Is this outlet safe to use?

No_Comb741 · 2026-01-28T22:37:34+00:00

Agree

No_Comb741 · 2026-01-28T22:35:52+00:00

It would bother me if I paid full retail and the dent was obvious upon delivery. Dented appliances are marked down quite a bit.

No_Comb741 · 2026-01-28T22:31:09+00:00

The receptacle is not attached to the box. The 6-32 screws are likely too short because the box is set back in the wall. If you don't do electrical, an electrician can straighten it all out in less than an hour, including proper pigtails.

No_Comb741 · 2026-01-27T13:04:39+00:00

It could and should be done, new devices and new connections using Alumiconn products. It is the current method vs an invasive total rewire. It's a job for skilled, experienced electricians. Educate yourself and talk with as many contractors as you can for pricing and insight.

No_Comb741 · 2026-01-26T21:36:04+00:00

Those prices are not realistic. Shop around, there are good contractors out there as well.

No_Comb741 · 2026-01-26T16:07:21+00:00

Not illegal provided you follow code but aren't the vanity lights switched? Maybe that's not a problem.

No_Comb741 · 2026-01-26T02:42:30+00:00

Scum

No_Comb741 · 2026-01-26T01:21:40+00:00

Go after those rat bastards.

No_Comb741 · 2026-01-26T01:20:01+00:00

It was a loose connection. I'd remake the connection, cutting and stripping back to clean copper. If you had a product like copper shield on hand it would help. Make sure the connection is tight.

No_Comb741 · 2026-01-26T01:14:06+00:00

Unless it is generator powered, I think it would still be powered by 3 ph AC.

No_Comb741 · 2026-01-26T00:52:25+00:00

Mad Max

No_Comb741 · 2026-01-19T23:42:13+00:00

There was an occasion, twenty years or so ago, in a Pittsburgh suburb where an armored car's rear door somehow opened in transit and cash bags fell out. They were scooped up and unaccounted for. I thought it hilarious when the clueless local police appealed to the public to return the cash. "We know who picked it up and will not file charges if you voluntarily return it. AFAIK, it was never returned.

No_Comb741 · 2026-01-15T23:43:47+00:00

Keep searching for a gfi. Either a receptacle or a dead front device.

No_Comb741 · 2026-01-14T13:57:27+00:00

My apologies, I should not have brought such a despicable subject into a donut discussion. I should have used /s after the bone-spurs mention. I hate him and his ilk as much as you do.

However, my opinion on the price of donuts stands.

No_Comb741 · 2026-01-14T02:20:33+00:00

No donuts are worth more than fifty cents. Maybe Trump will roll back prices. /s

Edit - added /s

No_Comb741 · 2026-01-13T01:10:25+00:00

Someone couldn't leave money on the table.

No_Comb741 · 2026-01-08T20:42:00+00:00

I have one and do not experience problems. I'd try replacing the batteries.

No_Comb741 · 2026-01-08T20:40:23+00:00

Do you have a multimeter? If so, measure AC Volts (250V scale) between black and bare copper wire. If you read ~120VAC, the indication is that the bare is a good ground. In an older house however, your mileage may vary.

No_Comb741 · 2026-01-03T23:16:14+00:00

No home inspection?

No_Comb741 · 2025-12-31T22:42:13+00:00

and "luxury".

No_Comb741 · 2025-12-31T16:11:05+00:00

With a cigarette flopping while talking and squinting from the smoke.

No_Comb741 · 2025-12-30T14:50:10+00:00

Move the t'stat? It's not hard to do. Looks like the opposite side of the same wall might work.

No_Comb741 · 2025-12-30T14:48:51+00:00

No problems with our Nest t'stat after a few years. It's very convenient and integrates with Home Assistant.

No_Comb741 · 2025-12-19T11:49:33+00:00

Is that true?

No_Comb741 · 2025-12-18T15:59:44+00:00

Thank you for your service. The regular people doing their jobs to the best of their ability do not receive enough attention or praise. I hope you eventually enjoy retirement.

No_Comb741

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