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Popular Themes in r/AskElectricians
#1
Advice Requests
: "Electric company came out yesterday then left the meter box like this. Can I put this thing back on myself or do I call?"
26 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Just got a new (used) microwave for the restaurant I work at. Why are the plugs different?"
25 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Easiest/safest way to swap these antique 2 prongs to 3 prong outlets?"
20 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "Just moved into unit 2. Is unit 1 paying for the whole building?"
5 posts
Popular Topics in r/AskElectricians
#1
Wiring
: "first time homebuyers, fixing the exposed Wiring was part of our counter-offer and they offered to knock off $500 instead... is this reasonable?"
24 posts
#2
Breaker
: "Why are these Breakers reading hotter than the rest?"
22 posts
#3
Safety
: "Easiest/safest way to swap these antique 2 prongs to 3 prong outlets?"
18 posts
#4
Outlet
: "What is this Outlet? Found in a small office in a medical facility."
18 posts
#5
Light
: "Do we need a ground wire on the Light switches?"
18 posts
#6
Power
: "General Contractor Shot a Nail Into Main Power Supply Line"
14 posts
#7
Panel
: "Remember me? I had the whole Panel replaced by a licensed electrician as recommended. Thank you r/AskElectricians"
11 posts
#8
Wire
: "Wire size for backup resistive heat for a heat pump - electrician says 6, HVAC company says 4. "
11 posts
#9
Switch
: "Can I reverse the direction of a Switch?"
10 posts
#10
Ground
: "Do we need a Ground wire on the light switches?"
10 posts
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+60k members(97.8%)
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