Asked a retired electrician friend, he’d never seen this in his >40 year career.9mo ⋅ PathlessXD ⋅ r/electrical
My electrician said that the holes in the back are for licensed electricians only and i can get fined if i use them.4mo ⋅ Urhusbandslady ⋅ r/electrical
Just bought a house and In the walk in closet is this 30A 250v outlet. We have W+D hookups elsewhere, any idea what it may have been used for?3mo ⋅ YearZero_ ⋅ r/electrical
said they would be back to cap this 12 years ago, how much longer should I wait?10mo ⋅ MillHoodz_Finest ⋅ r/electrical
This is how my landlord plugged in my 3-prong A/C unit into a 2-prong outlet. I'm not convinced this is safe at all.9mo ⋅ eatchickendaily ⋅ r/electrical
Plumber cut 240vac dryer line, electrician did this, is it right?4mo ⋅ dingle_berry_finn ⋅ r/electrical
Breaker box at my work, is this normal or is someone trying to prevent these from tripping?10mo ⋅ SneakDissinRealtawk ⋅ r/electrical
This looks like a pro since it’s labeled and stapled so well, but...?1wk ⋅ sonicatheist ⋅ r/electrical
Found out this 250v receptacle was wired with 14/2. How close to a house fire was this and what would it have even been used for?2mo ⋅ JeshMoer ⋅ r/electrical
New rental property connects the washing machine with a 2-prong adapter, is this safe?10mo ⋅ Turtzel ⋅ r/electrical
Can I pull this ground rod out and drive it back in closer to the house?9mo ⋅ Duckbanc ⋅ r/electrical
When using caps is it necessary to always twist wires prior? I always feel I get a nice tight grip without twisting and it’s secure.11mo ⋅ billlybufflehead ⋅ r/electrical
Home Depot just delivered my Washer and Dryer. This is how they wired up the dryer and left.4mo ⋅ ccfoo242 ⋅ r/electrical
Best way to strip Romex? Is it worth the time stripping everything bare?9mo ⋅ chaz4000 ⋅ r/electrical
This is a 50amp sub panel I’ve installed in my garage and after I completed it I realized I have the black and red reversed (I’m in Canada). Will the inspector make me change this?10mo ⋅ DerekMellott ⋅ r/electrical
Adding a box over existing tiles (GFCI, for a bidet). Pipe in the way so had to cut back of box in half. What codes am I breaking? What are the dangers?1mo ⋅ DROP_DAT_DURKA_DURK ⋅ r/electrical
Anyone ever had an issue with clear edge lit exit signs. I have a fire marshal saying these are against code and need a covering on the back. I know they can be ordered with a mirror finish but I didn’t purchase these. They were submitted on and approved by engineers and architects...........11mo ⋅ Kmcc5924 ⋅ r/electrical
Renting this place and found that 2 rooms are connect to this double switch. Electrician said it's unsafe. Is that true?9mo ⋅ BMXBikr ⋅ r/electrical
I live directly under this cell tower box, it’s over my living room and I can see it from my patio. Should I be concerned? Is it safe?10mo ⋅ catzlikepickles88 ⋅ r/electrical
Wiring in girlfriends house she doesn’t know what it’s used for/was used for. Does anybody have an idea?10mo ⋅ No_Lock_4608 ⋅ r/electrical
Wife wanted a new lighting fixtures, I wanted to clean up the wiring a bit and lost track l, how to identify the hot and neutral wires?11mo ⋅ XYchromosomedominent ⋅ r/electrical
This breaker in our brand new house trips in mid-cycle of washing machine, sometimes multiple times. This is the same washing machine from our 45 year old house and it never tripped the “standard” breaker at our old house. Why is this happening?10mo ⋅ Important_Egg_6748 ⋅ r/electrical
Moved into a home, and this outlet blew out in the kitchen. I opened it up to this monstrosity. I decided to put a gfci outlet but the outlet keeps on tripping and I’m not sure why.1mo ⋅ CoookieHo ⋅ r/electrical
How much of a rush should it be to get this whole breaker box replaced?3wk ⋅ ARNGhopeful ⋅ r/electrical
What is this wire? Can I push it into the wall and spackle over it?11mo ⋅ TheOccasionalLurkerr ⋅ r/electrical
First time roughing in electrical in my home. Does this look right for a dual gang outlet?2mo ⋅ DukeSilver08 ⋅ r/electrical
Am I allowed to paint this transformer case? I’ll preserve the labeling but I just really want to clean it up a bit.11mo ⋅ Young-Grandpa ⋅ r/electrical
My neighbor asked me why her hot water wasn't working. I went in her basement and saw this. Is this still safe? More info in comments11mo ⋅ kablam0 ⋅ r/electrical
Hired plumber to move cooper pipe and he burnt my newly installed wires to a plug while soldering. Is this still safe?11mo ⋅ Glum_Honey7000 ⋅ r/electrical
Not mine but here to make people aware of the dangers of wearing jewelry while around live circuits. The ring is Titanium and the voltage that caused the injury was a mere 36 volts.1yr ⋅ Electrical-Wash-454 ⋅ r/electrical
My friend is worried about this wire that he has exposed in his room, what would be the best actions in dealing with it?10mo ⋅ bucket8a ⋅ r/electrical
Replaced a GFCI. Tested it and sparks came out. Pulled back out and saw this. The wall box is metal. Did it short out or another issue?8mo ⋅ Turbomattk ⋅ r/electrical
Landlord doesn't want electrician to replace this, says he will when he comes over this summer. More in comments section3mo ⋅ justhere4amomentt ⋅ r/electrical
We opened up our kitchen ceiling and found this. What do we do to fix this????? It looks so wrong.1yr ⋅ nizzerp ⋅ r/electrical
Replacing some outlets around the house, Any idea what these thicker green/clear wires are? Almost looks like speaker wire?3mo ⋅ yosemitejoe96 ⋅ r/electrical
Previous owner paid good money to finish a basement. This is the first outlet off the panel.1mo ⋅ wastedkarma ⋅ r/electrical
Are these safe? Moved into an apt with no dryer hookup. I see these adapters that let u plug a dryer basically into a regular outlet ? How safe is it1wk ⋅ 1421jk ⋅ r/electrical
Installing a light fixture that came with two black wires, which one is neutral?1mo ⋅ mirandathebird ⋅ r/electrical
Extension cord fell into the sea. Washed & dried, What can happen if I use it?9mo ⋅ Enthropia ⋅ r/electrical
I switched out a double switch for the dishwasher and disposal but now one switch is controlling both of them.9mo ⋅ Thekomalsingh ⋅ r/electrical
I'm no electrician, but I think I've solved the mystery of why changing the lightbulbs didn't work2mo ⋅ majesticopal ⋅ r/electrical
