A small piece of plastic chipped off the ground slot of my receptacle. Does it matter or can I let this go? If it means anything, my receptacle tester still lights up showing “correct” (grounded), and things still feel tight when plugged into this.
Would I be stupid to cut this pin oak tree?
How concerned should I be about the large branch/branches that hang over my house? It’s a 50-60 year old pin oak that appears very healthy and gets a full crown each year. Also, for a branch that size, if it did snap, would it cut right through my roof? There are bedrooms right below.
How important is the test height when testing for radon?
Would having a radon test sitting a bit too low skew test results significantly?
Travis, Everett, or Emerson?
Is my outlet actually grounded?
Are ungrounded lights/receptacles/etc. more of a shock risk or a fire risk? Or both?
Shed foundation question
Is this a NEMA 10-30 receptacle? When I search NEMA 10-30, most outlets have a small triangle in the middle, but mine has a small circle - not sure if that carries any significance.
Is my dryer/washer outlet not grounded?
Is it normal to have terminal screws on outside of unit like this? This is for my my sump pit sensor float device. This was here already when moving into my house.
I believe these are old telephone jacks on my wall? Can I leave it like this or is it dangerous without a blank cover plate? This is currently behind a dresser so no one would likely touch it.
Is there a “correct” side for this junction box cover?
What happens if a neutral wire touches a grounded junction box?
