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Electrical - A/C & D/C

Wiring, Junction Boxes, Switches, Receptacles, Fuses, Breakers, GFI'S, Main & Sub Panels.

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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: How To Include Pictures

    Started by ray2047, 10-20-11 10:45 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,729
    Justin Smith
    03-24-12, 01:06 PM Go to last post

  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Electrical Product Recalls and Safety Notices

    Started by ibpooks, 11-12-10 09:45 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,082
    CasualJoe
    02-28-12, 05:45 PM Go to last post

  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Troubleshooting a dead receptacle or light + Basic Terminology

    Started by ray2047, 03-22-11 01:31 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,394
    ray2047
    03-22-11, 01:31 PM Go to last post

  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: Electrical Forum Rules and Policies [PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING]

    Started by ibpooks, 11-12-10 10:27 AM
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  1. Go to first new post Need serious help understanding basic electricity

    Started by Flood, 05-10-12 09:18 PM
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 647
    Flood
    Today, 10:22 PM Go to last post

  2. Can I add on to a RV pedestal?

    Started by oddfired, Today 05:35 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 116
    ray2047
    Today, 09:28 PM Go to last post

  3. Ceiling Fan installation

    Started by jnewbs, 05-18-12 07:20 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 257
    ray2047
    Today, 09:23 PM Go to last post

  4. Angry Dead Circuit, Breaker Shows Power, What to do?

    Started by ss esq, Today 08:44 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 59
    ray2047
    Today, 09:21 PM Go to last post

  5. Need advice on cleaning up wires in service panel and AFCIs

    Started by ipman, Today 08:08 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 53
    ipman
    Today, 08:08 PM Go to last post

  6. Question Electric door doesnt open when it should

    Started by pintree3, 05-15-12 08:10 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 339
    pintree3
    Today, 07:58 PM Go to last post

  7. Too Tight in the Box (Junction)

    Started by bryankloos, Yesterday 09:58 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 197
    Tolyn Ironhand
    Today, 07:08 PM Go to last post

  8. Ipman: Simens in a Murray Panel

    Started by ipman, Yesterday 07:31 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 196
    Tolyn Ironhand
    Today, 06:51 PM Go to last post

  9. Water Coming into my Breaker (Electrical) Box

    Started by JoefromPhilly, Yesterday 12:17 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 188
    ray2047
    Today, 06:30 PM Go to last post

  10. Triphasic AC/Heater electrical problems

    Started by jplap, Yesterday 08:06 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 249
    CasualJoe
    Today, 05:30 PM Go to last post

  11. Bakrr: Meaning of 3 Wire

    Started by bakrr, 05-19-12 04:19 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 100
    CasualJoe
    Today, 05:05 PM Go to last post

  12. One Doorbell Button to 4 Doorbells/Chimes

    Started by 1BadBoy, Today 03:05 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 105
    Nashkat1
    Today, 04:22 PM Go to last post

  13. Taping up exposed wires - safe?

    Started by andeke07, Yesterday 06:26 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 206
    mitch17
    Today, 06:51 AM Go to last post

  14. Illegal, Or Just Questionable Pool Wiring?

    Started by johnssc1, Today 05:50 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 157
    johnssc1
    Today, 06:14 AM Go to last post

  15. switch outlet combo

    Started by highfargone, Yesterday 05:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 234
    ray2047
    Today, 05:58 AM Go to last post

  16. UFB cable to shed

    Started by thomlep, 05-19-12 06:51 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 211
    ray2047
    Yesterday, 09:50 PM Go to last post

  17. Changing ovens out with different requirements

    Started by Ravenlun, Yesterday 06:32 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 158
    ray2047
    Yesterday, 07:50 PM Go to last post

  18. putting speakers together

    Started by aaaa202, Yesterday 11:13 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 161
    SeaOn
    Yesterday, 12:01 PM Go to last post

  19. Dishwasher Wiring

    Started by ipman, 05-19-12 09:45 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 231
    ray2047
    Yesterday, 08:10 AM Go to last post

  20. ceiling recessed light issues?

    Started by Theoldmanz, 05-19-12 07:12 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 178
    pcboss
    Yesterday, 06:47 AM Go to last post

  21. 120v hot tub wiring

    Started by shagginhpu, 05-19-12 01:34 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 225
    Nashkat1
    05-19-12, 02:42 PM Go to last post

  22. Power line where I want my Tomato plants to be

    Started by dfolmar42, 05-19-12 08:45 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 240
    Nashkat1
    05-19-12, 02:38 PM Go to last post

  23. Electric to a new shed/garage

    Started by willy1094, 05-18-12 03:30 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 254
    Nashkat1
    05-19-12, 11:59 AM Go to last post

  24. Does the main breaker kill the power to the entire panel?

    Started by crashmydaytona, 05-19-12 08:24 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 194
    Nashkat1
    05-19-12, 09:21 AM Go to last post

  25. Question Adding 2nd Light to Switch, Power At 1st Light, Cannot Run Power From There

    Started by schalliol, 05-17-12 08:01 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 288
    Nashkat1
    05-19-12, 07:44 AM Go to last post

  26. Wall oven requirements

    Started by neilboy, 05-18-12 08:35 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 209
    ray2047
    05-19-12, 07:18 AM Go to last post

  27. Garage sub panel finally installed but....

    Started by audiotek, 05-05-12 09:07 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 578
    Tolyn Ironhand
    05-19-12, 06:52 AM Go to last post

  28. GFCI Dead

    Started by Handyone, 05-18-12 09:02 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 191
    CasualJoe
    05-19-12, 05:16 AM Go to last post

  29. made a mistake on 4 way switch wireing. drywall is up and finished.

