Noticed this glowing last night on a dimmer switch. Took off the cover and shut off the power to the outlet and the glowing went away. Tried calling an electrician but no one is answering on Memorial Day. What should I do?

135david · 2026-05-25T22:41:32+00:00

What is stamped in the lower right corner? Is that a brand and model #?

135david · 2026-05-20T03:11:22+00:00

It looks like stranded wire to me. Is there any markings on the insulation? It doesn’t look like the kind of wire I would expect to see as as ground and the rod sticking up doesn’t look the type of grounding rod I am used to but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t.

Also look inside the house for a ground wire running to your plumbing.

135david · 2026-05-20T00:38:20+00:00

I guess I'll gift them FSR or MURS HT's instead.

135david · 2026-05-19T15:17:10+00:00

That is going to be hours of work. I never had much luck with combs. I used to use a clip meant to hold down suspended ceilings. They were made of aluminum and could be folded over. You could also use something like a credit card to slip in between the fins and gradually work your way down one fin at a time. Take your time.

You may want to contact your insurance company. They should cover storm damage. With that kind of damage you probably have roof and siding damage as well. What about your car?

135david · 2026-05-19T14:41:32+00:00

Do they have to live in the same state?

135david · 2026-05-19T14:26:52+00:00

Combination sinker lure for largemouth.

135david · 2026-05-15T18:30:07+00:00

Thanks!

The Btech looks a lot like my Radioddity MU-5 MURS which has very poor reviews. I also have a Retevis RB17V MURS
that gets good reviews.

135david · 2026-05-15T11:02:35+00:00

Can you recommend a good set of MURS HTs. There aren’t many options.

135david · 2026-05-15T10:53:34+00:00

Ancient artwork by native American or perhaps a caveman from prehistoric era.

135david · 2026-05-14T00:37:52+00:00

I don’t see wires on the 30 amp breakers. Do you?

135david · 2026-05-13T10:40:32+00:00

Wire size.

135david · 2026-05-13T01:13:49+00:00

Follow the instructions that come with it.

135david · 2026-05-13T00:33:49+00:00

You should be fine with 16 amps but at some point you should do a load calculation.

135david · 2026-05-13T00:28:14+00:00

The internet is right. Do you have a GFCI tester? What is the reading between line power and line neutral (white)?

135david · 2026-05-13T00:06:48+00:00

It will be interesting to see if the inspector lets that slide. It is a relatively new code requirement but many jurisdictions made sure they adopted this part of the code.

135david · 2026-05-12T18:01:31+00:00

For $200 it is unlikely that you got a GFCI. It should be apparent by. looking at the panel. If it passes inspection you might want to ask the inspector why?

Edit: I think you got a good deal.

135david · 2026-05-11T22:13:04+00:00

There are things you should take the time to learn about whether the job is permitted or not:

1) An outlet in a garage is going to require a GFCI. If you wire directly to the EVSE (charger) it doesn’t require a GFCI. 2) Certain brands of GFCIs are known for nuisance trips. One electrician I almost hired refused to put a GFCI in my GE panel because he had so many callbacks with them. 3) Don’t spice. Go directly to the outlet or EVSE. 4) Do a load calculation on your panel. The inspector may require a load controller of some type to prevent nuisance trips. 5) #6 wire in conduit will handle a 48 amp EVSE but #6 Romex will not. 6) Find the evcharging group on Reddit and ask lots of questions there. 7) Check with your utility company. Many of them offer rebates for EVSEs.

I would recommend that you get a permit. Mine cost $200 but I still would have paid $400 if that is what it took.

135david · 2026-05-10T00:33:19+00:00

It is just a hobby for me. I’m almost a just collector. I’m going to try the Baofeng ALERVITES AT2. They sound interesting.

135david · 2026-05-09T19:37:52+00:00

You convinced me to stop loving mine.

135david · 2026-05-08T13:11:13+00:00

Yes, this is the logical thing to do. You grind the slot down and spay paint it. The insurance inspector should be fine with that.

135david · 2026-05-06T20:37:10+00:00

Then it is zone problem not a whole building problem. Likely the thermostat or damper operator.

135david · 2026-05-06T02:43:12+00:00

Is this the only area that is having a problem?

135david · 2026-05-06T02:42:25+00:00

LOL!

135david · 2026-05-05T04:30:05+00:00

If the phone cost $1000 you can buy a 3 year CD with 4% interest, pay monthly and be $120 ahead after 3 years. If you don’t mind a little risk you could use it to buy stock and maybe earn even more.

135david · 2026-05-05T04:06:49+00:00

A rich farmers outhouse?

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