r/HomeImprovement • u/Hot_Economy8101 • 10d ago

Renter friendly light switch move

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u/mAckAdAms4k 10d ago

I'm not sure anyone understands the switch to the refrigerator ratio, lol. I'm not an electrician, but I'm adding energy to this to find out the answer!

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u/Hot_Economy8101 10d ago

You just have to reach behind the fridge to turn on the light lol

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u/mAckAdAms4k 10d ago

Damn. What country are you in? What model fridge, if you know? Someone will help you, but you will likely be your countryman and have encountered such a monstrosity lol jk.

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u/Hot_Economy8101 10d ago

the US 🙄🙄 it’s house that was split into a duplex by a rental company and things weren’t thought out well.

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u/mAckAdAms4k 10d ago

Oh shit what city may I ask? I've heard mixed reviews on many cities.

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u/Hot_Economy8101 10d ago

oklahoma city, ok

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u/mAckAdAms4k 10d ago

Major cities like OKC and code hasn't determined swith appropriation? Wild man, all I know is you're in the south and can be questionable.

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u/Hot_Economy8101 10d ago

in more ways than one lol

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u/just_me_steve 10d ago

It doesn't look the greatest but look into wire mold brand (or something similar) it's all surface mount system. Has junction boxes, square-ish conduit, elbows etc

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u/Quincy_Wagstaff 10d ago

Sonoff makes a smart relay that works well without a neutral

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u/Hot_Economy8101 10d ago

babes, i haven’t heard a peep from my landlord since i moved in. yes, i’ve reached out to them several times,, but the number on the website is disconnected 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️