Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by soundman98

We're hiring!

I'm done getting electrocuted ...actually, I still have to do 5~6 other switches ugh

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

I electrocute myself so many times. Not cuz I didn’t turn off the breaker, but damn switch next to it is power by other breaker

Turn them both off!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Installed several smart light switches in the new house. Entertainment room & hallway wiring was so fucked up, it took me 2 days to figure things out. At this point, I would prob become electrician... no that’s a lie. I electrocute myself so many times. Not cuz I didn’t turn off the breaker, but damn switch next to it is power by other breaker

OKaaaaaaa. When in doubt, turn off the "main" breaker. Do the work. Turn the main breaker back ON then go around the house looking for and smelling for smoke. If you don't find any smoke, reset all the clocks in the house.

If you see/smell smoke, you will know where you fucked up -

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Turn them both off!

How the fuck do I know that living room light switch & garage switch is connected to kitchen breaker?

Originally Posted by humfrz

OKaaaaaaa. When in doubt, turn off the "main" breaker. Do the work. Turn the main breaker back ON then go around the house looking for and smelling for smoke. If you don't find any smoke, reset all the clocks in the house.

If you see/smell smoke, you will know where you fucked up -

I’ll next time

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

How the fuck do I know that living room light switch & garage switch is connected to kitchen breaker?

You don't. That's why you test.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

You don't. That's why you test.

After first electrocution, I did test it... second electrocution, random load wire somehow still live (which is somehow for outdoor light switch... which is other side of the wall).

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

After first electrocution, I did test it... second electrocution, random load wire somehow still live (which is somehow for outdoor light switch... which is other side of the wall).

Given that the second electrocution occurred after the test, I recommend revisiting your test procedure.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Given that the second electrocution occurred after the test, I recommend revisiting your test procedure.

@ichitaka05 ...... OR ....... get one of these testers -

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

How the fuck do I know that living room light switch & garage switch is connected to kitchen breaker?

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[ichitaka05]

Ban hammer office is slowly, but surely coming along... taking care of baby plus move to the new house sure take longer time to do a lot of things.

Extra points for member who can find & name all 3 figures & 1 plush doll in the photo lmao

[x808drifter]

Speaking of....

Is this the "Off Topic" thread that is being referred to?

[cjd]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

How the fuck do I know that living room light switch & garage switch is connected to kitchen breaker?

That's not a good sign at all... Though if it's just lights no outlets I guess maybe ok, depending on house layout.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by cjd

That's not a good sign at all... Though if it's just lights no outlets I guess maybe ok, depending on house layout.

Had to do several up and down flickering breakers to see which switch is connected to which breaker. I got hellova a lot of stairs steps in though

[pope]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Installed several smart light switches in the new house. Entertainment room & hallway wiring was so fucked up, it took me 2 days to figure things out. At this point, I would prob become electrician... no that’s a lie. I electrocute myself so many times. Not cuz I didn’t turn off the breaker, but damn switch next to it is power by other breaker

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

How the fuck do I know that living room light switch & garage switch is connected to kitchen breaker?

I’ll next time

This mistake is even more fun after you were the one to wire your entire house, know what circuit every switch and receptacle are on, then casually electrocute yourself by not turning off both breakers when you go to install the dimmers the SO has decided they want.