One outlet used to operate off of a light switch. What did I do wrong? (Current pic, both outlets have constant power)1yr ⋅ uglyduckling1995 ⋅ r/electrical
Looking for insight on the state of these wires. This is the box on the pole1yr ⋅ gallupgrl ⋅ r/electrical
Left light bulb shuts off after 10 secs of then all being on after the switch is turn on. The light will stay on indefinitely if you shut the light off then quickly turn it on.1yr ⋅ coheed9867 ⋅ r/electrical
When you get along with engineers, you can just tell them how you want to build it and they put it on paper for you.3yr ⋅ Last-Associate-9471 ⋅ r/electrical
Any idea what this wire is for? Reading ~15v, found in a closed box in my family room3yr ⋅ gunslingeroutawhisky ⋅ r/electrical
I'm installing a smart light switch. I tested it, but it's controlling the outlets instead of the actual light in the ceiling. What did I do wrong?1yr ⋅ NeadForMead ⋅ r/electrical
Inspector said this garbage disposal wire needs to be in a junction box. My question is does it matter where we put the junction box under the sink? Does it matter if the box is plastic or metal? I’m hoping we’ll pass the inspection next time. Thank you in advance!2yr ⋅ DazzlingG991 ⋅ r/electrical
Is this the correct and safe way to wire four cabinet switches so the light comes on when any or all doors are open?1yr ⋅ HeyBCool ⋅ r/electrical
Proper way to deal with spliced romex in wall (that I need to cover up)?2yr ⋅ makearandomnoise ⋅ r/electrical
Does anyone know what this is? I was supposed to have a ceiling fan box. Am I missing something?3yr ⋅ cabgkid79 ⋅ r/electrical
I’d like to be able to plug this in rather than run it off batteries. I’m handy enough to wire a plug, but not knowledgeable enough to know if that will result in burning down my house1yr ⋅ Slothandwhale ⋅ r/electrical
Doorbell transformer reading around 20V at the box, but the wires at the doorbell only reading about 1.5 volts. Replaced transformer and tried two different doorbells and still the same issue. Ubiquiti Unifi doorbell camera worked fine for about a year but now nothing. Any ideas here? Thanks!1yr ⋅ Vaslo ⋅ r/electrical
Got a quote to install sub panel in detached garage with 8 110 outlets and 124 outlets, does this seem reasonable or overpriced?2yr ⋅ visivopro ⋅ r/electrical
What socket is this? I need a cover for it for toddler, but I've looked on multiple sites and am not having luck figuring out which it is.2yr ⋅ Vanquished_Hope ⋅ r/electrical
Hello again friends! I bought this seimens 100amp panel to use as a sub panel but have only now just realized there is no way to attach the conductors to the copper. Is there a kit I'm missing? I've tried to Google what I could with no luck :/ thanks for the help everybody!1yr ⋅ Ialaroi ⋅ r/electrical
How can I rerun these without needing a junction box? Minimal slack.1yr ⋅ CaptainWikkiWikki ⋅ r/electrical
Any idea why this happened? dad said it was sparking like a sparkler, something was plugged in. there were cobwebs that could have made contact1yr ⋅ MaddySmol ⋅ r/electrical
Bought this motor at an estate sale but it only seems to have one terminal. Ideas?2yr ⋅ ReverendToTheShadow ⋅ r/electrical
Adding outlet to multi wire branch. Please don’t laugh at my drawing lol.2yr ⋅ Buddy7977 ⋅ r/electrical
This is the power chord to a space heater I own. I’ve owned it for over 6 years. It works fine, but I just noticed this green film and rust on one of the prongs. Is this still safe to use?1yr ⋅ DiamondHard69 ⋅ r/electrical
I recently came into possession of six automatic hand sanitizer dispensers! Any project ideas for me? (6 motion sensors, 6 motors, 6 limit switches and 6 power switches! I also have a 3d printer)3yr ⋅ faceplant34 ⋅ r/electrical
Question: I recently replaced one of the GFCI outlets in my newly acquired kitchen near the sink, but realized that the faceplate is not entirely flush with the tile wall / does not seal completely, in part because of how the tile was cut. Is this a safety issue and if so how should I fix it?2yr ⋅ HuaFeng36 ⋅ r/electrical
What is different about these three outlets labeled “transformer”?2yr ⋅ CriticalShitass ⋅ r/electrical
I need your help!! I'm trying to brush up for an interview tomorrow. Would someone be able to tell me what this symbol is in the motor circuit and how the start/ stop latch works?1yr ⋅ Lo-fi_beats_all_day ⋅ r/electrical
This is a 240v heater. How do I give it 240v with only one hot wire? I planned on buying a 2-pole 40amp for it.1yr ⋅ dannymuffins ⋅ r/electrical
Found in a house built in 1976. Homeowner is lucky the house hasn’t burned down.1yr ⋅ TrainingTackle ⋅ r/electrical
GFCI question. Can I remove the left GFCI and install another actual outlet? What is the purpose of this type of GFCI?3yr ⋅ nathanstl ⋅ r/electrical
What is this? It’s located on the wall near the ceiling in the closet that contains my water heater.1yr ⋅ brianhama ⋅ r/electrical
Are these circuit breaker testers legit? I bought one 10 years,didnt work well. Are the newer versions actually doing the job of identifying the breaker?3yr ⋅ isaactheunknown ⋅ r/electrical
