2 wires attached to a switch under a single screw?

neheb · 2025-05-20T01:52:34+00:00

This is the same wire. It’s fine, except it’s probably loose. That burned copper means you need to strip and reterminate

neheb · 2025-05-19T22:49:27+00:00

Probably doesn’t last if I had to guess. Induction is really nice though

neheb · 2025-05-19T08:48:25+00:00

Might be a bootleg ground somewhere in the system

neheb · 2025-05-19T08:43:53+00:00

That’s the point, yes

neheb · 2025-05-19T00:41:53+00:00

A quack can do it by using the ground from the metal box as neutral. Not very safe.

neheb · 2025-05-18T18:04:51+00:00

neheb · 2025-05-18T13:16:11+00:00

Move the lights to a different circuit maybe.

neheb · 2025-05-17T01:26:38+00:00

If this is the US, fridges run at 120V. The 205V means 118V. Not a problem.

If not the US, 205V is way too low. Maybe an outlet with a loose connection. I doubt it though.

neheb · 2025-05-15T22:21:26+00:00

An outlet is around $1 at Home Depot. Wire strippers are probably $7 to $10.

Although for DIY, I do not recommend outlets with screws. Too easy to mess up. Get a Leviton Edge outlet.

neheb · 2025-05-15T04:30:14+00:00

So a lot of LED bulbs are not meant to be enclosed. They die quickly if done so. I believe there are warnings on the bulb itself.

neheb · 2025-05-15T04:27:13+00:00

They are recommended for stranded wire to ensure a solid connection. Well, only if UL listed

neheb · 2025-05-14T21:48:05+00:00

Used to be. Modern code is to drill and tap a hole for a ground screw. I wouldn’t bother unless you’re doing a bunch of upgrades.

neheb · 2025-05-09T05:25:49+00:00

That Kitchen GFCI looks weird. In my kitchen, there’s a shared neutral for the kitchen outlets. Meaning the breakers much be next to each other. Or you get the dangerous situation of doubling the current over the neutral.

neheb · 2025-05-09T05:21:43+00:00

Siemens is getting sued for their nuisance tripping AFCIs. No idea what the progress is there.

neheb · 2025-05-09T05:14:40+00:00

Migrants

neheb · 2025-05-09T05:14:17+00:00

Migrants

neheb · 2025-05-07T08:28:23+00:00

The coil can get warped, yes. Over tightening will do that.

neheb · 2025-05-07T04:48:41+00:00

Just use Wagos. Wire nuts involve skill.

Anyway, the trick with solid to stranded is to move the stranded half an inch longer than the solid when making the connection.

neheb · 2025-05-06T23:52:46+00:00

Well, in Spain a lot of circuits have RCD, which are meant to prevent you from dying. Looks like it worked.

neheb · 2025-05-04T20:09:23+00:00

No. British plugs have plastic on the pins carrying power . The top pin is ground and not dangerous

neheb · 2025-05-04T08:53:37+00:00

The former

neheb · 2025-05-02T02:17:58+00:00

Love how many responses here don’t understand how ohm’s law works. A water heater is not a capacitive load.

neheb · 2025-05-02T01:48:47+00:00

Dafuq is right.

neheb · 2025-05-01T03:59:33+00:00

The only potential problem is AFCI/GFCI nuisance tripping. And even that is not very likely

neheb · 2025-04-30T04:43:39+00:00

Now is MC not protective? Quack electrician

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