    Started by crashmydaytona, 05-17-12 08:09 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 298
    Tolyn Ironhand
    05-19-12, 03:13 AM Go to last post

  30. Can you damage a mis-wired light switch

    Started by HansGruber, 05-18-12 08:36 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 201
    Tolyn Ironhand
    05-19-12, 02:53 AM Go to last post

  31. Wire Transitions Between Crawl Space and Garage, and Crawl Space and Breaker Box

    Started by Jeff12, 05-13-12 11:18 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 395
    Nashkat1
    05-18-12, 09:26 PM Go to last post

  32. Does a 220v circuit have double the amperage capacity?

    Started by cshoffy, 05-18-12 01:52 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 237
    ray2047
    05-18-12, 09:23 PM Go to last post

  33. Are electrical boxes required for outdoor light fixture?

    Started by k19_1234, 05-17-12 07:07 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 206
    pcboss
    05-18-12, 05:10 PM Go to last post

  34. Requirements for outdoor receptacle

    Started by ii_diesel_ii, 05-15-12 11:06 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 309
    CasualJoe
    05-18-12, 04:59 PM Go to last post

  35. Planning for wiring in a yet to be built shed?

    Started by jimbob, 05-18-12 06:26 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 161
    Justin Smith
    05-18-12, 04:47 PM Go to last post

  36. Electrical for Fireplace

    Started by Mike1555, 05-17-12 04:51 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 192
    pcboss
    05-18-12, 04:41 PM Go to last post

  37. security lights -- motion sensor and switched?

    Started by billybard, 05-17-12 06:54 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 148
    Zorfdt
    05-17-12, 07:59 PM Go to last post

  38. Moved a treadmill which was plugged in and then power went out no breaker

    Started by ht2010, 05-16-12 09:51 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 279
    Tolyn Ironhand
    05-17-12, 07:05 PM Go to last post

  39. LCDI Power Cord Repair for Window A/C unit?

    Started by yellowjacket03, 05-17-12 07:49 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 194
    ray2047
    05-17-12, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  40. Q about distance of subpanel service from main

    Started by YupItsMeAgain, 05-15-12 11:15 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 334
    ray2047
    05-16-12, 07:24 PM Go to last post

  41. 60 year old electrical box.

    Started by patsy44, 05-13-12 09:58 AM
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    patsy44
    05-16-12, 03:08 PM Go to last post

  42. Timer for outside lights

    Started by Geo422, 05-15-12 01:30 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    ray2047
    05-16-12, 07:53 AM Go to last post

  43. Grounded (outdoor) inline dimmer switch

    Started by rts08, 03-01-12 04:55 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 769
    Nashkat1
    05-16-12, 07:46 AM Go to last post

  44. Circuit Breaker Won't Reset. Nothing plugged in.

    Started by scottkeen, 05-16-12 02:06 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 258
    ray2047
    05-16-12, 06:38 AM Go to last post

  45. Three way light switch

    Started by Edward074, 05-15-12 06:29 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 175
    chandler
    05-16-12, 02:46 AM Go to last post

  46. Us/european wiring compatibility

    Started by EAB1083, 05-14-12 05:24 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 278
    Nashkat1
    05-15-12, 07:26 PM Go to last post

  47. need a litle help wiring a motor

    Started by joshlw, 05-15-12 02:14 PM
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    joshlw
    05-15-12, 06:05 PM Go to last post

  48. Cabin wiring

    Started by rcr112233, 05-14-12 05:35 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    CasualJoe
    05-15-12, 03:56 PM Go to last post

  49. wiring electrical to a sub panel outdoors

    Started by twmackey, 04-25-12 08:26 AM
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    pcboss
    05-15-12, 01:42 PM Go to last post

  50. step down transformer mystery

    Started by BillChep, 05-14-12 07:30 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 272
    Furd
    05-15-12, 10:45 AM Go to last post

  51. 15A plug on a 20A circuit?

    Started by snowranger05, 05-14-12 07:03 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    Nashkat1
    05-15-12, 08:36 AM Go to last post

  52. Need some help on wiring my garage

    Started by audiotek, 05-13-12 10:12 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 330
    JerseyMatt
    05-14-12, 11:48 PM Go to last post

  53. Lightbulb Battery Run Time

    Started by kakero24, 05-09-12 04:43 AM
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    ray2047
    05-14-12, 03:14 PM Go to last post

  54. How to find out polarity of device

    Started by aspfun, 05-01-12 12:01 PM
    • Replies: 11
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    JerseyMatt
    05-14-12, 01:38 PM Go to last post

  55. GFCI suddenly tripping when freezers are plugged in

    Started by rjmastey, 05-14-12 09:40 AM
    • Replies: 6
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    pcboss
    05-14-12, 12:34 PM Go to last post

  56. Two conductors from single pole breaker?

    Started by bakrr, 05-12-12 08:20 AM
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    • Replies: 3
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    JerseyMatt
    05-13-12, 11:31 PM Go to last post

  57. What do you think of USB replacement receptacles?

    Started by wgc, 12-31-11 10:06 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
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    hedgeclippers
    05-13-12, 10:29 PM Go to last post

  58. Interrupting a circuit run from gfi outlet

    Started by Theoldmanz, 05-12-12 06:39 AM
    • Replies: 8
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    Theoldmanz
    05-13-12, 07:33 AM Go to last post

  59. Question Wiring a transformer backwards - NEC Compliant? (240V to 480V single phase)

    Started by poor_red_neck, 05-12-12 05:12 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 295
    CasualJoe
    05-13-12, 07:17 AM Go to last post

  60. Running electric from a subpanel

    Started by Dexter125, 05-12-12 08:43 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 241
    CasualJoe
    05-13-12, 06:43 AM Go to last post
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