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2,126 topics in this forum

1. CTL

   By SNations, December 22, 2021
   • 9 replies
   • 2.1k views
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   • ejager
   • March 20, 2022

2. SEC

   By John Dirks Jr, March 6, 2022
   • 2 replies
   • 1.8k views
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   • John Dirks Jr
   • March 8, 2022

3. Outie

   By SNations, January 20, 2022
   • 4 replies
   • 2.5k views
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   • Jim Katen
   • January 23, 2022

4. Spade Connector at Main Lug

   By CNewhouse, January 22, 2022
   • 5 replies
   • 981 views
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   • Jim Katen
   • January 23, 2022

5. Odd Main Breaker

   By Jerry Simon, January 18, 2022
   • 3 replies
   • 5.4k views
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   • Jim Katen
   • January 20, 2022

6. How to get around tripped "hidden" GFCI?

   By newman99, June 27, 2016
   • 23 replies
   • 55.7k views
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   • LaszloPhotographer
   • October 20, 2021

7. Breaker operating temp threshold

   By Reid Guthrie, August 18, 2021
   • 1 reply
   • 911 views
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   • CNewhouse
   • August 18, 2021

8. Overhead electric feed to detached garage

   By Mike Lamb, August 17, 2021
   • 6 replies
   • 840 views
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   • Jerry Simon
   • August 18, 2021

9. Electric Meterbox located inside

   By Jerry Simon, July 28, 2021
   • 1 reply
   • 627 views
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   • Bill Kibbel
   • July 30, 2021

10. Replace baseboard that use aluminum wiring

    By Bfmb, May 23, 2021
    • 7 replies
    • 2.2k views
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    • Howard L. Rennie
    • July 6, 2021

11. SEC Neutral wire spliced with multiple wires

    By Mike Lamb, April 26, 2021
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views
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    • Jim Katen
    • April 27, 2021

12. Main panel hot wires using neutral busbar at a different panel ??

    By Mike Lamb, April 11, 2021
    • 7 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • Mike Lamb
    • April 13, 2021

13. Some insurers won't insure Zinsco and FPE panels.

    By hausdok, February 14, 2021
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • Marc
    • March 25, 2021

14. Unlabeled MDP - what size

    By MPdesign, March 25, 2021
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views
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    • Marc
    • March 25, 2021

15. Single Double tapped 20 amp breaker.

    By Keith Snell, Blue C, LLC., March 8, 2021
    • 7 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • Marc
    • March 21, 2021

16. Main Breaker Broke???

    By Jerry Simon, February 11, 2021
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views
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    • hausdok
    • February 14, 2021

17. Bryant Multi-Wire Breakers

    By Marc, February 9, 2021   

    • breaker ties
    • bryant issues
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • Marc
    • February 10, 2021

18. Electricity Publication

    By rdhutch, January 27, 2021
    • 1 reply
    • 993 views
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    • Bill Kibbel
    • January 27, 2021

19. SEC wire capacity just short of main circuit breaker size.

    By Mike Lamb, January 24, 2021
    • 4 replies
    • 853 views
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    • Jim Katen
    • January 26, 2021

20. 6/0 aluminum to 8/0 copper

    By ScottFD, January 6, 2021
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • Jim Katen
    • January 9, 2021

21. Corrosion at SEC main disconnect lugs and metal

    By Mike Lamb, September 16, 2020
    • 2 replies
    • 2.1k views
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    • Jim Katen
    • September 17, 2020

22. Missing grounds

    By NBHI Oregon, September 16, 2020
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views
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    • Jim Katen
    • September 16, 2020

23. Dissolved Cable

    By Jim Katen, September 10, 2020
    • 6 replies
    • 912 views
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    • Jim Katen
    • September 11, 2020

24. 10 gauge wire to 40 amp breaker for dryer

    By Bill Kibbel, July 19, 2007
    • 14 replies
    • 46.5k views
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    • Trent Tarter
    • September 8, 2020

25. Fused Light Socket 1 2

    By Mark P, December 12, 2008
    • 45 replies
    • 10k views
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    • Jim Katen
    • September 7, 2020