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[–] Zoabrown@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)

This is why I label breakers/switches the moment I move in — “Kitchen left / Hall / Fan” saves future-me so much chaos 😅 Also, delayed LEDs are the worst kind of suspense.

[–] The_Picard_Maneuver@piefed.world 2 points 2 months ago

I always think I'm going to do this, and I never once have. Next time for sure...

[–] dejected_warp_core@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Every time I've tried this, it's ended in a labeling disaster. Maybe it's my luck, but electricians seem to be more interested in wiring walls than rooms. As a result, the breakers seldom come anywhere close to any logical room layout. And then there's legacy breaker-box GCFI stuff, and homeowner renovation hacks...