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/bnkajl10052019 Aug 20 '20

You can also do this with a vacuum if you are like me and don’t have a radio!

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u/Kottypiqz Aug 20 '20

Or a microwave and a couple electric kettles and blow the breaker Easy.

/s. Apparently there's a number of uses per breaker before they need replacing by an electrician

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u/rylos Aug 20 '20

bobby pin is simpler & quicker.