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Animal chewed through the line to my barn, is it dangerous?

Something went to town on the service drop going into my barn and I'm trying to figure out if I need to call an electri...

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FlintBear_1954

3 3mos FlintBear_1954

Is my 50 amp outlet safe for a welder with this old wiring?

I'm trying to figure out if I can actualy use this 50 amp setup in my garage for a new welder I just picked up. Both th...

3 3mos

FlintEcho_1951

3 3mos FlintEcho_1951

Is this sagging flat black wire over my garage roof a safety hazard?

I just picked up this house a few weeks ago and there's a flat black cable coming off the main pole that’s drooping way...

3 3mos

CrestStorm

3 3mos CrestStorm

Just found the subpanel for my rental's outdoor outlets, does this wiring look legit?

So I'm renting this place and there's a bunch of outlets outside, including a 220 dryer-style plug and a couple of 110s...

3 3mos

BasaltEcho

3 3mos BasaltEcho

Why did my kid's bedroom outlet melt while using a space heater?

Found a mess in my kid's room today and I'm trying to figure out how it got this bad. It's an old house we're renovatin...

4 3mos

Joe_Frost_1980

4 3mos Joe_Frost_1980

Is this weird 4-slot outlet from the 60s safe to keep?

We just moved into this house that was built back in the mid-1960s and I've been going around checking all the fixtures...

4 3mos

anvil_sage

4 3mos anvil_sage

Is it an acceptable way to hook up a generator without plugs?

I'm stuck in a bit of a situation where I can't find the right plug for my old Honda generator, so I decided to get a l...

3 3mos

AnvilNomad_1987

3 3mos AnvilNomad_1987

Anyone familiar with those antique Bryant "disappearing door" outlets from the 1890s?

Found one of these ancient Bryant outlets still recessed into the wood baseboard of my house from 1899 and it's honestl...

4 3mos

CobaltEcho

4 3mos CobaltEcho

What is the deal with those double-pole transformer platforms on rural roads?

I keep passing this specific utility setup on my way out of town and it’s been bugging me. It’s a two-pole structure wi...

5 3mos

StoneNomad291

5 3mos StoneNomad291

I hit my grounding rod with the lawnmower, is it still safe?

I was mowing along the side of the house earlier and accidentally clipped the grounding rod for the main panel. It made...

3 3mos

StormBuilder261

3 3mos StormBuilder261

Who should I call about a zapping power line that isn't fully down?

I'm out in a more rural part of PA and noticed somthing weird with the lines near my property. There's this piece of eq...

5 3mos

MossFox

5 3mos MossFox

How old is this old screw-in fuse box in my mom's basement?

I was over at my mom's place helping her move some stuff in the basement and finally took a good look at her electrical...

5 3mos

CobaltKeeper503

5 3mos CobaltKeeper503

Are these psychedelic marbled Federal Electric breakers actually safe to use?

I ran into some relly bizarre looking gear while checking out a service panel in a 1970s ranch today. There were two br...

3 3mos

PikeSam28

3 3mos PikeSam28

Confused about this weird recessed male plug near my baseboard

I'm staring at this wierd electrical setup in my living room and I am totally lost. There is a standard-looking outlet...

3 3mos

storm_runner_1989

3 3mos storm_runner_1989

Is 277V actually more dangerous than 480V or is it just old school myths?

I keep seeing people talking about how 277 volts is way more likely to kill you than 480 beacuse of the whole muscle lo...

3 3mos

WrenTorque

3 3mos WrenTorque