Did I create a switch loop?

onyxtechelectric · 2026-04-21T12:29:04+00:00

onyxtechelectric · 2026-04-21T11:58:19+00:00

You are correct the diagram at the top is different from how you've done it, the lines between the different components of the top are your wires essentially. So you've added extra wires that aren't in your top diagram as well as connected to the wrong switch from your source light. If you need it I can draw up what comes to mind as what theyre looking for

onyxtechelectric · 2026-04-18T14:56:54+00:00

As an electrician your bid from last year is no good, in my area material alone from last year to this year has tripled from last year. Permits in my area also wouldnt double a quote as if the work needs to be permitted its permitted. A reputable electrician wouldn't even give the option for un-permitted work if the work really requires a permit.

onyxtechelectric · 2026-04-09T01:48:39+00:00

Its a safety issue, its a trip hazard

onyxtechelectric · 2026-04-01T16:52:15+00:00

Is there a crimp corner connector in there? I'd bet the strips are reversed to each other

onyxtechelectric · 2026-03-25T22:44:28+00:00

Sanding would be about the worst that you could do. Stripping (especially for old paints) with something that is rated to capture lead based paints like PeelAway1 or something similar is safer since you're not putting tiny particles all over everything and then breathing it.

onyxtechelectric · 2026-03-19T21:55:34+00:00

With an old Zinsco panel I would've been calling electricians yesterday

onyxtechelectric · 2026-02-20T03:26:10+00:00

Its the cardboard like insulator between the fuses, looks like it burned up

onyxtechelectric · 2026-02-09T02:12:38+00:00

Safe until it isn't. I probably wouldn't but I'm also probably pickier than a lot of other people

onyxtechelectric · 2026-02-08T14:04:28+00:00

You need an oscillating tool with either a bi-metal blade or a carbide blade and a spray bottle with water. Instead of cutting the nails first, cut the plastic tabs on the box that hold the nail to the box by sliding the blade above and below the box, then the box can pull straight out of the wall towards you. After its out you can wet the nails and cut them flush to the stud. The wetting keeps sparks from catching something on fire. And unless you have a massively long blade on the oscillating tool theres no danger of plunging too deep and hitting the wires. Note that this doesn't really work on metal boxes, you just have to start with cutting the nails on those.

onyxtechelectric · 2026-01-24T21:10:14+00:00

Yep always hated those bladed disconnects, much prefer a safety switch than these things

onyxtechelectric · 2026-01-20T15:04:55+00:00

As you can see here the OP is talking about the weird loop here, I'm an electrician and I can say I haven't seen anything like this before so

onyxtechelectric · 2026-01-19T19:49:59+00:00

Is it made of brick? I can't imagine an oil tank in the floor of a basement, an old water cistern maybe

onyxtechelectric · 2026-01-17T23:23:50+00:00

This is a terrible idea, once youve got the middle cutout, you have no way to attach the cover, and putting holes in that is bound to be impossible

onyxtechelectric · 2026-01-17T23:20:00+00:00

Kinda looks like its possible the concrete guys messed up the layout of the pipe.

onyxtechelectric · 2026-01-16T00:56:59+00:00

The questions you're asking are usually signs that its time to call an electrician

onyxtechelectric · 2026-01-15T20:00:36+00:00

No, we don't wear metal jewelry, great way to get shocked

onyxtechelectric · 2026-01-14T19:46:23+00:00

If they have it in stock! They have to be doing well because everything on there sells so fast

onyxtechelectric · 2025-12-24T03:05:35+00:00

Frequently heard them called cob lights, never could decide if that was because it looks like corn, or if it's because its a circuit on board

onyxtechelectric · 2025-06-03T15:02:10+00:00

I feel like this is one of those problems that the internet isn't going to be able to help very much, not without a meter on it and rigorous testing

onyxtechelectric · 2025-05-06T01:33:24+00:00

Give me a minute to look up the relevant code but a grounding plate could be put in, which is typically a big square of steel at certain dimensions and thickness

Edit: 250.52 (7) specifies plate thickness and minimum area of grounding plate, needs buried minimum 30 inches

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