r/electricians
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How to think about r/electricians
The community serves as a hub for electricians worldwide, focusing on sharing knowledge, showcasing work, and discussing electrical codes. Members engage in technical discussions, seek advice, and help each other navigate the complexities of electrical work. Its distinctiveness lies in the blend of professional insights and community support, fostering a collaborative environment for both seasoned electricians and newcomers.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants are primarily electricians, electrical apprentices, and DIY enthusiasts, ranging from young trainees to experienced professionals. The community attracts individuals who are passionate about their trade, often sharing a camaraderie rooted in hands-on work and technical expertise. Members typically value practical advice, code compliance, and innovative solutions to electrical challenges.
Posting culture
Posting etiquette emphasizes technical accuracy and respect for safety standards. Content that thrives includes detailed project showcases, code-related questions, and troubleshooting discussions. Posts that lack specificity or promote unsafe practices tend to be downvoted. The community is active, with a steady stream of posts and comments, encouraging regular engagement from its members.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should prioritize authenticity and value-driven content over overt promotion. Sharing educational resources, tools, or safety tips can resonate well, as members appreciate practical insights. However, blatant advertising or self-promotion is often met with skepticism. Collaborating with respected community figures or sponsoring informative content can foster goodwill and establish credibility within the community.
Top keywords
What r/electricians talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/[deleted]
- u/Successful_Goose_348
- u/MRVANCLEAVEREDDIT
- u/LagunaMud
- u/dc5trbo
- u/idontcarelolmsma
- u/sad_little_bean16
- u/PhilosophyBubbly6190
- u/DampRustyBreaker
- u/NotJoeDierte
- u/ConceivablyAnAsshole
- u/AdamAbear
- u/JJsCrazy
- u/Dirtyglovelectric
- u/Useful-Dimension1373
- u/Raviolist123
- u/Dul-fm
- u/acEoFspaceS08
- u/jthyroid
- u/TheEpicDudeguyman
- u/Superdavekdm
- u/camhumphreys
- u/BlitzBiker2001
- u/DSparky79
- u/Hotdogpizzathehut
- u/TK421isAFK
- u/Wiley-E-Coyote
- u/God-of-poor
- u/Frylock555
- u/milton_freedman
- u/MajorDiscombobulated
- u/North-Ad-5058
- u/Strange-Valuable-958
- u/Big-Weed
- u/Klezmer_Gryphon
- u/butwhynotonce
- u/TAsparkySD
- u/AnonZparky
- u/Mrf0xface
- u/IAMGodAMAA
- u/Professional-Leg-240
- u/miggyroy
- u/Mektarpolypan
- u/matt2085
- u/APE_IN_SPACE420
- u/Nscope20
- u/Apprentice_Irritator
- u/jovejq
- u/sparkyhyat
- u/electricman420
- u/Final_Good_Bye
- u/WolfieVonD
- u/type1goat
- u/christopherm1
- u/Strve_with_a_V
- u/VisionsDB
- u/HeDrinkMilk
- u/DrunkHippos
- u/CardiologistMobile54
- u/joefatherson
- u/Energizer_98
- u/dimavan17
- u/DoubleEast
- u/ExposedPotential
- u/BillMillerBBQ
- u/pacothebandit
- u/mallo1241
- u/Chowdah_Soup
- u/packitin_packitout
- u/Fragrant-Ad1106
- u/umcolcus
- u/SingleIngenuity1
- u/smitchen0
- u/Evmechanic
- u/yukon737
- u/Routine-Lie-7083
- u/BlinMaker1
- u/nomadsparks
- u/Spacekebabs3
- u/Akasha-
- u/baldandfullofrage
