galvanic series: Galvanic Corrosion - 07/29/15 05:35 PM
This might seem technical, but this is a post about galvanic corrosion.
Let's simplify it.
When certain (dissimilar) metals touch one can cause the other to corrode.  This process is called, variously, galvanic corrosion, dissimilar metal corrosion, and electrolytic corrosion.
Essentially, electrical current can pass between two dissimilar metals.
Some metals are more "noble," meaning they are more electro positive and therefore protected, also called cathodic.  These metals include copper, bronze and brass.
Other metals are less "noble," meaning they are more "anodic" toward those further up the galvanic scale.  Anodic means they are more capable of corrosion because when joined to those more noble metals they are … (14 comments)

galvanic series: I Find That One Electrical Problem Leads To Others - It Did Here - 11/19/13 07:24 PM
Whenever I read or hear that there has been substantial remodeling done on a home, I find that one electrical problem leads to others - it did here.
Often it has been done by a homeowner.
Often it has been done without a permit.
Often it has been done by a contractor who is not an electrician.
Often it has been done incorrectly.
Often it is obviously incorrect.
Often it is dangerous, and the people living in the house don't even know.
WHILE IGNORANCE MAY BE BLISS, IT CAN BE DANGEROUS!
I found the sub panel first. 
Predicting the most common problem, where the white (neutral) … (46 comments)

 
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