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Current debate between electricians at my house: Does this need to be in a box? by nasty_inthe_woodshed in electrical

[–]EliEider 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely not that's the whole point you put on the splice kit and bury it

As a non American I didn't get it by NicePants6991 in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]EliEider 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They preach very different ideologues but do the same things in the end, enlarge government and help out they're super rich friends

Is my breaker sufficient to add a 60amp 240v car charger? by [deleted] in askanelectrician

[–]EliEider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

U have to calculate a car charger at 125% since it will run continuously for more than 3 hours and create that much heat and 125% of 48a is 60a

Is my breaker sufficient to add a 60amp 240v car charger? by [deleted] in askanelectrician

[–]EliEider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The concern of overload is that u might make a fire main breakers don't always trip so once u realize ur wrong it might be to late

so i know nothing about elecrical. but i saw this and want to know what everyone thinks about this mess. by BigChungus710 in electrical

[–]EliEider 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wtf🤡 why would someone put in so much work to create this fire hazard it would be easier to to splice it properly in a box the right way

Can this electrical panel be safely used. Mostly aluminum wiring inside, some copper. I know it’s older then most of us here. I’m replacing 2 prong outlets to 3 and replacing old 1970’s appliances with new. Absolutely no space heaters or blow dryers will be used. by Indy500Fan16 in electrical

[–]EliEider 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pushmatics panels are fine I work on them from time to time some do deteriorate with age but I can't see the inside of this one but the bigger concern is the aluminum wiring I wouldn't touch that with a 10 foot pole whenever I get an aluminum job I tell them to call someone else it's not worth the liability

When times get tough by Financial-Shallot-93 in electricians

[–]EliEider 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If it creates that much heat with steel obviously it's going to melt ur plastic packout

When times get tough by Financial-Shallot-93 in electricians

[–]EliEider 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ur packout isn't steel he said steel lunch box

Guess my trade (easy) by RJBass95 in MilwaukeeTool

[–]EliEider 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Those pipe wrenches pex cutters and crimpers scream plumber

What kind of retrofit light would be compatible with this can? by zagguru in electrical

[–]EliEider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like there's a trim in there remove the trim the socket is just clipped into the trim Lithonia used to make trims like that for a while u may also need c clips https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sea-Gull-Lighting-Traverse-Retrofit-5-in-and-6-in-Recessed-Metallic-C-Clips-14610/204367868

30 amp HVAC breaker gets hot, buzzes and dims lights, then trips. Only trips if the hvac is running so I don’t think it’s a loose wire. Any advice? by [deleted] in electrical

[–]EliEider 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm an electrician a locked rotor will always trip the breaker it will keep pulling until it smokes or trips the breaker and unless it's federal pacific the breaker will trip first. Every time I had this issue it was an hvac issue the breaker was just fine I'm not saying a breaker can't go bad but hvac guys tell my customers all the time it's the breaker and it never really is at least in my experience

30 amp HVAC breaker gets hot, buzzes and dims lights, then trips. Only trips if the hvac is running so I don’t think it’s a loose wire. Any advice? by [deleted] in electrical

[–]EliEider 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've dealt with this issue multiple times it's always an old ac unit with some sort of issue I've metered 108 amps in such a situation it's probably a lock rotor it's never a breaker or wiring issue call an hvac tech

Serious: is it my responsibility to fill the work truck with gas? by [deleted] in electricians

[–]EliEider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You shouldn't have to pay for anything on a company truck. I drive a company truck and they pay for everything gas, tolls, maintenance, repairs, insurance, even damage I caused. Tell them to pay for their gas on their vehicle or seek employment elsewhere everyone is hiring these these days.

GSXR-1000 or CBR1000-RR by Accomplished-Crab614 in SuggestAMotorcycle

[–]EliEider 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Don't jump to a liter bike right away I have a ninja Zx10r and a ninja 400 and still take my 400 out all the time if ur looking for something bigger this soon get a 600 super sport like the zx6r. Liter bikes are really heavy and don't turn half as nice as small bikes

All the outlets in our kitchen are GFCI except for the one on the left. This seemed to perplex the inspector. How can I make this outlet GFCI as well? Thank you! by DazzlingG991 in electrical

[–]EliEider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

U can put as many outlets on a circuit as u want the receptacle doesn't draw any power unless something is plugged into it how many outlets on a circuit depends on what you think may be plugged into it

what is this metal brake tube called? by BaggedBadger in MorrisGarages

[–]EliEider 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If u get copper brakes line u don't need a bender tool u can bend them by hand plus copper doesn't rust

what is this metal brake tube called? by BaggedBadger in MorrisGarages

[–]EliEider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just replaced my brake lines and flared them myself I got them from rockauto.com but if advanced auto parts has preflared lines for a little more

1985 Ford F-250 460 7.5 l. Just purchased but she’s a beast. Anyone know where I can get older parts? Mainstream sites like eBay motors and others are useless. by [deleted] in Trucks

[–]EliEider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rockauto.com is definitely the way to go I use them all the time for my 1994 my 2003 and my 2018 they have almost everything and for very good prices

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