How usable is this?

11mo ⋅ ⋅

ADVERTISEMENT

Remote Switch Install

1yr ⋅

⋅

smite me mighty smighters!

1yr ⋅

⋅

Every electricians reaction to basically every post in this sub

1yr ⋅

⋅

Update: The purple wire nuts hold 100 #12's

1yr ⋅

⋅

If I were to grab this with my bare hands, would I fry to death?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Pretty much

1yr ⋅

⋅

What is this? I disconnected it and now my doorbell doesn't work.

1yr ⋅

⋅

Decided to DIY to save a bundle. Added a 100 amp sub panel in my new wood shop (garage) and ran plenty of circuits for machinery, heat, and lighting. How’d I do?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Discovered behind a recent remodel. Legit right?

11mo ⋅

⋅

Closing on a house soon, does this look okay (aside from the creepy doll)?

1yr ⋅

⋅

I've been curious for a couple years now. What is the reason for this one and only long telephone pole?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Any suggestions what is happening to my electric bill??

11mo ⋅

⋅

To everyone commenting hire an electrician (especially on simple tasks), this is the reality homeowners are facing right now.

1yr ⋅

⋅

FFS, why is so difficult and frustrating to plug anything into these? (New build)

11mo ⋅

⋅

Electrician says my main panel needs emergency replacement. Quoted $4k for the job. Does this seem like a reasonable price and diagnosis?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Update: I did it guys. I hotwired my AC. Now I can bask in a cool 76 degrees while living lazy and jobless

2yr ⋅

⋅

Ooof

1yr ⋅

⋅

Do wires need to be inside electrical box?

11mo ⋅

⋅

I replaced a 15A outlet in my house with this Leviton 15A Dual USB C outlet and now the breaker trips about once per day even when apparently under no load. Any suggestions?

11mo ⋅

⋅

ADVERTISEMENT

Hey Electricians of Reddit. My friend got me this and I'm not sure what to do with it. Thoughts?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Why is this labeled in KVA and not KW?

1yr ⋅

⋅

I've came across this electrical tower multiple times, I'm just wondering what's the use of it and why it is rare to see some them now?

1yr ⋅

⋅

What is this?

11mo ⋅

⋅

Drilled and hit wire insulation, nothing tripped or went off, no bang or flash either - is it safe?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Are these commonly known and used in the US?

11mo ⋅

⋅

What are these jumpers between conductors?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Am I crazy or does my moms (small) condo have a 3 phase drop?

1yr ⋅

⋅

I'm adding an outlet using this diagram. Is this the best way?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Recently purchased home. Found this in attic. Does this look OK? Not sure what I'm looking at.

1yr ⋅

⋅

Is it a common practice to leave an old pole?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Can anyone tell me what type of receptacle this is?

11mo ⋅

⋅

ADVERTISEMENT

What is this thing and what does it do ??

1yr ⋅

⋅

Did someone say junction box?

1yr ⋅

⋅

At the In-laws and moved the toaster to discover how the refrigerator and stove plug in.

1yr ⋅

⋅

Tips for fishing 12g romex thru a stud corner without access from the rear? 🤔 my basement remodel

1yr ⋅

⋅

Demo day at this kitchen remodel uncovered this atrocity. Recessed lighting had been installed a few years prior by a “contractor friend”

1yr ⋅

⋅

Please settle a debate, would this shock you, or would electricity take the path of greatest conductivity leaving you unharmed?

1yr ⋅

⋅

New 200A service replaced but my electrician reused all the old breakers. Should I be annoyed?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Yesterday I learned that a conduit body is not an acceptable junction box. Is this better?

1yr ⋅

⋅

We opened up our kitchen ceiling and found this. What is going on & how should we fix it?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Newly buried Xfinity coax cable is less than an inch deep. What should I do?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Why does every new GE breaker look 30 years old?

2yr ⋅

⋅

Looks mint to me

1yr ⋅

⋅

All 3 lights illuminate on an outlet tester. According to the label, a maximum of 2 should be illuminated. What does this mean?

11mo ⋅

⋅

Pulled out my refrigerator to find this. Any ideas what it was from?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Are these connectors ok? DIYing some LED lights in my garage.

1yr ⋅

⋅

What is this?

1yr ⋅

⋅

ADVERTISEMENT

I do commercial/industrial hvac and just saw this lock out for these breakers on a new account. There’s dozens like this all locked in on position. Wouldn’t this stop the breaker from properly tripping if need be?

