r/electric is a subreddit with 2k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses electricity, wiring, help, light, and electric.
A subreddit for all things ELECTRIFYING. Including but not limited to: Electric science, lightning, electrical faults (explosions, shortages etc.). This subreddit is meant for anything awe inspiring, informative, or interesting.
Popular Themes in r/electric
#1
Advice Requests
: "How does it works?"
9 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Light flickering in house ( 240v AU) - needing an inexpensive data logger"
5 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I was going to post in no stupid questions, but here goes. If I touch that, I'm dead right?"
5 posts
Popular Topics in r/electric
#1
Electricity
: "Most terrifying things possible with Electricity?"
36 posts
#2
Wiring
: "1920’s home Wiring"
23 posts
#3
Help
: "Socket issue Help!"
21 posts
#4
Light
: "What is this Lightbulb?"
19 posts
#5
Electric
: "Electric watermelon"
19 posts
#6
Lighting
: "1/3 of a strand of Xmas lights went dim after two weeks "
10 posts
#7
Electrical
: "1/3 of a strand of Xmas lights went dim after two weeks "
9 posts
#8
Power
: "Power on one half of apartment turning on and off with outlet"
8 posts
#9
Outlets
: "Changing out some Outlets and...."
7 posts
#10
Switch
: "Eliminate this Switch "
7 posts
Member Growth in r/electric
Yearly
+282 members(16.8%)
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Last updated: June 30, 2026