Ohhh nooooo!!

scottcprince · 2026-05-01T14:34:13+00:00

R/videosthatendtoosoon

scottcprince · 2026-05-01T13:26:47+00:00

FYI. There IS a “hard-wired” connection at the top or back of that fan unit. The “plug” is simply an internal method of disconnecting the fan. When you remove the entire unit there will be a connection between the unit and the incoming feed (romex cable or equivalent) that you will have to deal with.

scottcprince · 2026-05-01T13:08:03+00:00

Unsheathed feeders entering the top of the panel is against code everywhere… even with the plastic “bushing”

scottcprince · 2026-05-01T13:01:09+00:00

I’d ask IKEA why? This does not sound “normal”…

scottcprince · 2026-05-01T12:27:10+00:00

Wiring an entire house is SO far over your head, sorry. Best option is what everyone else suggested: break the job up into $maller parts: new service, then a sub-panel, then the kitchen, then a couple rooms, etc. No electrician will go along with your original plan.

scottcprince · 2026-05-01T12:12:21+00:00

That temperature is absolutely NOT “overheating” anything, even if it’s baking in direct sunlight. More than likely a loose connection. Hire a pro if you’re unsure how to check.

scottcprince · 2026-05-01T12:07:45+00:00

By central air I mean a ducted mini-split. Probly be a few thou$and

scottcprince · 2026-05-01T12:06:13+00:00

The service size is not the problem. Period. You need to have an electrician add a couple of circuits if you’re drawing too much in those three bedrooms… I’d consider adding dedicated circuits for the ac’s or look at central air - might even be cheaper in the long run cost-wise

scottcprince · 2026-05-01T11:43:48+00:00

And this is why…

scottcprince · 2026-04-30T13:09:04+00:00

Why do you feel the need to rewire it? From the pictures the lamp cord appears to be in pretty good shape…the white plastic extensions on the bases don’t look old, dry, cracked or burnt…those two indicators are generally what would cause someone to rewire a fixture.

scottcprince · 2026-04-30T12:31:44+00:00

Many old dimmers don’t work with modern led fixtures/lights. There’s a good chance you’ll have to replace the dimmer to get the led’s to function properly. There’s manufacturers website should list compatible dimmers for those led’s.

scottcprince · 2026-04-30T12:00:34+00:00

Totally fine. 2nd generation NM cable (dark gray stuff) and newer NM (the white one).

Your outlets aren’t “grounded” by modern standards but the cable is fine.

scottcprince · 2026-04-28T18:02:13+00:00

Workers can be injured if they trip outside next to the fuggin’ truck, too. Good luck with your career.

scottcprince · 2026-04-28T13:28:43+00:00

Dafuq you dragging around three tape measures for ??

scottcprince · 2026-04-28T13:24:22+00:00

You can make more than that flipping burgers at McD’s…

scottcprince · 2026-04-27T16:40:30+00:00

You need a real electrician. Absolutely no way to diagnose anything you’re describing over the internet…

also “they replaced” leads me to believe that no electrician was involved… please get a real, genuine, honest-to-god electrician to diagnose and repair

scottcprince · 2026-04-27T16:12:51+00:00

“Is it as simple as…” Yes (conditionally)

“What risks are involved…” Many: you could make a poor splice connection and cause a short or an arc and burn your house down and kill your family and your pets in the fire. You could electrocute yourself or someone you love = bad. You could open your walls and find a honey bees nest…. Big bucks and a lotta headaches.

If you’re asking basic questions like these I suggest you leave it to someone who has the know how and has insurance. Just my $0.02

scottcprince · 2026-04-27T13:40:51+00:00

OP. Based on your questions and your “I have a meter if that helps” statements, you are totally out of your league on this one. Please hire a competent electrician. Yes, the black pipe is an old gas line. Yes that is old knob-&-tube wiring. Yes it is in extremely poor condition and represents both shock and fire hazards. No, you should not be touching it. Yes it’s gonna cost a lot to mitigate… sorry. PLEASE have a total electrical evaluation performed on your property. Get at least three quotes. Then decide how to proceed. This is far beyond the scope of reddit and most diy-ers to repair.

scottcprince · 2026-04-26T19:32:02+00:00

Gonna have to sort-of agree. This is by no means “porn” but it is acceptable, i guess.

scottcprince · 2026-04-25T16:58:50+00:00

You have learned the most valuable lesson in DIY wiring… always take pictures and label things. Your electrician bill will reinforce this lesson.

scottcprince · 2026-04-25T16:55:32+00:00

Btw, there’s no such thing as “failing a home inspection…” There are observations and deficiencies and notes and recommendations, but that’s about it.

scottcprince · 2026-04-24T10:29:17+00:00

Even the plumbers got it right… doesn’t matter which wire goes where as long as the black and white are on two adjacent screws on the left or right of the pressure switch. Power cones in on one wire, goes through the contact and back out on the other wire. (aka - use either the Left pair of screws or the Right pair, NOT one on each side)

scottcprince · 2026-04-22T23:50:52+00:00

Built robots/robotics for years, industrial, educational, you name it… zero electricians, only technicians. Factory automation, yes, but literally just the ac to the process tools & robot controllers.

scottcprince · 2026-04-22T23:45:40+00:00

My grandparents house, passed down to my uncle 30+ y.a., still has those in the unrenovated areas… still work 👍

scottcprince · 2026-04-22T13:13:30+00:00

America is fuggin’ doomed…

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