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What is this thing?
10/01/2026

What is this thing?

Will this EV outlet be safe for charging, or could it be a fire risk?I’ve seen people say you should only use receptacle...
10/01/2026

Will this EV outlet be safe for charging, or could it be a fire risk?

I’ve seen people say you should only use receptacles marked with a green EV symbol for EV charging. I had this outlet installed by a licensed electrician, but it doesn’t have that EV marking.

Should I be concerned, or is this still okay to use for charging an EV?

Hello! Can anyone help me with this outlet?I have this outlet, and I’m not sure if it needs a surge protector or somethi...
10/01/2026

Hello! Can anyone help me with this outlet?

I have this outlet, and I’m not sure if it needs a surge protector or something else to be used safely. It honestly makes me nervous.

Edit: I plugged an air purifier into it, and the air purifier actually blew out, which is why I’m worried and thought maybe a surge protector was needed.

Edit 2: I’m going to get the outlet checked and have already submitted a maintenance request. Thanks everyone for the advice and reassurance!

Just installed my first 100A Square D Homeline subpanel.Is the green bonding screw the only thing that connects the neut...
10/01/2026

Just installed my first 100A Square D Homeline subpanel.

Is the green bonding screw the only thing that connects the neutral and ground? The metal strap at the top looks like it may be tied to both through the Torx screws.

Other than trimming the ground wires a little cleaner, does anything else look concerning?

How much does it typically cost to upgrade to a 200-amp panel? Does this setup look like it might already have 200-amp s...
10/01/2026

How much does it typically cost to upgrade to a 200-amp panel? Does this setup look like it might already have 200-amp service?

I’m looking to upgrade my panel to 200 amps and wondering if the existing service wires coming to the house are already sized for 200 amps. If not, I may need to trench out to the street, which could get expensive.

Previous owner’s work — would you rewire this?From what I understand, current electrical code generally requires a neutr...
10/01/2026

Previous owner’s work — would you rewire this?

From what I understand, current electrical code generally requires a neutral to be available at most switch locations, even if the switch itself doesn’t need one. That makes sense to me, and I’d also rather avoid having a white wire re-identified and used as a switched hot.

I’m planning to redo the lighting in this room anyway, so I’m considering updating the wiring at the same time and bringing it closer to current code.

What would you do in this situation — leave it alone if it’s working, or rewire it while the room is already being worked on?

Why does my power strip look like this?While adjusting the weatherstripping around my window A/C, I accidentally tilted ...
10/01/2026

Why does my power strip look like this?

While adjusting the weatherstripping around my window A/C, I accidentally tilted the unit inward and some water spilled into the room. A little of it landed on the power strip, and the A/C immediately shut off.

The A/C had been plugged into the outlet closest to the brown discoloration on the strip, covering part of the area that still looks white.

At first, I assumed the built-in circuit interrupter on the A/C plug had tripped. After making sure everything was completely dry, I plugged the A/C directly into a wall outlet and it worked normally. The other devices connected to the strip were already turned off, so I’m not sure whether they were affected.

Update: Thanks to everyone who explained what was going on. The A/C is now plugged directly into a wall outlet, and the damaged power strip is being discarded. I may look into a properly rated appliance cord so I can route the A/C cord more conveniently without having it stretch awkwardly across the corner of the room.

Rate my subpanel?[Edit: I forgot the question mark in the title, which made that sound way more aggressive than intended...
10/01/2026

Rate my subpanel?

[Edit: I forgot the question mark in the title, which made that sound way more aggressive than intended. “RATE MY SUBPANEL OR ELSE.” 😂 Seriously though, comments and feedback are welcome—thanks!]

The main panel is on the exterior garage wall. Originally, two circuits ran from there through receptacles on the inside wall and then up to outlets in the garage ceiling.

I installed a subpanel about 8 feet away on the interior side of the same wall, mainly so I could add an EV 14-50R receptacle in that area.

Here’s the setup:

- Subpanel feed is 6/3 copper NM on a 60A breaker. My understanding is that 6 AWG NM is rated 55A, with the next-standard-breaker-size rule potentially allowing a 60A breaker depending on the installation.
- The tandem breaker feeds the original ceiling-outlet circuits. I already know there’s an issue here: those circuits are 14/2, but the store employee gave me 20A breakers when I asked for 15A. I’ll be correcting that.
- The wall receptacle circuit has been upgraded to 12/2 with 20A receptacles/breaker.
- The EV-grade 14-50R is fed with another run of 6/3.
- All cables are stapled, and I’m adding nail plates over the studs where the 6/3 passes through.
- Yes, the hole through the painted plywood is ugly. It is what it is. 😅

Anything else stand out that I should take another look at?

Can someone just tell me what brand of receptacle to buy?Our 30-year-old house has a random mix of ivory and white outle...
10/01/2026

Can someone just tell me what brand of receptacle to buy?

Our 30-year-old house has a random mix of ivory and white outlets, and a lot of them are worn out and don’t hold plugs tightly anymore. I want to start replacing them, but there are so many brands and options at the store that I’m getting overwhelmed.

I keep seeing people say to avoid the cheapest contractor-grade receptacles, but I’d really appreciate a simple recommendation for a solid, dependable brand before I end up installing 15 cheap ones that need to be replaced again next year.

Homeownership is exhausting, and the decision fatigue is definitely real. 😅

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