- u/AntiseptiKyle
- u/hmhemes
- u/KingSpark97
- u/SkippyGranolaSA
- u/Bigfatass12
- u/Landen10e
- u/thefifeman
- u/GiantPineapple
- u/hoody32
- u/3p0int1415926535897
- u/ReemBae
- u/Disastrous_Clue_2100
- u/SevenSeasClaw
- u/redditerdever
- u/jono2912
- u/life_hertz
- u/Beaneroo
- u/Stock_Surfer
- u/apprentice510
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/MRVANCLEAVEREDDIT
- u/Successful_Goose_348
- u/EngineerOk1409
- u/ConceivablyAnAsshole
- u/dc5trbo
- u/Mrf0xface
- u/NotJoeDierte
- u/AdamAbear
- u/DSparky79
- u/punchit
- u/Jroom69
- u/Knob_and_Tube
- u/electricmama4life
- u/scotsdghse
- u/milton_freedman
- u/Useful-Dimension1373
- u/Professional-Leg-240
- u/IAMGodAMAA
- u/nomadsparks
- u/miggyroy
- u/Burritos_ByMussolini
- u/Wiley-E-Coyote
- u/newoldschool
- u/LagunaMud
- u/electricproudfoot
- u/hmhemes
- u/baldandfullofrage
- u/rushedman
- u/SkippyGranolaSA
- u/Bigfatass12
- u/Spacekebabs3
- u/AntiseptiKyle
- u/Hotdogpizzathehut
- u/God-of-poor
- u/wrong_marinade
- u/jthyroid
- u/MajorDiscombobulated
- u/Tooledup
- u/KingSpark97
- u/Akasha-
- u/Landen10e
- u/acEoFspaceS08
- u/vinistois
- u/3p0int1415926535897
- u/TK421isAFK
- u/sad_little_bean16
- u/Infarad
- u/mateus_coutinho
- u/Birdytaps
- u/JJsCrazy
- u/Disastrous_Clue_2100
- u/Bongoboon
- u/WeekendWarior
- u/AchillesHeir3
- u/TickleMyCrotch
- u/electricman420
- u/APE_IN_SPACE420
- u/MattyMerastyy
- u/life_hertz
- u/Adventurous-Date9971
- u/enoughfuckery
- u/pwoods97
- u/jovejq
- u/Far-Double-1760
- u/inturnwetrust
- u/Mektarpolypan
- u/cottingham425
- u/Raviolist123
- u/WolfieVonD
- u/Zoahking
- u/Electronic-Hand-5145
- u/Dul-fm
- u/type1goat
- u/NeedleworkerBulky456
- u/redditerdever
- u/migscool
- u/hoody32
- u/Mountain_Cellist_719
- u/recentlyunearthed
- u/Frylock555
- u/OkBody2811
- u/ReemBae
- u/Stock_Surfer
- u/JoeCormier
- u/VisionsDB
- u/Lazy_Electrician
- u/jono2912
- u/Bockser
- u/Dirtyglovelectric
- u/wockkeisha
- u/Strve_with_a_V
- u/christopherm1
- u/greg281
- u/surfingelk
- u/Irishrebelbrigade32
- u/atxboyy
- u/DatGuy45
- u/Amessusee
- u/Beaneroo
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/AutoModerator
- u/Puffcaps
- u/SideHug
- u/plumbtrician00
- u/Smoke_Stack707
- u/Bitter_Mongoose
- u/sleeknub
- u/Ok_Catch_408
- u/misterhamtastic
- u/Acnat-
- u/LordOFtheNoldor
- u/Dire-Dog
- u/burkeocet
- u/flossy_dikki
- u/farfacogin
- u/skyfishgoo
- u/rmsmoov
- u/OrdinarilyUnique1
- u/Renaissance_Man-
- u/SparkyMint185
- u/ApprehensiveDevice24
- u/Tsiah16
- u/AdRepresentative5664
- u/crazielectrician
- u/PhilosophyBubbly6190
- u/MrAmazing011
- u/WarmAdhesiveness8962
- u/trm_90
- u/mikesumus
- u/TK421isAFK
- u/AspectForsaken4211
- u/cheebnrun
- u/Terrible-Award8957
- u/Fridayz44
- u/Ok_Fox_1770
- u/kaboodlesofkanoodles
- u/Kontracteur
- u/MusicBox2969
- u/Farmboy76
- u/kitsap_Contractor
- u/Suspicious-Match-956
- u/FistEnergy
- u/Eglitarian
- u/ki4clz
- u/North-Ad-5058
- u/gentoonix
- u/Mektarpolypan
- u/thefearce1
- u/ProphetOfPr0fit
- u/SippinAndRippin
- u/sajnt
- u/Select_Inevitable_83
- u/Ashotep
- u/rimmingtonrivals
- u/KarenAboutYou
- u/Secret-Birthday-3166
- u/Germannestingdoll
- u/ronaldreaganlive
- u/Double-LR
- u/theslob
- u/creative_net_usr
- u/phuckintrevor
- u/elcapitandongcopter
- u/Ok_Dog_4059
- u/Big_Red24A69
- u/Turkey_Stuffing
- u/Meiji_Ishin
- u/North0House
- u/ion-tech
- u/StatementPlenty850
- u/EinonD
