Electrician Fail… or Not

Klein Linesman sidecutter electrician pliers.

Ever notice that electricians are for the most part the quietest on jobs but the sneakiest when it comes to laying down a practical joke? Better watch your back if you are going to bust the electricians balls during morning break because you never know what the afternoon will bring.

Hey as tradesmen, you are probably busting your butts trying to keep up with workload, job deadlines, and in the process keep your installations neat and workmanlike as well as functional and safe for years to come. Why not have a little bit of humor through it all right?

Here are a few things that will either make you smile or shake your head. Many of these pics are the product of non-licensed hacks or those that got their license from a shoemaker.


Size does matter!

Size does matter!


An Electric Ave with no outlets?

An Electric Ave with no outlet?


Its a Parallel Universe!

Its a parallel universe!


Zoo Electrician

Electrician working in a zoo.


Rest Area Not Needed

Dual tradesman


The man in the pic above installed this…

Watering outlet serves dual purpose.


Power-limited 3-Way Switching

How not to wire your 3-way switching: Fail


Just when you thought kitty…


Mehh… Who needs a studfinder?

Use a Studfinder when mounting TV's!


Nothing a bit of duct-seal can’t fix…

Electrician fail.


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