Electrical

Just opened a panel to find a nightmare EV charger install

I finally got around to checking out a local setup for a homeowner who was complaining about their second level 2 charg...

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posted by Dan_Ridge

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Is it normal to use actual downspouts for power poles?

My office recently added a new cluster of desks and the maintenance guys needed a way to drop power and ethernet down f...

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posted by birch_drift16

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Tips for under-sink electrical safety that nobody talks about

Whenever you are putting an outlet under a kitchen sink for somthing like a reverse osmosis system or a disposal, you r...

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posted by StoneEcho

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Thoughts on those plug-in power savers vs. traditional efficiency upgrades?

I was over at my parents' place this weekend helping them move some furniture and I noticed these little plastic boxes...

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posted by ridge_drift

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Finally figured out why my garage circuit was acting up

Found this LB cover active today while I was tracing a circuit in the old shop. I was poking around near the conduit ru...

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posted by CliffRay39

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Why is my service anchor sparking when I flip the main breaker?

I'm trying to wrap my head around a wierd situation with my electrical service. The utility crew came out twice and tol...

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posted by arrow_fox

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Where can I find a wall plate for this weird three-gang combo?

I'm trying to finish up some work in my kitchen and I've run into a wall trying to find a replacement cover for this el...

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posted by FlintSage_1982

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Thoughts on the best safety protocols for stray voltage on a main water bond?

I'm trying to wrap my head around a wild situation my plumber ran into today and I'd love to hear how some of you would...

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posted by FrostWren

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Just finished the temporary stage wiring for the community fest

Spent the better part of the morning getting the main power runs set up for the outdoor stage and I'm actually pretty r...

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posted by StoneNomad291

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Is it normal for an S2 steel bit to just shatter after an arc?

I was trying to squeeze an extra ground bar into a tight panel behind the main breaker yesterday and things went south...

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posted by cobalt_fox_1953

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Is it actually legal to leave a light switch without a cover plate in a public restroom?

I was grabbing lunch at a local taco spot today and saw a really weird electrical setup in the bathroom. They have this...

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posted by CobaltBuilder12

3 comments posted 1mo posted by CobaltBuilder12

Is it normal for utility lines to be buried just a couple inches deep?

My kid was out back digging a hole this afternoon and accidentally hacked through a cable he thougt was just a stubborn...

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posted by CliffWren

5 comments posted 1mo posted by CliffWren

Thoughts on centralizing attic junction boxes vs. running individual lines?

I've been poking around my attic trying to figure out why some outlets in the bathroom randomly quit working, and I fou...

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posted by basalt_scout_1952

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How do I fix a cut-in box if the hole is cut too wide?

I'm trying to install one of those blue old work boxes for a new outlet, but I think I messed up the drywall cutout. Th...

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posted by FoxTorque

4 comments posted 1mo posted by FoxTorque

Why does my stove burner knob make the kitchen lights flicker?

So I was just in the kitchen trying to get some water boiling and noticed something really weird with my electric range...

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posted by MakerFrost

6 comments posted 1mo posted by MakerFrost