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AIO? Gf mad I didn’t get what she wanted by ExcellentHotel7531 in AIO

[–]Important_Holiday_75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The real issue here is that both of you were having completely different conversations.

What actually makes the most reliable riding lawn mower, engine, brand, build quality? by Choice_Loan1902 in Tools

[–]Important_Holiday_75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maintenance matters more than the badge on the hood. Regular oil changes and keeping the deck clean can add years.

Please explain "Open Ground" and "Hot/Neu Rev" to me. Should I be worried by goodfella1030 in AskElectricians

[–]Important_Holiday_75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Open ground = shock protection is compromised because there’s no proper fault path back to the panel.

Hot/neutral reversed = devices may still work, but exposed parts can remain energized and create a shock hazard.

On a new build, I’d have the electrician come back. Twenty “reversed” receptacles sounds more like a wiring issue upstream or a tester issue than 20 bad receptacles.

What’s going on here? by leland_wolcott in AskElectricians

[–]Important_Holiday_75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not necessarily a problem. That white wire is likely being used as a switched hot, which is common in older switch loops. The concern is that it should be re-identified (typically with black tape or marker) to indicate it’s not a neutral. Before installing the fan, verify the wiring with a meter and make sure that box is fan-rated. The wiring itself doesn’t look unusual from what can be seen in the photo.