r/AskElectricians is a subreddit with 294k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses struggling, hard time, electrician, looking for a, and hate, and they frequently recommend/review multimeter, wire strippers, and drill.
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Popular Themes in r/AskElectricians
#1
Advice Requests
: "14ga pigtails on a 20a circuit?"
47 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "4 wire 2 pole 40a breaker install"
16 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "Finally got around to installing my pool timer."
3 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Sudden power outage localized to one wall upstairs. Idk much about electricity, but my landlord isn't all there and will try to fix it himself 😬"
2 posts
#5
Money Talk
: "Have I paid over the odds ?"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/AskElectricians
#1
Struggling
19 posts
#2
Hard Time
12 posts
#3
Electrician
11 posts
#4
Looking For A
11 posts
#5
Hate
7 posts
#6
Light
4 posts
#7
Outlet
4 posts
#8
Switch
4 posts
#9
Lighting
4 posts
#10
Breaker
4 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: September 20, 2026