[FONT=Georgia][COLOR=RoyalBlue][b]Hi all! I've had a problem with one circuit in my house (with at least outlets on). The problem started with some dimming/flickering and would reesolve itself without any breaker trip. The power to the ciruit could last hours to days/months and then start up again. Did have the electric company come out to test on their end. I went through all of the posts here and followed the advice on testing,etc. The power seemed to restore itself for a month or so. Again, the problem has started, but also now have the water heater (separate circuit) without power. Began to replace all the outlets (all had been push-in type) and used the screw terminals. The first 5 or so replacements didn't affect the ciruit much. Went to change a few more and as soon as I would restore the main power, had power to circuits, but only for a few minutes or so. Changed 3 more outlets/switches and the same thing would occur - power for a little while. I have not opened up the service panel (unfortunately a Zinco), but the panel had been inspected a little over a year ago. Just wondering if I'm still on the right path of replacing outlets, etc. Thanks so much. Already, this forum provided an extreme amount of helpful information! Pixie[/FONT][/COLOR][/b]

Hi! I am having a new house built. The one I live in now was built in the 70's. The conductors in the wiring in the new house look much smaller than the ones in my current house. Has the code changed over the years? I assume 14/2 for 15 amp circuits, but my old house has visibly larger wiring. My old house looks as if it was wired with 12/2. something change or was my old builder over the standards? :rolleyes: