Electrical

Tips for hanging ceiling fans that nobody talks about

You need to check if that metal box is actually fan-rated before you hang anything with a motor. Even a light 10lb fan...

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posted by Jake_Slate_1959

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Just learned the hard way why watches and live circuits don't mix

I was working on the fan assembly in my truck today and got way too comfortable. I usually take off my watch before sti...

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posted by BearCliff

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Can I use an in-wall splice kit for a partially severed wire?

I was driving a structural screw into a stud for some garage storage and I managed to nick the yellow Romex running up...

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posted by NomadPike

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Finally settled the ground-up debate while finishing my kitchen remodel

I spent the better part of the morning getting a pair of new Leviton outlets into a double-gang box. The drywall was cu...

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posted by DuskDrift_1964

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Finally figured out that weird low-voltage switch in my 1970s living room

I spent the morning messing around with the wiring in my living room because I’m finally sick of the lamp life and want...

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posted by BasaltNomad670

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Anyone else ever dealt with a rental that felt live?

I’ve been staying at this rental for a few days and kept getting this weird tingling sensation every time I touched the...

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posted by PikeCal95

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Anyone else prefer induction lighting over modern LED?

I pulled a weird rectangular induction lamp out of a fixture at work today and forgot to check the label before it got...

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posted by LynxStorm

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Can I safely remove this insulation disc from my ceiling fixture?

I'm working on this flush mount light fixture in my hallway and there's this circular insulation disc inside that's dri...

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posted by CliffRay39

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Is it safe to keep using my UK power strip after my roommate used it for something non-electrical?

My roommate was being a bit of a "genius" during our cookout yesterday and used one of those bulky UK-style plugs as a...

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posted by FrostFinder_1975

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Why is my GFCI outlet completely charred if the breaker didn't trip?

I was troubleshooting a dead outlet in the garage earlier and found the GFCI was completley fried. The plastic casing a...

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posted by flint_fox_1981

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Tips for reading AFCI breaker lights that nobody talks about

It’s a common mistake to ignore that little yellow LED on your Murray or Siemens breakers, but that light is actually a...

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posted by IronKeeper_1963

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Thoughts on electricians doing their own drywall patching?

I was checking out some work where a few rectangular holes were cut into a ceiling and wall to run some new wiring. The...

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posted by Nic_Anvil

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Why are the wires just pushed into the back of my new light switches?

I just moved into a brand new place and noticed one of the switches in the hallway feels super flimsy, so I pulled it o...

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posted by StoneMax_1987

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Is this sketchy wiring setup the reason my garage breaker keeps tripping?

I’ve been spending way too much time in my garage lately trying to figure out why the breaker keeps popping whenever I...

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posted by StoneLynx_1970

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Why would my electrician install all the outlets sideways?

We just finished converting the attic in our 1920s home into a spare bedroom and noticed something a bit strange during...

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posted by RidgeMaker74

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