Electrical

Why is there a yellow wire buried just an inch deep in my backyard?

I was out back doing some planting earlier today and ran into a bit of a mystery. I hit a wire just a couple of inches...

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posted by ForgeEcho

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Why are these two 15A switches built so differently?

I'm standing in the hardware aisle looking at two Leviton single-pole switches and I'm honestly a bit stumped. Both are...

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posted by StoneLynx_1960

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How I finally solved loose conduit issues—steps that actually worked

Finding flexible metal conduit pulling away from your junction boxes is more than just an eyesore; it’s a legit safety...

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posted by FrostCrest239

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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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