11mo ⋅

⋅

Im not an electrician so I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to best deal with wires that are sticking out of this old vacuum cord?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Someone keeps plugging their generator into this exterior outlet on the cafe I work at after hours. What do I get to lock them out?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Why does European wiring look to be 50 years ahead of us?

2yr ⋅

⋅

What caused it this and is it safe to use?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Uhhh I should probably put this in a box, right?

11mo ⋅

⋅

Mom took nest and left for a couple days as punishment for wanting it a degree cooler. I'm boiling, what wires can I connect/what do I do to turn on cooling.

2yr ⋅

⋅

Spent two hours looking for the cause of a tripping GFCI. sigh

2yr ⋅

⋅

How do I hook up a subpanel for my electric car?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Moved to a rental home that has 2 prong outlets and need 3 prong grounded outlets to plug in my video game stuff. Are these frowned upon or good to go?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Is this normal practice?

1yr ⋅

⋅

ADVERTISEMENT

What are These Attic Cable Runners Called?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Installing GFCI outlet. How do I determine which wires go to line and which to load?

1yr ⋅

⋅

I know I should call a sparky about this, but I’m curious.

1yr ⋅

⋅

Opened up this light switch for the first time, why would the neutrals be connected to the switch? Black wires are confirmed to be hot

1yr ⋅

⋅

Was I scammed?

1yr ⋅

⋅

I shot a nail into a wire.

1yr ⋅

⋅

Is this panel okay or should I replace it?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Wire colors in an industrial junction box... purple & gray?

1yr ⋅

⋅

What is this thing? I connected it to the doorbell and now Im stuck in the past

1yr ⋅

⋅

how do I remove this safely? not sure that I can turn the breaker off

1yr ⋅

⋅

Could this actually conduct and transfer that kinda voltage?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Anyone have consistent success with this type of wire strippers?

1yr ⋅

⋅

ADVERTISEMENT

Is this too much of a bend in a power cord?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Went to add a circuit to my sub panel. Discovered neutral and ground bonded. Can you guys double check my work?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Could you update an outlet into a new outlet with two USB-C plugs?

1yr ⋅

⋅

I think I opened a can of worms

1yr ⋅

⋅

Looping feeders in a subpanel?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Is it ever okay to splice electrical wires using wire nuts and electrical tape? We're the middle of a kitchen renovation and the contractor is doing this in a number of places. All to be hidden behind drywall. Is this to code or even legal? Apologies for the poor photo.

1yr ⋅

⋅

New panel install. Any problems?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Why do crimp ring connectors have this little arrow on them?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Need help with wiring a 3 way

11mo ⋅

⋅

Our outlet box sits too far in the 5/8 drywall, the faceplate wont screw in or sit flush to it, what’s my options?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Wire bundling

1yr ⋅

⋅

What would actually happen if you used something like this and plugged on both ends?

2yr ⋅

⋅

Electricial inspection measured 40-49A loads on 40A range breaker. Breaker didn't trip.

1yr ⋅

⋅

Why did my dishwasher melt my wire nut?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Is it ok that these breakers are not fully seated?

11mo ⋅

⋅

ADVERTISEMENT

How can I fix this so the outlet will stay on when the light is off?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Do these 1/2” conduit bodies (used with emt) reset your 360 degrees of bends count?

1yr ⋅

⋅

The wire gauges are noticeably different and have electrical tape. Is this okay?

1yr ⋅

⋅

What do you call this? Whenever i go to the supplier, I always have to show a photo because I don't know what to call this technically

1yr ⋅

⋅

Any way to tell if this box can support a ceiling fan?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Would it be okay to just unscrew the switches and reverse the placement? So frustrating turning on the wrong one every time in this one only

1yr ⋅

⋅

What's could this plug in be for? It is a garage addition of a home we recently moved into.

11mo ⋅

⋅

What are these? I believe my bf is bringing them home, he told me they were gnome condoms.... I find them everywhere

3yr ⋅

⋅

This look alright?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Help w EV charger: new EV charged well for 2 nights on a new 240 outlet now only charges for ~5min before breaker flips. electrician who installed said everything looks fine, but that the lines can be “temperamental.” thoughts? Pics to try to address questions- admittedly no idea what I’m looking at

1yr ⋅

⋅

How would I wire this to mount a tv?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Closing on house this week. How bad is this?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Weird Voltage Drop. Local power claims no problems. 14V on one leg from pole to top of meter. Thoughts?

1yr ⋅

⋅

How can I waterproof this?

