:55 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 89
    • Views: 50,651
    William A. Grant
    12-24-2012, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  21. 12-2 with ground for multi wire

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 09-23-2011 06:25 PM
    2 Pages •
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    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 86
    • Views: 17,218
    Derek Guridi
    10-11-2011, 04:21 AM Go to last post

  22. Electricians Terminology

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 02-03-2014 05:41 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 85
    • Views: 14,144
    Robert Mattison
    04-24-2014, 05:34 AM Go to last post

  23. FPE Panels News Story

    Started by Billy Stephens, 04-27-2014 10:49 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 84
    • Views: 12,692
    Garry Sorrells
    05-14-2014, 06:15 AM Go to last post

  24. Romex through sheetrock?

    Started by Robert Autrey, 05-11-2009 01:37 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 77
    • Views: 43,203
    Robert Mattison
    05-17-2009, 05:08 PM Go to last post

  25. Panel bonding which is correct?

    Started by Paul Johnston, 07-12-2009 06:50 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 77
    • Views: 15,077
    Philip Ngai
    08-24-2009, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  26. Dedicated 20A Kitchen circuit

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 10-08-2011 11:31 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 76
    • Views: 19,536
    Stuart Brooks
    10-14-2011, 07:00 AM Go to last post

  27. Panel in bathroom?

    Started by Tom Rees, 07-08-2010 02:34 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 73
    • Views: 29,361
    Phil Houck
    04-23-2011, 02:38 PM Go to last post

  28. Splices in panels

    Started by Jody Humbert, 01-30-2009 07:18 AM
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    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 72
    • Views: 14,819
    Michael Greenwalt
    03-06-2009, 03:01 PM Go to last post

  29. any electrical code prevent GFI outlet wired to GFI breaker

    Started by Charlie Crouthamel, 02-23-2015 10:23 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 72
    • Views: 11,688
    Len Inkster
    03-18-2015, 04:43 AM Go to last post

  30. Wash your hands

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-13-2010 08:30 AM
    2 Pages •
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    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 71
    • Views: 13,229
    bob smit
    08-24-2010, 11:15 AM Go to last post

  31. funky SEC splice

    Started by Kristi Silber, 07-15-2012 11:28 AM
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    • Replies: 71
    • Views: 14,538
    bob smit
    08-18-2012, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  32. Panel contamination pictures?

    Started by ren ramsey, 03-20-2014 05:54 AM
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    • Replies: 69
    • Views: 13,761
    Jerry Peck
    03-27-2014, 05:10 AM Go to last post

  33. Attic splice Snap connector

    Started by Eric Delio, 10-06-2014 02:39 PM
    2 Pages •
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    • Replies: 69
    • Views: 14,109
    Mike Pagozalski
    10-18-2014, 04:03 PM Go to last post

  34. Drywall/paint over spray inside panel

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-19-2011 09:25 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 68
    • Views: 26,509
    Rollie Meyers
    07-09-2012, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  35. Question Pushmatic Panels

    Started by Jody Humbert, 07-09-2009 08:00 AM
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    • Replies: 67
    • Views: 65,057
    bob smit
    11-10-2009, 02:10 PM Go to last post

  36. Panel concealed within cabinet

    Started by Ken Amelin, 06-07-2014 04:53 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 67
    • Views: 11,360
    Billy Stephens
    06-15-2014, 10:33 AM Go to last post

  37. 12/2 with ground and 12/2 wiring

    Started by Lynn Petrie, 01-09-2008 09:52 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 66
    • Views: 19,915
    William Mize
    01-15-2008, 10:24 AM Go to last post

  38. AC breaker installation

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-14-2008 04:40 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 66
    • Views: 10,376
    Mike Schulz
    08-25-2008, 02:44 PM Go to last post

  39. Copper and AL Service Cable In Same Panel

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 12-11-2009 08:52 PM
    2 Pages •
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    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 65
    • Views: 13,150
    Jim Port
    12-20-2009, 04:15 PM Go to last post

  40. Here's something I came across on a panel replacement.

    Started by Marc M, 11-01-2008 08:13 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 63
    • Views: 12,390
    Jerry Peck
    12-05-2008, 12:53 PM Go to last post

  41. "Hot" wall switch

    Started by Mike Hunger, 06-24-2009 05:15 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 63
    • Views: 12,670
    Ron Bibler
    07-27-2009, 07:46 PM Go to last post

  42. #12 AWG for Neutral at Service

    Started by Mark Brown, 11-07-2011 10:55 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 63
    • Views: 8,637
    Rich Goeken
    11-18-2011, 08:41 AM Go to last post

  43. Adding 36KW generator to one of two 200A panels

    Started by Peter Clausen, 09-03-2015 06:04 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 63
    • Views: 21,853
    DanS26
    10-14-2015, 05:46 PM Go to last post

  44. Romex cable

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-19-2008 06:22 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 62
    • Views: 17,348
    Robert Rolleston
    04-09-2012, 01:20 PM Go to last post

  45. Receptacles over electrical baseboard heaters

    Started by Bob Hunt, 06-19-2009 06:44 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 62
    • Views: 27,882
    Joe Tedesco
    09-25-2009, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  46. Unhappy GFCI on a Gas range

    Started by Anthony Alderman, 01-13-2010 04:06 PM
    • Replies: 62
    • Views: 40,754
    bob smit
    01-21-2010, 06:49 PM Go to last post

  47. Home Owner Double Tap Problems

    Started by John Thompson, 07-29-2010 02:41 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 62
    • Views: 26,101
    Matt Fellman
    02-14-2012, 11:34 PM Go to last post

