Home Electric Issues

[DenverGP]

I had a similar problem for a while. Problem ended up being the previous homeowner had replaced an outlet, and used those damn "poke the wire into the hole in the back of the outlet" to connect it. One of the sides wasn't making good contact, and was causing the issue. I could actually feel heat touching that outlet.

[BPTactical]

I had a similar problem for a while. Problem ended up being the previous homeowner had replaced an outlet, and used those damn "poke the wire into the hole in the back of the outlet" to connect it. One of the sides wasn't making good contact, and was causing the issue. I could actually feel heat touching that outlet.

See post #2
As odd as he is, Bob knows his sparky stuff well. I would trust him an instant (in that capacity anyway)
OP, be sure to check your ground and neutral lugs/bars and any bonding devices as well. A funky neutral/ground can cause all sorts of maladies.

[SideShow Bob]

See post #2
As odd as he is, Bob knows his sparky stuff well. I would trust him an instant (in that capacity anyway)
OP, be sure to check your ground and neutral lugs/bars and any bonding devices as well. A funky neutral/ground can cause all sorts of maladies.

Thanks, I think.
This true too, but in this case, you will want to turn off the main breaker and be extra careful after removing the "Dead Face" ( it is called this for good reason ) and start poking around in the breaker can with a screw driver.

[BPTactical]

This true too, but in this case, you will want to turn off the main breaker and be extra careful after removing the "Dead Face" ( it is called this for good reason ) and start poking around in the breaker can with a screw driver.

Chicken

[Sparky]

Thanks, I think.
This true too, but in this case, you will want to turn off the main breaker and be extra careful after removing the "Dead Face" ( it is called this for good reason ) and start poking around in the breaker can with a screw driver.

Meh. I play with the dead front off all the time.

[theGinsue]

I got NFPA 70E trained about a year ago. LOTS of electrocution and arc blast burn pictures.

They catered lunch. BBQ.

Sick bastards.


Vossman - just don't take ANY shortcuts with safety. Check everything twice before doing any work. We like having you around here.

[Irving]

Vossman - just don't take ANY shortcuts with safety. Check everything twice before doing any work. We like having you around here.

When I do electrical stuff, I make my wife watch me with a phone in her hand in case I kill myself.

[vossman]

We'll, all my confidence just went to shit. Thanks guys, I'll be careful and let you know the outcome. I feel better knowing this could be an easy fix vs having to call a dude and having him tear into the walls etc.

[Goodburbon]

Be sure to check each outlet for voltage before digging in. I've had 1 or 2 surprises that some smartass put on a different circuit from the rest of the room.


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[StagLefty]

When I do electrical stuff, I make my wife watch me with a phone in her hand in case I kill myself.

Why would she need the phone then ? Order pizza ?