Recently moved and got a new panel installed. Licenced and insured electrician, well reviewed and a someone who's known in the neighborhood.

He asked me if I wanted to get a permit, and said whatever I felt comfortable with he would do.

I was ill-advised and was told by my father it was pointless for a permit. I've come to find out I should have just gone with it.

My question is, would this be an issue if I ever plan to sell years down the road?

House built in 60s.

Montgomery county, OH

Was cleaning the machine shop and found this under a cart. Not and electrical guy but something seems off...

I(27) have been working for a electrical contractor for 2 years doing only commercial work and 2 years of doing residential for another electrical contractor, both of these companies laid me off because of “lack of work” 1 week after I asked them if the can sponsor me through the SDOL to get my journeyman card. At this point I just feel like I will never be able to get my journeyman card and eventually my license and yes I have tried joining the union for more than 4 years through the lottery. Anyways if anyone is locked for an electrician or helper or knows someone please hit me up because I’m about to give up

Our insurance sent a letter this month: replace the fuse box or the policy doesn't renew. 60 amp, original as far as we know, 1912 house in tower grove south. So much for the someday list.

Two electricians have quoted it so far and they came in $1800 apart. Worse, they gave opposite answers on whether the drop from the pole has to move too, which sounds like the difference between a one-day job and the city getting involved. Same house, same box, two completely different jobs apparently.

If you've had them do a panel upgrade, what did it run you, and did the price hold once they opened the wall?

After living here for 10 years, I finally got the old FPE main panel replaced. Electrician was licensed and had grey hair, the city signed off on it, how big of a deal is the overhang?

Lets say the requirements are a split lighting and power chassis with their meters. Total is 60 way. Can you get away with a 600mm wide board if the poles are 60 ? Or does it need to be 1200mm wide board ?

Can NHP, Hager and Schnider can do it ?

My aunt's stucco house has exterior light wires coming through holes drilled in the wall. No boxes (second pic).

So I broke out the stucco, installed a pancake box (first pic). Since there was less than an inch of hot wire left, I also spliced in new Romex.

Because her stucco was 3/4 inch, I used the only 3/4 inch box I could find: the orbit 3.5 inch, 3/4 deep. I removed the clamps& put in an Arlington button.

Which means I used a 5 cu box for wires that need at least 6. I feel like the biggest idiot.

Do I need to redo this? If I get a light with a large empty space for the connections, is it ok?

This is only the first of 6. For the next 5, I assume I should upgrade to a 4 inch pancake box? Since I can't find a 4 in diameter, 3/4 deep box, what's the best way to prop the 1/2 inch box? Just some washers?

I'm kicking myself.

Hello all,

I am new to the sub, I have a GFCI outlet on the exterior of my house that keeps tripping, I reset the GFCI then it will work for the night then keeps tripping after working the whole night. Downstream of the GFCI is a regular outlet, that I have disconnected. The only thing plugged into the GFCI outlet is outdoor Govee lights. Any ideas what could be causing this to constantly trip?

I appreciate your help!

My apartment has an indoor electric panel that looks like it’s literally 50 years old. The owner just has the outdoor unit replaced but the panel in the closet is still original I think. The research I’ve done online has me worried that it’s a fire hazard. Any thoughts would be appreciated!

Edit - to say I’ve been here for 7 years

Hi

I'm interested in adding in a GFCI receptacle to a commercial building to accommodate an install of a tankless RO water system.

Would this trigger a need for Title 24 compliance? I'm planning on doing this with a licensed electrician and getting a permit but I'm not sure about the particulars of Title 24 as it pertains to receptacles.

The fabricators didn’t leave me with a rectangular opening, so a simple box extender won’t work. How would you deal with the front of the current box sitting 2” behind the surface of this backsplash?

Going from 100 amp to 200 amp. The written details covers a new meter base, a new 40 space panel, the permit, and the inspection. It doesn't say anything about the utility side.

Does that sound in range, or should I get another recommendation?

I am running 4 new LED high hats from my center ceiling fixture (daisy chain) so had to replace my old 14.5 cu in octagon fan box with a 21.5 cu in box due to the additional cable (one in, one out, switch loop run and now the high hat feed). no problem in general and I found it easiest on the new box to have one cable per knockout to get the new box in and not destroy the wiring or ceiling. I used two nm connectors on the sides and two plastic connectors on the top. the old wiring (1980) is kind of snug, so due to the slight difference in cable path from old box to new, the two cables coming in the top through the plastic connectors have the sheath stop just short of the connector (buts right up to it). I know I need 1/4" of sheath through the connector but it's just not there. Would you cut a new hole in the sheet rock and try to unstaple the cable to possibly find a little more slack? I'm not sure I can get any additional but could try. I also dont't want to make a full mess and keep cutting more access ports into the ceiling if I don't have to of course. Other than that small aspect, the wiring is quite nice in my new ceiling box; the added size is perfect and everything is tidy. What would you suggest?

Two extra things on my meter base, first is between the meter and the can... I think this may be a suppressor but the ones I have seen before are thicker? second is mounted under the can... I have never seen this before. What are these extra things?