  48. Handle Ties

    Started by Richard Robinson, 09-11-2015 07:01 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 62
    • Views: 19,193
    Jerry Peck
    09-20-2015, 11:00 AM Go to last post

  49. Kentucky Home Inspectors and FPE panels

    Started by Scott Patterson, 12-04-2007 03:42 PM
    14 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 61
    • Views: 18,190
    BARRY ADAIR
    03-02-2017, 11:07 AM Go to last post

  50. Upside down receptacles

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 08-25-2016 03:05 PM
    complaining, customer, house, receptacles, upside 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 61
    • Views: 16,574
    Bill Kriegh
    10-09-2016, 05:24 PM Go to last post

  51. Thumbs up AFCI Breakers or NOT

    Started by Al Roden, 01-24-2008 05:14 PM
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 23,740
    Jerry Peck
    05-14-2008, 01:09 PM Go to last post

  52. GFCI on 2 wire system

    Started by Mike Vanoni, 03-20-2009 09:32 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 19,190
    Rod Smith
    04-15-2011, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  53. Jerry! Why didn't you tell me not to wiggle these

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-22-2009 07:44 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 9,174
    Jerry Peck
    10-02-2009, 03:59 PM Go to last post

  54. splicing copper wire to aluminum

    Started by Robert Mattison, 09-03-2009 10:49 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 35,686
    Mike Schulz
    09-16-2009, 09:50 AM Go to last post

  55. SEC replacement needed?

    Started by John Arnold, 12-21-2012 05:23 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 10,600
    Jerry Peck
    01-28-2013, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  56. Do you call 90 degree bends in panel?

    Started by Ross Neag, 03-27-2008 08:41 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 59
    • Views: 15,223
    Brandon Chew
    04-05-2008, 07:59 AM Go to last post

  57. sub panel

    Started by Russell Melville, 05-21-2012 01:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 59
    • Views: 12,684
    bob smit
    06-08-2012, 06:21 AM Go to last post

  58. Boat cable for branch wiring

    Started by Ken Amelin, 08-27-2012 06:33 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 59
    • Views: 9,648
    Billy Stephens
    09-04-2012, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  59. More than one GFI on the same circuit

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 04-30-2010 05:55 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 58
    • Views: 72,099
    Mbrooke
    10-22-2013, 07:29 AM Go to last post

  60. 4/0 or 2/0 Aluminium Cable

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-09-2011 08:44 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 58
    • Views: 18,021
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    02-16-2011, 12:52 AM Go to last post

  61. Question about service change

    Started by Chris DiMarco, 12-31-2011 04:03 PM
    • Replies: 57
    • Views: 7,628
    Garry Sorrells
    01-06-2012, 04:13 AM Go to last post

  62. Electrician said "I see nothing wrong"

    Started by Bob Sisson, 10-07-2012 05:27 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 57
    • Views: 9,525
    Lon Henderson
    11-15-2012, 06:56 AM Go to last post

  63. 20 receptacle connection

    Started by Ken Amelin, 01-17-2009 12:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 56
    • Views: 12,588
    Jim Port
    07-23-2016, 06:18 PM Go to last post

  64. Double tap and breaker question

    Started by Marc M, 07-28-2009 05:07 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 56
    • Views: 20,365
    Gunnar Alquist
    01-15-2010, 07:38 PM Go to last post

  65. Electrical subpanel clearance

    Started by Malcolm Martin, 01-26-2010 01:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 56
    • Views: 23,730
    Lou Romano
    05-21-2010, 07:46 AM Go to last post

  66. Holmes on Homes

    Started by John Steinke, 07-02-2010 04:12 AM
    • Replies: 56
    • Views: 13,139
    John Kogel
    07-07-2010, 07:27 AM Go to last post

  67. Outlet just outside it's life

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 05-08-2007 05:23 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 55
    • Views: 11,285
    Thom Walker
    05-18-2007, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  68. Horizontally Installed Service Panel

    Started by David Tontarski, 12-16-2009 07:22 AM
    • Replies: 55
    • Views: 18,445
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    12-22-2009, 12:51 PM Go to last post

  69. Wire nuts inside panel

    Started by Stephen Clausen, 07-01-2010 10:42 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 55
    • Views: 63,507
    Gabe S
    07-06-2010, 07:31 PM Go to last post

  70. electric dryer: old; gas dryer: new

    Started by greyhound1, 08-10-2010 08:18 PM
    • Replies: 55
    • Views: 10,805
    Roger Frazee
    08-16-2010, 07:10 AM Go to last post

  71. Main ground only to Water line??

    Started by chris vis, 06-11-2012 04:10 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 55
    • Views: 9,995
    bob smit
    07-10-2012, 05:18 PM Go to last post

  72. Input please

    Started by Bill Anglin, 03-16-2012 11:48 PM
    • Replies: 53
    • Views: 18,652
    Ian Page
    03-31-2012, 02:13 PM Go to last post

  73. Unhappy Electrician said the Double Lugged Neutrals are Okay per panel directions?

    Started by Mike Gault, 01-28-2014 05:25 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 53
    • Views: 9,557
    Jerry Peck
    04-09-2014, 05:32 PM Go to last post

  74. Switches and Outlets on flat surfaces

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 07-13-2010 05:07 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 52
    • Views: 11,052
    bob smit
    08-24-2010, 11:34 AM Go to last post

  75. Soldered Romex

    Started by Ken Rowe, 10-18-2013 09:59 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 52
    • Views: 14,804
    Jerry Peck
    11-07-2013, 06:38 PM Go to last post

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