Adding 14/2 to this set up in order to add receptacle. This random hot wire has me a little confused.1yr ⋅ tdkdpt ⋅ r/electrical
Wanting to add a circuit. I read that the neutral and ground shouldn't be on the same bar, Is that true?2yr ⋅ anknon ⋅ r/electrical
My oven is on a 40 amp fuse, does this sticker mean it’s running on 240V? I can’t find the manual anywhere. Thanks1yr ⋅ Forester12121 ⋅ r/electrical
what could cause outlets to stop and start working on their own?1yr ⋅ runninginsquare_s ⋅ r/electrical
Could someone help me? I put a new switch on the wall for my daughter‘a ceiling fan. The ceiling light stays on whether the switches are up or down. I wired it the same way the old switch was wired...any advice?2yr ⋅ GoodDaySunshine123 ⋅ r/electrical
Anyone know what this bad boy is for ? It's about 7 feet high on the wall in a 60's house In Canada2yr ⋅ brady77999 ⋅ r/electrical
As seen on the BACK of a restaurant bathroom door in Montreal, QC. Is this up to code?2yr ⋅ TIMGYM ⋅ r/electrical
Pretty new at electrical. Want to add a new subpanel or switch out the existing subpanel for a larger one. Subpanel powered straight off lugs from main, so not sure how to interrupt power to it safely. Can y'all look at this?4yr ⋅ suchCow ⋅ r/electrical
Help required - Can someone clarify what breaker is needed for this LG 18000 BTU Air Con. Thanks in advance2yr ⋅ kamiela2010 ⋅ r/electrical
As a follow-up post for the one yesterday, I will be getting a new surge protector.2yr ⋅ alexlew8702 ⋅ r/electrical
look at this amazing wire maybe I could use this to trip circuit breakers (JOKE)3yr ⋅ raygan4025 ⋅ r/electrical
This doesn't seem right. Buddy Bought a new house and they needed to update the meter and breaker box. Thats how it was left.3yr ⋅ Stylesaurus ⋅ r/electrical
Is it safe to have this many chargers running at once? chargers for 3x18V and 1x40V batteries6mo ⋅ Imperatvs ⋅ r/electrical
Is this the correct wiring for a sub panel? Specifically the ground in the sub panel having its own rod, and not connected to neutral.3yr ⋅ Power_Strokin ⋅ r/electrical
Crawl space was flooding, this was totally submerged. Should it be changed? /s2yr ⋅ fabjuice ⋅ r/electrical
Quick question. Michigan, USA. Can you put two different sized circuits(15 amp and 20 amp) to different recepticles in the same box. Image to explain.4yr ⋅ Fleetstreetkiller ⋅ r/electrical
Looking for help identifying this. It's in my downstairs coat closet, I think it may have been part of a long gone home alarm system but not sure. Is it safe to remove?1yr ⋅ frinxo ⋅ r/electrical
Is this subpanel wired correctly for the inverter and solar panels that are connected to it?3yr ⋅ Dad78 ⋅ r/electrical
Had a lightning strike that blew a 300$ electronic component. What kind of whole house surge protector should i install to prevent more expensive damage?9mo ⋅ Pleased_Benny_Boy ⋅ r/electrical
Practicing home inspections on my own house with knob/tube and updated electrical. Is there anything specific that needs pointed out here?2yr ⋅ StGermainarita ⋅ r/electrical
I am trying to replace a few lighting fixtures. This is what was behind my bathroom light. Can I put my new fixture here or do I need to add a box?1yr ⋅ SawyerAllen24 ⋅ r/electrical
Our gas oven occasionally trips the AFCI breaker. Should I switch to a non-AFCI breaker? Electricians have told me that it shouldn’t be on an AFCI breaker due to the normal presence of a spark with a gas oven.2mo ⋅ plantguyalabama123 ⋅ r/electrical
Why would this be installed like this? Wouldn't there be an easier alternative than cutting into the door trim?1yr ⋅ 0220_2020 ⋅ r/electrical
Lighting controls that should have stopped being installed - before this was installed.1yr ⋅ Fluffy_Philosophy840 ⋅ r/electrical
Rating Plate of a 11kV bulk-oil circuit breaker, easily 60 years old :)3yr ⋅ farrukh-habib ⋅ r/electrical
Probably the oldest panel in the plant I work in. Got a kick out of the cigarette machine label, especially because it’s always been a medical device/research plant.3yr ⋅ positracplymouth ⋅ r/electrical
correct way to run an outdoor outlet from the existing one? there is no outlet on the other side of the wall. I can fish the wire from the attic but not sure if it's easy since there would be insulation1yr ⋅ Initial-Yam-8368 ⋅ r/electrical
I'd like to add outlets where red dots are using the existing outlet in the middle as the source. Is there a code compliant way of running Romex across the ductwork?1yr ⋅ dcfunke8 ⋅ r/electrical
Is this an electrical box? I can’t figure out from online what I’m looking at, this is a condo I toured.3yr ⋅ CherryPeel_ ⋅ r/electrical
Any idea what ranger could be? It's not my stove, I'm not sure if that breaker should be on or off.8mo ⋅ throwthisawaynerdboy ⋅ r/electrical
Would it ever be acceptable to pierce wires to test for voltage with these?7mo ⋅ Ok_Heart5127 ⋅ r/electrical
What is this thing under my stairs? It is locked and hard to reach11mo ⋅ AGirlHasNoNametag ⋅ r/electrical