- u/fnordfnordfnordfnord
- u/americandragon13
- u/Space_jam16
- u/Low-Rent-9351
- u/keepinitoldskool
- u/mrnagrom
- u/Ok_Patience_6957
- u/MeEvilBob
- u/MLIASP
- u/mikeblas
- u/Borp5150
- u/LeluSix
- u/Reachable_dream666
- u/holysnappingduckshit
- u/StirFriedRubber
- u/DimeEdge
- u/tzeriel
- u/Brothersunset
- u/friendlyfire883
- u/everyonestolemyname
- u/sonicjesus
- u/Successful_Goose_348
- u/Deathdealer661
- u/HeckingHecker2
- u/BlackfootLives666
- u/im_here_to_help_6402
- u/genuine_pnw_hipster
- u/Naked_Electrician
By votes
- u/Kachel94
- u/GokuSharp
- u/[deleted]
- u/MystikSnek
- u/SkippyGranolaSA
- u/Eglitarian
- u/PopperChopper
- u/PaintedPorkchop
- u/Stanski11
- u/Danovan79
- u/electricproudfoot
- u/Successful_Goose_348
- u/EinonD
- u/CptnYesterday2781
- u/farfacogin
- u/TitanSmoke
- u/swisstraeng
- u/DrunkHippos
- u/Derriku
- u/MadRockthethird
- u/Nervous-Bite-6231
- u/restartrepeat
- u/ECR949
- u/hotasanicecube
- u/jkoudys
- u/Sparkie86
- u/Halftrack_El_Camino
- u/MortysTW
- u/Teamableezus
- u/falfrenzy
- u/AirSparky
- u/TerrorSparks
- u/type1goat
- u/CADJunglist
- u/PhilosophyBubbly6190
- u/dousmokegigglebush
- u/Houbmx
- u/xcrisisx
- u/Odyssey_mw
- u/dipper1985
- u/Blankspotauto
- u/ComradeGibbon
- u/Amazing-Importance79
- u/hiimneato
- u/Ancient-Doughnut6491
- u/plumbtrician00
- u/AccursedQuantum
- u/Infinite_Bit_6468
- u/paulreddit
- u/Detriumph
- u/masonlamb19
- u/MrACL
- u/VviFMCgY
- u/sww1235
- u/PM_me_names_suck
- u/anal_astronaut
- u/Humble_Reserve_1045
- u/Final_Good_Bye
- u/otherguy77
- u/ryjobe36
- u/Ancient_Ad_5809
- u/moochwow
- u/Straight_Bug_5223
- u/FrostBalrog
- u/RedEd024
- u/Psychological-Dig-29
- u/lopezchris7
- u/xShadySamx
- u/nonebutmyself
- u/LosLocosKickYourAss
- u/IMNOTAROBOT0204
- u/Bartender9719
- u/redwolf8402
- u/jpmich3784
- u/GuitarredNFeathered
- u/Fine-Adhesiveness-36
- u/kaboodlesofkanoodles
- u/loganman711
- u/NotAPreppie
- u/Kind-You2980
- u/aligranty
- u/Potential-Cat-4097
- u/Chipmunks95
- u/Foreign-Commission
- u/At_an_angle
- u/Fe1onious_Monk
- u/cssmith2011cs
- u/crazielectrician
- u/BrotherM
- u/UsqueSidera
- u/burkeocet
- u/skyfishgoo
- u/Peter_Panarchy
- u/AnAttackCorgi
- u/Cyboogi3
- u/Marauder_Pilot
- u/mdxchaos
- u/Low-Rent-9351
- u/milton_freedman
- u/Kobayashi-Maru_
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FAQ
r/electricians — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/electricians have?
r/electricians has approximately 545,476 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/electricians created?
r/electricians was created on June 30, 2011 (15 years ago).
What is r/electricians about?
The community serves as a hub for electricians worldwide, focusing on sharing knowledge, showcasing work, and discussing electrical codes. Members engage in technical discussions, seek advice, and help each other navigate the complexities of electrical work. Its distinctiveness lies in the blend of professional insights and community support, fostering a collaborative enviro…
What subreddits are similar to r/electricians?
Communities similar to r/electricians include r/plumbing, r/electrical, r/construction, r/tools, r/hvac.
Who are the most active posters on r/electricians?
The most frequent posters on r/electricians include u/[deleted], u/Successful_Goose_348, u/MRVANCLEAVEREDDIT.
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