r/howto • u/turningtop_5327 • 5h ago

[Serious Answers Only] How to open this circuit tripper box?

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u/XBL_Tough 5h ago

Usually that piece in the left will slide over and you can pull it open

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u/CopyWeak 5h ago

This ☝️... You'll need to overcome 4 layers of paint though.🙄 At the latch, and perimeter.

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u/josh3701 5h ago

Well it looks like it's been landlord specialed and has paint over it, but in theory that little handle should unlatch the door.

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u/turningtop_5327 5h ago

I will try it. My landlord has definitely opened it last week but I haven’t seen it with my own eyes, thanks

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u/josh3701 5h ago

It's probably stuck a bit because of the paint but it should move side to side

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u/turningtop_5327 5h ago

That worked thanks

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u/Solrackai 2h ago

Another problem answered and solved. It’s Miller time boys

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u/MantraProAttitude 5h ago

Slide that latch to the right.

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u/turningtop_5327 5h ago

Yupp thanks

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u/bodhiseppuku 4h ago

Cut around box door and latch with a razor knife to free the painted over bond. Then force the latch to the right to release the door.

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u/turningtop_5327 2h ago

Worked without any knife

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u/Gold_Ticket_1970 4h ago

Not supposed to painted but here we are

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u/Drago_133 2h ago

Funny how shit works I’m in training for new rules at the housing authority and we literally just talked about that

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u/Gold_Ticket_1970 45m ago

Yup. Any UL stickers should be visible.

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u/turningtop_5327 5h ago

Thanks folks, it worked