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   calvin_ | Feb 20, 2002 07:24am | #1

   *
   http://www.elec-toolbox.com/frames.html

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   lonecat | Feb 20, 2002 07:27am | #2

   *Or http://electrician.com.

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   Davo_ | Feb 20, 2002 10:37am | #3

   *Don't know of any forums off hand, but you can always try :Your local building inspectorA reputable local electrical contractorA local electrical supply store And/or buy and read the 2 books (Basic Home Wiring and Advanced Home Wiring) published by the Black & Decker Home Improvement Library. These books can be found at Lowes, H.D., Walden Book Stores, your local library, and a whole lot of other places. It's a good, solid text book manual that is easy to read and understand. Davo

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   Jeff_J._Buck | Feb 20, 2002 10:40am | #4

   *how dare you suggest such things??? Jeff

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   Boss_Hog | Feb 20, 2002 03:49pm | #5

   *Why not post here ? Plenty of knowledgeable people.

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   Art_B. | Feb 20, 2002 04:22pm | #6

   *AJ once dispairingly (?) called this site "Fine-electric-wiring" or similar - what was that quote AJ?

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   Benjamin_Smith | Feb 20, 2002 05:37pm | #7

   *Johnnie:I got a lot out of the two books that Dano's recommending. Taught me most of the basics. The one that I turn to most times now is Rex Cauldwell's "Wiring a House," published by the guys that run this forum (Taunton). Your local inspector can be really good or a jerk - I've had both. My current one is great, and there's nothing like having a guy there to look at your work. Link to Rex's book:http://www.taunton.com/store/pages/070244.asp

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   Gunner_1750 | Feb 20, 2002 08:30pm | #8

   *The Electricians toolbox forum is for pros only. At least that's what it says. They don't like dealing with homeowners and DYI'rs at all. It is an excellent forum but it's not what Johnny needs.

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   Johnnie_Browne | Feb 21, 2002 02:48am | #9

   *I got the tauton book and the black and decker books, they good, but need more. beside you know how every step i look for more data. If anybody need a plumbing forum I know of a good one.

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   xJohn_Sprung | Feb 21, 2002 02:56am | #10

   *I've looked at both those electrical boards, they tend to be a tad grumpy with fundamental questions. So, post your questions here, and if you stump us, then go try the other places.-- J.S.

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   p_m | Feb 21, 2002 03:54am | #11

   *Todayshomeowner has a low brow electrical forum. Click Electrical under "Categories" and the click the "go" box under forums. This is a site for those have difficulty connecting fans and receptacles and such.I've humbly attached a URL but have never done it before so hope it works.http://www.todayshomeowner.com/forums/electrical.html -Peter

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   Cole_Dean | Feb 21, 2002 05:12am | #12

   *Johnnie,I don't know of a good forum, but I know a great electrician who will answer anything I ask of him, and for free even. I just need to keep him busy. Go ahead and post your questions and see if you have any luck. I sure could prod him a little for some help. And I would sure like to have the name of that plumbing forum.Cole

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   Johnnie_Browne | Feb 21, 2002 05:43am | #13

   *plbg.com

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    Edwardo_ | Feb 21, 2002 05:45pm | #14

    *Some others that I like:http://www.thathomesite.comhttp://www.doityourself.comhttp://www.forumco.com/homewiring/default.asp

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    Andy_Engel_ | Feb 21, 2002 08:36pm | #15

    *I like Rex Cauldwell's book, but I found it a bit skimpy in a few spots. However, add in Code Check Electrical, and you're most of the way there. Andy

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    CaseyR_ | Feb 23, 2002 07:00am | #16

    *I think Dan's House Wiring Forum is a pretty good place to get electrical questions answered. It is not as lively as Breaktime, but a couple of electricians will usually respond with a straight forward answer. Often, Dan himself will respond. The site is at:http://www.danswiringpage.com/The site has frames, so I can't give you a direct URL to the discussion forum, so you have to go to his main page and then page down to near the bottom and click on a smallish blue box to get over to the discussions.

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    The_Tennis_Court_Builder_...on_t | Feb 23, 2002 07:30am | #17

    *FineElectromocutions ...near the ever so electrified e stream,aj

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    ToolDoc_ | Feb 23, 2002 10:30pm | #18

    *Casey Dans site is real cool thanks

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   Johnnie_Browne | Feb 23, 2002 10:30pm | #19

   *
   anybody know where a good electical forum for advice is?