Electrical

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

4 comments posted 1mo posted by CliffRay39

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

3 comments posted 1mo posted by FrostFinder_1975

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...

4 comments posted 2mos

posted by flint_fox_1981

4 comments posted 2mos posted by flint_fox_1981

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

3 comments posted 2mos posted by IronKeeper_1963

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

5 comments posted 2mos posted by Nic_Anvil

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

5 comments posted 2mos posted by StoneMax_1987

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

5 comments posted 2mos posted by StoneLynx_1970

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

4 comments posted 2mos posted by RidgeMaker74

Why did my junction box connectors melt after three years?

Yesterday my wife noticed a burning smell coming from the garage and when I checked the main junction box for our charg...

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posted by Mike_Cedar

4 comments posted 2mos posted by Mike_Cedar

Thoughts on mysterious pink grit inside a new Eaton panel?

I’m seeing this strange pink and orange gritty dust at the bottom of my panel and I’m not sure what to make of it. The...

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posted by AnvilSpark840

5 comments posted 2mos posted by AnvilSpark840

Thoughts on mixing breaker brands vs. staying strictly UL listed?

I had a reputable company install a 50-amp Square D Homeline breaker into my Eaton panel for a new hot tub. Everything...

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posted by CobaltWren

4 comments posted 2mos posted by CobaltWren

Finally figured out why those spacers are all over the lines near my place

I’ve been staring at those dark triangular and circular things hanging on the overhead lines for months, especally sinc...

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posted by raven_keeper

4 comments posted 2mos posted by raven_keeper

Is there a standard way to bond copper foil for static floors?

I'm working on a data room project on the ninth floor of a tower and I've run into a bit of a wierd situation. There's...

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posted by Mike_Frost

3 comments posted 2mos posted by Mike_Frost

Is it normal for an outlet to be wired through these gray metal cylinders?

I'm working on some renovations in my garage and found somthing realy wierd behind a wall panel. There are these two la...

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posted by basalt_finder_1983

3 comments posted 2mos posted by basalt_finder_1983

Opinions on how much DIY electrical is too much in a 70s house?

I’ve been having this annoying issue where my microwave light keeps dimming and flickering, so I decided to poke around...

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posted by MossBuilder491

5 comments posted 2mos posted by MossBuilder491