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Split-Buss Electrical Panels


Understanding Split-Buss Electrical Panels: Dave explains that a split buss circuit breaker panel allows the upper circuits to remain energized while the bottom section is controlled by a separate circuit breaker.



Adding Sub-Panels to Main Panels


How to Understand Load Calculations When Adding Sub-Panels – Adding any panel or sub-panel requires careful planning, however this practice is commonplace in most commercial and industrial applications



Adding a Garage Electrical Panel


Hot to Add an Electrical Sub-Panel to a Garage – Adding a sub-panel for a garage involves a variety of planning, here are just a few to consider



Electrical Wiring for a Garage Panel


How to Install Wiring for a Garage Electrical Panel – Here are Fully Explained Photos and Wiring Diagrams for Garage Electrical Wiring with Code Requirements for most new or remodel projects.



200 Amp Electrical Service Upgrade Riser


How an Electrical Service Entrance Pipe is Typically Used for a Panel Upgrade – The rigid conduit should be solid from the weather head down to the electric meter enclosure or main service panel.



Electrical Utility Company Gives Free Power to Customer


Free Electricity is Rare From an Electric Utility Company – but it did Happen – This is a very rare occurrence. I have only heard of one other instance of this being done by an electrical utility power company.



Electrical Question from Todd about Home Wiring


When upgrading home electrical wiring you must compare your existing home with the current electrical code requirements



CL and NCL Panels and Circuit Breakers


How to Select the Right Circuit Breaker for an Electrical Panel



Can Someone Tap Into Your Electrical Power Lines


Can an electrician determine if someone has tapped into my apartments electrical power lines?



Home Electrical Power Description


Would it be possible to have 3 Phase wire at my house?



Multi Unit Building with 4 Electrical Meters


I have a multi-unit building with 4 meters and 4 electrical boxes. One of the boxes is for common areas but it has a breaker which one of the tenants should be paying for….



Installing Sub-Panel Wiring


How to install a sub-panel in a 100 amp service for a 220 volt 30 amp dryer…



Room Addition Home Electrical Wiring


What sort of cable is used for an interior run to a sub-panel and are there protection/mounting requirements…



Bad Electric Meter Socket Causes Power Loss to Home


the electrical box outside and one of the main electrical lines in the terminal lug at the electric meter socket jaws was burnt very badly…



Installing an Electrical Service Panel with a Meter Pedestal


Can the wires going to the main panel come through the back, up near the top of the meter pedestal and into the bottom of the main panel…



Electrical Question from Ralph about Electrical Service Upgrade


Question: My wife and I bought a fixer upper mobile home that needs the electrical upgraded. We are upgrading the service to 150 amps.



What Happens If My Electrical Meter Gets Damaged?


The damaged electrical meter will need to be replaced. Notify your local electrical utility company and they will have to …



How to convert a 240 volt outlet into a sub-panel


A separate ground bar must be installed into the sub-panel where all the circuit grounds must be terminated. This will provide the required…



Electrical Question about Panels, AFCI and GFCI Requirements


Question: What are the current laws,federal and state for CT. For 2010 for a breaker box



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