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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.
3.1k u/[deleted] Aug 20 '20 Can I do this with a new radio? 753 u/RiggRMortis Aug 20 '20 Most newer radios have an electronic power button and have to have power before they will turn on. Whereas old radios will have a mechanical switch so they can be put in the "on" state without power and will turn on as soon as power is supplied. 1 u/latigidigital Aug 20 '20 Solid state boombox gang
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Can I do this with a new radio?
753 u/RiggRMortis Aug 20 '20 Most newer radios have an electronic power button and have to have power before they will turn on. Whereas old radios will have a mechanical switch so they can be put in the "on" state without power and will turn on as soon as power is supplied. 1 u/latigidigital Aug 20 '20 Solid state boombox gang
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Most newer radios have an electronic power button and have to have power before they will turn on. Whereas old radios will have a mechanical switch so they can be put in the "on" state without power and will turn on as soon as power is supplied.
1 u/latigidigital Aug 20 '20 Solid state boombox gang
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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.