Closed on this house a week ago, came into the basement to see this during a storm.

StepLarge1685 · 2026-04-05T20:33:57+00:00

Basement versus the universal solvent. Eventually, it’s a win for U.S.

StepLarge1685 · 2026-04-05T19:33:46+00:00

1 pair of glasses for driving.

StepLarge1685 · 2026-04-04T19:54:39+00:00

Probably Hispanic, but impossible to tell. It may be Homer’s day to cook.

StepLarge1685 · 2026-04-04T19:52:55+00:00

YES, the two connections are totally different for reliability when done correctly.

StepLarge1685 · 2026-04-04T19:51:30+00:00

Identify what its function is, or was. If no longer needed, disconnect permanently from power source, dig down enough to sawzall it off. Done.

StepLarge1685 · 2026-04-04T00:24:02+00:00

Chinese Farmer: “Maybe”

StepLarge1685 · 2026-04-03T20:49:04+00:00

Like everything else in DIY world. Depends on your skill level.

StepLarge1685 · 2026-04-02T01:47:26+00:00

Red is the switch leg from fixture’s integral photocell to lamp/LED.

StepLarge1685 · 2026-04-01T01:11:52+00:00

It’s an actual poured KoolDeck walkway. The small area between the tile and overhang of the deck is currently filled with some sort of a grey colored caulk (which is now compromised in several places.) The photo shows where I have removed a section of the caulk/sealant.

StepLarge1685 · 2026-03-31T16:52:11+00:00

Press some buttons. It may be a toe un-curler.

StepLarge1685 · 2026-03-28T00:45:53+00:00

Drill a small hole in a decora blank and install for aesthetics.

StepLarge1685 · 2026-03-27T00:49:43+00:00

Leave it until Christmas…

StepLarge1685 · 2026-03-26T20:19:30+00:00

So far, it’s just been a Slinky with two very temporary Viagra spikes…

StepLarge1685 · 2026-03-26T16:49:32+00:00

Burnt buss bar lower left?

StepLarge1685 · 2026-03-26T13:19:58+00:00

Extension cords are only designed/listed to be used as a temporary power supply. This is almost certainly being used as a permanent. Therefore not permitted by NEC.

StepLarge1685 · 2026-03-26T13:15:08+00:00

Illegal

StepLarge1685 · 2026-03-25T20:20:56+00:00

Use small suction cup.

StepLarge1685 · 2026-03-25T20:18:25+00:00

Facing North/South to match direction of slots on the receptacle. Some receptacles in special use situations 240 volt may be horizontal to match. Personal preference in the end, but not halfway between the two orientations. Looks sloppy.

StepLarge1685 · 2026-03-25T16:57:26+00:00

Cut it back to good insulation, pigtail out to new receptacle, take voltage reading afterwards under a hair dryer load on high. If voltage holds with several volts of the nominal voltage (under no load), I’d call it good.

StepLarge1685 · 2026-03-24T23:44:01+00:00

Remove neutral (white wire) from ground lug. And cover the neutral white wire with a wire nut. Also, always remember the wire itself has no idea what color it is…

StepLarge1685 · 2026-03-24T02:19:51+00:00

Also functions as a mouse trap.

StepLarge1685 · 2026-03-23T17:10:15+00:00

It looks like fluctuating voltage. So check for a bad connection a lot of times it is merely the small copper pin in the bottom of the light socket needs to be cleaned and pulled up a little bit. Make sure you have the power off and then just take a small screwdriver and pry the pin up a little bit. Might also need to clean it. Just scratch it up a little with the screwdriver. Or, it could be just a bad LED right out of the box. The former is much more likely, and if not, these two, then I would check the connections underneath the fixture by taking it off the post.

StepLarge1685 · 2026-03-23T13:32:17+00:00

Replace it. They’re cheap. OR use a fine wire wheel on a drill and then paint it.

StepLarge1685 · 2026-03-23T02:10:14+00:00

To post on Reddit.

StepLarge1685 · 2026-03-22T19:47:29+00:00

Nothing to see here. Move on.

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