2. tech-talk
  3. 190207-1294

Shouldn’t Do This, but…

Hi All,

I just finished moving into my new apartment. The landlord is a little touchy about certain things. For example, he was opposed to my wanting to store boxes in the basement, of all things. Today I spent the day unboxing stereo equipment. Anyhow, I have a Cruz First Maestro receptacle and I want to switch that out with the original  but I don’t have access to the fuse box in the basement. I’ve switched out receptacles with the electric on before but I hate doing it. Any advice or words of encouragement?

Thanks!

goofyfoot

Showing 6 responses by noromance

noromance's avatar
noromance
10,143 posts
 

@goofyfoot White is neutral, black is "positive."

I replaced the positive first. White, Black and then Ground. 

noromance's avatar
noromance
10,143 posts
 

Talk about putting your goofy foot in it!

and disappear with all of Jerry's sneakers.

noromance's avatar
noromance
10,143 posts
 

So will you be putting the Cruz First Maestro receptacle on the Goal Zero Li generator?

noromance's avatar
noromance
10,143 posts
 

@goofyfoot Considering the additional info, and the fact that you should have access to the breaker box, I think you would be wiser to talk to the landlord. And be willing to do this the right way with an electrician and permission. Too many things can go wrong that may impact your tenancy. 

noromance's avatar
noromance
10,143 posts
 

Plug in a couple of electric heaters into the same outlet until it trips. Then replace the receptacle and call landlord to report no power on the outlet.

noromance's avatar
noromance
10,143 posts
 

Keep one hand behind your back. 

More to discover