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  2. Too much voltage 246v from power company

    Started by LeroyDriver, 02-20-2013 12:15 PM
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    emelio67
    03-23-2022, 01:15 PM Go to last post

  3. 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

  4. ACH550 brake chopper activation

    Started by HPCBOB, 04-16-2018 11:16 AM
    • Replies: 14
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    TechnicianMike
    03-25-2023, 11:05 AM Go to last post

  5. Clearances to electric meter

    Started by kangaroogod, 05-07-2013 08:51 PM
    • Replies: 17
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    CleterD
    12-10-2014, 05:42 AM Go to last post

  6. New NEC 2020 change

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

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

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

  8. Insulated Ground Pigtails.

    Started by madhat, 03-20-2020 08:58 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    jbhenergy
    03-02-2021, 07:27 PM Go to last post

  9. Time delay relay in circuit?

    Started by Calgaryhvac, 06-07-2020 11:45 AM
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    ehsx
    02-07-2021, 09:10 AM Go to last post

  10. 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

  11. Blown fuses in turbocor compressor

    Started by Ajit Lokhande, 08-08-2018 12:29 PM
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    Jeff Scanlan
    07-06-2023, 11:34 AM Go to last post

  12. Panel change out and clean up

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

  13. Arrow Hart / Murray

    Started by GREGHVACGUY, 04-30-2020 10:08 PM
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    WAYNE3298
    06-30-2020, 10:51 AM Go to last post

  14. How do you find where the power ends ?

    Started by Poodle Head Mikey, 02-21-2022 02:36 AM
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    billygoat22
    03-14-2022, 08:31 PM Go to last post

  15. Someone feel like explaining backfeed to me? lol

    Started by flangatang7, 05-10-2021 03:07 PM
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    flangatang7
    05-13-2021, 12:34 PM Go to last post

  16. Heat pump supply cable 8/3 or 8/2

    Started by Greentrees, 03-02-2013 01:33 AM
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    genman
    12-15-2013, 07:07 AM Go to last post

  17. Thoughts on In-Line surge protectors?

    Started by JehanDM, 01-12-2021 08:42 PM
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    Juan Madera
    01-13-2021, 12:14 PM Go to last post

  18. Question Proper grounding of this and new panel in shop

    Started by pacnw, 11-29-2020 03:43 PM
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    parsky1
    12-16-2020, 09:28 AM Go to last post

  19. 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

  20. Question code compliant or not - "romex" in conduit

    Started by pacnw, 08-15-2021 11:54 AM
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    hvacker
    08-22-2021, 05:06 PM Go to last post

  21. How not to run wires for a mini split.

    Started by Zamoramax, 05-08-2021 10:31 AM
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    James Colver
    05-18-2021, 06:36 PM Go to last post

  22. any of you genius in Electrical help me ;) ? breaker sizing etc

    Started by acguytx, 02-25-2021 09:31 AM
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    hvacker
    03-02-2021, 04:29 PM Go to last post

  23. 50hz equipment on 60hz power.

    Started by mlock, 05-15-2022 05:23 PM
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    mlock
    05-16-2022, 08:58 PM Go to last post

  24. RE: Strange electrical issue at my sons house

    Started by 2sac, 04-25-2020 02:50 PM
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    madhat
    06-05-2020, 02:19 PM Go to last post

  25. Isolation transformer and GFCI

    Started by jayguy, 11-04-2021 11:47 AM
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    R600a
    11-10-2021, 08:15 PM Go to last post

  26. Hmm Power Quality Issue in Boilers

    Started by Kobski, 06-15-2022 03:03 PM
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    jayguy
    10-13-2022, 12:44 AM Go to last post

  27. onan transfer switch

    Started by billygoat22, 06-22-2021 08:55 PM
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    billygoat22
    06-22-2021, 08:55 PM Go to last post

  28. Sizing MCB Power Supply or MCB

    Started by Izak95, 10-22-2022 04:57 PM
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    YOUNG FROSTY
    02-23-2024, 09:15 PM Go to last post

  29. Temperature Adjustment

    Started by hvacker, 03-02-2021 04:07 PM
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    hvacker
    03-02-2021, 04:07 PM Go to last post

  30. Generac anyone?

    Started by firecontrol, 12-16-2021 11:31 AM
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    firecontrol
    12-19-2021, 08:50 AM Go to last post

  31. Should I ask electrician to address on 1 year warranty walk?

    Started by c-a-l, 08-08-2022 01:15 AM
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    car46999
    08-18-2022, 08:04 PM Go to last post

  32. Question Whole House Surge Protection?

    Started by Sinn775, 01-13-2022 05:00 AM
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    Juan Madera
    01-13-2022, 11:56 AM Go to last post

  33. Wire size.

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

  34. 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

  35. What kind of clamp am I looking for?

    Started by CHAINIK, 02-05-2023 09:43 AM
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    VTP99
    02-13-2024, 08:51 AM Go to last post

  36. Ceiling light won't stay on

    Started by browningv308, 12-07-2022 04:20 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    VTP99
    12-08-2022, 09:51 AM Go to last post

  37. Tuning off power to stove via wireless switch.

    Started by mlock, 02-25-2023 01:29 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    madhat
    07-03-2023, 12:21 PM Go to last post

  38. Flood Lights

    Started by HVAC/R 19, 11-12-2022 01:42 PM
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    HVAC/R 19
    11-15-2022, 05:17 PM Go to last post

  39. Got most of the cans

    Started by Zamoramax, 11-03-2022 01:18 AM
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    Zamoramax
    11-03-2022, 01:18 AM Go to last post

  40. Neutrals tied to two different transformers causing issues

    Started by Juan Madera, 10-21-2022 12:21 PM
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    Juan Madera
    10-21-2022, 12:21 PM Go to last post

  41. Bad breaker or am I missing something?

    Started by WT70, 07-09-2023 02:38 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 18,846
    WT70
    07-10-2023, 08:54 PM Go to last post
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