r/AskElectricians is a subreddit with 272k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses wiring, electrical, struggling, breaker, and switch, and they frequently recommend/review multimeter, wire strippers, and drill.
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Popular Themes in r/AskElectricians
#1
Advice Requests
: "Would you consider this clean work?"
18 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Friend built a DIY "ground" using a wire and a block of wood to stop PC case shocks. Is this a major hazard?"
12 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Can I remove this branch safely?"
7 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "Need full panel replacement?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/AskElectricians
#1
Wiring
: "Someone messed up the solar earthing Wiring module, so what's the right way to fix it?"
70 posts
#2
Electrical
: "Electrical help please"
42 posts
#3
Struggling
33 posts
#4
Breaker
: "We had mini splits installed and the contractor left out a unused Breaker. I have a feeling that’s a big no no"
32 posts
#5
Switch
: "Wall Switch now controls exhaust fan after light install. Help please."
30 posts
#6
Outlet
: "What the hell is that bottom Outlet…"
27 posts
#7
Electrician
: "Is my house going to burn down if this Electrician "makes room" in my breaker box?"
24 posts
#8
Hard Time
24 posts
#9
Panel
: "Old Federal Pacific - main Panel. No sub Panel present. What is the purpose of this setup?"
23 posts
#10
Light
: "Advice installing Light fixture."
21 posts
Products Discussed in r/AskElectricians
Multimeter
10 reviews
#1
Fluke
4.8★ from 5 reviews
#2
Klein
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
PSM
3.0★ from 1 review
Wire Strippers
9 reviews
#1
Knipex
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Jokari
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Harbor Freight 7-In Inline Wire Stripper and Cutter
3.0★ from 1 review
Drill
4 reviews
#1
Makita
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Milwaukee
4.0★ from 1 review
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Last updated: June 26, 2026