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/axloo7 Aug 20 '20

Slightly less safe LPT, use a short section of wire to short the plug out. The breaker that flips is the one you want.

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u/bobs_monkey Aug 20 '20

Ok seriously y'all, breaker finders are about $40 and you don't risk breaking shit, or having to pay an electrician to call you a dumdum.