11mo ⋅

⋅

ADVERTISEMENT

Does this look safe?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Should these have boots or something on them? Is it safe to paint up there if they do/don't?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Was planning on adding an old work double gang here. This is an interior bathroom wall. What are my options?

1yr ⋅

⋅

What's going on here?

1yr ⋅

⋅

What is the name of this?

11mo ⋅

⋅

Dead outdoor outlet

1yr ⋅

⋅

First ever panel (2nd year). Took me 8 hours. Boss got mad, said take half that next time. What's a reasonable expectation? Did I go overboard in making it look clean?

2yr ⋅

⋅

Just had a new HVAC unit installed. This is how they wired up the unit. Is this ok?

2yr ⋅

⋅

My landlord told me that his handyman says this is ok. I'm a little bit skeptical. Should I leave it or call an electrician?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Is this normal? Found in dads new apartment, hooked up to a microwave

1yr ⋅

⋅

My electrician friend added an 80 amp service to my garage. Did he do it wrong? Explanation in comments.

1yr ⋅

⋅

Overloaded Main Breaker smells fishy, I will call an electrician tomorrow but for today help please

1yr ⋅

⋅

Landlord lets methheads work on service breaker box, they unhook my neutral because “it’s in the wrong place”

2yr ⋅

⋅

Need Help

1yr ⋅

⋅

Renovating my manufactured home. Found a method for wiring a receptacle I’ve never seen. What is this called?

1yr ⋅

⋅

ADVERTISEMENT

Found underneath the bed of a rental I’m staying in. How big of a stink should I make about it?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Is this allowed in kitchen cabinet?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Single strand aluminum on a house from 1998? Help!

1yr ⋅

⋅

What's this

1yr ⋅

⋅

Is it unsafe to run a fourth wire through this hole?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Is this even possible?

1yr ⋅

⋅

If I build a smaller soffit around these would it bring it up to code?

11mo ⋅

⋅

Lowes hooked my dryer up wrong.

1yr ⋅

⋅

Lightning struck but can't understand how everything failed

1yr ⋅

⋅

Remember Kids, Electricity Will Kill You

1yr ⋅

⋅

Mysterious brown box produces burning smell under load from washing machine. What is this thing?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Had new wire installed for an outlet. Noticed this super tight (also very twisted wire) after they left. Fire hazard or fine?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Can I change this outlet to a dual plug and connect a retractable extension cord to the extra plug?

1yr ⋅

⋅

ADVERTISEMENT

Old capacitor died and I can't find a 50uf/370VAC replacement that's the same size

11mo ⋅

⋅

There is a special place in hell for you T568A people.

1yr ⋅

⋅

Which wire goes to which? They aren’t colored...

1yr ⋅

⋅

should I DIY this or call a professional?

1yr ⋅

⋅

I opened the cover and immediately took this photo!

2yr ⋅

⋅

does anyone know what the button in the right is for? it's new service at a boat dock nothing has ever run from the service an usage increases until I pressed this button. electric company hasn't resolved the issue yet.

1yr ⋅

⋅

Am I going to die? (hotel shower, Guatemala)

2yr ⋅

⋅

Alright who did this

3yr ⋅

⋅

On a scale of 1-10, how dangerous is this new disposal my landlord installed?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Why are these wires here without breakers? Looking to add a new circuit.

1yr ⋅

⋅

Had panel moved outside last year by local electrician. HVAC guy today says it’s not to code. Anything I should be worried about?

1yr ⋅

⋅

Please critique my first sub panel

1yr ⋅

⋅

Electrician installed a new light in our bathroom and instead of telling us it didn't fit flush with the wall he stacked the boxes is this safe/ to code

2yr ⋅

⋅

ADVERTISEMENT

Would I be crazy to DIY replacement of this old sylvania box?

1yr ⋅

⋅

What kind of cbale is this? Found it while digging, it wasnt marked with our other utility lines.

1yr ⋅

⋅

What can I do to fix this?

1yr ⋅

⋅

1972 house. Can someone help me with terminology? What are these style breakers called with the two blades? (Yes, I’m horrified by the dust. Getting out the compressor now.)

1yr ⋅

⋅

Why would an electrician put a screw be in between double breaker? All 50+ apartments like this. Licensed contractors and inspected by City (passed) Built 15 ish years ago.

1yr ⋅

⋅

Power line from the street with exposed connector

1yr ⋅

⋅

What the correct name for this pvc nut?

1yr ⋅

⋅