Hey ya'll, I don't know crap about this stuff. We're doing a panel upgrade from 100AMP to 200AMP for our 1921 home. I already knew that all the electrical upgrades were probably done by someone's proverbial "uncle" since there were no city permits or inspections on record for the entire history of the house. Today, the electricians discovered this when they began work. I'm not questioning the electrician's judgment. I'm just genuinely curious -- how dangerous is all this?

Need to replace these lightbulbs because they are all shot. Have no idea where to start

I tried searching and couldn't find this specific case. I'm wondering why the electrician who wired up my load center decided to skip a spot at the bottom right. My energy monitor is lopsided right now, but nobody used the washer/dryer/range/furnace, or really much of the kitchen today, which would balance things out. The bottom right breaker is for lights in the garage (and porch light and garage door opener), so in a normal family home, I wouldn't imagine it would make or break the balance.

I'm not going to move the breaker or stress out about it. I've just been curious. I'm happy to provide more info if needed. Thanks!

I have recently been studying electrical engineering in my spare time and have been using a multimeter for one of the first times. I have a decent understanding of its capabilities, but most of my standard 120V outlets are reading as 194 or 212V even though I have the machine on the prop3r settings from what I can tell...

Should I be concerned? Or am I simply using the multimeter incorrectly? Thank you cause this is stressing me out.

So I REALLY want to get into the industrial electrical field. To fill you in on myself, i am 27 and I have worked in industrial hvac for a smaller company about 6 years ago demolishing and installing units with the main focus on running ductwork. I was young and very green to the industry and didn’t understand the opportunity for the growth I could’ve made. That being said I only did that for about 14 months before I left to be back home everyday instead of only home on the weekends. I was working in my state but it was far enough away to get per diem Monday-Friday. Since I left that job I’ve worked as a machine operator, lawn and pest technician, and currently as residential foundation repair and waterproofing of crawl spaces and basements for 3.5 years. I became a crew foreman after a year (I was being pressured for that position after only being there a few months because I’m a responsible person that honestly loves learning tricks and tips to better myself in whatever I do, but I wanted to wait it out and not jump in too fast as I haven’t held that title and responsibility before). Though I left that position and stepped down shortly after a year into the position because the pay difference wasn’t much (paid by the job not really by the hours) and I could get jobs done faster since there wasn’t a set end of the day time and could get home sooner maximizing my “hourly” rate by the math. I am very work focused and I work harder than I probably need to.

All of that said I have been wanting to go into working in industrial construction. Mainly electrical since that is something I haven’t done and am eager to learn while also being a great career path I want to pursue. It also seems a lot less demanding on the body, so I can see myself not burning out from how my brain is kind of hardwired to work vigorously.

I have been researching but really just need the help of someone giving me real steps to take to make this switch. I cannot seem to find jobs on indeed, google, etc. that are available to someone without schooling or experience in the electrical field, though I’ve read a lot of people do find these apprenticeships without going to school. Is this a necessary step I should take? It’s pretty difficult to make as I do have a wife and kid and I’m the one working in my house (by choice, we love this lifestyle). I would really like to avoid this step and learn on the job as I am a very hands on learner. I am absolutely down to go to school for it, but I feel it would be harder for me without being able to apply what I’m learning as I go if that makes sense. I absolutely would further my knowledge with school knowing I will be using it everyday.

I really want to get into per diem jobs which seems to be the more difficult route to go without the experience but it has the pay that I know would keep me and my family from sinking as right now we are just getting by barely. It truthfully would put us in a comfortable position since we aren’t overwhelmed with ridiculous debt by trying to live outside our means. I just cannot save any money or do things with my family since it all goes into just getting us barely by.

I really appreciate any advice from anyone, and especially from someone who lives a similar experience who doesn’t mind to lift and give a hard working guy, who doesn’t get vulnerable and ask for help, some direction to be successful in giving his family a great life!

Seriously, any advice is greatly appreciated and thank you for taking the time to read this long post!

Recently bought a new home, coming from a new-ish apartment where my highest kW hours were 700~ with heat pump, electric heat, and electric hot water. Highest bill was about $160 CAD.

Moved into a house, 300sq ft bigger, 2 floors (+ unfinished basement). No electric heat, no electric hot water. Water is heated by oil. Just using heat pump for heat at 72f. Will be switching to wood in the winter.

This months bill was around $296 CAD for ~1200kW hours.

Am I going insane, or does that not seem insanely high, while subtracting electric heat and electric hot water? It's not very cold here yet, never drop below 5c overnight yet.

I’m 18 and looking to start an electric apprenticeship. I want to hear from journey men and what you would do if you were in my position. Where would you start?, does all of the hard work pay off?, would you go back and choose a different blue collar job or something entirely different? I think I want to go the electrical route but I’m worried about how much work it actually is and not feeling like it was worth it when I’m done and wishing I took a different rout. Some other questions I have are how much free time in the week do you actually get? I’m worried about everyday being work go home eat then go to bed and repeat. I can see myself getting depressed very easily if that’s how it’s going to feel. How much an hour are you actually making once you are a jounery men? I live in Utah if anyone has recommendations on company’s or anything else please let me know thanks!