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   Annika Backstrom (annika@xoxo.zone)'s status on Tuesday, 05-Dec-2023 00:23:06 JST Annika Backstrom

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   • Sherri W (SyntaxSeed)

   @syntaxseed damn I thought that was the whole point of electrical tape

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     Sherri W (SyntaxSeed) (syntaxseed@phpc.social)'s status on Tuesday, 05-Dec-2023 00:23:08 JST Sherri W (SyntaxSeed)

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     PSA - don't bandage over damaged wire sheathing with #electrical tape folks. It burns & melts over time. 😱

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     Sherri W (SyntaxSeed) (syntaxseed@phpc.social)'s status on Tuesday, 05-Dec-2023 00:23:10 JST Sherri W (SyntaxSeed)

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     I had to cross brace the long mounting plate that is meant to bridge the hole & hang the fixture from. Like all electrical things it was too damn small and kept pushing up into the hole.

     I had to find a tiny 1" screwdriver to fit up in there when replacing that thing.

     Good grief 2 hours of contorted torture. Not to mention holding your arms & tools above your head the entire time. 🥵

     But.... it f-ing WORKS NOW!!! Bam! 💡

     #DIY #Electrical

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     Sherri W (SyntaxSeed) (syntaxseed@phpc.social)'s status on Tuesday, 05-Dec-2023 00:23:11 JST Sherri W (SyntaxSeed)

     I just finished the hardest home repair task of my entire life. 😵💫

     #Electrical work is bonkers!

     The hall light fixture hasn't worked in a while. I detached it from the ceiling but was left with only 3" clearance between the dangling fixture & the ceiling. Cramming my hands & neck to see & reach in there was almost impossible. I don't know how men with their larger hands, work within those bloody tiny electrical boxes.

     Finally found & replaced the faulty (melted) wire. What a struggle!

     #DIY