r/askanelectrician is a subreddit with 85k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, wiring, outlet, breaker, and circuit, and they frequently recommend/review multimeter and cargo pants.
A place to ask electricians questions and ask for advice
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Popular Themes in r/askanelectrician
#1
Advice Requests
: "Can anyone tell me what type of receptacle this is?"
17 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Is this wire good for running from my main panel to a sub panel for the garage? I would like at least one 220 outlet, power for my garage door opener, lights and outlets. Garage is around 20ft by 15ft."
5 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Please talk me off this dangerous Electric edge."
1 post
#4
Money Talk
: "Did I actually save that much money wiring my shed myself vs hiring an electrician?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/askanelectrician
#1
Looking For
59 posts
#2
Wiring
: "The switch on this Wiring harness shows 10amp 125vac. The lights are for a vehicle so it’ll be 12v DC power. Wondering how this corvettes for amps on DC circuit?"
42 posts
#3
Outlet
: "Adding bathroom Outlet question"
23 posts
#4
Breaker
: "2-pole Breaker?"
21 posts
#5
Circuit
: "The switch on this wiring harness shows 10amp 125vac. The lights are for a vehicle so it’ll be 12v DC power. Wondering how this corvettes for amps on DC Circuit?"
21 posts
#6
Panel
: "Is this wire good for running from my main Panel to a sub Panel for the garage? I would like at least one 220 outlet, power for my garage door opener, lights and outlets. Garage is around 20ft by 15ft."
19 posts
#7
Light
: "Kitchen cabinet: Exposed NM from wall to sink Light"
18 posts
#8
Switch
: "How to wire a light Switch"
16 posts
#9
Lighting
10 posts
#10
Struggling With
8 posts
Products Discussed in r/askanelectrician
Multimeter
5 reviews
#1
Klein
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Harbor Freight
3.0★ from 1 review
#3
Unknown Multimeter
5.0★ from 1 review
Cargo Pants
1 review
#1
Dickies
4.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/askanelectrician
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+1k members(1.7%)
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Last updated: August 12, 2026