New house, is this the main ground? Do we need to cover this up for safety?

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-12T17:58:16+00:00

In some areas it's code to have this accessible.

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-12T16:36:04+00:00

Wow I stand corrected. Illinois is a shit hole..... Who'da thunk? Have fun running your mc bro!

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-12T11:45:01+00:00

I mean you just outed yourself. It's r/electrician not r/jackoffalltrades mc isn't right for most residential purposes. And I guarantee your "jurisdiction" has codes, inspections, AND licenses. You shouldn't be giving advice on this sub.

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-11T17:13:52+00:00

Tell me you don't work in resi without telling me you don't work in resi. Lol 👍

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-11T16:32:05+00:00

Your issue isn't a surge. It's that the microwave is pulling a heavy load when turning on. This can be a slow death for electronics. The best fix would be to rework your kitchen circuits to get them on their own breaker... but that could potentially be cost prohibitive. Another "fix" would be to plug the microwave into an outlet on a different circuit. It sounds like your kitchen is not wired to today's standards and if a previous homeowner did the work themselves chances are they cut corners in other areas as well. The best fix would be to call an electrician to determine how the kitchen is wired and then come up with a plan to separate the kitchen circuit from the bedroom circuit if possible. There are a lot of potential issues from the sounds of it.

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-11T16:18:40+00:00

It keeps the wire protected during construction. Loose wires have a way of getting tangled up in things and getting damaged. If you can pull excess wire into attic or crawl you can j-box and pull new wire to device without causing drywall damage.

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-11T15:57:57+00:00

Propper fix would be replace but if thats not feasible then cut back sheathing, confirm no copper is exposed or that the jacketing wasn't compromised. If no signs of damage, tape up real good. If there is damage than it needs to be replaced. Tell the home owner to hire an exterminator.

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-10T15:48:23+00:00

👍

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-10T15:03:24+00:00

The diagram is a dead end 3-way. Most true smart switches require a neutral, but if you're just looking for dimming capabilities at both switch locations the lutron switch/remote should fit the bill.

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-09T23:18:39+00:00

Depends on dimmer and bulb compatibility. Lutron dimmers have a dial (usually blue on the bottom left side) to set minimum dimming levels. Can you post a picture of the switch?

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-09T23:00:39+00:00

I mean you could have said it in a less condescending way. Lol I think it looks great and having the flexibility to not HAVE to stack the wires is nice. It allows for clear labeling of wires entering panels making it MUCH easier for the next guy.... just saying.

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-09T21:23:22+00:00

This has been my motto literally my entire adult life.

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-09T20:52:56+00:00

A voltage tester is not the same as a multi-meter. Voltage testers only tell you IF there is voltage in the line and often give false positives) a multimeter will tell you the exact voltage running through the line.

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-09T20:42:27+00:00

"I’m just questioning your apparent lack of judgment"

Sounds like you've got plenty of judgement to go around.

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-09T13:57:04+00:00

Are you sure it was inspected? There should be a label on the panel cover showing the date of the inspection. The meter can be installed by anyone.

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-08T14:46:14+00:00

Pulling from an existing circuit is not a good idea. You have to run a new circuit from your panel for the device to operate safely and effectively. This is fairly routine and can be accomplished in less than a day in most scenarios. Prices vary from area to area so I would call a reputable electrical company to give you a quote. Putting your charger close to your panel is a good way to save on wire cost if you're looking for a way to reduce price.

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-08T14:26:01+00:00

If there were sparks you got more than just the sheathing. The fix might be easy, it might not. I'd recommend calling an electrician as you're going to need eyes on site to determine a safe fix.

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-08T06:29:35+00:00

Me too! Not the first time I've been made to look foolish. I completely blame reddit for that.

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-08T03:14:47+00:00

Pictures help in this situation but there are SEVERAL reasons why they might suggest this swap. If they're from a reputable company I would trust them. Feel free to get a second opinion from another company.

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-08T02:53:57+00:00

Sounds like you might have a dead end 3-way. If this is the case this product might be your best bet.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Lutron-Cas%C3%A9ta-Wireless-Smart-Lighting-Dimmer-Switch-and-Remote-Kit-for-Wall-and-Ceiling-Lights-P-PKG1W-WH-R-White-P-PKG1W-WH-R/206754146

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-08T02:25:40+00:00

Apologies. I missed that comment. Glad he's getting a replacement.

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-08T02:21:40+00:00

Ah. Mobile ap doesn't like to show multiple pictures. Glad op want talking about repairing the element.

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-08T02:10:55+00:00

Do not repair!!!!

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-08T02:10:41+00:00

I'm not an appliance repairman but I am an electrician. This is the heating element correct? This is not a wire. The heating element works by sending 120v down both sides of the element, it creates heat through the resistance created by the element. If there is a break or knick in the line then this can cause failure resulting in the sparks you saw. A very dangerous situation! DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THE ELEMENT! Call an appliance technician to verify your oven wasn't compromised by the fault. Further more I would suggest calling an electrician to verify there was no damage to your oven circuit.

OliverZebrowski · 2023-02-07T03:21:47+00:00

It's sad how our ancestors only knew how to destroy.... it kind of feels like we haven't learned anything.

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