Reddit rules index · read 2026-09-26
Can you promote on r/electricians?
Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.
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Welcome to /r/Electricians Reddit's International Electrical Worker Community aka The Great Reddit Council of Electricians Talk shop, show off pictures of your work, and ask code related questions. Help your fellow Redditors crack the electrical code.
What its rules say about promotion
No advertising
No advertising of any kind. Buy an ad you cheap ass. This includes market research, surveys, YouTube links, job postings, market research, apps, AI, etc.
All 11 rules of r/electricians
- Don't be a dick
We are all on the same team here trying to gain the same result. - Thumb Rule
We don't use thumb rules as electricians, we use the NEC. This post or comment is clearly inaccurate and may be worthy of a ban. - No personal information
DO NOT post any personal information. This includes company names of contractors. - No union vs non union debates
- No advertising
No advertising of any kind. Buy an ad you cheap ass. This includes market research, surveys, YouTube links, job postings, market research, apps, AI, etc. - No AI generated content
No AI generated or manipulated images, text posts, comments, or discussion of any kind. - No incorrect, unsafe, or hazardous information
Blatant incorrect information or unsafe and hazardous advice will result with a ban. - NO DIY POSTS or any questions looking for advice
If you are not an electrical professional you may not ask this community ANY questions AT ALL. These posts belong in a help sub. Try one of these: /r/AskElectricians, /r/askanelectrician, /r/diy, /r/homeowners, /r/electrical. - DO NOT comment on DIY posts
Do not comment on any post asking for non-professional DIY / self help posts. - Do not suggest the burning of scrap wire
Suggesting the burning scrap wire to remove the insulation will result in a ban. - Do not post asking for BOOT recommendations.
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The verdict is our reading of r/electricians's rule text on 2026-09-26. Rules change and moderators decide: read the current rules before you post. Not affiliated with Reddit or r/electricians.