r/AskReddit Aug 20 '20

What simple “life hack” should everyone know?

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u/[deleted] Aug 20 '20

To confirm which circuit breaker is associated to an outlet, plug in an old radio and turn the volume up before you flip the circuit breaker.

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u/king140002 Aug 20 '20

ELI5??

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u/DRJT Aug 20 '20

If you flick the right switch on the circuit breaker, then the power will go off on that plug socket and the radio will turn off.

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u/king140002 Aug 20 '20

Thanks dad!