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  2. Need more input.. (high leg)

    Started by the_4rs, 10-01-2014 09:21 AM
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    bourbon
    12-15-2014, 08:14 PM Go to last post

  3. HP and electric codes

    Started by timjimbob, 05-07-2013 07:23 AM
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    ga-hvac-tech
    07-17-2013, 11:59 AM Go to last post

  4. GFCI Downstream from Gnd~Neut Short in AFCI protected circuit

    Started by Cap'n Preshoot, 04-14-2013 03:26 PM
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    timebuilder
    04-18-2013, 10:02 AM Go to last post

  5. How do you find where the power ends ?

    Started by Poodle Head Mikey, 02-21-2022 02:36 AM
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    03-14-2022, 08:31 PM Go to last post

  6. 8 AWG NM-B on my 50 Amp Generator Service Connection - Does that meet Code?

    Started by WingMan71, 02-01-2024 01:12 PM
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    02-22-2024, 09:28 PM Go to last post

  7. Ever use back EMF?

    Started by Core_d, 03-29-2013 11:35 PM
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    genman
    12-15-2013, 06:55 AM Go to last post

  8. Grounding 24 volt transformer

    Started by Cisco007, 06-17-2020 06:32 PM
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    stumpdigger
    07-05-2020, 08:56 PM Go to last post

  9. Can a shorted secondary on an xfmr travel back to primary breaker?

    Started by hurtinhvac, 02-25-2013 07:01 PM
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    12-15-2013, 08:57 PM Go to last post

  10. Over amperage on cook return fan

    Started by Onefast450r, 05-15-2013 09:29 PM
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    Poodle Head Mikey
    06-10-2013, 02:17 PM Go to last post

  11. Panel change out and clean up

    Started by Zamoramax, 04-30-2021 11:47 PM
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    05-15-2022, 03:21 PM Go to last post

  12. Electrical issue or unit issue?

    Started by FloridaManHVACR, 02-18-2024 07:49 PM
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    FloridaManHVACR
    02-20-2024, 12:32 PM Go to last post

  13. Too much voltage 246v from power company

    Started by LeroyDriver, 02-20-2013 12:15 PM
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    03-23-2022, 01:15 PM Go to last post

  14. Ungrounded 480 delta anomaly.

    Started by Randy S., 04-11-2013 11:20 AM
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    genman
    12-15-2013, 11:09 PM Go to last post

  15. New NEC 2020 change

    Started by 270wsm, 11-30-2020 09:37 AM
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    09-15-2021, 10:42 PM Go to last post

  16. Exclamation Is it just the amps that will kill you?

    Started by hearthman, 02-09-2013 08:11 PM
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    08-01-2014, 04:27 AM Go to last post

  17. Wire size.

    Started by sigma, 10-31-2018 07:17 PM
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    06-24-2019, 12:33 PM Go to last post

  18. Any tricks for tracing bad neutral?

    Started by Glennhvac, 09-18-2021 09:42 AM
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    BBeerme
    07-31-2023, 09:38 PM Go to last post

  19. Duplex receptacle orientation code ?

    Started by Poodle Head Mikey, 07-29-2019 07:38 PM
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    BBeerme
    09-07-2019, 10:19 PM Go to last post

  20. Confused Mini greenhouse temperature controll

    Started by Eirikki, 09-29-2016 09:00 AM
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    HVAC_Marc
    10-04-2016, 05:00 PM Go to last post

  21. Motor overamping and Ohm's Law

    Started by HVAC_Austin, 03-31-2013 09:10 AM
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    06-10-2013, 02:22 PM Go to last post

  22. Whole House Surge Protectors

    Started by Florida Joy, 02-25-2013 07:41 PM
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    03-07-2013, 11:44 AM Go to last post

  23. clear up wire size vs max amp fuse breaker recomndation

    Started by acguytx, 12-19-2020 09:54 AM
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    12-30-2020, 08:40 PM Go to last post

  24. Backfeeding transformer for shop power

    Started by Supa-Heat, 03-03-2018 10:58 PM
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    11-03-2019, 08:47 AM Go to last post

  25. How are ground fault mini-breakers wired ? Are they even mini-breakers at all?

    Started by Poodle Head Mikey, 06-10-2013 02:05 PM
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    07-17-2013, 09:56 AM Go to last post

  26. Confused Sizing wire for subpanel

    Started by Artietech, 10-19-2022 09:28 PM
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    Sberry
    07-23-2023, 06:45 AM Go to last post

  27. Transformer Question

    Started by Myhvacguy1, 01-17-2020 09:03 PM
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    01-18-2020, 06:31 PM Go to last post

  28. Clearances to electric meter

    Started by kangaroogod, 05-07-2013 08:51 PM
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    CleterD
    12-10-2014, 05:42 AM Go to last post

  29. Bad breaker or am I missing something?

    Started by WT70, 07-09-2023 02:38 PM
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    07-10-2023, 08:54 PM Go to last post

  30. Disconnect breakers

    Started by hurtinhvac, 07-03-2013 09:19 PM
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    07-17-2013, 06:37 AM Go to last post

  31. several Maintenance guys missed this

    Started by pilotlight, 02-27-2013 09:55 PM
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    03-05-2013, 10:05 PM Go to last post

  32. Piggyback breaker?

    Started by hurtinhvac, 07-10-2013 09:45 PM
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    07-17-2013, 10:35 PM Go to last post

  33. Wiring a combination switch

    Started by Blastbark, 04-27-2018 11:15 PM
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    04-29-2018, 02:33 PM Go to last post

  34. Hmm 2 Phase Roof Top Units?

    Started by Bazooka Joe, 01-21-2016 05:14 PM
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    timebuilder
    11-13-2016, 11:15 AM Go to last post

  35. I'm assuming this isn't up to code?

    Started by MinimumJargon, 05-25-2021 08:39 PM
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    desert guy
    06-05-2021, 03:36 PM Go to last post

  36. main breaker and unit breaker/switch questions

    Started by pacnw, 02-12-2013 01:14 AM
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    timebuilder
    02-14-2013, 05:54 PM Go to last post

  37. What kind of clamp am I looking for?

    Started by CHAINIK, 02-05-2023 09:43 AM
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    02-13-2024, 08:51 AM Go to last post

  38. tell me it aint so!!!

    Started by 02JeepKing, 05-23-2013 09:04 PM
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    06-23-2013, 08:38 PM Go to last post

  39. line or neutral to capacitor ????????????

    Started by kefah, 11-19-2013 02:44 PM
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    ICanHas
    02-28-2014, 10:34 PM Go to last post

  40. ACH550 brake chopper activation

    Started by HPCBOB, 04-16-2018 11:16 AM
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    TechnicianMike
    03-25-2023, 11:05 AM Go to last post

  41. Following code to a fault

    Started by ga1279, 03-22-2013 11:31 AM
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    12-15-2013, 11:26 PM Go to last post
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